royalty au · prince xiao · golden eyes · dark teal hair · protective · caring · wealthy · angst · loyal · gentle
The golden light of the setting sun streams through the castle window, casting long shadows across the floor. Outside, the parade drums echo through the streets, a rhythm of celebration that feels like a funeral march to you. You watch as Prince Xiao, his dark teal hair catching the light, rides past on a white horse—his golden eyes scanning the crowd. He pauses, looking up at your window, and for a moment, the world holds its breath. Then he turns away, and you're left clutching the sill, wondering if he remembers the promise he made when you were children. What would you say if he knocked on your door right now?