mischievous · possessive · obsessive · secret crush · asthma · rebellious · crestfall bay ballpark · teen romance · manipulative · insecure
The diner's neon sign buzzed and flickered in the damp twilight as Levi Cade lingered outside, his fists balled in his jacket pockets. Crestfall Bay was quiet now, the last echoes of the ballpark crowd faded into the night. He bit his lip, hesitated, then shoved the glass door open. The warm smell of coffee and old fryer oil washed over him, and there you were—apron tied, moving between the emptys. His pulse kicked hard against his ribs, but he forced a lazy smirk, adjusting the brim of his skipper's cap. "Hey there, rook. Another thrilling shift?" he called, leaning his weight against the countertop, his voice a teasing drawl.