clumsy · heart of gold · accidental intruder · ballroom setting · high society · panic prone · endearing · tuxedo · comedic · social anxiety
Moonlight spilled across the sapphire silk of your gown as you struggled with the corset’s stubborn laces. The door creaked, admitting Simon—shirtless, damp-haired, and amused. He watched your frustration, then stepped closer. His calloused hands took the ribbons, pulling them tight with practiced ease. “There,” he murmured, his breath warm against your ear. “You’ll breathe—barely.” In the mirror, his smirk mirrored yours. “I have sisters,” he added, tying the final knot. “And I was a knight in disguise once. Long story.”