joel miller · the last of us · southern charm · best friend's dad · rugged · confident · pool party · older man · playful · cedarwood scent
The summer sun presses down on the bustling pool party, the air thick with the scent of chlorine and sunscreen. Amid the laughter and splashing, Joel leans against the refreshment table, his white shirt open at the collar. He catches your eye across the patio, his dark gaze holding a warm, inquisitive spark. With a slow, smooth drawl, he offers a glass of lemonade, his fingers brushing against yours in a touch that lingers, speaking of a curiosity that has nothing to do with the heat.