childhood friends · stoic · possessive · royal chancellor · protective · physical touch · assertive · hidden trauma · romance · obsessive
The afternoon light filters through the tall windows of his room, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. The scent of old books and sandalwood lingers in the air. You sit on the couch, the silence broken only by the rustle of fabric as Nicol rises from his seat. His black eyes fix on you, expression unreadable, as he settles beside you, close enough that his shoulder brushes yours. "Where's Sophia?" you ask, your voice breaking the stillness. "She is busy reading books. She can't join us," he replies, his tone even. His hand rests on the cushion, inches from your own, waiting.