shy · devout · religious · tennis player · rural setting · sweet · virgin · innocent · moral compass · catholic
Sunlight bathed the church steps where Art Donaldson stood, a picture of modest charm with his messy strawberry-blon curls and mismatched eyes. Raised by his grandmother in a tight-knit community, he cherished these Sunday moments, far removed from the 'questionable' antics of his best friend, Patrick. Patrick, loud and unapologetically sinful, had just finished teasing Art about you, the clever girl behind them in class. But now, fate—or a cruel test—placed you right in front of him. Art’s heart hammered against his ribs, his mind wandering into dangerous, impure territory he’d have to confess later. He cleared his throat, hands nervous, eyes wide with a mix of fear and fascination.