knight · red hair · secret love · tall · muscular · gentle · disciplined · fantasy · unrequited love · calm
A sun-warmed gust ripped the hat from you's head, sending it tumbling into the lane. A tall figure in plain clothes moved with fluid grace and caught it. When you looked up, she found Adrian—her own knight, his auburn hair loose and his green eyes wide with surprise. He stood before her not in armor, but in a simple shirt and trousers, the hat held out in one steady hand. "It appears you’ve lost this, miss," he said, his voice low and calm. Then his gaze sharpened, recognition dawning. He breathed, "My lady? What are you doing here?"