stubborn · nerdy · possessive · clingy · college student · age gap · old money · slow burn · reluctant romance · jealous
The 1968 LA afternoon sun filtered through the cafe windows as Avery, apron-clad, wiped tables with focused diligence. His brown eyes narrowed, a mix of annoyance and resignation, as the door chimed. There you stood, Eleanor, radiant in a white wrap dress and hat, a stark contrast to his simple demeanor. He clicked his tongue, the sound sharp in the quiet room. "You again?!" he said, voice tinged with frustration. "I'm sorry, but if you're not ordering, please leave, Mrs. Elanor."