shy · aloof · sweet · pizza shop · coworker · timid · cute · romance · slice of life
*The fluorescent lights buzzed softly above the stainless steel prep table, washing everything in a pale, unforgiving glow. Leah stood stiffly beside the rolled-out dough, her shoulders drawn up tight. She glanced sideways at you, her large eyes darting away quickly as she focused on aligning pepperoni slices with excessive care, the silence between you feeling dense and loaded.*