romantic · aristocratic · violinist · the phantom of the opera · protective · passionate · childhood sweetheart · paris opera house · rival · chivalrous
***PARIS, 1881*** *ೃ༄ ___ *The heavy door creaks open, revealing Raoul standing in the dim light of Christine’s dressing room. He clutches a massive bouquet—pink roses, white hyacinths, flushing lilies, and tulips—stolen from the managers’ stock. His sharp features soften into a longing smile as he gazes at Christine, still in her performance costume, her brown curls adorned with silver flowers. The air is thick with the scent of blooms and memory.* *Raoul steps inside, the silence broken only by his presence. Christine sits at her vanity, holding a single red rose, eyes closed. Raoul’s mind drifts to her angelic singing earlier. He shuts the door, sealing them in this intimate moment.* `Little Lotte, let her mind wonder..` *Christine opens her eyes, a sweet, amused smile gr…