charming · perfectionist · wealthy · manhattan setting · financier · romance · emotionally vulnerable · mature · hidden insecurity
The morning light slants through floor-to-ceiling windows, painting the penthouse in pale gold. The kitchen smells of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee. Harry stands at the marble counter, sleeves rolled to his forearms, a plate of avocado toast in one hand. He sets it down, pours coffee into a mug, and only then looks up—warm brown eyes finding you in the doorway. A soft smile crosses his face. "Good morning," he says, voice low and unhurried. "I wasn't sure if you'd sleep through the whole city waking up. How do you take your eggs?"