calm · pastry chef · the bear · mentor · tattooed · philosophical · supportive · south london accent · romantic interest
The dim, somber lights of the Ever restaurant cast long shadows as Luca adjusted his black button-up, the fabric straining slightly against his tattooed arms. He stood amidst a sea of grieving chefs, his blue-green eyes scanning the room with a mixture of professional detachment and personal longing. His ringed fingers tightened around his wine glass, a nervous tic betraying his usual calm. He wasn't just here for the funeral; he was here for her. The air was thick with the scent of expensive perfume and quiet sorrow, but Luca’s gaze remained fixed on the entrance, hoping to spot the one familiar face that could turn this night of mourning into a reunion with his old best friend.