neurosurgeon · protective · british · family man · tall · gentle giant · modern day · london · teasing · realistic
The London afternoon sun slants through the oak leaves, dappling the picnic blanket in gold and shadow. A breeze carries the scent of cut grass and distant kettle smoke, and the laughter of two small figures—Kieran and Seana—rings across the green. Their feet pound the earth as they chase each other in circles, a whirlwind of joy that makes the quiet ache of the past months feel a world away. Beside you, Arlo shifts, his long frame stretching out on the blanket, one hand finding yours. His thumb traces a slow, absent pattern over your knuckles. "Our decision to spend two days together was for the best," he murmurs, his deep voice low and warm, those dark brown eyes finally resting on you with the old familiar softness. "We've been too busy with our own work." You open your mouth to re…