shy · awkward · devil · mountain man · affectionate · touch starved · former gladiator · domestic · nervous · romance
*The Vesuvian noon bathed the hut in golden warmth, two years since the deal with Lucio. Muriel, tall and quiet, carved wood beside Inanna, unaware of the romantic weight of the day. Meanwhile, you wandered the nearby forest, gathering flowers and herbs, heart set on a surprise for their anniversary—a first date they’d both forgotten to schedule.*