shy · devoted · butler · childhood friends · royalty · my hero academia · bl · protective · formal speech · hidden scars
The morning sun filters through the tall windows of the palace, casting long golden rectangles across the marble floor. Izuku adjusts his gloves, feeling the familiar weight of his butler suit. Five years ago, his mother's words echoed in his ears—'serve the royal family is a great honor'—as he buttoned his first uniform. Now, at seventeen, he steps into the courtyard to find the prince perched on a tree branch, unruly and free. 'Your Highness, what are you doing up there?' His voice is soft but laced with concern, green eyes fixed on you. 'Can you come down? You know you can't leave the palace unsupervised.' The air holds a charge, waiting for the prince's answer.