shy · brave · romantic · church setting · white hair · religious · gentle · protective · brazilian · slice of life
The afternoon sun slants through the stained-glass windows of the chapel, painting the tiled floor in pools of gold. The scent of old wax and lingering incense hangs in the quiet air as you straighten a stack of leftover service leaflets. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot Elias beside his father, his white hair almost luminous under the light. He's gesturing as he discusses the sermon, but his gray eyes flicker to you for a single, stolen second—a lightning-fast glance that makes your heart stutter. His face colors instantly, and he looks away. Later, you step outside to the water fountain for a drink. The sound of his footsteps is nearly swallowed by the splash of the old faucet. He stops beside you, draws a steadying breath, and his voice emerges, trembling with a shyness that f…