Eternal Love: His Delicate Flower (Vampire X Human)

Chapter 16

Tuesday, (12/21/XX) 10:10PM

I stood in front of my mirror, fixing the golden buttons on my cuffs. Nikolas gave me a white long-sleeve v-neck top with ruffles on the chest and a raven blue tailcoat with golden embellishment to wear over my shirt. I decided to tuck the shirt into the ash-gray puffy trousers I had. He also provided me with black boots. I wasn't sure how to style my hair, so I slicked back my pink hair with gel. I had a side part on the right side of my head, showing off my natural black shaved sides.

I pinched my nose as I looked at myself. "I look like a renaissance man reject." I sighed. "How does Nikolas pull off these clothes?"

I heard the tapping of glass at my window. I hurriedly walked to my window and my jaw almost dropped to the floor.

Nikolas wore his usual vampire outfit, but instead of gold accents they were silver, and his vest was now scarlet red with a subtle black pattern. The black cape he wore over his elaborate outfit had a silver chain going across his chest, keeping the fabric in place. The silver chains and ruby earrings he wore complimented his new hair and eye color. Nikolas's hair was also slicked back, but it seemed slightly disheveled, which made him appear all the more attractive. His hair must've gotten blown in the air as he flew here as he tried to fix the hair on the back of his head.

He thanked me for opening the window and he sat on my window sill, adjusting his cape so that it was placed evenly on his shoulders.

"I apologize if the clothes I chose feel uncomfortable."

"It's not bad," I smiled, "I just have to get used to this type of clothing."

The vampire eyed me and nodded. "It suits you well."

"Thanks," I softly patted my hair unconsciously, "Your clothes look much more sophisticated compared to mine."

"I appreciate that," he sighed, "I had to change my wardrobe because of the change in my hair and eyes..." Nikolas looked down as he spoke. He stiffly blinked and looked back at me. "Well, shall we go?" He held out his white-gloved hand.

I dipped my head as I placed my hand into his.

His eyes lit up. "Before I forget, we have to wear this." The vampire handed me an elaborate masquerade mask that was the same shade as my trousers. The golden pattern on the mask matched the design on my tailcoat. "It's a masquerade ball."

He placed his black masquerade mask on while he grasped onto my hand. I gasped as the sensation of the floor disappeared from my feet. I could've sworn he smirked as he pulled me in, but I was too shaken by the changes in my surroundings to know.

I swayed forward as I squeezed his hand and leaned my other hand on his chest for support. I looked around my new environment and saw a massive mansion behind us. I let out a breath of awe.

"What is this event?"

"In celebration of the Winter Solstice, the school hosts a ball." He turns his head toward me as we enter the building. "The entire student body attends this event."

Upon walking into the building, we were faced with quartz stairs on the left and right, climbing their way to the second floor. The only lighting in the mansion was torches set ablaze on the walls.

As we ascended the stairs, I heard squeals from up ahead. I looked up and saw someone lunge at me from the second floor. I squealed right before he had the chance to tackle me. Nikolas sighed as he held the werewolf in his arms.

Kazu jumped out of his grasp and squeezed me tightly. "I haven't seen you in so long, Acchan! I missed you!"

I wheezed and patted his back. "I missed you too."