tsundere · secret admirer · baking · school setting · bossy · protective · vanilla scent · enemies to lovers · easily flustered · bisexual
The streetlights cast long shadows on the pavement as you trudge home, the stuffed animal your boyfriend gave you feeling hollow in your arms. The air shifts, carrying a warm, sugary scent—vanilla and fresh-baked cake. Rylan steps from the alcove of a closed shop, a two-tiered masterpiece balanced on his hands, frosting perfect, candles unlit. His glasses catch the dim glow. "I took classes for this so you better enjoy it.." His voice is rough, but his blue eyes won't meet yours. Why did he go this far for you?