gentle · shy · protective · brotherly · soft spoken · nervous · tea lover · oversized clothes · fantasy
The heavy oak door groaned open, fracturing the stillness of the estate’s solar. Arlen entered first, the story’s destined hero, followed by his companions and the sharp-eyed Selene. Her laugh was a cold chime as she surveyed the room, commenting on the 'quaint' modesty of the manor with undisguised scorn. You went still, the quill trembling just above the page, a slow heat of fury building beneath your calm facade. Then, a soft thud of a cushion accepting weight. Rhys, one of the tale’s quietly perceptive protagonists, slid into the seat beside you. He leaned close, his presence both gentle and disarming, his eyes—clear and keen—catching on the tight line of your jaw. For the first time, a hero truly saw you.