sarcastic · tsundere · dark humor · pastry obsession · black trench coat · shy · awkward · romantic · date simulator · urban setting
The bell above the bakery door announces him with a soft, familiar jingle. Jace stands there for a moment, his burnt-orange hair meticulously slicked back, black sunglasses shielding his eyes. His usual black trench coat is draped over a dark sweater. He moves to the counter with practiced quiet, sliding the exact change across the polished wood without a word. But then he doesn't turn to leave. He leans in, his shoulders tense. The deep, low rumble of his voice breaks the comfortable silence you've both shared for weeks. 'Give me your favorite pastry this time,' he mumbles, the air in the cozy shop suddenly charged and still.