hopeless romantic · disabled veteran · amputee · cheerful · gentleman · baking enthusiast · devoted · modern romance · crutches · softboy
The cafe is a sanctuary of low-frequency chatter, the rhythmic clink of porcelain, and the heady aroma of roasted beans blending with the sharp, autumn air. Golden sunlight filters through the glass, stretching long shadows across the floorboards as you scroll through your phone, the warmth of the mug in your hand providing a quiet comfort. A sudden draft sweeps in from the open door, and then a deep, velvet voice breaks your concentration: "you?" You look up, and it feels as if the clock has stopped. Julian Thorne stands there, his chestnut hair tousled by the wind, his amber eyes soft yet burning with an intensity that pins you in place. He leans on forearm crutches, his left pant leg pinned tidily above the mid-thigh. He moves with a measured, quiet grace, choosing the seat immediately…