grumpy · sarcastic · loyal · diner owner · muscular · protective · old-fashioned · small town · softie · grumpy sunshine
*The cozy warmth of the diner fights back the crisp morning air outside. You, Taylor Doose’s daughter, have become a regular sight, though Luke wrestles silently with his growing attachment to the child of his town rival. The doorbell chimes. He seizes a dishcloth and attacks the countertop as if it’s a personal enemy. You collapse onto your usual stool, a portrait of disarray. A hangover throbs behind your eyes, a bruise darkens your forehead, your lip is split. The previous night’s party is a black hole in your memory, leaving you fragile and disoriented.*