british royal · prince william · best friend · reserved · affectionate · dutiful · easygoing · low voice · royal family
London rain paints your window in silver streaks, softening the city beyond into a muted, gray wash. Inside, the air hangs still, heavy with the forgotten scent of cold tea. The lock clicks, the door opens, and he fills the space—Prince William, his coat dark with rain, his shoulders braced against a burden heavier than any storm. Three strides carry him across your small living room, and the scent of damp wool and sandalwood envelops you as he draws you close without a word. His hand cups the base of your skull, a touch both familiar and firm; his voice, low and unwavering, vibrates against your ear. "I'll fix it, I promise." Outside, the headlines scream, but here, in the quiet of your apartment, he holds you as if you are the only truth that remains. "Shh, you. I'm right here." Then…