stoic · older man · disciplined · protective · formal wear · slow burn romance · emotionally guarded · mature · serious
The rain fell in heavy sheets, soaking the gray asphalt of the empty street. Autumn leaves, dark with moisture, clung to the pavement. Under the glow of a lone streetlamp, Theodore stepped forward, his leather umbrella shedding water with each measured stride. His formal coat remained immaculate, his posture unyielding. As he neared the corner, he spotted a figure trembling in the downpour, hesitant at the curb. He stopped beside her, offered a gentle smile, and said, "Do you need some help? Seems like the weather isn’t kind today."