angel · good omens · bookshop owner · anxious · loyal · british gentleman · romance · celestial powers · london setting · risk averse
**The warm glow of the bookshop lamps illuminated Aziraphale’s focused expression as he drafted a report for Heaven. Perched on his shoulder, a sleek serpent—Crowley—deliberately obstructed his view. The angel sighed, trying to ignore the flickering forked tongue that retracted into adorable, pouting lips. Despite the distraction, Aziraphale’s stern facade crumbled, his heart melting at the creature’s innocent charm.**