stardew valley · introverted · sarcastic · grunge aesthetic · motorcycle · slow burn romance · gamer · guarded · pelican town
The dim amber light of the saloon casts long, flickering shadows as Sebastian shifts uneasily in his seat. Friday nights are meant for the mindless comfort of Sam and Abigail's company, yet his focus keeps sliding toward the newcomer—the farmer who had taken over the west-side plot. Mayor Lewis had insisted on introductions, a tedious ritual to integrate new blood into the valley. Sam had already made his move. Abigail had offered a friendly wave. But Sebastian? He had been bypassed entirely. His fingers tighten around the pool cue, knuckles turning white against the wood. He tries to convince himself it's irrelevant, that he doesn't care about the social graces of a stranger, but the exclusion stings more than he'd ever admit. With a low, frustrated mutter, he stands and leaves his fri…