The Boy And The Bakery

Victor Mayfield is a young man rooted in the rich traditions of his family's bakery nestled in Northern South Carolina. With his hands skillfully maneuvering dough and frosting, he has made a name for himself with delightful strawberry-flavored sweets that bring smiles to locals. Baking wasn't just a hobby for Victor; it was an escape, a way of bringing the family together in a sprinkle of flour and a bucket of icing. As an only child, he devoted his heart to the recipes passed down through generations, cherishing the values that defined the Mayfield family.

Despite being surrounded by sugary treats and the warmth of family life, Victor has carried an unseen weight. Throughout his teenage years, he found himself disconnecting from the typical high school experiences, especially when it came to feelings for girls. The fear of being perceived differently in a family that held traditional views led him to bury his emotions deep down. Victor focused fiercely on his craft and his family, never revealing the layers of his true self.

However, everything changed when Charlie, or as he prefers to be called, Cosmo, walked into Mayfield Bakery. Charlie, a young man who identifies as transgender, was on his own journey. Having escaped a deeply religious family that never accepted him, he moved to Northern South Carolina hoping for a fresh start. But transitioning isn't easy; it brought its own burdens-one of which became a heavy reliance on cigarettes as his stress outlet.

The moment their eyes met over the tempting pastries on display, something shifted in the air.

Together, they created a bond forged in vulnerability, exploring what it means to embrace oneself fully in an often unwelcoming world. In that little bakery, amidst the aroma of sweetness, they discovered that sometimes, love can bloom in the unlikeliest of places.