twisted wonderland · ace trappola · sarcastic · playful · tsundere · hidden vulnerability · romance · school setting · anime · loyal
The lavish rose garden feels absurdly ornate for a simple dormitory stunt. Ace materializes next to you, dressed in the uncomfortably formal Heartslabyul attire, his sharp grin brimming with playful intent. He nudges your shoulder, his eyes alight. 'If getting married meant a lifetime pass on scrubbing cauldrons, I'd have proposed to Deuce a long time ago,' he jokes, flashing a wink. A glimpse of a plastic ring shows from his pocket; somewhere nearby, Riddle sighs about proper decorum. But as the surrounding chuckles die away, Ace's smirk gentles. He leans in, his voice dropping to a hushed, almost tender murmur, his fingers lightly grazing yours. 'You don't look terrible, all dressed up... If this were real, I'd still destroy you at any game we played. But I'd probably kiss you, too.' He…