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"Eh, I guess I could go to that gala, if my weekend just wasn't so busy. Let me check my schedule," Jayce basically snorted when Viktor joked, it wasn't often that you could see Viktor crack a smile, he was a really serious man after all. Jayce obviously knew his partner was not busy this weekend, except for overworking himself until he could not physically stand up, Viktor was free.
"Please come, I'm getting tired of people assuming I'm the only developer of Hextech," Jayce looked towards Viktor with puppy eyes, Viktor might be a serious guy but he is not heartless.
Viktor rolled his eyes at the scene then he shrugged his shoulder. "Fine, I have a good suit I can wear to this event of yours." Jayce beamed with excitement he could finally show off his amazing, talented, and brilliant partner to everyone. He wouldn't care if they thought they were dating if he called Viktor partner, because he just wanted everyone to know Viktor.
Viktor did not expect it but he had much anticipation for this event, of course it would be his first appearance at any of these galas, and also he barely ever hung out with Jayce outside of work so it was worth it. His suit ran a little tight since the last time her wore it was at his graduation at the academy. It was a deep red color with gold accents, it really brought out some color into his pale complexion.
"I guess this could work for one night," He shrugged. It's not like anyone was there to see him. Viktor heard three recognizable knocks in a familiar pattern, Jayce was here to pick him up, What a gentleman.
"I'm coming, wait a second," He needed is cane, obviously. He couldn't stand to think of the pain at this hours long party without his cane. He opened the door, Jayce was wearing a beautiful navy suit, his hair was combed back, and his beard neatly trimmed. Viktor appreciated that Jayce could clean up so nicely, because usually after 20+ hours in a lab, your appearance becomes a second thought.
"Ready to go, V?" Jayce held his hand out as if Viktor was a prince and Jayce was his knight. Viktor gathered all his things and took Jayces's hand. Viktor sighed
"I'm ready for this torture, yes." Jayce hit is shoulder and frowned.
The car ride was not as long as Viktor thought it would be, then he realized this party would take place in the enormous Kiramman estate as they were sponsors of their project.
"I always forget how insanely rich the Kirammans are," Viktor muttered as he gazed into the dozen of windows in this house.
"Cassandra being a council member and Tobias coming from a line of wealthy people, you would really expect for their house to be this size, but of course it is genuinely so large," Jayce chuckled, as if he hadn't spend the last 10 years familiar with this exact mansion. They headed towards the at least 20 foot entrance, the door was lined with gold.
The pleasantries had begun, Jayce would introduce himself, give a few handshakes then grab Viktor's shoulder and introduce him to the guests. Viktor would awkwardly chuckle at their jokes. That was until Jayce randomly got nervous. They were talking to Sky, a girl from the undercity he knew, about a potential job position as their assistant. The woman must have been drinking become she kept rubbing Viktor's arm and telling him he looked handsome. Jayce's eyes narrowed he grasped onto Viktor's shoulder tightly once, then moved his hand to his lower back, this act embarrassed the woman and she excused herself. Viktor was starting to believe he was seeing things.
Gods he needed a drink.
"Excuse me, I will be getting myself a drink, would you like something Jayce?" Viktor asked to nice he knew Jayce preferred to stay sober at these events to avoid embarrassing moments. Jayce shook his head, just like Viktor expected.
Viktor's cane tapped softly at the white marble floor, the sound was calming compared to the loud conversations nearby. He headed towards the bartender who seemed to bored out of his mind.
"Hello, I would like the strongest drink you have available," Viktor laughed. The bartender gave him a soft smile. "We must be having the same day, I can give you a straight shot of Vodka, is that alright?" Viktor's eye's widened, Vodka was just what he needed. "Yes please, anything to make this party easier," He actually smiled for the first time at this event, a real smile. The bartender nodded softy as he poured the clear liquid into a shot glass, Viktor eyed him up and down, he started pouring another one. "Thank you," Viktor downed the first one, gods this tastes terrible, he thought as he drank the other shot shortly after.
Viktor started to feel slightly tipsy, it was nothing insane it was not like he was going to start scream singing a Seraphine song to everyone at this party anytime soon, of course he would never want to get to that level, but he needed way more alcohol.
"Can I have another two shoots," Viktor asked as he gave the Bartender a tip. The bartender spoke no word and filled up the glasses. This happened a couple more times until Viktor was sat on one of the fancy chairs basically sleeping.
"Viktor!" Jayce exclaimed "Viktor, are you okay?" The sound of Jayce's voice rang in his ear.
"Can you bring me to a bathroom, I'm going to puke," Viktor stated bluntly. Jayce quickly ushered Viktor to the nearest bathroom attached to a room so he could lay down after he finished puking.
"Are you okay in there, Vik?" Jayce was worried Viktor had been in the bathroom for at least ten minutes, it was obvious he was throwing up, but Jayce had never seen someone throw up for that long. While he waited he let his thoughts wander, he started to remember how beautiful Viktor looked in his tight crimson suit, how it fit his hips so nicely. There was no better way to phrase it then Jayce was in trance thinking about Viktor's body under that suit until the door burst open.
