Requested by sejanus4life
(this is unedited because I don't have the time to edit right now, so ignore any weird mistakes)
Today is the annual pre-reaping dinner at the Plinth mansion. I am appalled that they would have an annual celebration for something as awful as the reaping. But I get to see my secret boyfriend Sejanus, so I have no reason to complain.
I have no problem with having our relationship be an public thing, but with his father being a cruel man it is best for the both us to keep it a private affair. So we meet in secret together every time we are forced to attend the same lavish dinners, and galas. Or at school when we are both out of class, and no one else is in sight.
We first met at school. One day someone the students were picking on him for being "district", as they would call it. I stood from the sidelines, and observed because I didn't know what to do. But it wasn't until Arachnes boyfriend at the time had tried to turn it to a physical fight that I decided to step in.
My father is a powerful man as well, so I can use wealth as a threat when I need to. They quickly backed off after that and I helped Sejanus up from the ground, and that was the start of our friendship that progressed into something more.
We became close friends, due to our mutual father issues, and lack of close friends. We partnered up together in school, ate lunch together, and would play together after we got off of school. But as time progressed we got closer with each other. We shared secrets, and feelings. We were very open,a don honest with one another. So when the time came that we confused our feelings, it was an easy conversation.
We agreed to keep it a secret though. Sejanus still gets bullied quite often, and his father believes that Sejanus will eventually agree to an arranged marriage (to Arachne). So for our own sake we have kept it between us. They don't deserve to know our business, and it's quite special having it be private.
So we just just sneak kisses behind closed doors, and write letters to one another to say the words we can't say aloud. Despite my dislike for the pre-reaping events it will be nice to see Sejanus again. His letters are scattered in my top drawer, where I kept my notebooks.
I glance at his most recent literature, before getting myself ready for tonight's event. I find my nicest dress pant, and a stylish shirt that goes well with it. I put it on, before I put on a classy fragrance. Once I have laced up my shoe, and combed my hair I am ready to exit my house.
my driver is already waiting with the car running when I arrive. He says my parents a re already at the event, they arrived early to have a discussion with the Plinths. Normally they would drive over with me, but they have been very busy with their business, so I am going alone currently.
The car ride is pleasant, my driver lets me roll the windows down when my parents aren't around. I saw many people that I know from school, getting into their cars, on the drive over. All dressed up, looking their best in hopes of looking good for Mr. Plinth. I mean I do the same, but for the other Mr. Plinth.
"Thank you Augustus." I say to my driver, who tips his hat to me before driving off. I turn towards the entrance of a luxurious building. Golden lights shining from within, creating a certain rich aura. I walk in to hear chatter, and the clinking of glasses from mingling guests. I see Vipsania Sickle with her intricate hair rolls in a heated discussion with Apollo Ring. She looks pissed, and is tapping her nails against her glass.
I walk past them, and into another room. I look around for a certain someone, or my parents. I'll approach whomever I find first. I see my mother in a deep conversation with my father, I fix my posture, and walk towards them. "Oh hello my baby." my mother greets me with a hug. She has always been an affectionate one, especially when she is tipsy.
