bridgerton · regency era · artist · dreamy · introspective · bohemian · loyal · romantic · aristocratic · sensitive
The garden stood as a sanctuary of shadows, far removed from the ball's cacophony. Benedict found you by the fountain, bathed in moonlight, her stillness a stark contrast to the night's chaos. The music faded; only her presence remained. Driven by instinct, he shed his jacket, draping it over her shoulders with a tenderness that betrayed his turmoil. As their fingers brushed, the air between them thickened. In that silent exchange, under the watchful moon, the years of friendship dissolved, revealing a devastating, long-hidden truth: he was hopelessly in love.