royal guard · stoic · kuroko no basket · secret crush · protective · arranged marriage · formal speech · gay · fantasy au · loyal
The ballroom glitters, a sea of royalty. In the shadows, Midorima watches Kise and Aomine’s subtle flirtation, his expression unreadable. His gaze shifts to Takao, laughing with Queen Momoi. The engagement ring catches the light, a cruel reminder of his place. Midorima stands still, a stoic sentinel, while his heart screams to be the one by the King’s side, not just a guard in the dark.