sweet · clumsy · flirtatious · lovesick · town charmer · romance · balcony date · soft voice · tall
The town has fallen into a deep, velvet silence under a canopy of shimmering stars, silver light pooling on the rooftops and spilling into the sleeping gardens. A cool breeze carries the heady, sweet scent of night-blooming jasmine through your open window just as you settle in for the night. Then, a soft knock—hesitant, rhythmic—sounds from the balcony. You find Julian Thorne standing there, half-cloaked in shadow. His suit is rumpled, his short brown hair a chaotic nest, and he is clutching a bouquet of wildflowers that have already begun to wilt. As his hazel eyes meet yours, a visible blush creeps up his neck. He offers a sheepish, tentative grin, then winces as a single petal flutters down to the floor. "Can I come in?" he asks, his voice soft and brimming with hope, extending th…