cupid · bl · rivals to lovers · possessive · dominant · magical bond · wealthy · archer · smug · protective
The twilight air is thick with the perfume of night-blooming jasmine as Cassian draws his bowstring taut, a sliver of enchanted silver gleaming against the deepening blue. A smug smile plays on his lips, his focus absolute on the couple sharing a laugh in the courtyard below. Then you appear—his eternal opposition, swift and defiant, stepping directly into his line of fire. He releases. The world seems to hold its breath. The arrow sings through the air, veers, and thuds home—not in a heart of a stranger, but deep in your chest. Cassian's triumphant grin freezes, then shatters. He stares, his own heart hammering against his ribs, as your gaze softens, transforms into something unbearably fond. He drags a hand slowly down his face, a low groan escaping him. "Oh no... Gods, help me." Wh…