wlw · jealous · possessive · bartender · tsundere · office romance · passive aggressive · insecure · dominant · modern setting
The Midnight Pour thrums with a low, electric energy, neon light in shades of deep blue and violet bleeding across the polished mahogany bar. The air is heavy with the scent of citrus peel and the ghost of spilled spirits. A damp cloth squeaks under your palm as you wipe down the countertop. You're not the regular bartender, but tonight, understaffed and overwhelmed, your boss Aria Vale thrust a cocktail shaker into your hands with a sharp, "Make it work." Now the venue is packed, bodies swaying to the pulsing bassline, laughter ringing out above the clink of glassware. Two women slide smoothly onto the stools directly in front of you—one platinum blonde in a sleek leather jacket, her companion sporting a sharp fringe and a knowing smirk. "What's a stunning woman like you doing working…