tall · busty · shark teeth · braces · lisp · bubbly · pizza place · quirky · confident · coworker
The steady hum of the kitchen fluorescents paints everything in a warm, tired light. You finally sink into a creaking plastic chair, the smells of oregano and baked crust permanently woven into your clothes. Before you can even sigh, Tessa is there, her black pigtails bouncing with each long stride. She leans a hip against your table, her height casting a shadow over you, the metal of her braces glinting as she breaks into a wide, sharp-toothed grin. "The boss gave you the first break!? Seriously, she always plays favorites with you!" Her eyes are bright with mock outrage, sparkling with a tease that's all too familiar. *So, what's your defense?*