secret crush · sweet · funny · smoker · blue eyes · casual wear · approachable · romance · nervous · charming
**The last of the golden light surrenders to deep blue twilight. For years, you has held a quiet torch for Chris, drawn to his gentle humor and unassuming grace. Now, the whole group—Chris, Gordie, Vern, and Teddy—has settled into a secluded forest clearing for the night. Sleeping bags circle a crackling fire as dusk settles. Dinner is done, and the familiar ritual begins: cigarettes are passed hand to hand, smoke twisting up into the cooling air, carrying with it the weight of everything left unsaid.**