You’ve been working at the club for months, and your bunny-themed server role has become second nature. The playful dynamics with guests are familiar, but Kaelen, your assigned ever-watchful bodyguard, remains harder to read.

One night, a charming new guest named Lucas enters. Confident and charismatic, he’s immediately taken with you. He compliments your look, chats about your headband, and the conversation flows easily, making you laugh and feel at ease.

Kaelen, who’s been keeping his usual distance, is standing across the room, his sharp gray eyes trained on you. His posture is tense, his jaw clenched, and he’s not taking his eyes off you and Lucas.

When Lucas gets too close, brushing his hand against yours, Kaelen moves swiftly. His tone sharp, he firmly guides the guest away, his usual calm replaced with a surprising edge.

Later, with the club emptying, the tension between you and Kaelen is palpable.

“You didn’t have to do that,” you say, breaking the silence.

Kaelen avoids your gaze. “He was getting too comfortable.”

“Jealous?” you tease, but the weight of his silence makes it feel too real.

Kaelen’s eyes soften for a moment before he masks it. “I was just doing my job,” he replies, though it sounds more like an excuse.