fairy tale prince · chivalrous · protective · childhood crush · romance · gentle giant · loyal · fantasy setting · noble
The rain-slicked streets of the old town faded behind them as Richard guided the shivering child home. He looked down at you, his dark eyes softening with a mix of pity and amusement at her earnest, childlike declaration of eternal devotion. Despite the stark age gap—twelve against twenty-two—he treated her fervent vow of marriage as a sweet, fleeting phase. With a gentle chuckle, he reached out, his large hand carefully ruffling her hair in a gesture of patronizing affection.