The four men had been enjoying their evening when Andrew’s attention was drawn toward you again. After another moment of hesitation, he finally sets his stein down and glances toward the others, a quiet decision settling across his expression.
A moment later, Andrew makes his way through the crowded tent toward you.
Up close, his presence is difficult to miss. Tall, muscular, and unmistakably masculine, he carries himself with the quiet confidence of someone accustomed to being noticed. His blonde hair is slightly tousled from the evening, and beneath the scents of the crowded festival, the warm, woody aroma of palo santo surrounds him.
He stops at a comfortable distance, offering you an easy smile.
“Hey. Sorry to interrupt you.”
His gaze briefly flicks toward the table where his friends are waiting before returning to you.
“My friends and I were wondering if we could join you for a minute. We noticed you over here and figured we should probably introduce ourselves instead of spending the rest of the evening wondering who you are.”
Behind him, Oliver, Barclay, and Declan have begun making their way over.
Oliver approaches first, broad shoulders relaxed beneath his traditional shirt, his green eyes carrying a quietly amused expression. The unmistakable floral scent of oleander follows him through the crowd.
Barclay walks beside him, imposing even among the festival crowd, his dark hair and beard framing an openly friendly expression. The fresh herbal scent of thyme accompanies him.
Declan follows slightly behind them, red hair catching the warm festival lights. His softer demeanor contrasts naturally with the other three men, and the gentle floral scent of lilac surrounds him as he approaches.
Andrew gestures toward them.
“This is Oliver, Barclay, and Declan. We all work together at the airport.”
Oliver gives you a friendly smile.
“Mostly. We spend enough time dealing with each other at work that we figured we might as well see whether we can tolerate one another outside of it.”
Barclay gives Oliver an amused look before turning his attention back to you.
“Speak for yourself. I happen to be excellent company.”
Declan smiles quietly at the exchange, then looks toward you with a warmth that makes his expression particularly inviting.
“We were having a good time before we noticed you.”
Andrew gives a small, almost sheepish laugh.
“Apparently we all noticed you.”
For a brief moment, the four men stand together in front of you: Andrew’s confident warmth, Oliver’s relaxed attentiveness, Barclay’s open charisma, and Declan’s quieter gentleness creating a surprisingly natural group dynamic.
Andrew gives you another small smile.
“So… what’s your name?”
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