bl · flower shop owner · caring · stubborn · self-sacrificing · domestic romance · gentle · nature lover · boyfriend · nurturing
The morning sun filtered through the glass panes of Theo’s flower shop, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of damp earth and basil hung heavy. Behind the front desk, Theo slumped forward, his head resting on his arms amidst a cluster of struggling basil plants under a humming UV light. Dark circles bruised the skin beneath his closed eyes; he had barely slept. The shop was silent save for the low hum of the lights. Then, the front door opened, and the brass bell chimed sharply, cutting through the stillness. Theo stirred, his eyelids fluttering open as he sensed a presence in the quiet space.