Starry eyes

II

The night was already something.

Amren and Varian were making out in the corner, even though it was technically a child's birthday. But, since everyone knew how angry Amren is when you interrupt her and her lover, people did not take attention to them.

Rhysand and Feyre were dancing on the dance floor, all eyes on each other.

Morrigan was with her girlfriend, Emerie. They were talking with a few other people. Everyone was happy. It was a great party.

Azriel still was in shock because of Gwyn.

She looked so pretty. Like insanely pretty. Her dress was spectacular and made her beauty shine even more. Azriel was so confused because he considered her like a good friend.

He did not want to scare her off or made her uncomfortable. He wanted the best for her. Was he the best for her? He still did not know.

While he was still deep in his head, Cassian approached him gently.

"Hey... Are you okay? You won't stop staring at the wall. Brother, what is going on?"

He asked. He always worried about him. But he knew how to respect his personal space. Azriel needed a lot of personal space.

"I'm good... It's just that... I don't know what to do..." His shadows quietly turned over to Gwyn, who was dancing happily with Nesta.

"I have to talk to her... To just tell her what I feel, but I don't want to upset or make her afraid of me" Azriel run a hand in his black hair.

He wore a sophisticated version of his Illyrian's leathers, which was ornated with little stars and shadow-like swipes. This was quite literally his most scandalous outfit, with a plunging neckline, and skinny pants that complimented well his shaped body.

He wanted to look pretty. He hoped Gwyn noticed it, as well as he noticed her beautiful attire.

"Az... I have just the right solution for your problem... Getting drunk" Cassian screamed. He then did a little dance, which was horrendous.

He took a few bottles of hard liquor on the buffet and pointed at Azriel.

"I know you don't get drunk easily, my cute brother, BUT you will have a little more courage to talk to Gwyn. I have to go tell Nesta this gossip after, she will be so happy"

Cassian was a little tipsy, and it was honestly hilarious.

Azriel directly took the bottle in his hands and gulped a big sip of the alcohol. He did not drink a lot of alcohol, but tonight he needed it.

"That's my boy!" Cassian screamed. He took the small waist of Azriel and hugged him tightly. "I know you will find the love that you need, Az. I love you; you know that?"

Az answered with a gentle tap on his back. "I do know, brother. Can we drink now?"

Cassian lifted his head. He answered the question with a smirk.

-

"Hey Cassian! Have you seen Az? I'm kind of worried it's been a while since I last saw him" Gwyn asked, discreetly at the back of the large ball room.

The party was still going on, and it was the best party ever. Gwyn never had friends like them, like Nesta and Emerie. With the inner circle, or the royal family of the Night Court, she felt at home. New and fresh. A fresh start.

But she wanted to talk to Azriel. The way he looked at her hours ago. He looked hungry for her. And she was hungry for him too.

He looked so handsome in his dark suit. She did not realize how much he had a great body shape. Just thinking about it, her cheeks heated.