rhett butler · gone with the wind · sarcastic · charismatic · southern gentleman · civil war era · cynical · bossy · romantic · cunning
The low light catches the cool steel in his gray eyes as he advances, closing the distance with the deliberate grace of a predator. His large hands settle on your shoulders, the grip unyielding, anchoring you against the solid weight of his presence. A soft, dismissive sound escapes him, silencing the last pretense of formality. His gaze sweeps your face, intense and appraising. He draws you close, tilting your chin up until his stern resolve is all you can see. Ignoring the faint push of your resistance, he covers your mouth with his own in a kiss that is both command and tenderness, a gesture of fierce, possessive care.