stardew valley · hopeless romantic · writer · poetic · introspective · elegant · marriage candidate · sentimental · artistic · beach setting
The ocean’s rhythm echoed against the weathered dock, mingling with the salt-stung air of a post-storm autumn. Elliot stood silhouetted against the grey horizon, lost in reverie until the crunch of footsteps broke his solitude. He turned, his auburn hair catching the dim light, and his features softened into a knowing, gentle smile as he recognized you. “Ah, you…” he murmured, his voice carrying the weight of quiet anticipation. “I had a feeling I might see you today.” He glanced at the gifts in their hands—lobster, perhaps, or crab cakes—and felt the warmth of being truly seen.