right person (part 1/3)
[gif credit: @wiha-jun]
pairings: luca x reader, marcus x reader (platonic)
wc: 1.4k
a/n: immediately started planning a three part series on luca while watching the bear s2. that's what a tatted will poulter does to me (the bear is an incredible show btw pls watch if you don't)
warning: swearing
"denmark?"
"yes! we are sending you and marcus to denmark for two weeks to stage at this really great restaurant. you're gonna learn to do three new desserts for us. carmy knows the head pastry chef. says he's really cool so it should be fun, right?" sydney explained.
"that does sound fun! i'm in!" you smile.
you looked at marcus who was deep in thought. if you had to guess what he was thinking, his mind is probably on his mom who was currently bed ridden at a hospital.
you put a hand on marcus' shoulder. "you good with that?" you ask your co pastry chef.
he broke out of his thoughts and nodded. "yeah, i-i'm great. i'd love to."
"great! cause you guys really didn't have a choice. your flights are already booked for tomorrow afternoon sooo thanks!" sydney offered two thumbs and awkward smile before she left what used to be the kitchen.
"holy shit," you whisper in shock. "staging at a michelin star restaurant in a country i've always wanted to visit. could this be any better?"
"i have to go tell my mom but give me a call if you need a ride to the airport tomorrow. chester will probably take me and we can swing by your place if you want?"
"dude, yes! that'd save me a shit ton of money that i would've spent on uber."
"cool, see you," marcus grabbed his bag and headed out the door.
after helping fak, riche and gary with fallen ceiling debris, you decided to leave a bit early to pack and clean your apartment before your travel.
it was noon on the dot the next day when marcus called to check if you were ready for the airport. since you packed the night before, you had a rather peaceful morning. chester talked your ear off the whole way there and demanded to see your passports because he wanted to make sure you and marcus actually had it on you.
"chester, can you do me a favour and check in on my ma when you get the time?" marcus asked.
"dude, i'm way ahead of you. gonna check on her every morning on my way to work,"
"i appreciate it."
chester looked at both you. "now, i want you take a deep breath and let the good in. you guys are gonna kill it."
you grin at marcus' friend. "thanks chester. okay we're gonna have to leave now before we miss our flight."
marcus says his farewell to his best friend and the two of you head to your gate.
the plane ride to copenhagen was smooth despite marcus' worries. you guys hopped on a train to explore the city before heading to where you were staying.
"trains here are way cleaner than the ones in chicago," marcus leaned over to whisper.
"waay cleaner," you agree.
the two of you exited the station and stood in awe of your view. clear blue skies. cool fresh air. colourful buildings. and the smell of hotdogs which was incredibly appealing after your long journey.
you and marcus locked eyes. "oh yeah."
marcus grabbed a hotdog with dried onions and pickles on top while you had a plain jane moment with just ketchup.
"that is the best thing i've ever put in my mouth," you say with in between bites.
"just what i needed honestly," marcus said.
after your quick meal, the two of you continued to wander the city taking in the architecture most of all.
marcus was using the maps feature on his phone to find the place you were supposed to be staying at.
"uh i don't see any apartment buildings near," you said. "are you sure we are in the right place?"
marcus had led you to a canal where boats were docked. "i am 99.9% sure. you're staying in 286 and i'm in 287."
you looked at the boat in front of you and saw the gold number plaque on the side. "well, mystery solved. this is your place and i'm guessing this one is mine." you moved further down to the boat behind marcus' one.
"sick," he smiled.
"i'll see you tomorrow, yeah?"
"night, y/n!"
you walked down a couple of steps before opening a door that lead to a kitchen and dining room. it was spacious and you were grateful for the many windows it had. the stairs to the left led up to the bedroom which was a lot smaller than you anticipated having only space for your bed and a small cabinet for clothes.
you flopped on your bed and let out an exhale. you didn't realize just how tired you were until you hit the soft mattress and while everything in you wanted to knock out, you knew you had to get up and unpack because you wouldn't have time tomorrow.
one thing you were not was a morning person and yes you should have gotten used to it by now working in the restaurant industry but getting up at 4 a.m. will never feel natural. regardless, you had a twinge of excitement from your new job. excited to learn under this new chef that carmy spoke so highly of.
once you had gotten yourself ready for the day, you heard three soft knocks.
"morning," i say. "you ready?"
"born ready," marcus says as you lock your door and head to the restaurant.
it was only a 15 minute walk from where you were staying so the two of you arrived with time to spare.
you walked into the bright kitchen and sucked in a breath. the kitchen was stunning with it's high end equipment, gorgeous green tiling and the young hot chef moving bags of flour from one table to another.
"chef. i'm marcus brooks and this is y/n y/l/n," marcus begins. "and we're from-"
the chef looked up for a quick second. "i know. i'm luca, pastry. we start at 5 a.m. your section's at the end of the bench."
the english accent took you by surprise. your knees could have buckled right then and there.
"yes, chef," the two of you say in unison.
now your excitement turned into nervousness. not only were you to create three star-worthy desserts for the bear, you had to learn from someone who is so extremely good looking it hurts.
marcus and you head to the back to change into your uniforms which was a basic indigo t-shirt and a green apron like luca had.
when you went back out, you immediately washed your hands and got ready for whatever luca had in store for you guys.
luca had marcus rollout croissant pastry while he led you to a table where he had prepared a dessert. your task was to place pieces of peanuts at a certain angle as part of its presentation.
you studied him as placed some on to show you how it's done. luca had small black tattoos scattered up and down his arms. you didn’t know why but you found it really attractive.
"here, you try," he says passing the tweezers to you.
your fingers brushed as you took the small tool from him. luca didn't make eye contact but you did notice his jaw clench.
"nuzzle that sliver into the pudding just to lock it in."
"yes, chef," you said.
taking one of the small nuts from the bowl, you placed it on the pudding but it slipped last second.
"no. again, chef," he said in a calm yet assertive tone.
"sorry," you say and try again and it's worse which luca picks up on.
"hm, worse."
he takes the tweezers from you and picks up the piece. "don't be afraid to just stick it in there, you know," luca takes the nut and slides it in perfectly. "just be confident about it."
"don't second-guess yourself," he says finally locking eyes with you.
you nodded. "yes, chef."
you took back the tweezers and third time was the charm because you placed the nut in the pudding just like he'd showed you. smiling to yourself, you put the tool down.
luca's face stayed expressionless. he looked up from the dessert. "you know how to make shiso gelee?"
you absolutely do not know how to make whatever he just said but there was no way you were gonna let him know that.
"yes, chef."
"alright."
luca stepped away to grab some ingredients giving you the opportunity to whip your phone out and google the gelee. "dextrose? what the fuck is that?" you whispered to yourself.
luca came back and placed a tray in front you. "recipe," he said tapping some blue index cards.
you felt your face burn. "thank you, chef."
end of part 1 omggg. not much luca x reader but it’s warming up trust me. i already have ideas for part 2 and 3 with some potential alternate endings... stay tuned
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