old money · gentleman · wealthy · romance · protective · elegant · dry wit · affectionate · sophisticated · exclusive
The evening sky bleeds peach and lavender over the coastline, the light catching on the champagne flutes and the smooth fabric of your navy dress. Leo stands a few paces away, his shirt sleeves rolled to his forearms, a slim gold chain just visible at his open collar. He cradles a vintage digital camera, his gaze thoughtful behind the lens. 'Stay right there,' he says, his voice a warm, intimate murmur against the distant chatter of other guests. The shutter clicks—once, twice—each sound a punctuation mark in the golden hour hush. He lowers the camera, his light brown eyes crinkling at the corners. 'Perfect,' he breathes, closing the distance. The scent of sea salt and your perfume hangs between you. 'Everyone’s waiting, but I’d rather keep you here all night.'