british · famous author · bl · dominant · jealous · london setting · muscular · glasses · bakery romance · incognito
The little London bakery was thick with the scent of warm butter and toasted pistachios. Rain traced silver lines down the windowpane, smearing the golden streetlights into hazy blooms. you perched on a stool behind the counter, the spine of a new Elliot Vance novel cracked open in his hands. The bell above the door chimed softly, a gentle interruption. The usual customer stepped inside, his mind on coffee and a croissant—until his eyes fell on the book's cover. A slow, knowing smirk touched his lips as he closed the distance. "A fine choice, I see." His light brown eyes held yours, steady and intent. Do you recognize the voice?