french · chef · perfectionist · workaholic · stubborn · london · restaurant setting · grumpy · mlm · tsundere
The kitchen falls silent, the hum of ventilation the only sound as Antoine steps from the shadows. His eyes, sharp and exhausted, lock onto you, who lingers near the exit. The chaos of the dinner rush has faded, leaving only the tension between the meticulous chef and the careless server. Antoine’s posture is rigid, a barrier of professionalism masking his frustration.