𝐕𝐨𝐱'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕:
As Velvette stumbled into Valentino's penthouse, her initial shock gave way to an amused smirk, her eyes twinkling with mischief. She wasted no time in cutting straight to the chase, her curiosity piqued by the unexpected turn of events.
"So, what's going on here?"
She asked, her tone laced with amusement. "Caught in a compromising position, aren't we?"
I felt a flush creeping up my neck as I exchanged a guilty glance with Valentino, who offered me a reassuring squeeze of the hand. Despite his attempt to alleviate my embarrassment, I couldn't shake the feeling of being caught red-handed.
Attempting to play it cool, I cleared my throat awkwardly before attempting to offer an explanation.
"We... uh, we were just... catching up,"
I stammered, my words faltering under Velvette's scrutinizing gaze.
But Velvette wasn't one to be easily fooled. With a knowing smirk, she pressed on, her gaze flickering between Valentino and me.
"Catching up, huh?"
She mused.
"So, have you two been catching up since last night after our little gathering in my studio?"
The memory of last night's events flooded back to me, and I could feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment. Valentino's grip on my hand tightened, a silent reassurance that we were in this together.
Before I could muster a response, Valentino stepped forward, his voice firm and unwavering. "Actually, Velvette,"
He began, pride evident in his tone,
"We've figured things out. Vox and I are together."
Velvette's eyes widened in surprise, a delighted smile spreading across her face.
"I knew it!"
She exclaimed, her excitement apparent.
"I always said there was something between you two, and I'm thrilled to see you finally admitting it."
I shifted uncomfortably under Velvette's scrutiny, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within me. Despite my initial awkwardness, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me at Velvette's acceptance and support.
With a hesitant smile, I allowed myself to relax, the weight of uncertainty lifting from my shoulders. As Velvette continued to express her excitement and approval, I realized that maybe, just maybe, everything was going to be okay.
𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕:
As Velvette's excitement filled the room, I couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope flicker within me. Her words of encouragement washed over me, lifting the weight of doubt that had plagued my mind only moments before.
But amidst the celebration, a nagging question tugged at the corners of my mind. Why had Velvette come to see us in the first place? I turned to her, my curiosity piqued.
"So, Velvette,"
I began, my tone laced with curiosity.
"What brought you to my penthouse today?"
Velvette's expression shifted, her features taking on a more casual demeanor as she considered her response.
"Oh, you know, just wanted to check in on my favorite troublemakers,"
She replied nonchalantly, a playful grin tugging at the corners of her lips.
"But while I'm here, Carmilla Cock-face wanted me to pass along a little message."
Her words caught both Vox's and my attention, the casual tone of her voice belying the importance of her message.
"She's asked that it's now mandatory for all Vees to attend overlord meetings. Seems you and Vox have been absent for most of them, and she wants to ensure your presence moving forward."
A sense of annoyance flared within me at the news, but I knew there was no avoiding Carmilla's demands. With a resigned sigh, I exchanged a knowing glance with Vox, silently acknowledging the inevitability of our attendance at future meetings.
