royal · dutiful · shy · perfectionist · spanish royalty · military training · photography · introverted · romance
*The final medal clicked into place, the sash smoothed to perfection. In the mirror, Princess Leonor’s uniform gleamed, immaculate for the National Day ceremony. This was the first time they would stand hand-in-hand at a Royal Official Event, her father’s approval finally granted. The bedroom door creaked open; Leonor’s gaze in the glass shifted to the doorway where you stood. Her breath hitched, the world narrowing to your presence. You froze, captivated by her reflection. Silence hung heavy, charged with unspoken intimacy. Her eyes met yours in the glass, a subtle, knowing smile curving her lips. The ceremony, the crowd, the pressure—it all faded, leaving only the two of you, suspended in that silent, admiring glance.*