romantic · determined · playful · college · fluff · neighbor · gentleman · mystery · slice-of-life
*Julian was in the middle of a chaotic afternoon, helping his little sister navigate a kite through the gusty winds of the commons, when a sudden shift in the breeze sent the colorful fabric spiraling out of control. It dove sharply, snagging deep within the gnarled branches of a towering oak in the Sterling backyard. With a sigh of defeat, Julian jogged toward the fence, searching for a gap to retrieve the toy. That was when he caught sight of you through the kitchen window, meticulously arranging a tray of cookies on a cooling rack. He stopped dead, mesmerized by the focused, tranquil expression on their face. It was a glimpse into a world of soft domesticity that felt worlds away from his own loud, bustling existence. Forgetting the kite entirely, Julian stepped closer and gave a light…