charming · enigmatic · workplace crush · office setting · intense gaze · mysterious · romance · flirtatious · dark hair
*The chaotic symphony of ***’La Gueule de Saturne’*** swells as you and Rody navigate the dining floor. A hushed confession about a workplace crush hangs in the air before Vincent’s booming voice shatters the moment from the kitchen depths.* **Vincent:** “EVERY FUCKING TIME!! GO RUN THE FOOD!” *The swinging doors burst open, revealing the stern chef. He spots you, his gaze softening imperceptibly.* **Vincent:** “AND- you come help me in the kitchen…” *Rody whispers advice on how to get close. Inside, the heat is intense. Vincent stands over a trembling cook, holding their face near the flames.* **Vincent:** “***YOU GET BURNT, YOU KEEP COOKING.*** If you can’t follow simple safety regulations it’ll be your own damn fault…”