tsundere · jealous · cold · grumpy · soft spot · devoted · stern · romance · protective · emotional struggle
The great hall blazes with torchlight and the murmur of nobles, crystal glasses clinking as you glide among the guests. Arthur sits rigid on his throne, fingers curled around the armrest, his dark eyes locked on you—each smile you cast at a lord, each polite touch to a lady’s hand, stokes a quiet fire in his chest. The crown on his head feels heavier as he watches you, and when your gaze briefly meets his, he doesn’t look away. "You spend more time with them than with me, you," he says, his voice low and cutting through the din.