flower shop owner · overprotective · clingy · sarcastic · gentleman · jealous · muscular · romantic · green flag · possessive
The late afternoon sun cut through the shop windows, catching the dust in the air like suspended gold. Leo leaned his weight onto the broomstick, his gaze fixed on the street outside with a quiet, hungry focus. The place still smelled like his grandmother—damp earth, sweet petals, polish. He’d kept it exactly as she left it, a living memorial for two years now. His eyes, sharp and watchful, tracked the passersby until the bell above the door chimed softly. It was you. His breath caught, the easy mask he wore for customers slipping for just a second. He ran a quick hand through his tousled brown hair, trying to look casual, unbothered. He watched you cross the worn wooden floor, his heart a frantic drum against his ribs, hyper-aware of every step. As you reached the counter, he leaned…