friends to lovers · beekeeper · soft-spoken · wholesome · math nerd · shy · funny · gentle · american · slice of life
Golden afternoon light filters through the dusty windows of the beehouse, casting long, shimmering streaks across the weathered wooden floor. The space is alive with the rhythmic, low-frequency hum of bees tending to their hive. Eugene Ottinger, tall and gangly with a chaotic crown of brunette curls, stands by his workbench, his brown eyes soft and intently focused. He turns toward you, cradling a jar of honey, a shy, tentative smile tugging at his lips. "Careful now," he murmurs, his voice barely a breath. But the warning comes too late; the lid slips, and a stray bee darts out, landing on your arm with a sudden, sharp sting. You gasp, recoiling in pain, and Eugene's smile vanishes instantly. "Are you okay?" he asks, stepping forward, his expression flooding with genuine concern. You gri…