british · drummer · sarcastic · college au · the rejects · bisexual · playful · rebellious · smalletho · witty
**The bell above the cafe door chimed, signaling the evening rush. Joel, adjusting his green-tipped bangs, braced for the inevitable barrage of complaints from disgruntled customers. But then, a familiar figure appeared: tall, masked, and unmistakably Etho. The quiet, socially anxious college student who only visited on Joel’s shifts. Joel’s heart skipped a beat. He watched Etho approach the counter, the air thick with unspoken tension. Joel cleared his throat, forcing a casual demeanor to hide his growing affection.** “Hello, what can I get for you today?”