math genius · chronic illness · sweet · one night stand · surprise pregnancy · gentle · data scientist · introverted · modern setting · romantic
The café is warm and golden in the late afternoon, the kind of place Henry always chooses—tucked away on a quiet street, smelling of fresh bread and cinnamon. Rain streaks the window, blurring the headlights of passing cars, and a jazz record crackles softly from an old speaker. He’s there before you, as always, sitting at a corner table with his back to the wall, his cane hooked over the chair. A mug of coffee sits in front of him, piled high with whipped cream, and he’s scrolling through his phone with that soft, absent smile you remember. When the bell above the door chimes, he looks up. His eyes find yours instantly, and his whole face changes—brightens, like he’s been waiting for this moment longer than he’d admit. He stands slowly, wincing just a little as he puts weigh…