Us? (Errorink) [On Hiatus]

Chapter 19: 《"A Friend"》

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-=Ink's point of view=-

I swirled the wine glass in my hand as I watched many creators wearing formal attires have a cheerful conversation with their partners, friends, or a relative of theirs. I was not fond of wine, although I was curious to taste it either way. Sipping my wine, my mind pondered about Error. The thought of him made me flutter, yet disappointed. Earlier, we both had a small argument. I caught him talking to someone on the phone. I asked him who it was, although he would not tell me.

He was about to leave, although I kept bugging him to tell me. The argument went on with both of us yelling at each other, I was thankful Pj was still at Sciencetale, or else he might have been affected by the sight of our quarrel. I sighed. I do not know why they would have another member join. What would be its purpose? Are they somewhat still having missions? Although Dream was perfectly calm about it. Does he know something that Swap and I do not? Where would Error be going? If he would go somewhere, he normally tells me where. Questions spiralled in my thoughts while I blankly stared at the mystical window. The frames of each window were adorned with blood-red roses with vines spreading on the walls.

"Ink? My, I nearly did not recognise you." A voice spoke, ending with a soft chuckle. "Cecilia, apologies, I was in thought," I said, turning towards a creator who wore a red off-shoulder dress. "Your attire suits you indeed." She said. "Ah, so do you," I said with a chuckle. "There is nothing much to do here, hm?" She said with a sigh. "Hm. Correct." I said, placing down the now empty wine glass. "Well, I have been looking for you, I was ordered to tell you that, quote: 'After the speech, a guard will be waiting for you on the second floor. They will escort you through the corridors and towards a room.'" She said. "Oh, well, alright then," I said. She softly smiled. "I will lead you to the second floor, and behind those doors, I wish you luck." She said. "Thank you, I wish myself luck as well..." I trailed off.

"Is something bothering you? You look down all of a sudden." She said, placing an arm on my shoulder. "Thank you, although I am quite fine," I said, placing my hand on top of hers.

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(Haiyaaa time skip, after the speech)

"Are you sure you are alright?" She asked for the 255th time. "Yes... what I could worry about now is meeting the gods." I sarcastically said. She chuckled, almost letting out a laugh. "Ah, you make me laugh hardly sometimes. Although here we are. I wish you luck." She said, stopping in front of two big doors adorned with a glamorous golden placard with a circular shape. A guard in front of the doors quickly opened it, revealing a spacious hallway with numerous paintings on the walls. I waved a small goodbye towards Cecillia before entering the spacious corridor. The big doors slowly shut behind me, the sound of it creaking made me shiver.

"Over here, dear guest." The guard said and pulled out a comfy chair residing under a long oval table, including with other chairs. I thank the guard for their kind gesture before he left. Seconds passed as I blankly stared at the fireplace to my left, following its spikey ends dance through the air. I suddenly heard the doors slowly open. I turned around from my chair to see the head goddess herself, the other four gods, and two maids. The other maid held a tray of porcelain cups, each filled with tea and a medium-sized glass jar containing beads of sugar. The other maid held a platter of biscuits, cookies, and some neatly folded napkins.

They all settled down to their designated seats as I nervously watched them. The two maids gave us our tea, placed the platter of biscuits and cookies in the centre of the table with the glass jar of sugar placed beside it. The two maids then left with the tray on their possession. I tensely swirled my tea with a tea spoon. My anxiousness intensifies the more time passes. An awkward silence was present in the atmosphere of the room. Until someone broke it by purposely clearing their throat.

_" Ahem, thank you for accepting my invitation, Ink. I am filled with delight to meet you. Rumours from the creators had spread wildly that I have heard many myself."

It was hard to determine whether she said it was for flattery or simply just telling the truth to her perspective.

_" Thank you, your grace. I am grateful for your sincere compliment."

I said with a soft smile.

_" Let our conversation start with a small introduction."

She said as she glanced at the other goddesses, seemingly trying to distract themselves by doing something else.

_" Greetings, I am Lily Florac, the second goddess. Pleased to meet you all."

She said, constructing a small smile. Her snow-white curly hair bounces as she tilts her head towards me, her smile growing bigger.

_" I am Arriane Piorah. The third goddess, it is a pleasure meeting you all once again."

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I can't continue anymore, I will finish it (probably) in the next chapter, I have so many ideas for one-shots but barely wrote in a chapter(in this book). Should I make a book for one-shots?

-Author