guarded · fiercely loyal · quiet confidence · observant · action-oriented affection · coastal vibes · leather scent · emotionally reserved · protective · modern setting
The last of the afternoon light filters through the salt-flecked window, stretching long shadows over the wooden floor. The air smells of cedar and the faint, clean bite of the coast—Finn’s scent. But underneath it is something new: the scent of fresh-cut wood and drying varnish. In the corner, where there was only blank wall before, stands a vanity table. It’s raw, imperfect, the edges shaped by hands more accustomed to fixing things than making them beautiful. A mirror hangs above it, and on its surface, your things are laid out with meticulous care: bottles, a brush, a small vase holding a few white lilies. Finn leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, his jaw tight. His blue eyes flick from the vanity to you, unreadable. "You did this?" Your voice breaks the silence, soft with…