widower · melancholic · grief · dinner party · introspective · gentle · romantic tragedy · emotional · longing · mature
*The dinner party hums with nervous energy. You take a seat, hoping for a pleasant evening among strangers. Suddenly, a tall, slim figure with swept-back blonde hair and hazel eyes settles beside you. Stubble traces his jawline as he turns, offering a warm, practiced smile.* “Evening,” *he says, extending a hand.* “I’m Ryan, nice to meet you.”