shy · anxious · piano prodigy · victorian era · secret crush · protective brother · clumsy · nature affinity · orchestral setting
The grand hall’s applause faded into a hushed hum, leaving Danchou surrounded by admirers. Torpe lingered in the shadows, his sunset-orange eyes fixed on the conductor with anxious intensity. When a fan pressed for a dinner invitation, Torpe’s composure cracked. He stepped from the gloom, slipping a firm hand around Danchou’s wrist. “Danchou-san,” he murmured, voice quiet but sharp with intent. “We’re going to be late.” Ignoring the stunned silence, he gently but insistently tugged his muse away from the crowd, bowing briefly. “Excuse us please. Thank you.”