𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗳𝗳𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘂𝘀 [𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁]

ᡣ𐭩 ┆ needy in public

summary: sylus becomes clingy and touchy with you in public, showing how much he wants to be close to you, even around others.

you were enjoying the evening out with sylus, strolling through the busy night market. it was one of those perfect evenings—colorful lanterns overhead, the soft hum of people chatting and laughing, and the delicious smell of street food filling the air. your top and skirt fluttered slightly in the evening breeze, and you couldn’t help but smile at how relaxed everything felt.

sylus had been sticking close to you all night, his hand never straying far from yours. you didn’t mind; he always seemed protective, but tonight he was even more glued to your side than usual. as the two of you walked, he gently tugged on your hand, pulling you a little closer.

“stay close, kitten,” he murmured softly, his crimson eyes glancing down at you with that familiar, caring look. his silver hair shone under the soft market lights, making him look even more striking than usual.

you giggled, squeezing his hand. “i’m not going anywhere, sylus.”

he smiled, but you noticed he wasn’t content with just holding your hand. he shifted closer, draping his arm over your shoulders, pulling you against his side. it was sweet how he always seemed to want to be near you, but tonight, he was even more clingy than usual.

“you okay?” you asked, looking up at him as you walked together.

he nodded, his hand slipping from your shoulders to wrap gently around your waist. “yeah, just... i like having you close, sweetie,” he said softly. there was a tenderness in his voice that made your heart flutter.

as you moved through the market, he kept his arm firmly around you, making sure you didn’t wander off too far. every now and then, he’d pull you in just a little closer, as if he couldn’t stand to have any space between you. you smiled to yourself, finding it adorable how attached he was tonight.

at one of the stalls, you paused to look at a cute trinket, but before you could pick it up, sylus leaned down and rested his chin on top of your head, his arms coming to wrap around your waist from behind. you blinked in surprise, feeling him hug you like that in public, but it made you feel so warm and safe.

“what are you doing?” you asked with a small laugh, feeling his arms gently squeeze you.

“just want to hold you,” he said, his voice low and content. “is that okay?”

you couldn’t help but melt a little at his words. it wasn’t often that sylus got this cuddly in public, but you weren’t complaining. his warmth pressed against your back made you feel like you were wrapped in the coziest blanket.

“of course, it’s okay,” you whispered, leaning back into him.

he hummed softly in response, his breath tickling the top of your head. for a moment, you just stood there, wrapped in his arms as the world moved around you. it felt like you were in your own little bubble, surrounded by the warmth of sylus’ embrace.

“you’re so cute when you’re clingy,” you teased lightly, tilting your head to look up at him.

his crimson eyes sparkled, and he leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to the top of your head. “i just can’t help it,” he murmured. “you’re my favorite person to hold.”

your heart melted at his words, and you felt your cheeks heat up. “sylus,” you whispered, unable to stop smiling.

he turned you around gently so you were facing him, his hands still resting comfortably on your waist. his silver hair framed his face perfectly, and his eyes looked down at you with such affection that it made your chest tighten with warmth.

“i know we’re out in public,” he said softly, his thumb brushing gently along your side, “but i don’t care. i just want to be close to you. is that okay, kitten?”

you nodded, feeling your heart skip a beat at how sweet he was being. “it’s more than okay,” you whispered.

he smiled, his hand coming up to cup your cheek gently, his thumb stroking the soft skin there. “good,” he said softly, his voice filled with warmth. “because i’m not letting you go anytime soon.”

he wasn’t lying. for the rest of the evening, sylus stayed glued to your side, holding your hand, wrapping his arm around your waist, and pulling you into gentle hugs every chance he got. even when you stopped at another stall, he stood behind you, his chin resting on your shoulder, arms comfortably looped around you.

“you’re so clingy tonight,” you teased again, though you couldn’t stop the smile on your face.

sylus just hummed in response, pressing a soft kiss to your temple. “i know,” he whispered, his voice full of affection. “but i don’t mind. i just love being with you.”

and you loved being with him too—feeling his warmth, his gentle touches, and the way he made you feel like you were the most important person in the world.

a/n: how would you handle a clingy sylus showing off his affection in front of everyone? and do you think sylus would get even clingier if he knew it embarrassed you in the best way? ˙ᵕ˙