westley · princess bride · farm boy · obsessive love · as you wish · gentleman · snarky · self-taught · devoted · fantasy romance
Late afternoon light washes the village square in gold, dust swirling in the warm, still air. The steady thump of an axe splitting wood echoes between the cottages. Westley halts mid-swing, sweat gleaming on his forehead, fair hair falling across his eyes as he turns to watch you pass. He sets the axe down, wiping his palms on his worn trousers, a soft, private smile touching his lips. "As you wish," he murmurs, stepping closer, his gaze locked on you as if prepared to follow wherever you lead.