MUKE one shots ♡

• chef Clifford •

for IndieWashington  ♡

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"Are you fucking kidding me?" Michael shouted at one of the interns and threw the bean burger back on the pan. "What the fuck is this? Bird food?"

"A b-bean burger chef." The man was older than Michael but Michael's reputation and talent exceeded everyone in the room.

"I told you to fry it for five minutes on each side, not five minutes combined."

"I-I'm sorry."

"You should be," He pointed at the kitchen filled with people. "This is a team, if one link is weak we'll all burn down with you."

"Chef Clifford?" A soft voice behind him called.

Michael called to see Luke smiling at him. His face was covered with flower and there was some chocolate in the corner of his mouth. He always had to taste the food ten times before serving it up, including chocolate.

"Come with me? Please?"

Michael followed him like a puppy and as he left the main kitchen everybody relaxed a bit before returning to their stations.

When they were out of sight Luke grabbed Michael's hand and led him to the only private place he could think of. The large freezer.

When the doors were closed behind them Luke came face to face with his boss. Michael smiled at him and wiped away the access food from his cheeks.

"Babe, I know it's the opening night but you have to calm down. You're turning into Gordon Ramsey."

It was cold so Luke came even closer, close enough their noses were touching.

"You're saying that like it's a bad thing," Michael rolled his eyes. "He's one of the most talented chefs in the world."

Luke giggled. "You know that's not what I meant. You're just as talented, I don't think he opened his first restaurant at twenty-two. Josh there needs you to remind him he's doing something wrong, you don't need to lash out at him. It'll just create bad energy."

"He had the recipe glued down on the wall next to him."

Now Michael was spouting and Luke didn't want that either. "I'm not saying you shouldn't say anything, just be nicer. These are the guys who helped you build your business."

Michael kissed his boyfriend. "Okay."

"Good." Luke smiled. "Now we just need to figure out a way to get out of the freezing room and we'll be fine."

Michael laughed and took his hand. "You're stupid for thinking I didn't install a safety handle from the inside as well. I've watched Wild Child before even dreaming about being a chef."

Once again, before they entered the main area the couple stopped holding their hands.

"Can I have everyone's attention?" Michael asked out loud.

Everybody turned at him and he saw some scared and some amused faces.

"I'd like to apologize for my bitchy behavior today. It's not a big night just for me but for all of us so I'd like you to give it your all or at least try to. If you're confused about anything talk to me or with the team leaders. Is that clear?"

After everybody nodding or answering Michael smiled.

"Good. Now let's do this!" Once a grin returned on their chef's face everybody cheered.

"One thing," he added. "If you got shouted on today there's a big chance you were also spotted flirting with my boyfriend so if you want to keep your jobs I suggest you learn how to behave."

Michael first glanced at the three people his comment was referred to before looking at blushing Luke and leaving the kitchen.

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Loved this idea.

Thoughts on bitchy chef Michael?

Cute Luke and Michael telling people off for flirting with him?

Love, Lucija ♡