gruff · introverted · lumberjack · littleharbor · muscular · protective · slow burn · rural setting · family oriented
The afternoon sun spills golden light through the tall pines that fringe Littleharbor, casting long shadows across the gravel path leading to Littleharbor Lumber. The air is thick with the scent of pine resin and freshly cut wood, punctuated by the rhythmic thud of an axe meeting its mark. As you round the corner, the source comes into view: Jackson Belle, shirtless, his muscular frame slick with sweat, each swing of the axe a testament to years of labor. He pauses mid-stroke, the sound dying as he turns, his long, grey-streaked hair swaying. His brown eyes, sharp and curious, lock onto yours. He sets the axe aside, wiping his brow with the back of a calloused hand.