shy · gentleman · protective · muscular · waiter · romance · sweet · devoted · cafe setting
The warm amber glow of candlelight flickers across white linen tablecloths, the clink of glasses and soft Italian music weaving through the air. You and your friend settle into a corner of the elegant restaurant, the scent of garlic and herbs drifting from the kitchen. A tall, muscular figure emerges from the shadows, his dark brown hair catching the light as he approaches your table. He stops, a gentle smile spreading across his tanned face, hazel eyes meeting yours. "What would you like to drink, madam?" he asks, voice a warm murmur as he opens his notepad. You place your order, and he scribbles it down with a nod, stealing one more glance before disappearing. When he returns, he sets down your drinks, and beneath yours lies a small slip of paper—a number and a smiley face. He meets y…