The Dawn - Sylus x OC

7. -BANQUET-

"It's almost past 6, we should get going."

Sylus snaps me back to reality while all i could say was a little

"Mhm"

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We arrive at the banquet, i look at the people dressed formally, the women walk with elegance, in shades of wine red, emerald green or brillant blue. Men in suits, drinking wine at the buffet, classical music playing. In the Background you can see some extravagant art displayed on the walls with golden frames. The pictures present the sea, portrayed with a unique shade of red, that catches my attention. The sounds of talking and mumbling surrounds the entire hall and provides me with a slight hint of anxiety.

I look around and my gaze meets Sylus, who is standing beside me already analyzing my every move.

"Stressed?"

He says while leaving up an eyebrow.

I awkwardly smile back.

"Not really"

"Oh so you're playing tough?"

"Shut up"

I say while i playfully try to punch Sylus, he then leans back and catches my arms. He twists me , making my body turn in his direction.

His hand melting in my palm, placing it on his arm, he forces me to wrap my fingers around his biceps.

"Sylus. What are u doing"

I whisper aggressively.

"So you are, stressed. Interesting."

I look away while not saying a word, i feel Sylus eyes still resting on me. I keep walking with him towards the banquet, observing the surroundings.

Our steps match the swaying motion, all i can see are peoples eyes watching me, whispering to another, i could catch on some words

"Did u see? The headmaster of Onychinus.. with a girl?"

"She's damn lucky to be alive.. or, is she?"

"I like her earrings" , "you see how clingy she is? probably a madame of a kind" ..

All these people whispering and whispering, judging and judging while analyzing everything.

I feel like a sheep being thrown into a pile of hungry wolfs. Trying to escape, while being devoured by their eyes.

I cant help it but clench closer into Sylus's arm.

He looks at me and says

"Not comfortable? Remember you're here for Information, not fun. Unless.. "

He pours two glasses of red wine, while handing one to me.

"You can relax a bit. It might help ur head, sweetie."

I took the wine glas and dunk my lips in it. I am aware of the amount of alcohol i am able to consume so i only drink one sip. Okay, maybe two. Or three?