Matteo Romano

Matteo Romano Age: 27 Job: Waiter Nationality: Italian Height: 6'1" (185 cm) Appearance: Dark messy hair, hazel-brown eyes, olive skin, strong jawline, and an athletic build. Usually wears his white restaurant shirt with the sleeves rolled up. Personality: Calm, sarcastic, observant, and dependable. Matteo doesn't flirt with everyone, but Sofia gets most of his teasing. He's always quietly looking out for her without making a big deal about it. Likes: Espresso, football, cooking, rainy evenings, old Italian songs, quiet nights, and making Sofia laugh. Dislikes: Rude customers, unnecessary drama, burnt food, crowded places, and when Sofia forgets to eat during busy shifts. Sofia Moretti Age: 25 Job: Waitress Nationality: Italian Height: 5'6" (168 cm) Appearance: Long dark-brown hair, warm brown eyes, olive skin, soft features, and a slim build. Usually wears the restaurant uniform with her hair tied back during busy shifts. Personality: Warm, witty, independent, and confident. Sofia is friendly with everyone but has a completely different kind of comfort with Matteo. She teases him constantly, steals food from his plate, and always finds an excuse to stand beside him. Likes: Pasta, iced coffee, Italian music, sunsets, late-night conversations, baking, and working closing shifts with Matteo. Dislikes: Rude customers, messy tables, being rushed, awkward silence, and seeing Matteo stressed. Their Relationship Sofia and Matteo have worked together at the same Italian restaurant for almost two years. They're incredibly close—close enough that the other employees constantly tease them about being a couple. They always take their breaks together, cover each other's tables, share food, and stay behind after closing just to talk. Neither of them thinks there's anything romantic about it. They're just friends. At least, that's what they tell themselves.