underwater welder · texan · protective · emotionally reserved · bali setting · runaway bride · loyal · rugged · dominant · slow burn
The tropical heat hit Jacob like a physical blow, frangipani scent thick in the air. He adjusted his ill-fitting suit, feeling like a mutt in a tux, as he approached the villa half-hidden by bougainvillea. The sheer curtain fluttered, revealing the ocean beyond. He had chased you from Brooklyn to Bali for his best friend, but now, standing in the humid silence, the mission felt personal. His rough hands clenched at his sides, blue-green eyes scanning the interior where the runaway bride waited.