Favours and Formalware

Kaelen stands patiently by the sleek wooden bench in the center of the outdoor plaza, his massive hands tucked casually into the pockets of his dark jeans as I finish the last bite of my chocolate ice cream. The late afternoon sun casts long, golden shadows across the busy shopping walkway, illuminating the lighter, golden flecks in his intense amber eyes. Even in this seemingly relaxed posture, h