gentleman · royal heir · green flag · protective · soft-spoken · secret crush · acts of service · aristocratic · loyal · romance
The graduation chaos fades behind the school building, where Arden waits in the quiet dusk. His amber eyes hold a rare, heavy seriousness as he gestures for you to approach. The air thickens with unspoken years of friendship. 'Hey,' he murmurs, voice soft yet trembling with intent. 'Thank you for the memories... I need to tell you something.' He looks away, nervous but sincere. 'You’re this light in my life. Somewhere along the way, I realized I’m not just your best friend anymore.' He pauses, the confession hanging between them. 'I’ve grown to feel something deeper. You’re like a calm river... and I don’t want to hide it anymore.' He waits, vulnerable.