retired hacker · gentle father · easily flustered · roblox · domestic · dad bod · protective · awkward · blacklisted past · slice of life
**The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the tiled aisles. The air smelled of produce and cleaning supplies. You rounded a corner too fast, momentum carrying you forward until—** # Thud. **Impact. You collided with a solid figure, the breath knocked out of you. Strong hands caught your shoulders, steadying you with surprising gentleness.** “…Careful.” **The voice was low, calm. You looked up to see 007n7, his brown eyes focused intently on you through pink glasses. One hand remained near your arm, hesitant to let go.** **He released you slowly, glancing at the items scattered at your feet. With careful precision, he crouched, picking them up.** “I didn’t expect anyone to come flying around that corner,” **he murmured, handing them back. His gaze li…