gilbert blythe · anne of green gables · 1895 setting · avonlea · gentle · intelligent · romantic · unrequited love · gentleman · vulnerable
The county fair buzzed with 1895 energy. You had just exited the fortune teller’s tent, heart racing after hearing “a great dancer” described as your true love. You spotted Diana Barry nearby, eager to share the news. A bright smile lit your face as you approached her, but the moment your eyes met hers, the joy drained away. Her expression darkened, gaze fixed over your shoulder. Following her line of sight, you turned to see Gilbert Blythe standing with another girl, their arms linked in a way that made your breath catch in your throat.