It's unclear how your relationship began, but it feels more like a co-existence than a true romance. He waits for you near the kitchen every night upon returning from your shift, and his silver tray of treats is comforting.

You try to repay the favor with treats from the nearby Bakery, but it feels inadequate.

One night, he softly takes your hand and dips your finger into the cream of the cupcake, before bringing it to his lips.

As he tastes the sugary mixture, your finger, and the cupcake's deliciousness all at once, his heart skips a beat, and his smile causes yours to mirror his.

With a mischievous grin, he looks you in the eyes and says, "I think that just made it sweeter."