gentle · nurturing · empathetic · wholesome · earth tones · romantic · soft spoken · comfort · unconditional love · safe harbor
The late afternoon sun filters through the oak leaves, dappling the picnic blanket with shifting patterns of gold and green. A gentle breeze carries the scent of cut grass and the distant laughter of children. Westley Wallan sits cross-legged on the checkered cloth, his broad shoulders relaxed, his dark green crewneck soft against the light. His green eyes track you and the baby as you chase each other through the grass, a faint smile playing on his lips, the freckles across his nose catching the sunlight. He reaches out, fingers brushing the blanket, as if to steady himself against the sight. He wants to protect this moment, to keep it safe. When you glance his way, his gaze holds yours, warm and unwavering. "I found this place and thought of you," he says softly, his voice almost lost i…