"Please let me lay down, I feel like the ground is shaking," Viktor muttered. He plopped down on the bed and he looked at Jayce.
"You know that suit does wonders for your butt?" Jayce could not help but giggle at Viktor's comment, he had seen his partner drunk but never this drunk.
"Please, tell me more Viktor, I'm interested now," Jayce teased. Viktor started to giggle again. "Oh don't worry I will. You look like you were made with marble, chiseled by a skilled sculptor. Not just now but every day. You are so beautiful, Jayce," Viktor blurted out. Jayce's eyes were widened, he could melt away from hearing those words out of Viktor's mouth.
"You are ethereal Viktor. Every time I see you, I can not help but wonder how your parents created such a beautiful face. You are perfect," He scooped Viktor's face in his hands.
"No one had said that to me before. I think I like you Jayce," Jayce's eyes were definitely hearts by now, yep his heart was gone, it had melted into goop at the bottom of his chest.
"I like you too Viktor," Jayce gave him a sweet and soft grin. Viktor moved Jayce's hand and pushed his face towards Jayce's, their lips connected quickly. The kiss seemed like it was in a hurry, their lips parted and Viktor bit Jayce's bottom lip gaining a quiet moan from Jayce, that was until Jayce pushed Viktor away, "Hey, you are drunk and this is not the right time. We should get home, okay?"
"Why would I do this if I wasn't totally sure, I'm not as drunk as you think. Just go then if you want to leave so bad," Viktor wasn't aware of how loud he was speaking.
"That is not what I meant Viktor, we are going home. You are going to sleep this off, and we will talk tomorrow," Jayce's tone was authoritative, which was rather uncommon he was always a soft-spined man towards Viktor.
"Just take me home, I do need sleep," Viktor denied Jayce's hand to pick up from the bed and grabbed his cane. He walked at a pace that truly was uncomfortable for his leg but he was too mad to care.
The car ride back to Viktor's apartment was silent. Jayce followed Viktor's demands and dropped him off and left without a word. He did not want to argue with him at 4 am .
Instead of going back to his house, he went to the party again with only one motive, to speak with Caitlyn.
"Excuse me, where is Caitlyn right now?" Jayce asked a bit louder than he intended to. Tobias pointed to a room in the third floor, she was in her room, weird.
He knocked once, no response, he knocked again, and the same outcome happened. He had grown so sick of this that he just swung the door open.
"Cait we must tal..." His rant was stopped prematurely when he saw the girl he considered his sister having sex a pink-haired girl on her bed.
"GET OUT," Caitlyn breathily screamed. Jayce ran out of that bedroom. She was newly 18 years old, he recognized the girl as Caitlyn's really young enforcer friend, he knew there was something going on. Apart from being disgusted and proud of Caitlyn, he was devasted that the only person he could talk to was the doing the exact thing he denied today.
Jayce put his hands in his pockets and walked back to his car. He was not going to sleep today.
Jayce did attempt to sleep, but all he could think about was if Viktor was actually mad or if he was just so drunk. Then his mind started to wander, he thought about how even when he's mad Viktor was beautiful, although this was not a conclusion he had just developed. He waited until a reasonable hour in the morning to go to Viktor's apartment to check if he's ok and apologize.
The car ride was a lot longer than usual, he assumed it was just nerves and continued driving, when he got there he was shaking, he could not walk without stumbling a little.
You are a grown man get yourself together.
He did his knock pattern that would for sure tell Viktor, Hey the man who rejected is here to talk to you again. The door opened with a really aggressive swing.
"Jayce, I have a throbbing headache, can you wait for the drama you are about flood me with until after I take my pain medication," Viktor sighed. Jayce nodded, he would not want to bother Viktor in any way shape or form.
He sat there for at least 20 minutes when Viktor appeared out of his bedroom with a much calmer expression.
"Speak, now," Viktor gestured to Jayce.
"I'm so sorry, I don't know what you thought I meant, but I wasn't saying it wasn't right for us to be close like that, I just felt uncomfortable that you were so drunk and kissing me out of pure impulse. I would never want to cross a boundary without your sober permission, because I really care about you, I really do not want to lose..." Viktor's familiar lips rushed towards Jayce. It was like the night before again but Jayce did not have the pressure on his shoulders that Viktor was drunk, now Viktor was sober and he still wanted to kiss Jayce with the same passion. The kiss was different it was soft and delicate and really slow, Viktor took his time appreciating the softness of Jayce's lips. The heat began to escalate, Jayce flipped Viktor over so he could have more control, he whispered a soft sorry into Viktor's lips as they parted their lips and their tongues met. There was a hint of excitement and mint in the kiss, as they were both over the moon because this tension had been building up for over three years, and it was 8 o'clock in the morning and they had just brushed their teeth. Viktor pulled of the kiss softly and gasped to catch his breath.
"I forgive you, lásko. Do not worry, I was in a drunken haze, I was not actually mad," Viktor whispered into Jayce's neck and left kisses that would most definitely turn into noticeable bruises in the next hour or so. Did he truly care though? Jayce had gotten what he'd wanted the most for years. Viktor