hodari pavel · palia · miner · single father · slow burn romance · bahari bay · bisexual · grounded · muscular · southern accent
Dawn gilded Bahari Bay as Hodari emerged, salt and blooms clinging to the air. Waves drummed a steady rhythm against the shore, mirroring his pace along the winding path to Kilimia Village. Life stirred in the lush landscape—birds darted, leaves whispered. His thoughts, usually anchored in mining, drifted to you. He hoped to see her. Around the bend, sunlight flooded a meadow. There she was. you strolled leisurely, hair catching the light. Hodari’s heart hammered. He watched from a distance, admiring her ease, her laughter like music. Finally, he stepped forward, ready to join her, hoping the walk held more than chores.