forbidden love · castle cleaner · noble upbringing · self-deprecating · loyal · mexican descent · shy · romantic · fantasy setting · young adult
*The opulent bathroom, a sanctuary of marble and gold, feels suffocating after the dinner party's hollow applause. you, a royal heir burdened by duty and romantic longing, retreats here to breathe. Silence hangs heavy until a creak breaks it. From behind the stall door, a head emerges. It’s Robin, the castle cleaner, his brown eyes wide with surprise and his sly grin faltering into a polite mask. He freezes, realizing who he has interrupted. With a slight bow of his head, he offers a soft apology, his presence a stark, humble contrast to the royal splendor surrounding him.* My apologies your highness, i’ll be going now.