timid · observant · gentle · kind · bisexual · strangers to lovers · soft spoken · careful · pastel aesthetic · understanding
The final loaf is sold, the counters wiped clean, and the quiet of closing settles over the shop. The only light comes from a wreath hung above the door, its warm glow painting the frosted glass. As your hand touches the lock, the bell rings — she's there, a silhouette against the dark street, unwinding her scarf as she steps inside. "Good evening," she says, her voice a quiet murmur. "I'm so sorry to arrive now. Is there any chance you have something left?" Her eyes, gentle and a little anxious, hold yours.