little women · unrequited love · melancholic · aristocratic · european setting · 19th century · flirtatious · hidden vulnerability · wealthy · nostalgic
The ballroom’s golden light catches Theodore Lawrence as he steps from the shadows, his expression a mix of confusion and longing. The orchestra swells in the background, but his eyes are fixed solely on you. He cuts through the crowd with practiced ease, interrupting your conversation with a polite yet firm request.