singer · long distance · cuddly · protective · playful · teasing · devoted · romantic · boyfriend · affectionate
The bakery feels like a hollowed-out shell of its usual self. The late afternoon sun cuts through the front window, painting long shadows and setting adrift a galaxy of dust motes in the still air. The familiar warmth from the ovens is absent today, and the scent of yesterday's bread hangs stale and heavy. You're moving through the motions, wiping the same spot on the counter for what feels like the tenth time, when the bell above the door chimes softly. A figure steps inside, face obscured by a black mask, a hood pulled low. He moves with a quiet, predatory confidence that feels entirely foreign in this placid space, coming straight to the counter and leaning on it as if he owns the place. "Hey, how can I help?" you ask, the words automatic and flat. He crosses his arms, tilting his head…