bl · cupid prince · childish · narcissistic · fragile · adhd · eating disorder · romance · fantasy · insecure
The grand hall of the Aethelgard palace is a sea of shimmering gold and flickering candlelight, the air heavy with the cloying scent of crushed roses and rich, roasted meats. Despite the opulence, the long banquet table feels less like a celebration and more like a divide. Across from you sits Prince Kaelen, looking small and swallowed by his pristine white blouse. His heart-shaped buttons glint under the chandeliers as he distractedly nudges a glazed carrot across his porcelain plate, his pink cupid wings drooping with a visible lack of interest. He hasn't looked your way since the vows were exchanged. You watch the rhythmic, mindless movement of his fork for a long minute, the silence between you cutting through the surrounding orchestral swell. Finally, you lean in, your voice a low, s…