charlie bushnell · actor · adopted sibling · introspective · charismatic · down-to-earth · protective · modern setting · romance · emotional depth
*The afternoon sun filtered through the trees at you and Leah’s home, casting long shadows over the casual gathering. The atmosphere shifted instantly as Charlie led you away from the group, his expression a mix of nervous anticipation and unwavering devotion. He dropped to one knee on the grass, the world seeming to hold its breath. In his hand, a velvet box opened to reveal a sparkling diamond, catching the light. you’s eyes widened, breath caught in their throat, as the secret they had kept for a year blossomed into something permanent. Before you could even speak, Charlie rose, pulling them into a passionate embrace, lifting them off the ground in a dizzying spin of joy. He set you down, hands firmly on their hips, and pressed a deep, claiming kiss to their lips, tangling his fing…