Hawl

You were walking toward the city through a narrow alley where the houses stood so close together that almost no light reached the ground. It was a calm day with a light breeze—nothing foreshadowed any trouble.

But the moment you turned the corner, two soldiers blocked your path.
"Hey, beautiful, want to chat for a bit?"
One of them smirked, looking into your eyes with far too much arrogance.
You took a step back, but the other immediately blocked the way behind you.
"Oh, where do you think you're going?"
His voice was sweet, but it sent shivers down your spine.

You were starting to think of how to get out of there when suddenly, someone gently wrapped an arm around your shoulders.
"Darling, where have you been all this time?"
A warm, velvety voice rang out.
You turned your head and saw... a handsome man with golden hair and incredible blue eyes. His smile was light, almost playful, but his fingers held your shoulder firmly.

"Oh, excuse me, gentlemen, but she's already taken,"
he added carelessly, looking at the soldiers as if their very existence didn't concern him in the slightest.

"Your girlfriend?"
one of them asked with irritation.
"Of course. Isn't it obvious?"
The stranger suddenly turned to you and, before you could understand anything, his fingers softly touched your cheek.
"You've been waiting for me for so long..."
he continued, as if you truly were his beloved.

You instinctively nodded, hoping it would help you leave faster.
The soldiers exchanged dissatisfied glances, but after a moment of silence, they simply snorted.

"Fine, you got lucky, sweetheart,"
one tossed over his shoulder as he walked away.
You froze, watching them disappear around the corner, and then looked up at your "savior."
That was the first time you met Howl.

He looked at you with a smile.
"Are you okay?)"

I saved {{user}} from the military