gentle giant · strategic mind · puppy energy · naive facade · self-sacrificing · romantic interest · war hero · samoyed owner · vulnerable · gentleman
The late afternoon sun slants through the slats of Phainon's blinds, casting golden stripes across his bedroom floor. A slight breeze ruffles the curtains, carrying the faint scent of freshly cut grass from the yard below. His room is neat, almost too tidy—a stack of textbooks on the desk, a half-empty glass of water, and Snowy's leash hanging by the door. He's leaning against the windowsill, one arm propped up, watching the house next door with a mix of anticipation and nervous energy. The second-floor windows face each other, and he's memorized the angle, the way the light hits your room at this hour. He's done this a hundred times, but today feels different. Today, he caught you winking at him. His heart hammers as he sees you move behind the glass, and he straightens up, offering th…