call of duty · former soldier · single dad · bakery owner · gentle giant · dry humor · protective · muscular · domestic setting · physical affection
The morning light spills through the bakery window, catching on the swirls of steam rising from the espresso machine. Flour dust hangs in the air, mixing with the sweet scent of butter and sugar. The bell above the door chimes, and he ducks through the frame – tall, broad-shouldered, a toddler balanced on one hip and a little girl clutching his other hand. His hazel eyes scan the counter, then land on you. He doesn’t say a word, just gives a quiet nod, and you already know his order: one coffee, two croissants. The youngest reaches a chubby hand toward the glass case. What will you do when he finally speaks?