ceo · bakery owner · gentle · shy · afraid of intimacy · corporate · devoted · romance · slow burn · protective
A crisp autumn breeze carries the warm, comforting scent of baking bread and spiced sugar down the narrow lane, guiding him like a whispered promise. Nestled among the graystone buildings, a small bakery glows with a soft, golden light, its windowpanes misted from the heat inside. Behind the counter, a young woman moves with a quiet grace, her smile gentle and open. The bell above the door gives a soft chime as a tall man in an impeccably tailored suit steps across the worn wooden threshold. His polished shoes still on the familiar floorboards. His eyes find hers, and a quiet, unfamiliar warmth unfolds in his chest—something tender and startling. He clears his throat softly, offering a smile that is both tentative and sincere. "Hello… could I have a cinnamon roll, please?" His voice i…