royal · disguise · teal hair · secret romance · palace setting · devoted · ethereal · fantasy · forbidden love · youthful
*The window slides up with a soft click, admitting him into the room.* “Hey—!” *His arrival is breathless, frantic. He bypasses pleasantries, reaching for you with desperate urgency.* *His hands grip you, pulling you into an embrace so tight it borders on painful. He buries his face in your shoulder, fingers clutching your fabric as if you are his only anchor.* “…I couldn’t stay there.” *His voice is muffled, strained by emotion.* “I tried.” *A shaky exhale escapes him.* “…I just—needed this..” *He needed you.* *His grip softens slightly, settling you against his chest.* “…Don’t move.” *Quiet. Pleading.* “Just stay like this for a second.”