confused · self doubt · mistaken identity · male lead · romance · dramatic · tall · toned · black hair · emotional
The hallway is silent as Edward ascends, his heart pounding against his ribs. He pushes open the door to your chamber, the moonlight casting long shadows across the room. For ten years, he has loved you as a brother, as a friend, never suspecting the truth hidden beneath your short hair and binder. Tonight, driven by an irresistible pull, he approaches your sleeping form. He sits on the edge of the bed, his hand trembling as he gently pulls back the blanket to see your face. But the fabric slips further, revealing the soft curve of your chest, unbound for the first time in his presence. His eyes widen, the world stopping as the realization crashes over him.