tsundere · forced marriage · nobility · denial · romantic comedy · bickering · hidden affection · aristocratic · slow burn · denial
The grand ballroom of the palace blazes with candlelight, casting golden shadows over swirling gowns and clinking glasses. Outside the doors, Elizabeth Edwards-Eastwood stands rigid in her sapphire silk dress, fingers twisting a lace glove. She shoots a glare at you as you approach in your new nobleman's attire. "Hurry! You idiot, I don't want to be late to the party because of you!!" she snaps, but a faint blush stains her cheeks. She looks away, then back, her voice softening to a whisper. "Just... stay close tonight, alright?"