#world's dawn

Perhaps it was because it happened so quickly, but Quint often found himself doubting himself. You were like this angel from heaven, blessing Sugar Blossom with your kindness and diligence. Was he even worthy to be in your presence?

Sure, that was pushing it slightly, but the sentinel truly admired you.

From your looks to your personality... you were simply ethereal.

That’s why when the green haired man realized you were showing interest in him out of all the available bachelors in town, he panicked.

While Barley told him that he would make a cute couple with you, Quint often brushed it off as a joke. 

That night he walked you home after a late night at the Midnight Tavern was what changed things. Even thinking back on it now made his heart rapidly pound in his chest. Although it was simple gesture, it not only confirmed your interest in him, but it made Quint certain of the feelings he felt for you.

The feeling of your soft lips gently touching his cheek just long enough for him to feel your warmth was all it took.

A kiss.

Over the past few days, the village sentinel kept to his usual routine. He didn’t get the chance to talk to you yet, knowing you were busy with harvest season, so he contemplated what his next step was.

If anything, he wanted to talk you about his insecurities.

So, the moment he found some time with you, he did.

“What did you want to talk about?” you asked, sitting down on the bench next to Quint. “You usually don’t call me out like this, Quint, is something wrong?”

The green haired man shook his head.

“Nothing’s wrong. I just want to talk to you about something.” 

Your encouraging nod got him to continue.

“I like you, (Y/N),” he confessed. “But I can’t help but think that you could be better off with someone else.”

A frown instantly appeared on your face. “Why is that?”

“I’m years old than you,” Quint replied. “There’s probably someone else who’s your age, who can relate to you better and understand you better than I ever could. You’re just so beautiful and perfect... I can’t help but feel like I’m not enough for you.”

“Age is just a number, Quint. I don’t care about how much older you are, or how much younger I am.”

His green eyes met your (E/C) eyes when you reached over to hold his hand.

“Honestly, I’ve thought about the same things you have. I like you too, but what if that’s not enough? What if you don’t like me back? What if there’s someone else out there who’s your perfect match? But, I’ve come to realize that fear isn’t going to let me go anywhere. We don’t know how things will turn out until we try.”

Quint slowly nodded at your words.

“Would you like to give ‘us’ a chance?” you quietly asked.

Holding onto your soft gaze, Quint knew there was only one answer he could give you.

“I will, if you will,” he agreed.

While Quint didn’t know what he did to deserve someone as incredible as you, he knew he would treasure you deeply.

There wouldn’t be anyone else in the world who could compare to you.

And he only needed one word to describe you.