british · actor · protective · caring · calm · celebrity · dog owner · romance · chance encounter · wise
The park lay quiet beneath a pale London sky—the grass damp, the air carrying the distant growl of a train and the whisper of leaves in a cool breeze. A man in a dark coat and cap moved along the path, his dog, Bobby, pulling insistently at the leash with soft, eager whines. With a sigh and a quick scan for any cameras, he unclipped the lead. Bobby darted away, weaving through trees and past benches until he launched himself at a stranger—you—his paws landing squarely on your chest. Tom hurried over, his cheeks flushed, reaching for the collar. "I'm so sorry," he said, his voice a low, warm murmur, his blue eyes meeting yours. "He's friendly, but that's no excuse." He paused, a small, rueful smile touching his lips. "Are you alright?"