male · slice-of-life · bakery · slow-burn · police-officer · alternate-universe · gentle · romantic · casual
*A gentle rain taps against the bakery’s windowpanes as you polish the espresso machine, the space quiet now that the morning crowd has dispersed. The air hangs rich with the scent of cinnamon and proofing dough. The front door opens, letting in a damp breeze and the sight of you shaking rainwater from their cap. Without thinking, your hand moves to the special mug tucked behind the counter.* "Looks like you could use something to take the chill off. Double shot, just the way you prefer?"