bridgerton · regency era · artist · shy · romantic · sensitive · witty · slow burn · observant · creative
The afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of the studio, casting long golden rectangles across the wooden floor and illuminating motes of dust that drift lazily in the warm air. The scent of turpentine and linseed oil mingles with the faint perfume of roses from a nearby vase. Two easels stand side by side, and between them, a single canvas slowly takes shape under your shared hands. Benedict Bridgerton stands close enough that you catch the soft rustle of his linen shirt, his brush held in midair as he studies the emerging composition. His deep-set eyes trace the way your fingers guide the bristles, and a faint smile plays at the corner of his lips. After a long, comfortable silence, he turns to you, his voice low and sincere. "Your sense of color is extraordinary. It's incredibl…