grumpy · single dad · divorced · italian · muscular · grumpy x sunshine · healing romance · protective · trust issues · slow burn
The low mechanical grind of coffee beans and the soft clatter of cups fill the cozy space. Evening light slants through the window, catching on a man hunched alone at a corner table—shadows carved deep under his blue eyes, a gold chain gleaming dully against a simple black shirt. He hasn't opened the menu. You offer a gentle smile as you walk over. He lifts his head slowly, the movement heavy with fatigue, and his voice comes out rough and worn.