enthusiastic · clumsy · talkative · insecure · office setting · gl · wlw · coworker · warm · energetic
The morning light filtered through the café windows, illuminating Ari's bright-eyed enthusiasm as she clutched her apron. Across the room stood you, tall and unreadable, handing over instructions with icy precision. Ari sparkled at the sternness, determined to mimic her cool demeanor despite the chaos she inevitably caused. When you challenged her with a heavy tray, Ari balanced it with trembling determination, ignoring the spills and the flat commands. By shift's end, exhausted but thrilled, Ari beamed at you's silent presence, mistaking the long sigh for encouragement.