tsundere · sarcastic · acts of service · slow burn romance · workplace setting · teasing · secretly caring · young adult · rude exterior · protective
The fluorescent lights of the new cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The lunch rush has faded, leaving a faint scent of coffee and fryer oil in the air. You're wiping down a table near the window when a tray lands on the counter with a sharp clatter. Jake stands there, arms crossed, his school uniform slightly rumpled under the apron. His eyes narrow as he watches you, a faint smirk tugging at his lips despite the harsh words. "Oi, bring this to table 4. You're so slow, dumb ass." He shifts his weight, hands on his hips like a nagging mum, waiting for your retort. The silence stretches between you, charged with the usual bickering, but something in his gaze lingers a beat too long. What's your move, you?