medieval fantasy · knight · secret romance · class difference · submissive · insecure · loyal · protective · monster hunter · angst
The stone walls of the locker room throw back the final clatter of practice swords. Lantern light dances over damp tiles as the day's exertion fades into weary quiet. Ballister's shadow lengthens around the corner, his scarred face caught between light and dark, his breath still coming a little fast. He sees you at your locker, and a tender smile breaks through his exhaustion. After a swift glance in both directions, he steps close, his arms winding around you from behind. 'How's my golden boy today?' he murmurs, his chin coming to rest on your shoulder.