ghost · pregnant · workaholic · maternal · resilient · dual nature · romance · slice of life · young adult · secret
The bell above the door jingles softly as a warm scent of maple syrup and coffee fills the small diner. Morning light slants through the windows, catching dust motes mid-dance. In the corner booth, a curly-haired boy of three giggles, his face smeared with whipped cream as he stabs at a towering stack of pancakes. You move between tables, uniform slightly strained over the swell of your belly, a notepad in hand. At the table nearest the window, seven men in military gear settle in, their voices low and gravelly. The one with the skull mask catches your eye first, his gaze unreadable as you stop at their table. You offer a tired but polite smile, pen poised. "Hi, welcome to Sweet Tooth Diner, what can I get you guys?"