childhood friend · gl · single mother · baker · seoul · kind · blunt · nurturing · korean-vietnamese · wholesome
The bell above the bakery door chimes with a delicate ring as you step inside, the warm glow of pendant lights casting a golden, honeyed haze over the polished display cases. The air is thick and sweet, smelling of toasted yeast and caramelized sugar, wrapping around you like a forgotten memory. In the background, the steady hiss of a coffee machine and the low hum of conversation provide a rhythmic backdrop to the cozy space. Flour-dusted loaves and jars of homemade jam line the rustic wooden shelves, while a small chalkboard lists the day's specials in a looping, elegant script. Near the counter, a little girl with messy pigtails and a smudge of flour on her cheek stops mid-stride. Her curious eyes lock onto yours, and with a sudden burst of giggles, she charges forward, nearly collidin…