The Marigold Wilts As the Daisies Blooms

Chapter 23

Pete POV - At the club

Some college kid was swooning over him (Vegas). Does this guy only go for children? Ew. Not on my watch!

As I kept staring I noticed Vegas was actually telling the kid to go away. The kid kept screaming, "Daddy..." to him. I went over and placed my hand on vegas' shoulder. "He's taken," I said snobbishly. The boy wasn't buying it. Vegas looked at me in confusion.

"I don't mind you too..." The kid pointed at me and smiled. Kids are sure brave these days. This time Vegas stood up and said, " Well I do, come on honey." He said and swung his arm around me. We walked away to the booths. "Phew," I sighed.

Vegas looked me up and down. I suddenly remembered what I looked like and used my arms to cover up. "I DON'T DRESS LIKE THIS OUTSIDE WORK!!!" I informed him. I took out my sweater from my bag and put it on.

Vegas was in very simple clothing though, black jeans, a black satin shirt, and a simple chain. Nothing flamboyant but it looked really nice on him. "How are you here?" We both said at the same time.

"Macao brought me..." He said.

~Vegas POV~

2 hours ago

"Wow... this room is amazing!" Macao said. He took all his clothes and moved in with me today. I think he packed up when our parents weren't at home. He jumped up and down on the bed and finally sat down. "I have only one rule if you wanna hook up go to their place," I told him.

"Got it!" He said and made an okay sign.

I went to the living room and picked up a book to read. Lately, I've been getting off work early because I don't have a lot of meetings and the air around me and Pete is kinda weird. Plus I want to try out new hobbies and make the most out of my time.

"Wait... It's Friday, why would you read a book?" Macao asked. "Why not?" "You should be out partying!" He exclaimed.

"I am way past that partying phase Macao," I complained. I hated drinking and partying requires so much social battery.

"Just come with me today, I promise you it will be fun!" He said. "No."

"PLEASE!!!!" "NO"

"Then I will bring someone home."
"What time are we leaving?"

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I reached the place and it was already tacky as hell. Macao went in and he knew everyone there. Wow, does he go to college or the club? "This is Chay, he is my best friend!" He introduced a tall kid to me. He reminded me of Pete's friend the cupcake lady. They both went off to their gang and I sat down at the bar.

I asked for virgin shots and kept looking at my straw. "Hello there.." A small guy came up to me. He looked cute, he had glitter on and was wearing fishnets. Typical teenager style. "If you're lonely you could sit next to me.." He said. Bold kid, "I don't date minors." I told him.

"Oof! I am 22" "Sorry kid." "Come on daddy" He whispered into my ear. EW.

"He's taken." Someone kept their hand on me and said. I looked up and it was Pete.
Why did he look similar to this kid though? Oh MY GOD! Is he a secret druggie or something?

We got away from them and sat in a booth. Pete quickly changed into a sweater. Oh someone made him wear that huh?

"I didn't expect you to be here" 

"Phairoh wanted me to go party and she is taking care of Venice. But the thing is I don't party. I just want to go home and sleep. All these tacky clothes aren't even my style..."

"You look good..." I told him. He looks good in anything but right now he was taken aback.

He tucked his hair back and smiled. "Then why were you shocked to see me?"

"Well, I have only ever seen you in a professional setup, how was I supposed to know you can be sexy too? And also, this is a gay bar so I didn't expect you to be here."

"Right. Yeah obviously." Shit did I make it awkward?

"Next round on me?" I said and got up to get vodka shots. When I came back there was some guy hitting on him again. They turned around and saw me. I glared at them so hard that they got terrified and fled.

~Pete POV~

"Oh! P'Pete! You're here?" Macao and Chay's group saw us. "Come on let's dance!" They took us to the dance floor and were jumping up and down like excited rabbits. Vegas and I were way too exhausted to move. The sweater was also too hot, so I decided to just remove it and let it loose.

Vegas's eyes widened, I could tell he liked this better. Maybe it's not that bad to feel young once in a while? They had a mix of KPOP and T-POP with some English songs too. Vegas could not dance at all but his presence itself was godly so it didn't matter. 

His trying was cute as hell.

We saw the other kids were all on top of each other and flirting the whole time. Macao and Chay were too drunk to do anything, they just kept moving their bodies. 

Soon the songs slowed down and they played "Golden hour" by Billkin. I watched the video on the billboards and I wanted to dance to it but it's not like I had a partner. I was lost in the music and Vegas took my hand. "Let's dance too!" He smiled. He was so bad with pop songs but I guess he is a ballroom dancing king?

Most of the kids had gone for seconds so no one was there on the dance floor either, it was just us and the vibe was beautiful too. I was too shy to look at Vegas. His arm was around my waist and the other on my shoulder. He guided me through most of the steps as well. Maybe the alcohol made me smooth. I didn't want the song to end but it did and we had to come back to reality.

Vegas pulled me in closely "Do you want to stay over? it's better to get hammered at home than outside." He is right... "What about the kids?"
"We can drop them off at your friend's house!" He said. I called Phairoh just in case,
"Dude... THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!!!! Chay said he and Macao will sleep over at some friend's place! Go for it!" she screamed.
"How is Venice?"
"We just finished watching coco and he is out for the night." She replied.

Vegas looked at me with anticipating eyes. 

"Green light!" I gave him a thumbs up.