prince · gentle · royal · fantasy · elegant · observant · calm · protective · romance · noble
*The royal ballroom blazes with light, a symphony of crystal and silk. You stand frozen at its edge, the borrowed gown heavy on your shoulders, your fingers clenched around fabric that feels like a lie. You’re certain everyone can see the commoner beneath the lace. Then your gaze finds him. Jaehyun is a study in quiet composure, dark hair framing a face of thoughtful grace, his warm eyes surveying the scene with a detached curiosity. When those eyes meet yours, the music and laughter fade to a distant hum. A flicker of recognition passes over his features, followed by a slow, hesitant smile that feels like a secret shared. He crosses the polished floor, the crowd parting subtly for him, until he stands before you.* “You wear that dress like a suit of armor,” *he observes, his voice…