In The Arms of Rain We...

We've been slaves to his love

VPOV

As Ville did not drive, he had called a couple of cabs for them and like a true gentleman, he opened the door for them. He could see that they were scrutinizing his every move, it felt a bit intrusive but somehow, he felt, that they acted overprotective of Raine for good reasons. The ride was long but enjoyable Ville got to learn a bit more about Willow and Starr who got to ride in the cab with him and Raine. While Nova and Aurora had taken the other cab. Willow introduced herself and told Ville about how she had met Raine, she also was brave enough to show him her drawings, hoping to get the opinion of an artist. 

"They are all old drawings from back in high school," Willow stated as she showed Ville her fantasy landscape portraits on Deviant art, "Oh wow...you are amazingly talented Willow!" he stated as he looked over her drawings with a critical gaze. "Thanks" Willow stated blushing at the compliment, "I'm hoping to find a way to exhibit them, get my name out there" she added smiling, "Well, you know sweetheart, I do know some people and I would not mind connecting you with them" he stated with a kind smile.

"Really! I mean I know you do, but I don't want to seem like I'm taking advantage" Willow stated nervously, Ville held out his hand "Sweetie I would not offer what I cannot give, and you're Raine's friend, plus I have been there, I know the struggle it is to get your art recognized", he added making Willow blush in gratitude "Thanks!".

She told Ville all about how she had met Raine and what her dreams were as Starr introduced herself "Oh I believe I've seen your face somewhere?" he stated with a thoughtful stare "I believe you might have seen me in some fashion mag promos" Starr smiled. 

"My name is Starr Anderson" he gasped "Aha! I knew it I saw you in some mags my ex showed me" his face turned a bit grim as her face crossed his mind but trying to keep his mind on enjoying the evening with Raine he expertly hid his concern as Starr grinned bashfully that he had recalled whom she was. She shared with him some of her designs which were mostly gothic and Victorian in nature for this season, yet conservative and not distasteful.

"Well what can I tell you I was hoping that by coming to Europe, I would gain more of an audience, especially for these, I have a mind on whom to use them on" Starr stated looking at a now abashed Raine. "But it's going be harder than I expected there is a lot of competition" she added. "Well that's the beauty in the struggle isn't it love, however, from looking at your designs I think that if you work hard enough, you could end up catching the name of some important folks around here, and again I and the guys would not mind connecting you" he stated making her blush, at his kindness. 

"Well I hope so, Mr. Valo, otherwise who is going to design the outfits for Raine when she finally becomes a superstar" she added pointing at Raine, who was now redder than a million suns as Ville smiled at her. Willow and Starr seemed to warm up to Ville as he charmingly made jokes and got to tell them more about whom he was. Soon enough they had arrived. It was a lovely afternoon, and the air was filled with the nightlife of Helsinki. Ville like the gentleman he was, helped the ladies out of their cabs and paid the fare.

Aurora began to refuse to state that she did not want to take advantage of his kindness, but Ville dejected her pleads, stating that it was his pleasure. "Shall we?" he told Raine holding his hand out, it was the first time she would be holding his hand. She wasn't sure if that's what he wanted, or if he was just going to lead her inside. She was sure that the now frustrated cabbie was going to kick her out as she felt butterflies explode in her stomach "don't worry I'm not trying to be pushy love I wouldn't mind guiding you inside though if you don't mind?" he asked grinning. 

For the longest time, she had avoided prolonged physical contact with men and had an aversion to just anyone touching her for too long. However, with Ville, she felt oddly safe, and she agreed as he slipped his hand inside hers. She trembled in excitement, Ville's hands were so soft, strong, warm, and comfy, that she melted. They all walked in to be greeted loudly and cheerfully by the other members of HIM. Raine's heart leaped she had always dreamt of meeting them, and of course, she was not disappointed.