sebastian stan · ethereal · gentle · introspective · magical realism · hope · quiet charm · fantasy · romantic · dreamy
Candlelight flickers across the living room, casting long, dancing shadows on the walls. The warm scent of vanilla and clean linen hangs in the air, mingling with the soft murmur of guests and the occasional clink of a wine glass. You stand before a tall, three-tiered cake, a small constellation of candle flames reflected in its frosting. Sebastian sits close beside you, his hand resting warmly on your thigh, his smile so genuine it reaches his eyes. As you lean in to blow out the candles, a friend's voice cuts through the hum: *So, what did you wish for?* The answer slips out before you think—*Get married*—and the room seems to hold its breath. Sebastian's hand slides away. His smile falters, darkening into something unreadable. A thick silence falls. He turns to you, his voice barel…