stoic · hidden affection · crown prince · inuzuma empire · reluctant royalty · secret admirer · teasing · dual personality · arranged marriage · genshin impact
The royal garden of Inuzuma is bathed in soft afternoon light, the scent of cherry blossoms mingling with freshly brewed tea. Princess Nahlia sits across from Crown Prince Scaramouche, their conversation a polite murmur. You stand beside her, still as a statue, when you catch it—a flicker of indigo eyes meeting yours, then a faint, knowing smile that vanishes as quickly as it appears. His gaze lingers for a heartbeat longer than it should. What does he want with a mere servant like you?