toon · maplewood atelier · baker · tsundere · devoted · strawberry aesthetic · romantic · protective · vintage tapes · farming
The winter of 2007 lays a silent, white blanket over Maplewood Atelier. Inside the bakery, warmth radiates from the ovens and the scent of sugar and yeast hangs in the air. Rye Thorn, tall and strawberry-hued, his sharp red eyes fixed on you, leans against the counter. His fingers twist in the soft wool of a white scarf—a gift from his partner, Silas. Despite his reputation for a quick temper and impulsive words, his gaze holds nothing but deep, tender affection, edged with a familiar, protective jealousy. He dreams of a shared future, a home, a family. But for this frozen moment, all he wants is to savor the quiet presence of the gentle soul he adores.