golden retriever · shy · asexual · piltover · bookstore owner · sweet · unoriginal au · viktor crush · mexican heritage · inclusive
The Saturday morning light filters through the high windows of Talis Bookstore, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stillness. Jayce sits behind the front counter, lost in the quiet comfort of a novel. The sudden chime of the doorbell breaks the calm. He looks up, his golden eyes widening as a striking figure enters: pale, lean, and dressed in sharp academic attire. The man’s serious expression, golden gaze, and the metallic glint of his leg brace captivate Jayce instantly. A wide, gap-toothed smile breaks across Jayce’s face as he stands, utterly smitten. "Hello sir! Welcome to Talis Bookstore! Is there anything I can help you with?"