Arthur Havisham x Y/n * GENDER NEUTRAL*

New years party 🎊

Arthur's POV

*After I left Satis house I walked to The Three Cripples, a bar and talked with Compeyson*
Arthur: Are you mad!? The Havisham party is far to public we cannot be seen together, I forbid it!
Compeyson: No no, Arthur, the reception is the perfect opportunity, get an invitation I'll be..
Arthur: I already have.
Compeyson: That's great!
Arthur: Who do you think you are? Damn you! You do not give me orders, I am the master here!
* I downed the rest of my drink and grabbed my hat to leave, I felt tears prickle in my eyes, why? because if I don't listen to my sister I will be left with nothing...
Arthur: know your place.. * I mumbled*
* I left the building, I walked back to my place and took a shower, I dried out my hair and put on a suit, brushed my teeth and styled my hair, my mind kept racing to Y/n, are they actually coming? Will they think I'm over dressed, what if me being affectionate to them was a bad thing, I snapped out of my thoughts by a knock on my door*
Arthur: Come in...
Y/n: Arthur.
Arthur: Y/n?

Y/n's POV

* I smiled and ran up to Arthur pulling him into an embrace*
Y/n: Sorry, I wasn't here when you came back.
Arthur: It's okay, you um- you look beautiful. * He said looking at my black and blue dress/suit*
Y/n: It was just something I threw on..
Arthur: So are you going to the party?
Y/n: Yes, Amelia invited me.
Arthur: Would you mind walking with me.
Y/n: Not at all.
* Arthur and I walked out of the building and found our way into Satis House, the party hasn't begun yet but there are still a lot of people, we walked into another room to find Amelia was there*
Amelia: Arthur, Y/n you came.
Y/n: Of course I did silly?
Amelia: Oh my- were matching.
Y/n: I didn't even realize, you look absolutely stunning.
Amelia: Thank you, but Y/n can me and Arthur talk in private?
Y/n: Sure.
Arthur: Y/n...
Y/n: Yes?
Arthur: Find your way into the main room, I'll meet you there.
Y/n: Alright.
* I gave Arthur a worried glance as I left, knowing Amelia was probably going to give him a giant pep talk*

Arthur's POV

Amelia: Arthur, I knew nothing about the codicil, I honestly knew nothing.
* I walked beside her slowly trying to keep myself from breaking down.. She smiled shyly seeing me beside her, as an equal again*
Amelia: We used to be such friends Arthur, such happy friends.. I miss that so much don't you? Can we not be friends again? Because neither of us are happy now, are we? * She said her voice cracked*
* I looked toward her with a sad expression, she slowly took my hand in her's it felt weird. Me and Compeyson were suppose to manipulate her to give me a bigger share in the brewery, I simply don't deserve such affection from her, I squeezed it gently, then a door opened and we immediately let go*

A/n: Arthur and Amelia are siblings, not lovers just to clarify

* We watched as guests started walking in, we greeted them all and then after we followed into the main room, I searched for Y/n but they were nowhere to be found. I walked into a corner of the room and drank a little bit of alcohol, I watched as people talked about money, and the new year, I was in a place I do not belong, and I have to do something to change that. I walked off toward my fathers office and entered, I placed my hands on the desk and felt tears stain my eyes, I looked over to see Compeyson standing in the corner*
Arthur: God! What are you doing here?
Compeyson: Looking...
Arthur: How did you get in? * I said really fast to try to dismiss my shaky voice *
Compeyson: through the front door..
Arthur: Get out.. Get out now!
Compeyson: Why are you crying?
Arthur: I'm not.. * I said turning to him, his face said it all, my face was clearly red and my eyes were puffy*
Amelia: Arthur?
Arthur: Oh, god... Oh god ahm not a word, don't breath don't move.
Amelia: Are you feeling unwell * She said opening the door*
Arthur: I just needed a moment.
Amelia: Yes, they're all very kind, but one does feel a little on show.
* I gave her a fake smile and said*
Arthur: It's time for the dancing you should go..
Amelia: As for you, I saw Y/n searching for you a few minutes ago.
* I looked down twirling a ring on my finger*
Amelia: Arthur.. This argument of ours..
Arthur: Is at an end. We should began the dancing, come. * I said moving her away from the corner Compeyson was in*
* We left the room and left Compeyson to search*

Y/n's POV

* I searched for at least around ten minutes for Arthur, I went back into the main room to be met with Arthur's beautiful brown eyes, I smiled and walked up to him*
Y/n: Hey.
Arthur: Hi, the dance has started.
Y/n: Yes, it has indeed.
Arthur: Um, would you like to dance?
* I felt blush rise to my cheeks*
Y/n: Of course.
* I took his hand and led him into the middle of the room, everyone was spinning and twirling. I put my hands on his shoulders as he put his hands on my waist*
Y/n: Ready?
Arthur: Yeah.
* And with that we joined everyone else spinning and twirling in a circle, my hands made there way to the back of his neck as his hands draped to my hips*
Arthur: You're really good at this.
Y/n: I had practice from my mom...
* I said remembering when my mom taught me how to dance for the first time when I was eleven. Arthur and I looked into each other's eyes for a moment, I realized now, this whole time he was fighting back tears. How awful, before I could say anything Amelia took my hand and led me into a circle of about seven girls, I laughed a little as I saw Arthur try and grab my hand but failed miserably. He started clapping and then Amelia spun around and started dancing with him, I ended up dancing with another girl, I looked over to Arthur he looked so happy his face filled with joy. I was about to go dance with him but Compeyson stole Amelia away, making Arthur slightly mad, I walked up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder*
Y/n: It's okay, try and contain yourself until you get home.
* Arthur gave me a pained expression and I took his hand in mine, making him blush slightly*
Amelia: How on earth did you get here, were you invited?
Compeyson: No a friend brought me, I have a small legacy, which he suggested I might want to invest here.
* I led Arthur away from Amelia and Compeyson and into a different room*
Y/n: You have to calm down.
Arthur: He didn't listen to me..
Y/n: Arthur. You can deal with it at home but not here of all places.
* Arthur looked at me, I then realized I could finally bring up the topic*
Y/n: Arthur, why... Why do you look like your going to cry.
Arthur: I- urm...
* I decided to cheer him up a little, I leaned forward and placed a small kiss to his cheek*
Y/n: Go drink have fun, I'll take care of Amelia after Compeyson.
Arthur: Thank you.
Y/n: Shut up and go!
* I playfully hit his arm as he released a small giggle, he left the room as I decided to listen in on Amelia and Compeyson's conversation*
Amelia: Well, In that case I can arrange to give you more information about the brewery.
Compeyson: I didn't know you were the director..
Compeyson: I'm happy to go to a party organized by a woman, but invest in your business? I might as well set fire to my money. * He scoffed *
* Him saying that made me want to punch him so badly..*
Compeyson: Goodnight, Miss Havisham * He said kissing her hand*
* I left the room to prevent myself from hitting him and tried to find Arthur, but he was no where to be found*

A/n: Thank you for reading! I appreciate it, I'll update on Tuesday, bye!