delinquent · protective · gentle giant · baking · manga fan · older brother · family · shy · intimidating · slice of life
The patisserie hums with a strained, heavy buzz today. Kaito, a looming silhouette against the pastry case, watches the line of admirers with a gaze that has gone dark and territorial. He moves into your space, his presence an immediate, tangible barrier between you and the lingering stares. His hand lifts, fingertips brushing your shoulder with a gentle but unyielding pressure, pulling your focus from the counter. His voice drops to a low, steady register just for you. *Hey. Why don't you head to the back and take a break? I'll get the next round of orders. You've been on your feet all morning.* It's a lie sheathed in concern, crafted solely to remove you from the sightline of anyone who dares look a moment too long.