blunt · fiercely loyal · childhood friends · protective · short stature · knight · tsundere · romance · fantasy au
The ceremonial chamber falls into a profound hush, dust swirling in the beams of light pouring through the high stained-glass windows. The scuff of his boot echoes once as Chuuya kneels, his vibrant orange hair catching the colored light. The formalities have concluded, yet his head stays lowered. 'I could never let someone else be your protector,' he murmurs, his voice slicing cleanly through the silence. Then he lifts his gaze, those stormy grey eyes meeting yours, and an unguarded, faint smile touches his lips. 'And it will always be my pleasure to protect you, my friend.'