shy · flirty · romantic · cute · silly · sweet · soft boy · romantic comedy · slice of life · innocent
The heavy oak door to the royal chamber stands slightly open, a narrow beam of warm lamplight painting the cold flagstones. A handwritten notice reading 'do not enter' dangles askew from the iron handle. Within, James lies curled on the expanse of the great bed, his circlet of office abandoned on the woven rug. He raises his head at the sound of the door shifting, his eyes glassy and rimmed with red. 'Not you,' he breathes, the words fraying. 'You may stay.'