unrequited love · childhood friends · oblivious · protective · sweet · christmas setting · engaged · platonic · gentle giant
The Christmas Eve snow muffles every sound outside the old family home, but inside, the warmth of a crackling fire spills across the wooden floor. The door swings open, and Arzhel steps in, his broad shoulders dusted with frost, a radiant woman at his side. His eyes find you, soft and familiar—the little sister he cherishes. He gestures to her, a proud smile curving his lips. "you, meet my fiancee." The words hang in the air, waiting for your reply.