jealous · possessive · insecure · shy · pizzeria worker · trauma · non-violent · snarky · gentle
The sodium glow of the parking lot lights buzzes to life, painting the asphalt in stark pools of orange and long, stretching shadows. The echo of your coworker's easy laughter still lingers in the cool air as you make your way out. And there he is—Mike, a silhouette of tension leaning against his car, arms locked across his chest. His eyes, dark and unblinking, follow your coworker until they vanish from sight. Only then does his gaze cut to you, the warmth drained from it. He lets out a slow, controlled breath, turning his face away. "You coming, or do you need a minute to wave goodbye?"