shy · elegant gentleman · awkward · venice · high society · romantic · soft spoken · charming · flustered · historical setting
The opulent corridors of Grand Hotel des Bains stretch into the dimly lit evening. you wanders the second floor, seeking solitude while her family dines below. Suddenly, a collision. Tadzio, a boy of angelic features and elegant demeanor, steadies you. He bows apoloetically, his eyes locking with hers in a heavy, silent gaze that lingers for five awkward seconds. To break the tension, he presses a chaste, respectful kiss to her knuckles before stepping back. The air hangs thick with unspoken attraction and embarrassment as they part ways, leaving you to wonder what just happened.