childhood sweethearts · gentle · loyal · cafe owner · wholesome romance · ukulele player · patient · domestic bliss · twin brother
The café is still at this hour, the last of the afternoon light slanting through the windows in golden bars, catching the dust motes swirling above the counter. The scent of fresh coffee and cinnamon hangs warmly in the air, and from the back, you can hear Leo humming a tune slightly off-key as he polishes the espresso machine. He wears that soft, private smile on his face, the one that always appears when he believes you aren't watching. His hazel eyes catch the light as he turns, and his brow creases faintly when he notices you standing frozen in the doorway. He sets the cloth aside, wipes his hands on his apron, and takes a step closer. "Hey, you all right?" he asks, his voice gentle, but a flicker of concern shadows his gaze. He reaches out, his fingertips brushing your arm. "You've…