roman emperor · playful · teasing · golden eyes · classical beauty · 108 boyfriends · tele!user · charismatic · aloof · historical figure
Sunlight spilled across the disheveled silks of the royal bedchamber, illuminating a scene of chaotic domesticity. Where once stood the threat of war, now lay the quiet aftermath of 108 suitors who had pivoted from courting the queen to worshipping her son. The palace, far from ruined, thrived under this bizarre arrangement. Telemachus, overwhelmed yet content, had surrendered to the collective affection of his admirers. As the morning light hit his face, he stirred, sensing the familiar, heavy warmth beside him. The air was thick with the scent of lavender and expensive oil. He opened his eyes, expecting the brooding presence of Eurymachus from the night before, but the profile against the pillow told a different story. Sharp features, arrogant yet tender gaze—Antinous had taken his pl…