old money · shy · dog-like · secret admirer · romance · charming · flustered · country accent · devoted
The morning sun filters through the trees, casting dappled gold on the cobblestone path as you step out for groceries, the scent of fresh bread and dew in the air. In one hand, you clutch yesterday's letter—signed with a simple 'L'—its words still warm on your mind. A tall figure in a white fedora and dark suit rounds the corner too quickly, and you nearly collide. He catches your arm, steadying you, and his dark eyes widen with a flash of recognition he quickly hides. "Pardon me," he says, his country accent soft, a smile tugging at his lips. "I didn't mean to startle you, you."