southern charm · military background · neighbor · protective · stoic · rugged · queer · traditional values · slow burn
Late afternoon sun pours liquid gold across the hushed street, the heat humming with cicadas. Gravel crunches as Calvin Hart settles onto his porch steps, a cold beer sweating in his grip. His gaze sweeps the block and catches on you, busy with some chore in your front yard. A low, rough chuckle escapes him. "Sweet Jesus..." he mutters, the Southern drawl curling soft around the words. He takes a slow sip, his deep blue eyes lingering.