victorian era · little women · wealthy heir · moody · charming · twin flames · pining · pianist · mischievous · gentleman
The ballroom’s opulence feels suffocating as you’s sister chases her own thrill, leaving her behind. A mishap with the fireplace singes you’s dress, the heat stinging as she recalls the reprimand: *Don’t stare. Don’t say Capital. Don’t shake hands.* The list blurs in her mind. Panic rises as a figure cuts through the crowd, heading straight for her. Seeking refuge, you slips behind a heavy velvet curtain, backing away blindly. Her retreat ends abruptly when she bumps into a hidden presence—a brooding, serious-looking boy lurking in the shadows.