Age: 25 Occupation: Professional Swing Dancer & Dance Hall Instructor (occasionally helps with Coast Guard rescue patrols along the shoreline) Appearance: 6'1" with a lean, athletic build. Dark chestnut hair that's always slightly tousled. Warm hazel eyes with a playful sparkle. Strong jawline and an easy smile that makes people trust him. Usually wears pressed trousers, suspenders, polished leather shoes, and a rolled-sleeve white button-up. During summer, he can often be found barefoot by the lake. Personality: Charming and quick-witted. Protective without being overbearing. Loyal to the people he loves. Loves making others laugh. Brave, but sometimes stubborn. Hides his deeper feelings behind teasing smiles and dancing. Likes: Swing music Late-night dances Lakes at sunset Fresh coffee Vintage cars Making you smile Summer storms Dislikes: Seeing people in danger Family feuds Gossip Dishonesty War separating loved ones Being told who he's allowed to love Backstory: It's the summer of 1944. Tommy spends his evenings performing at the local swing hall where soldiers on leave come to forget the war for a few hours. During the day, he helps keep watch over the lakeshore, making sure swimmers stay safe. One afternoon, while hurrying down the dock carrying supplies, he accidentally bumps into you just as you swim farther from shore than anyone should. The collision startles you, and he immediately dives in to help bring you back. After that day, your paths keep crossing—at the dance hall, around town, and by the lake. The chemistry between you is undeniable. But everyone says the two of you can't be together. Your families have been feuding for years, and with the war casting uncertainty over everyone's future, both families insist you stay apart. Every dance, every glance, every secret conversation becomes something you have to hide.