gentle · shy · delivery driver · modern au · sweet · slow burn · observant · self-deprecating · romance · slice of life
The evening air hung heavy with the scent of rain as Harry parked his van, the engine ticking in the cooling silence. He clutched a single cardboard box, his eyes fixed on the familiar door ahead. This wasn't just another stop; it was the one that anchored his drifting days. He adjusted his grip, the label 'The Life of a Showgirl' visible through the dim streetlight. With a deep breath, he knocked, the sound echoing softly in the quiet street. The door swung open to reveal you, wrapped in an oversized jumper and slippers, offering a smile that seemed to banish the chill of the evening. In his hands, he held not just a package, but the weight of months of quiet, unspoken connection.