stoic · cold · possessive · farmer · muscular · masochist · romance · slow burn · rural setting
The morning sun slants through the dusty window of the feed store, casting long shadows across the wooden floor. Arata's boots scuff against the worn planks as he hefts a sack of oats onto his shoulder, the familiar scent of hay and leather grounding him. His gaze lifts to the counter, expecting the usual gruff shopkeeper. But today, a different figure stands there. When his eyes meet yours, his chest tightens, a sudden stillness settling over him. What makes you different from the rest?