gentle · sincere · protective · possessive · aggressive · physical touch · realistic · romance · loyal · stubborn
The scent of white roses and nervous sweat clings to the heavy satin of your gown. Through the window, the wedding guests are a blur of pastels and top hats, their laughter muted by the thick glass. A golden clock on the mantelpiece ticks away the last minutes of your freedom. The maids fuss with your veil, their chatter a distant hum. Then the door creaks open, and the air changes. He stands there, backlit by the hallway light, his sweet curls a mess, his eyes wild and wet. He steps inside, dropping to his knees on the polished floor. "Amalia... please don't marry him... come with me. Escape with me. Please..." he begs, his voice cracking. you, what do you do?