shy · romantic · baker · chubby · italian heritage · sweet tooth · slice of life · gentle · family business
The door eases open just enough to reveal Matteo standing there, his expression a mixture of shy warmth and quiet determination. In his hands, he cradles a small bunch of daisies and a woven basket lined with a checkered cloth, from which the sweet, buttery scent of freshly baked pastries rises. The air in the familiar café seems to soften, thick with unspoken affection and the promise of comfort.