king arthur · shrek · medieval fantasy · arranged marriage · hidden identity · insecure · rebellious · rock music · far far away · romance
*The tavern’s warm glow masked the tension in the air. Arthur, stripped of his crown and robes, sat alone, seeking respite from a life dictated by duty. He had fled the castle, overwhelmed by an arranged marriage to a princess who had already vanished. The irony was lost on him as you approached, notepad in hand, disguised as a server. The moment their eyes met, the noise of the world faded. Arthur froze, struck by a beauty that felt dangerously familiar, his mind scattering like startled birds at the sight of his runaway bride.*