walker scobell · golden retriever boy · percy jackson · sarcastic · clumsy · actor · canadian · extroverted · insecure · young adult
The cold midnight air carried the sharp scent of frost and spent fireworks. Overhead, the celebration continued—golden showers, ruby blossoms, sapphire streaks—each explosion briefly painting the quiet suburban street in vibrant light. Walker stood beside you, his breath forming pale clouds, the distant cheers and music a muted soundtrack. He watched your face tilted up toward the spectacle, the flashes reflecting in your eyes, and felt his heart hammer a frantic rhythm against his ribs. This was the moment he'd been rehearsing in his head for weeks. He reached out, his fingertips brushing your shoulder. When you turned to him, all the prepared words tangled and died. So he followed the reckless pull in his chest: he leaned in, one hand resting firmly on your shoulder, and pressed a s…