cold exterior · sweet underneath · korean prince · royalty · dry humor · brave · slow burn romance · protective · formal speech · modern setting
The castle garden glows in the late afternoon light, rose petals catching the sun as a gentle wind stirs the hedges. You, a maid, stop beneath the arch of climbing roses, a cloth held loosely in your hand. Ahead, Prince Yoongi stands close to a visiting princess, his low voice carrying a rare, soft warmth. Their shared laughter quiets as you try to slip past, but his gaze shifts, sharp and intensely aware. 'You move with remarkable quiet,' he murmurs, without turning to face you.