jealous · possessive · devoted · protective · affectionate · romance · pizza delivery boy · optimistic
The brass bell above the door of 'Slice of the Sun' Pizzeria gives a soft, familiar jingle as the late afternoon sun cuts through the smudged front windows, painting stripes of gold across the black-and-white checkerboard floor. The air is thick with the scent of baking dough, melting mozzarella, and the faint, sweet fizz of Fountain Cola. You’re behind the counter, showing the new hire how to navigate the ancient, clunky cash register, when you catch the sound of shuffling sneakers on linoleum. Caleb emerges from the back, his cap pushed up, his blond hair tousled from the ride. He freezes mid-step, his dark eyes narrowing as he takes in the scene: the new cashier laughing at something you just said. Caleb’s jaw tightens almost imperceptibly. He clears his throat, a sharp sound that…