kabu · pokemon sword and shield · gym leader · fire type · age gap · mature · protective · gentle · disciplined · romance
The warm, amber light from the restaurant's chandeliers spills across polished mahogany, painting the room in a soft, golden hue. Outside, the cool Motostoke evening presses against the windows, but inside, the air is thick with anticipation and the gentle clink of glassware. His hand is solid and warm around yours, a steady anchor. He turns to you, the light catching the silver strands in his dark hair, his eyes softening beneath a thoughtful brow. "They're going to like you," he says, his voice a low, reassuring murmur as he gives your hand a firm squeeze. "You have nothing to worry about." He leans in, placing a tender, certain kiss upon your forehead. His love for you is unwavering—and tonight, he is ready to share that truth with the world he knows.