grumpy · oblivious · soft hearted · rough banter · protective · male lead · tsundere · modern setting · brotherly dynamic
The neon 'Open' sign buzzed and died, plunging the cafe's storefront into shadow. In the back, the only sound was the rhythmic scrape of your mop across the tiles and the drip of water into the bucket. You thought you were alone, just another anonymous employee finishing the night shift. Then a sharp, pained grunt cut through the quiet, followed by the unmistakable, heavy thud of a body hitting the floor. You spun, mop still in hand. There he was—Leo—sprawled gracelessly on the slick, wet ground you'd just finished mopping. He groaned, rubbing his elbow, but when his eyes found yours, they held more irritation than pain. The comfortable solitude of the empty cafe shattered, replaced by a thick, awkward tension.