𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄 || 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰

Chapter Fourteen

Not long after the fiasco in the market, Rolf eventually caught up with Edward once he had calmed down a bit more. There was no use in talking to him while he was upset; he already knew what would happen-he would get yelled at and pushed away if he even tried.

So once the air had diffused a little, Rolf attempted to talk to Edward again. "Not to be impolite, Edward, but it's clear who that man is to Vienne, and if you truly want a chance with her, do you really think that acting out is the best way to establish that chance?" He asked. He knew to Edward he was overstepping, but he kind of didn't care. It was common sense, and he wanted Edward to use it.

Edward scoffed. "And allow him more time with her? Absolutely not."

Rolf sighed, shaking his head. "The more you get on her bad side, the more you lose any chance of being with her." He explained. Part of him already wanted Edward to give up this stupid game of trying to woo Vienne. It felt pointless, and Vienne clearly wasn't interested. But the other part of him just wanted Edward to get his way so he'd shut up already.

"All I'm saying is, perhaps you should apologize to the man she was with-whoever that is. Explain the situation with her family, and maybe he'll understand it better."

Edward glared at Rolf, almost offended that he would suggest something like that; however, he was practically all out of options by now, and perhaps this wouldn't be such a bad idea. Well, it was going to be a bad idea since Edward's idea of it in his mind was much different than Rolf's.

But hey, everything's a good plan when you're stupid.

***

Feeling stressed and frustrated about everything, Sebastian found himself in a nearby bar. It definitely wasn't the best idea to take the edge off of things, and usually he avoided drinking as a whole, but at this point in time there was really no thought in his mind telling him no. He was upset, and that's all he could feel right now.

He entered and took a seat near the bar, listening in to the chatter around him.

He ordered his drink, keeping to himself. His mind was still heavily clouded with anger, and he didn't want something to accidentally go down in here because of it.

Unfortunately for him, a very upsettingly familiar blond sat directly beside him. Sebastian closed his eyes and let out a shaky exhale, hoping to everything that whoever was sitting next to him was not Edward. But the moment he opened his eyes, the fear was confirmed as he was sitting right there next to him.

"What are you doing here?" He questioned, his tone completely flat.

"I fear we may have gotten off on the wrong foot earlier back there." Edward replied. He stuck his hand out towards Sebastian, wanting a handshake. "Edward Carter."

Sebastian glared at Edward's hand, rolling his eyes and taking a drink. "Sebastian Sallow." He muttered reluctantly. Clearly, he was not happy to answer Edward's question or to simply even be in his presence.

Edward immediately picked up on Sebastian's disinterest, which only enraged him more. The fact that Sebastian was already paying him no mind was not at all what he was used to.

Edward leaned in, practically demanding the attention around Sebastian. "I'm willing to have a civil conversation about all of this. It's the mature thing to do, and we both know that we can't avoid it forever." He spoke, keeping his voice down. His tone was odd, almost as if his words were laced with a threat but not quite that. Sebastian couldn't put his finger on it.

And although Sebastian wanted to avoid Edward entirely, he could easily assume that Edward was not going to let up so easily and that if he left, this would not be the last time their paths intentionally crossed.