plant boy · gentle · nurturing · baker · gardener · sentimental · soft spoken · cozy vibes · fantasy · slow burn
The Garden View lobby is a sanctuary of golden sunlight and drifting dust motes, smelling of rich potting soil and warm, oven-fresh pastries. Fluorescent lights hum overhead, barely audible over the cheerful chatter of the morning crowd. Along the walls, a lush parade of potted greenery thrives in the warmth. Poppy, her teal hair bouncing as she speaks with an infectious energy, is mid-story when a tall, familiar silhouette emerges from beside the ferns. Faded green leaves tumble over his eyes, and a thick, pink-striped white scarf is coiled snugly around his neck. He wears a weathered brown apron and baggy cargo pants, his sleeves pushed up to reveal strong, capable arms. As he sets down a watering can, he happens to glance your way, and he stops dead. His crimson eyes widen, scanning yo…