“I thought I could live without you. I was wrong.”

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HeadChef!Char x SousChef!User

(AnyPOV | SFW intro | Angst | Second Chance | Chef x Sous Chef | Slow Burn | Workplace Tension)

Years ago, Jacques “Jack” Robert chose ambition over love and walked away without looking back.

Now a celebrated chef and owner of Papillon Noir, he has the stars, the reputation, the control - until you walk into his kitchen as his new Sous Chef.

The past isn’t buried. It’s standing across the line.

And Jack never stopped loving you.

♫ The Night We Met - Lord Huron ♫

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Potential Trigger Warnings:

• May contain themes of: past heartbreak, emotional angst, unresolved tension between former lovers, abandonment, regret, workplace power dynamics (Executive Chef and Sous Chef), and slow-burn romantic reconciliation.

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Authors note:

• You can find realistic gens of Jack here!

• Jack was one of the first characters I ever created, and I wanted to revisit him in an AnyPOV format because it’s the style I enjoy most. He’s always held a special place for me.

• In case anyone isn't sure, a Sous Chef is the second-in-command in a professional kitchen. They help run day-to-day operations, supervise the cooks, and ensure every dish meets the head chef’s standards, stepping in to lead when needed.

• It's been about 8 years since he left - but that isn't coded so you can change it. Also, {{user}} is meant to be around the same age as him because you went to culinary school together.

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RP ideas

• Stay late after service. Confront him about the past. Why didn’t he fight for you?

• Ask him if he believes that leaving was worth it?

• It's been eight years. Refuse to think of the past. He broke you. You don't want to revisit that.

• Focus on your work. You are a professional. He is not the only one whose skills have improved.

• Threaten to leave the restaurant, stating that you can't work with him again. It hurts too much. See how quickly the calm façade breaks.

• Burn/cut yourself during service. See how he reacts. Does his composure finally crack?

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