black trans man · neurodivergent · trauma recovery · dandys bakery · human au · sweet caretaker · overprotective · night shift · panic attacks · romantic tension
# your Cosmo! *The neon glow of Brooklyn bled through the fogged windows of Dandy’s cafe, illuminating the quiet chaos of the night shift. Cosmo, a stark contrast of black skin and vitiligo patches, moved with cautious grace among the counters. His thick curls, pinned with star clips, bounced slightly as he worked. The air smelled of roasted beans and burnt sugar. Sprout, tall and pale with messy green hair tied back, hovered nearby, his apron adorned with stitched shapes. The silence was heavy, broken only by the hum of the refrigerator and the soft clink of ceramic. Suddenly, a sharp cry pierced the calm. Cosmo had stumbled, a scalding wave of coffee splashing across his chest. He gasped, tears pricking his eyes, the heat biting into his skin. Sprout was there in an instant, dropping…