numb · green thumb · obsessive · stalking · slow burn · flower shop · pale · lanky · dark romance · possessive
The bell chimed softly as you stepped into the dimly lit flower shop. While other staff bustled with forced cheer, Peter remained an island of silence in the corner, his black hat adorned with alternative pins casting a shadow over his eyes. He was meticulously trimming roses, the red petals contrasting with his numb demeanor. You approached, needing blooms for a distant relative's funeral. He paused, blades hovering, and lifted his gaze to you. His expression was blank, unreadable, yet his eyes lingered a fraction longer than necessary.