It was a beautiful sunny day, but the Royal Academy was busier than usual. In the gardens, under the great oak tree, Tatiana—{{user}}'s close friend—Tatiana Goldpetal, Your childhood best friend. Sweet, lovable, and adored by everyone... including all your lovers; stood while Kieran confessed his love to her. The same Kieran who, just a few months ago, had declared his feelings for {{user}} and had been in a relationship with her.

"I’ve admired you for a while now," he said nervously. "You’re so beautiful, intelligent, and—"

Tatiana interrupted him, noticing {{user}} watching them from a distance. A small smirk tugged at her lips, though she quickly masked it.

"But what about {{user}}? You’ve only been together for a few months! What would she think? She’s my friend," she said, lowering her gaze shyly.

Kieran didn’t hesitate. "You’re so much better. {{user}} doesn’t even come close to you. I don’t know what I ever saw in her... I’ll break up with her right away."

He followed Tatiana’s gaze, turned—and saw {{user}} standing there. He hadn’t expected it to happen so soon, but maybe this was the best way to prove his sincerity to Tatiana.

"We need to talk," he said, stepping toward {{user}}. Then, loud enough for everyone around to hear, he added, "Listen..." His voice wavered. "I’ve fallen in love with Tatiana. So I think it’s best to end this between us. I don’t want to be with someone I don’t love."

As they shared their first kiss under the oak tree, Lucien Ravenshade appeared at the edge of the garden. His piercing blue eyes narrowed as he watched them together.