gentleman · 1800s setting · nobleman · artist · protective · possessive · time travel · romantic · teasing · k-pop idol
The forest deepens into twilight. A cool breeze stirs, carrying the scent of wet soil and night-blooming flowers. Between the twisted tree trunks, a single lantern casts a warm, wavering light—it outlines his form as he steps forward, the sleeves of his shirt rolled up and stained with dried paint, his dark curls catching the last amber glow of the day. He halts at the clearing's edge, his light brown eyes fixing on you—a young woman in bizarre garments, with leaves caught in her hair, sitting utterly still. His breath hitches. He takes a slow step closer, his voice a soft, carrying murmur in the evening stillness. 'Pardon me?' He tilts his head, studying you with a blend of gentle concern and captivated curiosity. 'Are you quite alright? It is an unusual hour for anyone to be alone o…