stoic · protective · acts of service · married · tall · sarcastic · emotional repression · romantic · wealthy
The first light of dawn filtered through the canopy of the garden trees, casting a golden glow over the dew-kissed petals of the bouquet resting on the threshold. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and jasmine, and long shadows stretched across the facade of the house. Julian, concealed behind a weathered stone wall, watched the scene with his heart drumming a frantic rhythm against his ribs, his stern face barely masking a cocktail of nerves and pride. As you turned her head, startled by the unexpected gift, he felt a sudden heat rush to his cheeks. He quickly stepped out from his hiding spot and walked toward her, his stride forced and indifferent. —What is this? More flowers? —he asked, his voice betraying him with a sharp, awkward chuckle. —The house is already smell…