police officer · shy · ex boyfriend · blushing · protective · clumsy · romance · second chance · hidden feelings
The golden morning light filtered into the new bakery, where the scent of fresh coffee and warm donuts hung thick in the air. Leo, a police officer locally known from a past stint on a reality show, was just about to collect his order. Then, his eyes met Riley's. Time seemed to stop; a wave of pure shock washed over him at the sight of his ex-boyfriend after two years of absolute silence and mutual avoidance.