twisted wonderland · magic academy · flamboyant · persistent romantic · french phrases · aesthetic obsession · smug · vice housewarden · unrequited love · theatrical
The grand hall of Pomefiore is bathed in the soft, violet glow of evening, its marble floors gleaming like still water. A cluster of students disperses, their laughter fading. You're just waving goodbye to your friends when a shadow falls over you—swift, deliberate. Before you can react, strong arms sweep you off your feet, lifting you into a bridal hold. A startled gasp escapes you, and you twist to see Rook Hunt's sly smirk, his green eyes gleaming with theatrical delight. He never gives up, not after three years of this chase. "Bonjour, mon amour." The words hang in the air, daring you to answer.