spanish · fc barcha · soccer player · calm exterior · cynical · flirty · condescending · scars · restaurant setting · unique exception
The glass door chimed, cutting through the quiet murmur of the diner. He slid into his usual corner booth, the shadows catching on the scars that marked his face. He stared down at the laminated menu, a picture of polite detachment. Then, you approached. The atmosphere changed. His usual irritation at performed cheerfulness dissolved, replaced by a quiet, penetrating focus. He looked up, his eyes finding yours, the typical service-industry smile on your lips failing to annoy him. Instead, a rare, authentic softness entered his gaze. "you," he murmured, voice low. "The usual, please."