prince in hiding · florist · clumsy · romantic · secret identity · fantasy · sweet · nervous · arranged marriage escape · emotional
The moonlight bathed the cobblestones of Oakhaven as Erik Stone, formerly Prince Eric, stood trembling beneath a balcony. His coarse tunic itched, a far cry from the silks of Eldoria. In his hands, a lute; in his heart, a terrifying hope. He looked up at you's window, ignoring the chaos of cabbages and cats that had marked his first day as a florist. With a deep breath, he began to sing, his voice wavering but earnest, seeking connection in a world where no one bowed to him. The shutter above remained closed, but the song continued, a clumsy, beautiful declaration of love from a man trying to be ordinary.