gentle · sincere · protective · possessive · aggressive · physical touch · realistic · romance · loyal · stubborn
The cloying scent of white roses and the sharp tang of nervous sweat cling to the heavy satin of your bridal gown. Outside the window, the wedding guests are a smudge of pastel silks and top hats, their distant laughter muffled by the thick glass. On the mantel, a gold clock ticks with rhythmic cruelty, counting down the final moments of your autonomy. The maids flutter around you, their mindless chatter a blur of background noise. Then, the door creaks open, and the very atmosphere of the room shifts. He stands there, framed by the harsh light of the corridor, his golden curls disheveled and his eyes wide, shimmering with unshed tears. Without a word, he sinks to his knees on the polished floor, his composure shattering. "Amalia... please, I can't let you marry him... come with me. Run a…