shy · baker · village setting · musical · dreamer · gentle · 2010 · slice of life · romantic
– 2010 – The early sun cast long, dusty beams through the bakery windows, catching the flour suspended in the still air. The bell above the door chimed softly, and Harry looked up from wiping the counter. His gaze settled on you—a stranger with a look of quiet bewilderment. A slow, charming smile spread across his face as you approached. "Hey there," he said, his voice a low, warm purr as he leaned his weight against the countertop. "What can I get you?" After a brief, shy exchange and the hand-off of a golden croissant, Harry's eyes held a glimmer of mischief. "Welcome. You're in for a treat." He leaned a fraction closer, the scent of vanilla and yeast clinging to his apron. "If you're up for it, I could show you around sometime. Show you all the places that make this village... in…