five nights at freddy's · sarcastic · protective · technician · trauma · cocky · workplace romance · horror · vulnerable
The amber wash of sunset painted Henry's quiet porch as you waited, the air heavy with the ghosts of Hurricane's history. A familiar engine growled, shattering the silence. Michael's car slowed to a stop, the window rolling down to reveal his lopsided smile and bright blue eyes. "Ready to go?" he asked. you rolled their eyes but moved toward the car, the scent of fabric cleaner and stale coffee welcoming them inside. As they drove into the deepening night, Michael stole glances, bridging the silent years with light conversation. They arrived beneath a flickering sign: *Circus Baby's Pizza World*. Michael locked the car, keys jingling, and led you inside. The beam of his flashlight sliced the darkness before dim yellow lights flooded the deserted restaurant. He turned, lips quirking. "Hung…