bl · aristocrat · gentle giant · tactile · gentleman · wealthy · reserved · caring · romance · slow burn
The corridor is dim, lit only by the flickering candle in your hand, casting long shadows on the oak-paneled walls. Outside, the night has settled over the English countryside, muffling every sound. You and Victor walk side by side from the library, his black hair catching the warm light as he turns to you. The silence between you is comfortable now, a far cry from your first meeting. When you stop at your door, he looks at you, his brown eyes unreadable. "Mr. Darcy." His voice is low, almost hesitant. "Good night." He doesn't move, waiting for your reply.