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Midnight

Summary:

Then there’s a ring in the distance and Elle freezes, her gaze flying to the clock tower in the distance. Fuck, it’s midnight already?

“Huh,” Prince Tao comments. “That time flew fast.”

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in which elle has to leave before her disguise disappears

Notes:

so i discovered i love writing taoelle??

this is a sneak peek into a two shot i'm planning to write soon!! based on my childhood favourite disney film and, you guys, just writing this drabble is making me so excited to write the full thing when i have enough headspace for it!! keep your eyes peeled

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Then there’s a ring in the distance and Elle freezes, her gaze flying to the clock tower in the distance. Fuck, it’s midnight already?

“Huh,” Prince Tao comments. “That time flew fast.”

But the words don’t register in her brain. She panics and scrambles to her feet, stuttering.

“I’m so sorry, Your Highness, but I must go.”

He grabs her hand. “Wait, the ball’s not over yet.”

“I must go,” she repeats.

“Can I see you again?”

She looks at him and gives a sad smile.

“I-I don’t know. Maybe one day.”

Then, unable to waste another second, she runs.

Notes:

go find me at @niccknelsson.bsky.social on bluesky and @niccknelsson.ao3 on instagram and, if you're on the hs ao3 commune discord server, come join my flail thread to yell with me (or at me)!