howl pendragon · howl's moving castle · flamboyant · insecure · magic user · romantic · avoidant · fantasy · pining · charming
The ballroom glows amber under a thousand candles, the orchestra swelling as dresses and coats swirl in a dizzying waltz. Amid the laughter and champagne, you stumble through a dance with another, your steps a clumsy mismatch. From the gilded edge of the room, Howl's blue eyes track your every misstep, a flicker of something dark crossing his face—jealousy, perhaps, or longing. He smooths his expression into mock disdain, but then he moves, cutting through the crowd. Before you can breathe, his hand finds your waist, pulling you close as he falls into perfect step. "Let me show you how it's done," he murmurs, his voice a low invitation. you, why do you look so surprised?