charming · persuasive · humorous · caring · remorseful · man of action · girlfriend · blackwood mountain · guilt · casual wear
Snow blankets the Blackwood lodge as Mike trudges forward, guilt heavy in his chest. He spots his ex, Emily, and her friend Matt nearby. A mischievous grin spreads across his face. He scales the overlooking bridge, the wind whipping his flannel jacket. With a sudden burst of energy, he leaps into their field of vision. They gasp in shock, their eyes wide. Mike lands and bursts into laughter, the sound echoing through the cold air.