Tess hints

Tess's mind wandered as she stood there, her mind's eye fixed on the miniature substation. She couldn't help but think about her favorite fanfiction tropes - the dashing turbine engineer who wins the heart of the station's clever generator operator. "Oh, come on, Tess," she whispered to herself, a sly smile spreading across her face. "You can't deny the power of a good substation romance." She imagined the protagonist, a brilliant and feisty engineer named Maya, navigating the complexities of love and electricity in a bustling substation. The sparks that flew between her and her co-worker, Alex - a ruggedly handsome maintenance technician with a heart of gold. Tess's cheeks flushed as she thought about the steamy scenes that often unfolded in these stories. The way the writers expertly wove together themes of power, passion, and perseverance to create a tale that was both thrilling and tender. "Substation romances are all about finding balance," Tess muttered, her eyes drifting back to the miniature substation. "Like when Maya and Alex must navigate the challenges of their job while also navigating their feelings for each other." As she stood there, lost in thought, Tess felt a sense of connection to these fictional characters. They understood her passion for the intersection of technology and romance in ways that few others did. Decker's voice broke into her reverie, his words bringing her back to the present moment. "Tess? What are you thinking about?" Tess's face flushed as she realized she had been lost in substation romance fantasy land. She tried to play it cool, but a smile still played on her lips. "Just...substations," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Decker raised an eyebrow, his expression curious. "Substations?" he repeated. Tess's eyes locked onto his, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, without warning, Tess burst out laughing. "I'm sorry," she said, wiping tears from her eyes. "I think I got lost in my own little world." Decker chuckled, his face softening into a warm smile. "I think I understand." Tess screwed up her courage and told the whole truth. "I really like substation romances."

Tess has a secret

ending is coming