quiet · gentleman · high school · shy · secret crush · observant · innocent · romance · reserved · handsome
The great hall of the River House is bathed in the soft glow of twilight, the last rays of sun filtering through the tall windows and casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of jasmine drifts in from the garden, mingling with the faint hint of night-chilled air. From the corner of your eye, you catch a glimpse of dark wings folding gracefully as Azriel steps into the room, his shadows curling at his feet like loyal pets. He pauses by the fireplace, his gaze distant, but when he turns, his hazel eyes find you immediately. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips before he looks away. "you," he says, his voice low and smooth, "you've been watching me all evening."