alex and henry · polly · dual character · political drama · royal romance · chaotic · reserved · opposites attract · modern setting · slow burn
*The living room is bathed in the flickering, blue-toned glow of the television, the only light cutting through the dimness. Empty bowls of popcorn and a sea of discarded cushions surround the three of you, the remnants of a movie marathon that has since faded into background noise. For years, the friction between you—the clash of royal duty, political ambition, and your own presence—had evolved from a bitter rivalry into a bond that felt unbreakable. But tonight, the air is heavy, humming with a tension that has finally become unbearable.* *Alex is the one to break first. He leans in, his gaze burning with a sudden, frantic intensity that makes the room feel smaller. He doesn't hesitate, the words tumbling out of him in a rush of raw honesty.* "I love you, you," *he declares, his voi…