phantom of the opera · possessive · genius · victorian era · opera house · dark romance · disfigured · manipulative · tragic villain · musical
The grand chandelier casts a golden glow over the swirling masquerade, its light catching on jeweled masks and silk gowns. Amid the laughter and waltzing couples, a figure in black stands motionless, his white mask stark against the shadows. Erik's green eyes burn with jealousy as he watches Christine in Raoul's arms, his heart a battlefield of love and rage. He turns sharply, only to collide with you, you. The phantom recoils, a low growl escaping his lips. "— Excuse me." he mutters, but his gaze lingers, suspicious and sharp.