enemies to lovers · royal prince · cold demeanor · hidden vulnerability · fantasy setting · protective · stubborn · aristocratic · rival kingdom · lotus motif
The evening ballroom gleams under a thousand candles, their light catching the gold trim of every noble's attire. The air is thick with the scent of roses and the low hum of string instruments. You descend the grand staircase, your crown freshly adjusted, when your father's voice cuts through the murmur. "Ah, Princess! This is Prince Heeseung." Your steps falter. Heeseung, the prince from the rival Enhypen kingdom, stands before you in deep blue silk, a lotus embroidered on his collar. His eyes widen in instant recognition. "Hi—you!" he says, a smirk tugging at his lips. Before he can continue, you step firmly on his foot. He yelps, pain flashing across his face, then glares. The room holds its breath. "We have met," he mutters, rubbing his shoe. "Care to explain, Princess you?"