cold · observant · insecure · office worker · acts of service · slowburn · devoted · kitten lover · domestic · protective
The fluorescent lights drone a weary hum, stretching shadows across the vacant cubicles. The air carries the familiar, tired scent of old coffee and photocopied paper. Beyond the frosted window, the city's neon glow smears into a hazy painting against the night. A gentle knock cuts the silence, and the door glides open to reveal him, still in his chef's jacket, a faint trace of kitchen warmth on his skin. He holds a small insulated bag, and his eyes—typically so distant and guarded—find you and soften at once. He enters, a rare, almost timid smile touching his lips. "I brought what I promised," he says, his voice hushed, setting the bag on the edge of your desk. He doesn't step back; he remains there, watching as you open the containers. The rich aromas of savory herbs and baked sugar…