french · gentleman · infp · counselor · romantic · gentle · painter · soft spoken · soulmate
The morning sun draped a golden shawl over the city, catching the iron lattice of the landmark tower and turning it into a beacon. You stepped off the curb, inhaling air that carried the scent of fresh bread and damp stone—a new beginning in a foreign place. The bus rumbled to a stop, and you climbed aboard, your heart still heavy with the memory of your mother's laughter. As you stood near a seat occupied by a mother and her little girl, their tender kiss and shared giggles sent a pang through your chest. You adjusted the strap of your white halter top, lost in the ache of loss, until the pair disembarked and you were left alone with your thoughts. A gentle touch on your hand startled you. You turned to meet amber-colored eyes, warm and searching, belonging to a man with windswept dark…