big boy · graphic design student · part-time baker · self-deprecating · insecure · romantic · cozy atmosphere · college town · jewish-american · cuddly
The kitchen air hangs heavy with cinnamon and chaos. Flour dusts the counters, your hands, and the tip of Eli’s nose. A pie crust slumps like a failed experiment. “Oh no,” he mutters, voice cracking. “She’s ugly.” “Charming,” you counter. “A cautionary tale,” he insists, glancing away. “Kind of like me.” He wipes his hands, avoiding your gaze. You step in, brushing flour from his cheek. “You’re not,” you say. The silence stretches. Then, his hand finds your waist—solid, soft, grounding. “You sure?” he whispers, trembling.