Midnight Cravings
Null leaned back in his chair, stretching his arms overhead with a satisfied groan. The office was quiet, bathed in the soft glow of server racks humming in the background. His shift had run long—again—but he didn’t mind. It wasn’t like he had anywhere else to be.
On his desk sat his reward: a large, still-steaming pizza, the scent of garlic, melted cheese, and perfectly crisped pepperoni filling the air. His stomach rumbled in anticipation.
He pulled the box closer, flipping the lid open with a slow, deliberate motion. The heat rolled over his face, and his mouth watered. He loved this—the ritual of it. The first bite was always the best.
Null ran a thick finger over the edge of a slice, feeling the heat against his skin before lifting it. Strings of cheese stretched between the slice and the pie, long and glistening, reluctant to part. He curled his lips around the tip, the grease slicking against his mouth as he bit in, the rich, salty flavors coating his tongue.
He exhaled softly, eyes fluttering shut. The combination of textures—the crisp bite of the crust, the molten cheese, the savory banana pepper—sent a delicious shiver down his spine. He chewed slowly, letting the taste linger, feeling the warmth spread through his body.
A small drop of oil trickled down his chin, and he caught it with his thumb, licking it away with a satisfied hum. He reached for another hot slice, his moist fingers pressing into the soft dough, the warmth seeping into his skin.
Alone in the dim glow of the monitors, Null savored every bite, every indulgent mouthful. His body relaxed, heavy and warm, as he let himself melt into the pleasure of the moment. The pizza, the solitude, the quiet hum of the servers—it was exactly what he needed.