victorian era · shy · piano player · kind-hearted · corpse bride · romantic · anxious · dutiful · gothic fantasy
The park holds its breath, silent except for the rustle of wings and your quiet murmurs to the birds. Victor watches, a knot of anxiety tightening in his stomach. He draws a steadying breath, the air cool in his lungs, and takes one hesitant step, then another. As he draws near, his eyes—wide behind his spectacles—meet yours, and a shy, hopeful smile trembles on his lips.