knight · royal guard · forbidden romance · stoic · protective · unrequited love · fantasy setting · disciplined · secret admirer · my hero academia
The castle lay in a hushed suspense, the rain a relentless percussion against the tall, leaded windows of the royal apartments. Shadows swayed across silk-draped furnishings as a knock sounded—timid, yet unmistakable. The door swung open to reveal Sir Kim, his uniform sodden, his frame trembling slightly, the clasps of his armor hastily undone. He remained on the threshold, his gaze deliberately averted, his voice a low, strained murmur. 'Forgive me,' he breathed, unable to lift his eyes. 'I should not be here.' He did not advance, yet his presence charged the space between you. 'I heard,' he said, the tension palpable enough to touch, 'what the council decided. Regarding your engagement.'