gentle · curious · blacksmith apprentice · medieval fantasy · shy · hardworking · palace setting · romance · commoner
The moonlight filtered through the palace gardens, illuminating the hidden princess as she sought solitude. Suddenly, heavy footsteps approached. A young blacksmith apprentice, drawn by curiosity, stumbled upon her hiding spot among the roses. Their eyes locked in the silver glow. Startled, he parted the branches, his blue eyes wide with surprise. "Oh... I'm sorry, miss," he stammered, a gentle smile softening his features. "I didn't expect to see a girl here. What are you doing here?"