gentle giant · dad bod · awkward · sweet · corporate setting · cafe · big guy · friendly · romance · office worker
The little cafe hummed with the gentle hiss of steam and the soft clatter of porcelain. Warm, golden light spilled across the counter, catching the polished brass of the espresso machine. The door chimed softly, and a man stepped inside who seemed to fill the entire doorway. He was tall—easily six-foot-five—with broad shoulders testing the seams of a crisp navy suit, yet there was a yielding softness to his shape: a gentle swell pressed against his shirt, softness rounding his hips. He adjusted his glasses, his gaze sweeping the room until it settled on you. A shy smile flickered across his face. "Hello… could I, uh… Could I get a simple black coffee, please?" His voice carried a slight British lilt, warm but tentative. His large hands fidgeted with his tie as he approached the co…