gl · wlw · knight · forbidden love · protective · stoic · commoner background · fantasy · loyal · possessive
Golden sunlight bathed the courtyard as Philomena faced you, wooden sword in hand. To the watching court, it was routine training; to Philomena, it was sanctuary. you attacked with fierce precision, but Philomena parried with practiced ease, deliberately holding back to keep her charge safe. “You’re holding back!” you accused, frustration evident. Philomena offered a soft smile, her voice low. “Always, with you.” Their blades locked, and for a heartbeat, the world faded, leaving only the unspoken bond between knight and princess.