Chapter 175
"Speak, young man; I hope you have something very reasonable to say; if not, I'm returning that punch you gave to Zeno," Nicholas said as he stood in a quiet room, he had led Sebastian into.
"Do you think I meant to hit him?" Sebastian leaned against the wall, raking his fingers through his hair.
"Oh, I think you did; you pointed a gun at him, remember? Punching him is considered merciful from you," Nicholas scoffed.
Sebastian sighed; Nicholas was right; he'd pointed a gun at Zeno the day he broke up with him in front of Sakura; he'd done it, and he'd lived with regret since that day.
"Listen, Nicholas, I need your help," Sebastian said, standing erect.
Nicholas chuckled, "Oh, really? And you think I'd be willing to help?" He asked.
"No, I'm begging you," Sebastian fixed his hand into his pocket.
"Fuck you, Sebastian. I don't give a crap about what you need, all I want to know is why you're here, in Paris, back in Zeno's life," Nicholas faced him, glaring at Sebastian.
Sebastian closed his eyes for a second before replying, "I'm letting Sakura go," He announced.
Nicholas snapped his head up at Sebastian and slowly started to clap his hands, confusing Sebastian.
"Wow, bravo, what a great news. I'm sure Zeno would be ecstatic with this information, he'd fly right back into your arms, kiss, and bend over for you. Am I right, Mr. Sebastian?" Nicholas scowled.
Sebastian felt moved, he felt the sarcasm behind Nicholas' words, "That's why I need your help, Nicholas; Zeno no longer listens to me -"
"And might I remind you why it is so?" Nicholas questioned.
Sebastian lowered his face to the floor, "No. Nicholas, please, I need you to calm down and hear me out. I know you have no reason to help me, but for old time's sake, I'm hoping you do,"
Nicholas shrugged, "Let's hear you out; I'm not promising I'll help you out; I'm just giving you a listening ear," He said, going over to the corner to sit down on a chair.
Sebastian nodded, "You've already guessed I'm here for Zeno so I won't beat around the bush. I want him back, but I can't make it public until I've cut things off with Sakura; I just want to start afresh with him, and with time, we'd be back to where we left off. I just need time,"
Nicholas slowly shook his head, "So you're here to continue your secret relationship with him, but now with an extra step to the secrecy? You want him to forgive you and date you, all in secret, while you pose to the world with Sakura beside you. You still don't understand what a relationship is all about. You hurt him, Sebastian; he'd suffered just to forget you, Sebastian; now, you're back in his life, more complicated than you've ever been, and you think he'd be ready to get back with you. Even if he were, with Sakura still beside you, It's never going to be a possibility, Sebastian. I've seen Zeno; he'd changed; he's no longer you're little bodyguard who you pinned beside you with your little threats. He has gotten over you, Sebastian, for a long time now, and as we both saw tonight, there seemed to be something between him and Leon. Give up, Sebastian, finish your business in Paris and return to your family, he doesn't need you," he sighed tiredly.
Sebastian gritted his teeth, "Leon is going to break his heart," He said.
Nicholas chuckled, "Yeah, just like you did, right?" He stared pointedly at Sebastian.
Sebastian looked away from Nicholas, clenching his fists, "Zeno should only be with me and no one else," He muttered.
"Well, newsflash, Mr. Stupid and possessive, Zeno is moved on with someone befitting, someone who's willing to put him first in every aspect of his life and stand beside him no matter what society or family says. It's all Zeno's choice, he's a grown man, I can't force him to do what he doesn't want, even if I could, I wouldn't force him to get back with you, if I were him, I would never,"
"So, you're not helping me?" Sebastian asked.
"I thought I was clear enough? Well, I'll be more clear. I am not helping you get Zeno back, Sebastian, go home," Nicholas stood from his chair and walked over to Sebastian.
"Stay away, let the guy live... without you," Nicholas patted his shoulder and walked out of the room.
Sebastian sighed and clenched his jaws; he wasn't happy with the way things were turning out. He hadn't told Nicholas the whole truth; he couldn't risk telling him, for Sakura's sake, he had to protect Sakura first.
He'd find a way to work things out with Zeno; he couldn't let Leon have him, or even Cassain. He didn't give a fuck if he was really dating Cassian or not, all he knew was that he was here to get what belonged to him, which was Zeno.
