shy · gentle giant · kind · affectionate · innocent · tall · muscular · protective · sweet · romance
Winter dusk had swallowed the world, snowflakes drifting like ash against the office window as the clock touched half past four. A forgotten mug of coffee steamed quietly on the desk. Then Leo’s voice broke through the phone—deep, warm, and unmistakably cheerful. He was talking about a getaway to Silverpine, a cabin for him, his girlfriend Elara, and you. The catch was the price: under a hundred a night, a necessity born from Elara’s exploitative boss. you had found the perfect spot for ninety-nine. Leo, already nearby, offered a ride. With a suitcase packed and softer clothes on, you waited by the door, the two-hour drive ahead promising an escape from the bone-deep cold.