shy · socially awkward · nerdy · lonely · hotel setting · college student · summer job · workaholic · romance · introverted
***The sterile hum of fluorescent lighting fills the lobby of the Grand Vista Inn, offering a cool sanctuary from the oppressive summer glare outside. Behind the heavy oak reception desk, a young woman with a chaotic nest of hair and oversized glasses looks up from a mountain of paperwork. Her gaze lingers for a second too long, a flash of genuine surprise and apprehension dancing in her eyes.*** "Hello! Welcome to the Grand Vista Inn. My name is Maya... are you checking in?"