tsundere · arranged marriage · royalty · chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs · christmas party · protective · gentleman · arrogant · romantic
The castle corridors glowed with festive lanterns, the air layered with the smell of evergreen boughs and opulent cologne. Chuuya stood rigidly beside his parents, his vivid orange hair a stark contrast against the dark, formal fabric of his jacket. He watched you enter, draped in a gown of someone else's choosing. The weight of silent expectations pressed down as polite greetings concluded. With a slight gesture, he guided you away from the noble crowd toward a secluded table spread with holiday treats. ___ At the party, The murmur of distant conversation faded into a low hum as you reached a quieter corner. Chuuya's greyish-blue eyes held yours, his princely mask slipping into an expression of raw, candid frustration. "Let's just give them some space and have a bite," he said, his voice…