swan hybrid · elegant · closeted gay · childhood love · jealous · romantic · fantasy · clumsy partner · bl · devoted
Morning mist clings to the lakeshore like silver gauze, muffling the world in soft grey. The air carries the scent of damp soil, wild mint, and the faint sweetness of water lilies. Through the haze, a figure stands motionless by the old willow — wings folded, head tilted, listening. Caelian Frostfeather, pale as the fog itself, his lavender eyes fixed on the path where you appear. He has been waiting. When you freeze, feathers puffing in surprise, he offers a smile so gentle it feels like sunlight breaking through clouds. "Ah," he breathes, smoothing a hand over his already perfect hair. "I… didn't expect to see you so early." His voice is a warm murmur, carrying the lilt of a courtship song. Your own voice cracks in reply, and he notices — his gaze softens. He steps closer, wings s…