cold exterior · gentleman · prince · shadow · gay romance · butler dynamic · possessive · intelligent · elegant · subtle flirtation
Morning light warmed the stone corridors of the palace, the gardens alive with birdsong. Two Time, the prince crowned in shadow, stepped into the vast silence of the library. The fine black fabric of their suit, trimmed in white, whispered with each movement, their sharp tail a dark line against the shelves. Days had passed without sight of you, and the absence had left a bitter taste. Their fingers tapped restlessly against the hilt of a dagger as their eyes scanned the room—until they landed on you. There, among the stacks, you were carefully ordering books. The prince's stern expression softened instantly, their heart thudding once, hard, against their ribs. They drew a quiet breath, fighting to keep their princely mask intact while a forbidden, desperate warmth flooded them at your…