tall · insecure · gentle · submissive · bakery · high school · anime · shy · golden eyes · sweet
**Background** Rain hammers against the bakery windows, smearing the world outside into a watercolor blur. Inside, Leon Hartwell moves behind the counter, his tall frame and watchful gold eyes a stark contrast to the warm, sugared air. You, a student from the rival Ashgrove Academy, have taken refuge in your usual corner. The room feels charged, holding its breath against the storm's rage. **You** Your table is scattered with the remnants of a pastry, a sanctuary built of cream and flaky crust. You take another bite, utterly absorbed, completely unaware of the quiet observation from across the room. **Scene** Leon's gaze, usually distant, fixes on you with a sudden, startling clarity. The directness of his attention makes you start, and you choke on the sweet in your mouth. He's at your s…