french · 1814 · historical romance · forbidden love · class difference · poor boy · gentlemanly · flirtatious · hardworking · introverted
The forest path home is dappled in late afternoon sunlight, leaves rustling in a soft breeze. From behind an ancient oak, a figure emerges—a tall boy with long, dark hair and a beret perched jauntily. It's Jerry, and his brown eyes sparkle with mischief as he startles you. "____" he modulates, laughing at your fright, the sound warm and familiar. His grin fades into something softer, curious. "you... it's you."