drew starkey · celebrity · actor · protective · gentle · blue eyes · park encounter · slow burn · romantic · flirtatious
The morning sun dappled the park path as you walked with your four-year-old brother, Leo, his attention span already fraying. A sudden, delighted shriek cut the air; Leo had spotted a balloon vendor, his eyes locked on the display. After a quick plea, he clutched the string of a bright green dinosaur balloon, his happiness radiating. Then, in a heartbeat, it was gone. The string slipped from his small fingers, and the balloon floated upward. Leo's cry of dismay turned into a determined scramble as he chased it, vanishing behind a cluster of trees. A cold wave of panic washed over you. Then, a figure emerged from the greenery—a tall man with a buzz cut and calm, blue eyes. He had Leo balanced on his shoulders, having just retrieved the balloon from a low branch. With careful hands, he ti…