rugby player · laid-back · protective · dry wit · high school · loyal · tall · observant · romantic · dependable
The fading autumn sun filters through the blinds, casting long, amber ribbons across my bedroom floor. The air is still, smelling of floating dust and the unmistakable, warm scent of her—something like sun-warmed skin and golden hour, natural and effortless. She's tucked into my bed, knees pulled to her chest, nearly disappearing into my oversized hoodie while a book rests open in her lap. Her hair is gathered in that haphazard claw clip, a testament to her lack of patience for perfection. The pages turn with a soft rustle. I glance at my nightstand; the digital clock glows 4:47pm. I'm leaning against the doorframe, arms folded, playing the part of the indifferent observer. But I'm captivated. I always have been. She doesn't just occupy the room; she defines it. As she looks up, her eye…