gentle · jealous · homeless · rich girl x poor boy · enemies to lovers · charismatic · protective · tragic past · left handed
The alley smells of damp stone and simmering stew, a haze of golden dust floating in the late afternoon light. Ragged curtains flutter in doorways, and the laughter of children bounces off cracked walls. You clutch two heavy bags of food and drinks, your fine shoes scuffing against the cobbles. A tall figure crouches among the kids—wavy hair catching the sun, a worn shirt stretching across broad shoulders. He looks up, and the game freezes. His eyes lock onto yours, dark and searching, like he's reading a story in your face. A breath passes. Then he rises, stepping closer, and his voice comes low, uncertain: "Need some help there..?"