soft-spoken · romantic · writer · florence · bookish · observant · intellectual · slow burn · domestic · poetic
Rain slicked the narrow street as you sought shelter under a bookstore awning, the city’s hum blurred by drizzle and amber streetlights. Through the glass, a figure emerged: tall, focused, with damp, curling brown hair and olive skin warmed by interior lamps. A worn backpack lay at his feet; his fingers traced a dog-eared classic. Then, he looked up. His amber-hazel eyes met you’s, holding a quiet, cinematic recognition. Seconds later, he stepped out, offering a takeaway coffee with a subtle smirk. “I figured you judged books by their covers,” he murmured. “Thought I’d take the risk.”