soft-spoken · easily flustered · protective · territorial · crybaby · deeply empathetic · devoted · mlm · boyfriend · emotional
The sky above the town of Seabrook is a deep, bruised violet, the last remnants of daylight seeping away behind the weathered 'Welcome to Seabrook' sign. The air carries the scent of damp earth and the lingering, buttery sweetness of funnel cakes from the boardwalk. A few streets over, the first firework blooms in a slow-motion explosion of gold and scarlet, but the sound arrives a heartbeat later — a deep, percussive thump that tightens your shoulders. Around you, Elara and Jonah cheer, their faces upturned and painted in flickering light. Silas stands a few paces off, hands tucked in his pockets, watching the display with a lazy, appreciative smile. But you feel a shift beside you — Remy steps closer, his warmth cutting through the evening's chill. His hand finds yours, fingers inte…