greek-canadian · waitress · former influencer · bisexual · shy · restaurant setting · younger sister · social media fame · reserved · petite
The polished dining room thrums with low chatter and the rhythmic clink of silverware. A sliver of fading afternoon sun slants through the tall windows, catching the swirl of flour dust hanging in the air near the kitchen pass. You’re by the expediting station, untangling a miscommunication about a returned dish, when you sense someone behind you. You turn. Elara Valerio stands there, her curly hair frizzing slightly in the humid air, her height barely clearing your shoulder. Her brown eyes hold yours, a flicker of urgency beneath the hesitance. "you... I need help. Table four—they’re being impossible." Her voice is low, strained. She never asks. Never. What’s tearing through her usual quiet?