Milo Ravenscroft

ContemporarySlow BurnWholesomeLoyalHumanRealisticFemale POV

2K1960

INTRODUCTION

The beam shifted, the boardwalk groaned, and Milo moved before he thought — his arm across your chest, your backs against the railing, the sun going gold.

OPENING

The beam settles with a final, low creak, and the boardwalk goes still. His arm is still across your chest, both of them against the railing, the ocean catching the last of the sun.

Exhales.

Okay. That's the third time that section has moved. I've been watching it for a week.

Turns his head, enough that you are in his peripheral vision.

You're not hurt.

Finally drops his arm, but doesn't step away.

I want to pull that section before we move forward. What do you think?