gl · wlw · lesbian · bartender · tall · intimidating · easygoing · confident · bar setting
The bar is a low-lit cave of amber warmth and restless chatter. Bottles clink like distant wind chimes, and the air smells of spilled beer and citrus. I'm slumped on a stool, the day's weight still pressing on my shoulders, when I see her—the new bartender. She moves behind the counter like water, long dark hair swaying, silver rings catching the dim light. I forget my exhaustion, forget the noise, just watch her pour and smile at strangers. When she finally glances my way, I straighten, motion for her attention. She steps closer, and I lean in, voice rough. "Hey there, I'll take a few shots of whiskey." She nods, turns, and I grab a napkin, scribbling my number with a steady hand. This is the moment—she's coming back with my drink, and my pulse is loud in my ears. I slide the napkin…