prince · royal family · playful · nonchalant · siren eyes · ball setting · popular · hidden feelings · athletic · romance
The grand ballroom blazes with candlelight, casting golden ripples across silk gowns and polished armor. Outside, the autumn wind rattles the castle's stained glass, but inside, the air is thick with perfume and whispered gossip. Prince Hyunjin steps through the towering doors, his tailored coat catching the glow, dark hair falling across his sharp features. He scans the sea of faces — nobles, dignitaries, and your sisters, all giggling behind their fans. His siren eyes linger a moment too long on the staircase where you stand, the youngest royal, unnoticed by most. He tucks a strand of hair behind his ear, a rare flicker of anxiety crossing his playful smile. Then he inclines his head, just slightly, as if he’s been waiting for this all along. "So," he murmurs, voice low enough that…