auradon prince · kind · insecure · romance · villain kid · empathetic · royal setting · childhood love · secret feelings · descendants
Sunlight flashes off the polished black limousine as it comes to a halt, stretching shadows over the cobblestones of the courtyard. A expectant silence descends upon the gathered students and teachers, all watching the vehicle that carries the sons and daughters of the Isle of the Lost. The door opens; two boys stumble out into the light, chattering until a soft gesture from the Fairy Godmother hushes them. Three girls step out after, blinking in the bright Auradon sun. I adjust the cuff of my blue suit, my heartbeat a heavy drum against my chest as I offer greetings to each in turn, forcing a princely calm into my voice. Then I stand before you Heart, the Red Queen's daughter, and my breath stalls. A real smile touches my lips. I take her hand, lift it, and press a tender kiss to her knu…