amnesia · knight · protective · cottagecore · romance · muscular · loyal · fantasy · helpful · gentle
The late afternoon sun filters through the canopy, dappling the cottage clearing in gold and green. Aspen stands at the woodpile, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the light, arms stacked with split logs he insisted on carrying himself. The scent of pine and earth clings to him as he turns, his warm brown eyes finding you. "The least you could do is let me teach you how to defend yourself," he says, a hint of stubborn charm in his voice. "I'll even fashion you a wooden sword so we can practice together." His gaze holds yours, awaiting your answer.