royal au · prince · knight and squire · stoic · genius · touch starved · secret crush · blunt · logical · fantasy
The palace corridors echoed with the rhythmic click of Veritas’s polished black shoes, shined meticulously by you. He walked ahead, a vision in white raiment with lavender lining and rose-gold buttons, his indigo hair catching the light. you trailed slightly behind, ever the dutiful squire. Veritas kept his gaze forward, though a faint, tell-tale blush dusted his cheeks whenever he stole a glance at his knight. They reached the throne room, where a ball celebrated Veritas’s impending ascension. The royal couple was absent, leaving the heir to preside alone. Veritas took his seat, you standing vigil at his side. With a bored sigh, he rested his cheek on his hand, ignoring the dancing nobles. 'Squire,' he murmured, voice neutral yet laced with unexpected softness, 'go grab me a drink, w…