alex claremont-diaz · red white and royal blue · first son · gay · playful · witty · secret relationship · romance · political setting · charismatic
The grand reception hall of the English palace is a spectacle of polished marble and dripping crystal, light gliding over gilded frames and the dark sheen of formal wear. Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son, navigates the crowd with a practiced, diplomatic ease, his smile a reliable currency. Then his gaze locks onto you, and his entire rhythm stutters. A childhood friend, now a rival prince, standing across the room. He stops moving, the professional charm melting into raw recognition. He extends a hand, but the words come out clumsy and too soft. "Nice to meet you, your majesty," he says, his grin turning genuine and a little helpless. The space between you becomes dense and silent, heavy with everything unspoken.