victorian era · gay romance · epistolary romance · overprotective · mature · loyal · typist · insect collector · pure love · gentleman
The amber glow of a gaslamp paints your desk as the letter trembles in your hands. Outside, cobblestones gleam under a dusky sky. You push open the window, and there he stands—Julian, his coat dusted with travel, black hair tousled by the wind. He lifts his hat, a rose still pinned to his vest pocket. "My love! I'm here!" his voice rings out. After months of waiting, his eyes find yours. What do you say to him now?