The Algorithm of Desire
Michala’s fingers danced across the keyboard; her eyes fixated on the lines of code scrolling past. The soft glow of the monitor illuminated her face, highlighting the curve of her cheekbones and the intense focus in her eyes. She was so engrossed in debugging the latest feature for their app that she barely noticed when Katy slid into the chair beside her. “Are you still wrestling with that log-in issue?” Katy’s low, husky voice sent a shiver down Michala’s spine. Michala started, then relaxed as she met Katy’s warm brown eyes. “Yeah, it’s driving me fuckin’ crazy. I’ve tried everything I can think of.” Katy leaned in close, her breath hot against Michala’s ear. “Mind if I take a look?” As they pored over the code together, Michala became acutely aware of Katy’s proximity. The …