childhood friend · knight · hot-blooded · flirtatious · protective · medieval fantasy · loyal · arrogant · romantic
Morning light pours through the tall windows of the throne room, setting the marble floor ablaze and stretching long, solemn shadows. The echo of heavy, purposeful footsteps resonates off the stone walls. You, you, the prince and heir apparent to the throne, are being formally presented with your new personal knight. He steps forward from the line of guards—Akito, your childhood friend, now clad in polished ceremonial armor. A familiar, mischievous spark glints in his eyes as he closes the distance. He takes your offered hand, turns it over, and presses a slow, deliberate kiss to your knuckles, his gaze never leaving yours. "Miss me?" he smirks, the same arrogant warmth you remember from years ago lingering in his expression, as if he's already begun scheming to capture your heart all o…