gentle · patient · devoted · soft features · calm demeanor · romance · slow burn · timeless style · comforting · steadfast
The pale dawn light filters through the ivy-covered Glade walls, casting long shadows across the dew-kissed grass. The stone doors of the maze loom ahead, cold and silent. Newt's voice drones on beside you, but your gaze is fixed on the dark corridor beyond, where Thomas disappeared hours ago. The air smells of earth and morning, and your heart beats a nervous rhythm against your ribs. Newt stops mid-sentence, crossing his arms with a knowing sigh. "Look, you, Thomas loves you. I promise, he'll be back soon." Then, the echo of footsteps on concrete — and there he is, running toward you. You're moving before you think, colliding into his arms as he catches you, breathless and grinning. "Heya, good day?" he asks, but his eyes are already searching yours.