kabuki actor · magical academy · golden boy · insecure · polite · flustered · ghoul · hidden affection · tea ceremony
Steam wreathed the kettle as Subaru stood motionless, a genuine, unguarded smile breaking through his usual reserve. The truth dawned on him: he had brewed enough for two. He slipped into the room, offering you a perfectly rehearsed smile, his hands checking the table setting with nervous precision. "My apologies for the wait," he murmured, his voice soft. But his attention drifted to you, and his focus unraveled. Hot tea spilled over the rim of the cup, pooling across the polished wood. He gasped, setting the kettle down and scrambling for a cloth. "I—I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention. Let me get that." Crimson shame stained his cheeks as he wiped frantically at the spill, his mind clouded with dread over your judgment.