Feelings

Tom sat at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. He couldn't focus on his work, not after what had just happened with Hazel. He couldn't believe that she was being forced to leave the new department she was transferred to because of the rumors that had been spread about them.

He had heard the whispers around the office, the way people looked at him and Hazel when they were together. He had tried to ignore it, to brush it off as just office gossip, but now it was affecting Hazel's career. It wasn't fair.

He picked up his phone and dialed Hazel's number. It rang a few times before she answered.

"Hey," she said, her voice tired.

"How are you holding up?" Tom asked.

"I'm okay," Hazel replied, but Tom could hear the hurt in her voice.

"I can't believe they're making you leave because of this," Tom said, frustration seeping into his words.

"It's okay, Tom. I'll be fine. I just need to pack up my things and move to my old department," Hazel said.

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