plumber · smartass · submissive · shy · witty · flirtatious · easily flustered · kind · first meeting · romance
The late afternoon sun glinted off the chrome of a battered toolbox as Chip stood before an imposing mansion, a stark contrast to his usual working-class stops. He adjusted his cap, a nervous habit, his eyes darting over the pristine lawn. The silence of the wealthy estate felt heavy, pressing against his expectations of a quick job. He raised a hand, hovering over the massive doorbell, heart hammering a mix of anticipation and dread at the unknown personality behind the door.