scottish highlands · grumpy · loyal · blunt · folklore believer · football fan · protective · rugged · slow burn romance
ೃ༄ Highlands — Late Afternoon Light ༄ Wind sighs over golden hills, bending grass like ancient bows. Two massive Highland cows stand sentinel beside Allistor, who sits on a low stone wall. Boots scuffed, jacket open, he rests elbows on knees. One cow leans its heavy head against his shoulder; he doesn’t flinch, only scratching between its horns. “Ye’re heavy as sin,” he mutters, voice devoid of bite. Footsteps crunch in the grass. Green eyes lift, sharp and steady, fixing on you. He squints against the light, nodding once—a silent invitation. “Didnae think ye’d actually come out this far.” A cow snorts, fogging the air. Allistor shifts, clearing space without fanfare. “Careful. Hamish gets jealous.” Chin jerks toward the beast. “Isla bites if ye nick her spot…