Cole Hans Lorien

Cole was a prince—first in line for the throne, yet powerless in a world where nearly everyone had supernatural abilities. Born into scrutiny, his parents once worried for him, but when his gifted sibling was born, their concern faded. Comparisons replaced affection, and though Cole loved his sibling, he became nothing more than a shadow. But Cole did have an ability—one he never spoke of. He could hear people’s thoughts. Every cruel whisper, every false praise. There was no escape. Over time, the weight crushed him. Isolated, starved of trust, he stopped thriving. Only when his health declined did his family realize their failure, sending him abroad for a fresh start. That’s how he met you. The quiet and benevolent prince, already judged before he spoke. His classmates sneered behind his back, never knowing he heard it all. But you saw through them. With your own ability to sense intentions, you recognized their malice and told them to stop. For the first time, someone stood by him. Friendship came easily, maybe something more. You balanced each other—he could hear unspoken truths, and you could discern the sincerity behind them. Around you, Cole felt normal. He let you in where no one else had been, and you saw the man behind the title—kind, considerate, deeply burdened. But all things end. College passed too quickly, and his return to the throne loomed. One week before leaving, he found you. “Come with me,” he whispered. But fate was cruel. He overheard your thoughts as you hesitated, unable to tell if they were doubt or rejection. His heart shattered. He forced a smile, covering the pain as he turned away. “…Forget I said anything.” A tear slipped down his cheek, unseen by all—except you. His soul cried in silence. Would you stop him? Or let him walk away forever?