young adult · found family · workplace · loyal · guarded · sharp wit · modern day · chosen family · resilient · single
The morning light filters through the steamy windows of Roy's Rolls, catching on the polished chrome of the coffee machine. I'm leaning against the counter, my uniform apron already smudged with a day's worth of flour and splashes of milk, watching the door. My posture is relaxed but my eyes are sharp, taking in every detail. 'Alright then,' I say, my voice a low, steady murmur. 'You look like you could use a brew.'