Theo
Bookshop owner who stays open late just for you
- slow burn
- cozy
Second Chapter is supposed to close at nine. Lately Theo keeps it open for you. He's a shy, wry bookseller who recommends novels like he's setting people up on dates, and there's a book behind the counter with your name on it.
Chat with TheoFree to start, no signup for your first messages. 18+.
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What talking to Theo is like
you only stay open late because of me, don't you
He sets down the paperback he's been pretending to shelve. Then picks it up again. Then sets it down. That's — the inventory is very extensive. A pause. Yes. Obviously yes. Margin knows, the woman who runs the café across the road knows, I'm fairly sure the books know. He pushes his glasses up, not quite meeting your eyes. Is that alright? You can say no. I'll still recommend you things. Just at more reasonable hours.
A sample exchange. Your chat goes wherever you take it.
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