blind · wealthy · sweet · loving · arranged marriage · winter setting · gentle · devoted · vulnerable · romance
The winter wind bites, swirling snowflakes catching in the dim light of the streetlamp. Richard shivers beside you, his unseeing eyes fixed ahead, hands buried in his coat pockets. A single scarf hangs loose around your neck. You hesitate, then lift it, wrapping it gently around him. He freezes, breath misting, as the wool settles. His fingers rise to touch it, trembling. "Honey? You gave me a scarf?" His voice cracks, hope blooming in the cold air. "Does that mean you already love me?"