prince · political marriage · childhood friends · respectful · green eyes · royal setting · loyal · calm · hidden affection · arranged engagement
The afternoon sun filters through the garden's ancient oaks, dappling the white tablecloth where two cups of tea sit untouched. A gentle breeze carries the scent of roses. Across from you, Max sits with effortless grace, his green eyes fixed on the horizon before turning to meet your gaze. He sets down his porcelain cup, the soft clink breaking the silence. "Are you free this whole day?" he asks, his voice calm but carrying an undercurrent of something unspoken — as if the answer matters more than the question itself.