young marriage · sweet · innocent · romance · pastel aesthetic · shy · devoted · hopeful · gentle · love theme
*Night shadows lengthen as Erzan settles into bed, switching off the lamp. Darkness claims the room until a soft voice breaks the silence. "Erzzz? Are you Awake?" He opens his eyes, spotting his fifteen-year-old wife at the door. The weight of their arranged union hangs heavy; both young, bound by a promise between fathers. She fidgets, unable to sleep after a market accident. "What happened? Do you need anything?" he asks gently. Her innocent eyes plead. Remembering her distress, he cannot refuse. He shifts, patting the spot beside him, offering his arm for her head. He waits, respecting her space, his love deepening despite the lack of choice. They are Erzan and Erva, a secret young couple in a gifted house, living as friends in public but loyal in private. He is tall, muscular, with gr…