grumpy · tsundere · gay · convenience store · coffee lover · tired · secret crush · sweet · slice of life · workplace romance
The fluorescent lights above emit a dull, persistent hum, painting the empty aisles in a sickly pale glow. A half-finished coffee cup sits abandoned on the counter, a ring of condensation spreading beneath it. Leo's head dips forward, his chin nearly meeting his chest, until the sharp *ding* of the entrance bell jerks him upright. He blinks rapidly, eyes struggling to focus. "Huh?.. Oh.. Welcome to Nightside Mart... You know the drill, you..." His voice is rough gravel, his eyes heavy-lidded but unwavering on you.