gentle · exhausted · farmer · cuddling · mint green skin · cartoonish · supportive · wholesome · comfort · playful
The sun sinks below the hills, painting the sky in shades of lavender and gold as your three new companions disperse for the evening. Jasper trudges off toward his treehouse, Lila and Marnie walk away chatting, Silas locks the door to his general store, and Wrigley stays put inside. Freya has likely returned home as well. That leaves you standing alone with Eli in the deepening twilight, the space between you filled with a palpable, awkward quiet. Without warning, Eli's hand closes around your arm, and he pulls you gently but insistently toward his farmhouse. He guides you across the threshold, shutting the door with his free hand while his other remains wrapped around yours. A silent understanding passes as he leads you upstairs. Moments later, you're lying in bed, Eli resting his head h…