***
Outside the club, Zeno stood in front of the building with Leon beside him.
"Are you alright?" Leon asked, watching Zeno's face.
Zeno had refused to look at him since they stepped out of the club, almost like he was hiding his emotions from him.
Zeno nodded, "I'm fine,"
"At least, let me check if I need to take you to the hospital," He placed a gentle hand on the side of Zeno's face, slowly turning to face his.
"You're really fine?" He asked, his forest green eyes scanning Zeno's entire face.
Zeno nodded, "I'm fine, Leon." He stepped back from Leon.
"I have to apologize for what happened tonight, I didn't expect Sebastian to act so... outrageously," Zeno chuckled lightly.
Leon smiled, "No, you don't need to apologize; Sebastian has always been quite impulsive, especially with me around; the guy hates me," He laughed.
Zeno was quiet, wondering why Sebastian Hayes almost everyone, he didn't want to, but his mind went back to when Sebastian really made him believe that he loved him. He had thought he was the exception; he thought he would be the only one to receive Sebastian's love, it turns out he was just a pastime, and Sebastian still ended up showing him his true form.
"You have a past with him," Leon stated, not asking.
Zeno looked at Leon; there was no need to lie, "You could tell?" He hoped Leon didn't find out from him.
Zeno was so sure he gave nothing away to make anyone suspect he'd been associated with Sebastian in the past.
Leon smirked, using his thumb to touch the red mark beside Zeno's lips where Sebastian had punched him, "He gave it away when he hit you... I've never seen him that way before; regretful, pained. Being that way toward you, I added it up with his attitude throughout the night and came to a conclusion. He's jealous," He explained, still touching Zeno's lips.
"He's no longer my concern," Zeno sighed.
"That's good news," Leon smiled.
Zeno frowned, "How so?"
"It means I can hit on you, right?" He leaned beside Zeno on the wall.
Zeno bit his lips, "I no longer do relationships, Leon, and I'm sorry, I can't do anything with either..." He informed with regret.
Leon frowned, "Why?" He asked calmly.
"You're Sebastian's friend, I think his acquaintance is more usable. I can't have anything to do with anyone related to him," Zeno replied.
"Hmm... you're hurting me off without giving me a chance? I thought I felt something between us at first glance?" Leon moved to stand in front of Zeno, "Or you're still nursing something for him?" He placed a hand on the wall, close to Zeno's head.
Zeno smiled, "You're not wrong, Leon... but I've told you my reason, I'm not looking for a relationship, and I can't do anything with you-"
"I don't take no for an answer, Zeno. I like you, it's that simple, I'll try my best to change your mind," Leon lowered his face toward Zeno.
Zeno smirked, "You're quite straightforward, Leon. You're free to flirt, but you might not get the result you want in the end. I do stand by my word," Zeno didn't even flinch as Leon's face kept lowering toward his.
Leon chuckled, "Let's see how long you stand by your words, Zeno, I like challenges," He whispered against Zeno's lips.
"Flirt at your own risk," Zeno shrugged.
"I will. Are you still going back to work? Do I drive you home?" Leon asked, not moving away from Zeno's face.
"No need. I have a room at the club, and I better call it a night," Zeno replied.
Leon nodded, "Okay..." his face moved closer, "I'll see you tomorrow night, then?" He asked.
Zeno nodded, "Sure, see you tomorrow night, Leon," He raised his hand to push Leon away, but Leon gently held his hand and stepped away.
"You knew I wanted to kiss you, yet you didn't push me away, do I take it that you wanted to kiss me, too?" Leon smirked at him.
Zeno shook his head, "I knew you wouldn't," He said confidently.
"Don't be so sure, I might just do it, next time," Leon kissed the back of Zeno's hand and dropped his hand.
"I'll see you tomorrow night," Leon said.
"Yeah, tomorrow night," Zeno replied.
Leon nodded at him and walked away.
Zeno watched him enter a car parked near the building, when he could no longer see Leon's car, he sighed and turned to enter the building, unexpectedly seeing Sebastian standing at the entrance and watching him quietly.
He saw Sebastian leave the place immediately after his eyes met him; he wondered how long he'd been standing there and how much he'd heard.
Whatever; Sebastian could hear and see whatever he wanted, he didn't care.
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