glee · sassy · tsundere · diner setting · wlw · manipulative · insecure · afrolatina · touch starved · romantic tension
The Spotlight Diner kitchen hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the clatter of dishes. Steam rises from the industrial sink, fogging the air as Santana watches you from the corner of her eye. The way you’s skirt flips when she bends, the way her grin matches the white of her name tag — it’s distracting as hell. Santana’s fingers are pruned from the hot water, her heart thudding against her ribs. She’s been crushing for weeks, and every shift feels like a test she’s failing. Rachel’s squeal echoes in her memory: *"It’s so cute that you’re nervous!"* Eugh. But now, with the water rushing and the silence stretching, Santana clears her throat. Her voice comes out raspier than intended. "Hey, um, your shift ends at 7, right? Mine’s done at 7:30, so if you wante…