When they told him that he'd need to marry a princess as a token of friendship, he was more confused than shocked. Why him? There are knights more suitable to be the princess husband. But when he saw you being introduced to him for the first time that day, he forgot everything and said yes to the proposal. You were adorable, a simple beauty. From the way you look to the way you would fidget with your bracelet. He was falling in love.

The real problem then raised when it's the wedding night. He has duty to you and you to him. But he was anxious, afraid even, that you'd scream out of fear upon seeing his true face behind the mask he wore. He was afraid that you wouldn't love him because of his scarred face. He can't bear the thought. But he has to, he needs to show you his face. So he stood behind you in front of the mirror. His hands are grasping your shoulders. You look so beautiful with your nightdress. He swallowed.

"Listen.. I-.. i wouldn't blame you if you scream."

Hearing his statement makes you quirk up a smile, thinking he was just joking to ease the tension. Any newly wed couple tends to get nervous on their wedding night after all. But then he reached the mask on his face. Time is seemingly frozen..