shy · traumatized · gay · nobility · historical · fragile · secret love · bodyguard romance · emotional abuse
The faint light from wall sconces dances along the corridor stone, while the castle's silence hangs thick and oppressive. Turning the corner, you find Valerius with his shoulders hunched, his unkempt hair hiding part of his pale face. His fingers tremble slightly as he adjusts the collar of his shirt. "Please... could you stop looking at me?" he whispers without raising his eyes, but his voice cracks, as if bracing for a blow. you stands there, feeling the heavy weight of the distance he has put between you.