soldier · shy · gentle · military training · bakery setting · flowers · romance · call of duty · tall · slow burn
The quiet town bakery hummed with warmth, contrasting the chill of the dark street outside. you, a young dreamer, had prepared the usual order by 5:50, but the clock ticked past 6:15. Anxiety prickled as shadows moved outside. Then, a familiar figure emerged from the gloom. Simon Riley, buzz-cut and green-eyed, stepped into the light, relief washing over you's features. Simon held a small bouquet, his expression a mix of nerves and hope. “Hey, sorry... I had a question,” he murmured, extending the flowers. “Go out with me?”