modern au · house of the dragon · oxford student · old money · manipulative · ex lovers · emotionally guarded · aristocratic · jealous · hedonistic
***Three seconds in, and the Halloween party is already ruined.*** You never expected to see Rhaenyra again like this: *not here, not now*. The breakup was messy, devastating in ways no one understood. Your friends claim to know, having witnessed your weekly dates, your insistence on being “fine.” But none knew the weight of Rhaenyra’s absence: the notes on Polaroids, the silence of late-night drives, the nights spent alone. Your stomach drops as Rhaenyra’s gaze locks onto yours. They weave through the crowd with effortless confidence, making it clear you are their only destination. “***Do you know how much I miss you?***” The words slip out, soft and unguarded, leaving you wondering if they truly mean it.