Archive of Our Own

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Let's give the cast a little side-eye before we dive into the story, shall we? Get to know 'em, maybe get a little attached... nothing's sure but oooh, wait, there is one thing that is sure! love is and will be in the air!

Known as Jace rhyme with Ice, one of the most good looking guy in the entire university. Some even compared him to an actual anime character for his looks alone. Now, his other title was... possibly Baela's best friend. Everyone know it. Rumors even had it that they knew each other since they were literally in diapers. Like, too good of a friend, some might say. Seriously, their story go way back to the 'goo-goo-ga-ga' days. Another rumor has it they even shared pacifiers as babies—that's why they're so freakishly in sync.

People say he's a bookworm and ridiculously busy. His schedule? If he's not drowning in assignments, stuck in meetings, or working on music projects with Lucerys... he's out funding Bae's caramel macchiato addiction. And one thing shocking from him is that he holds the prestigious (and slightly tragic) title of the LONGEST-STANDING BACHELOR in the entire Engineering Faculty. Word is, an ex gave him such a brutal case of heartbreak that he's sworn off relationships. Which is wild, because hello? Look at him! Total head-scratcher.

Meet Aegon—though literally everyone just calls him Gon. He’s Baela’s cross-faculty boyfriend (she’s Engineering, he’s Business) since orientation week. Met during uni intro chaos, coupled up by the end of it. Classic but yeah, these two moved fast.

Now, Gon's habit? One of them was of course always popping over to the Engineering Faculty to see Bae… except somehow, Jace is always there. Suspiciously convenient, right? Honestly? Gon’s low-key seething with jealousy over Jace—but he bites his tongue because Bae’s weirdly ride-or-die for him in the name of just 'just a friend.'. Sometimes Gon’s internal monologue screams 'Yeah, sure. 'Friends.' Pfft. What a bullshits.' but in the end, he hold his tongue still.

And don’t be fooled—though he’s not an Engineering kid, Gon’s just as much of a flirt as his girlfriend, Bae. He’s got that same habit of sweet-talking everyone. Honey, Babe, Sweetheart—those words really meant nothing for Gon. Hence his iconic campus nickname: The Casanova, Business Cassanova. Yep, he’s a Business major—gotta prep for taking over his Daddy’s empire someday.

This one is Baela’s twin sister—yes, twins—but with a twist: their last names don’t match. Rhaena took their mom’s surname, while Baela kept their dad’s. She’s a High Valyrian Literature major, so brace yourself for her sudden poetic outbursts or dramatic speeches in ancient Valyrian. No warning, just vibes.

Rhaena’s also supremely clingy and craves validation—especially from her twin. She’s the type to ambush Baela with guilt trips like, “I miss you, Bae.” or “Don’t you love your own twin anymore?” And Baela usually caves instantly because no one weaponizes emotional blackmail like Rhaena.

But here’s the kicker: around strangers? Total cool-girl act. She’s all aloof elegance—so fake, it makes Baela facepalm on sight. Yet when Bae actually needs her? Rhaena transforms into a 24/7 therapist—all ears, zero judgment. It’s why Baela adores her (and tolerates the clinginess).

Baela number one bestie, demands to be called 'Rere'— is a definition of ghal, hot, and way cooler female of the century. Her life goal? To become that Red Keep power-babe pulling at least 10-digit salaries. Hence the constant rebranding (and name-swapping).

To be truly honest, Rere is chaos incarnate. She laughs at everything, speaks with zero filter, and lives by the motto: YOLO, why overthink it? Problem is? Her no filter policy is so extreme, even Baela gets whiplash. Her go-to convo topics? Tummy troubles and impending bathroom emergencies. Yeah. She’s… a lot.

Miraculously, her long term boyfriend, Addam is obsessed with her. Rumor says she hexed him—and honestly? Addam kind of agrees on the accusition. 'Definitely bewitched,' he sighs, grinning like an idiot.

But here’s her redeeming flaw: Rere is Baela’s #1 Ride-or-Die. If Bae’s in trouble? Rere transforms into her human shield AND sword—a tiny, laughing tornado of savage comebacks. Just don’t expect her to keep a straight face while throwing shade.

Rhaenyra Velaryon—Jace’s one and only big sister—insists on being called Nyra because she thought it sounds way cuter, way prettier, and obviously aesthetic. She claims hearing “Nyra… Nyra…” feels like being sprinkled with fairy dust. Her words, not ours.

Now.. everyone, literally everyone who meets her, wants her as their honorary big sis—including Baela, who literally begs, 'Adopt me, Nyraaa!' every time they meet. But Nyra gracefully declines: 'Darling, I already have one chaotic little brother. His name is Jacaerys. And it’s… enough.'

Personality wise, Nyra’s patience makes Jace's ocean wide patience towards Baela looks as impatient. She speaks like a storybook princess—soft, hypnotic, leaving everyone spellbound. Especially to her fiancé, Daemon, who fell beyond bewitched. My heart is yours and yours alone and he’d swoon. Proof? He proposed after just three months. Yep—Nyra’s now rocking a red blooded ruby with the size of a dragon egg, courtesy of her super rich soon-to-be-husband.

As bright as his name, Lucerys aka Luke is that one foreign friend from that island next door who’s obsessed with blending in. Spoiler: He fails, gloriously. His signature move? Laughing before speaking. Seriously—his giggle and chuckles fits and overpower 80% of his sentences. Life motto? Laughter = eternal youth! So if he can laugh? He will. Loudly.

Luke’s Jace’s ultimate partner-in-crime—they bond over chaotic music projects and South Red Keep's cafe-hopping. His speech? A glorious Valynglish-on-steroids blend of English, High Valyrian, and whatever his brain think at the moment. Now a little fun fact: Luke’s actually younger than Jace—a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering to Jace’s senior. But since they’re so close, Luke ditches formalities and just shouts "JACERYS!" across campus. No honorifics, no chill. But that’s their vibe.