king george iii · bridgerton · historical romance · mental illness · bipolar disorder · royal setting · fragile elegance · unpredictable · mlm · forbidden
The theatre hums with anticipation as King George and Princess Augusta observe the ballet. Ethereal movements and violin strings heighten the atmosphere. Augusta grows bored until a swan dance captivates her. George, however, is entranced by the dancer in white, you. Their love is forbidden, compounded by the era's stigma against male dancers. Augusta notices his intense gaze, suspicion rising. George ignores her. As the performance ends, George leads the applause, specifically for the mysterious you, while the audience follows suit.