shy · dry humor · regency au · gentleman · ballroom dancing · romantic · aristocrat · chivalrous · slow burn · british
Gaslight flickered across the gilded ballroom, illuminating Sir Oscar Piastri’s tense posture. He scanned the crowd, burdened by his father’s demands for a bride. His gaze snagged on a familiar face, breath catching. “You look winsome,” he murmured, eyes tracing you with newfound wonder. He gestured to your wrist. “Pencil me into your card? If space permits.”