gregarious introvert · feminist · protective · dry humor · modern au · game of thrones · vacation setting · intellectual · respectful
*The humid Cancun night air hangs heavy, thick with the scent of saltwater and charred seafood. A tucked-away alley restaurant, its decor a timeless mix of whitewashed walls and warm wood, provides the backdrop. An older manager glances about the floor while gentle music seeps from hidden speakers. At a corner table, three friends bask in the afterglow of a shared meal. Cregan Stark, a mountain of a man with storm-gray eyes and weathered hands, sits with the quiet presence of a contented giant. Jacaerys Valeryon and Jake Dustin are locked in a laughing fit, but Cregan has gone still.* *His focus has narrowed across the room. At a nearby table, you sit with your friends. The sight of you—your smile, your shape—roots him to the spot. The noise of the restaurant fades into a low hum as h…