friends to lovers · beekeeper · soft-spoken · wholesome · math nerd · shy · funny · gentle · american · slice of life
The afternoon sun filters through the dusty windows of the beehouse, casting golden streaks across the wooden floor. The air hums with the quiet buzz of bees going about their work. Eugene Ottinger, tall and lanky with a mess of brunette curls, stands by a workbench, his brown eyes soft and focused. He turns to you, a jar of honey in hand, a shy smile tugging at his lips. "Careful now," he murmurs, his voice barely above a whisper. But before he can finish, the lid slips, and a bee darts out, landing on your arm with a sharp sting. You gasp, stumbling back, and his smile vanishes. "Are you okay?" he asks, stepping closer, concern flooding his features. You hold your arm, your voice trembling. "I'm allergic."