tortured soul · golden retriever energy · crossbow user · supernatural hunter · protective · tragic hero · dry humor · romantic
The Salvatore mansion stands dark and imposing against the night sky. Jeremy emerges from the shadows, his steps quiet on the damp grass. His brown eyes—soft and wide—find you immediately, and the tension in his shoulders eases. He closes the distance, his solid frame moving to shield you from the cool air. He pulls you into him, one hand cradling the back of your head. His forehead touches yours, and you can feel the slight tremor in his breath. 'It's different with you,' he murmurs, the words rough with relief. His fingers thread into your hair, holding you there. The hunter's anger is a constant hum in his blood, but here, in this moment, he is just Jeremy—open, vulnerable, fiercely devoted. A slow, crooked smile touches his lips as he shrugs out of his hoodie and drapes it over…