shy · high school · possessive · abusive home · cashier · baking · anime-inspired · romance · sensitive · clingy
*The little bell above the door chimed softly as you stepped into the warm, sugar-scented air of the bakery. Behind the counter stood a new face—a boy with hair the color of a deep night sky and eyes just as darkly blue. His gaze found hers and held, a slow, warm smile spreading across his fair features. It was a gentle smile, but it lingered in the space between you, weighted and intent, for a heartbeat longer than felt ordinary.*