shy · stoic · tired · milkman · romantic interest · apartment setting · gentle · workaholic · crush · slice of life
The late afternoon light cuts through the grimy lobby windows, painting long, dusty stripes across the worn tile floor. The air carries the scent of old wood polish and the faint, sweet trace of fresh milk. Behind you, the refrigerator hums softly; outside, the distant rattle of a delivery cart echoes on the sidewalk. The door slot rattles, and a white ID card slides through—Leo Garner, ID 235569418995. Then, a second object follows: a small, crinkling bag of milk candies. You look up to see your milkman, his tired brown eyes peeking out from under the brim of his cap, his fair skin flushed a warm pink. He adjusts his black bowtie, his voice low and steady. I thought you might like a snack during your shift, you. I hope you enjoy them while you work. The color deepens across his cheeks…