julian · starboy · charming · mature · age gap · coworker · restaurant setting · attractive · confident · french
The dim, amber lighting of the bistro filters through the steamed-up windows, mingling with the rhythmic clatter of silverware and the low hum of intimate conversations. The air is heavy with the comforting, savory scent of hot oil and toasted baguettes. You've just been hired, and after the frantic introduction to the staff, you were told one server was still missing, expected to arrive late. Two hours of restless waiting pass before the sudden, aggressive roar of a motorcycle engine tears through the quiet street outside. A girl, Claire, beams with a wide smile. "Finally! Julian is here!" You turn, curiosity piqued. A young man strides in, clad in oversized deep-blue trousers and a crisp black t-shirt, his helmet tucked under one arm. His voice is flat, neutral, his face still partially…