Love and Deepspace x Reader

Chapter 18: Banquet Pt.1

Weeks Earlier . . .

Y/N:
          ( It's been weeks since Grandma and Caleb . . .)

You made yourself busy hunting Wanderers from every area to release pain and grief. One day a letter has been delivered at your home. You opened the letter and read it.

Y/N:
          "A prestigious medicine award ceremony and banquet will be held in Linkon City this week. You are invited.." This will attract considerable attention. ( I never expected I'd be involved in this event...)

[ Dingdong ]

Y/N:
          Coming!

You rush to open the door. You see Zayne standing outside.

Y/N:
          You're here. Is this from you? Make yourself at home.

Zayne enters the room.

Zayne:
          Oh, you received the invitation?

Y/N:
          Yeah. I thought it was sent to the wrong person when I first saw it.

Zayne:
          How? The paper has your name on it.

Y/N:
          Exactly. I couldn't believe my name and a medicine award ceremony would be on the same document. But, i think i shouldn't go. With all the happenings . . . I must-

Zayne:
          You must give yourself time to relax. But you know I won't force you if you dont want too.

You fixed your eyes on the floor. You look at Zayne once more and he give you a gentle and warmth smile.

Y/N:
          ( Maybe he's right. I shouldn't be chained in what's happening. I should give this a chance. )

Zayne:
          I should-

Y/N:
          I was thinking about looking up the names on the guest list so I won't be clueless at the banquet.

You look at the invitation then at Zayne. You give him a smile to brighten up the mood. And he responded with a smile.

Y/N:
          ( Zayne is like a family to me too. I should support him. Grandma and Caleb . . . They're... But Zayne... I remember how Grandma is so fond of him.)

Zayne:
          That won't be necessary. I'll introduce you to them. Not to mention, several of my former professors and classmates are curious about you.

Meeting Zayne's gaze, you suddenly have a bad feeling.

Y/N:
          Dr. Zayne, you didn't tell them any embarrassing stories about me, did you? Like when I was ambushed by a Wanderer that released tickling gas. I ended up laughing all the way to Akso Hospital's ER an-

Zayne:
          Of course not.

Zayne just smiles and changes the subject.

Zayne:
          You need an outfit to wear for this banquet...

Y/N:
          I'm thinking about that too. You're just in time. Maybe you can give me some advice?

You open your closet to reveal three or four dresses. Zayne looks somewhat stunned.

Zayne:
          I've never seen you wear these before.

Y/N:
          They're for work. I don't often get the chance to wear them.