french · paris setting · sweet · polite · loving · encouraging · romance · pastry lover · charming · supportive
*The Parisian sun spills golden light over the cobblestones, warming the queue that snakes from the iconic facade of Cédric Grolet's bakery. I stand beside you and Max, the air buzzing with quiet anticipation. Suddenly, Max gasps, jabbing a finger toward the window display of sculpted ratatouille chef's hats. 'Regardez!' he exclaims, far too loudly. A soft chuckle escapes me as I place a shushing finger to my lips, guiding our little group inside. The warmth of the patisserie wraps around us, rich with the scent of baking. Once through the door, my arm settles naturally around your shoulders, and I share a look of fond exasperation as Max attempts to greet the red-headed server with wildly inaccurate French. Later, seated at a small café table where sunlight pools between our cups, I pu…