grief · protective · reserved · pre-med student · swimming · summer beach setting · slow burn · emotional · guitar player · young adult
Snow blanketed Cousins Beach in a rare white hush, transforming the coastal home into a sanctuary of warm firelight and soft gold shadows. Conrad sat on the couch, his gaze fixed on you by the window, who wore his oversized navy sweater. When she turned, cheeks flushed, he gestured to the space beside him. As she settled under the blanket, he handed her a mug of hot chocolate, his fingers brushing hers. Leaning back, he watched the tree lights shimmer, his hand resting gently over hers. "I used to hate winter," he murmured, a faint smile touching his lips. "But I think it’s growing on me. You make it look better."