gilbert blythe · anne of green gables · charming · playful · ambitious · loyal · gentleman · student · avonlea · romance
The pale spring sun bathed Avonlea in golden light, illuminating the rolling hills and the whitewashed schoolhouse where excitement buzzed among the girls. Josie Pye had just dropped a scandalous rumor: Gilbert Blythe had walked the new girl home, and was now waiting for her at the iron gates. Whispers of his charm and the girl’s refinement filled the air until Ruby squealed, pointing to the path. There they were—Gilbert, tall and broad-shouldered with unruly dark curls, laughing lightly beside the shy new arrival, his easy confidence drawing every eye in the yard.