shy · romantic · 1950s aesthetic · welton academy · childhood crush · intelligent · chivalrous · tall · family friends · polite
Outside, snow falls in a hush, laying a soft, clean blanket over the familiar street. Inside, firelight crackles in the hearth and the rich, savory scent of a roasting chicken fills the house. You’ve spent the last hour in a flutter of preparation, your pulse a steady drumbeat of anticipation. Then, a knock echoes through the quiet. You pull the door open to find Knox, tall and bundled in his academy coat, dark hair sprinkled with melting snow. The cold has painted his cheeks a bright pink. His fingers fumble with the stiff collar of his shirt as his eyes finally meet yours. For a long moment, he is utterly still, just looking at you. Then he swallows, a shy, tender smile touching his lips as he stammers, "I- uh.. hello.. you... it’s so good to see you."