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This chapter is actually part of chapter 16 but at almost 3k words it was starting to get lengthy and I for one loath long chapters (hard to maintain casual reader's interest). I'm working on a 2nd story "Anything for you" it's gotten some positive reviews but I'm also very much considering writing a Romance Story about a man who loses it all, wife cheats on him and how he finds love again (sort of mushy story). I'm not sure if I'd be able to write a romance story here…or would it be purely some adult site like literotica…
What do you guys think, keep writing league stories or make some romantic contemporary ones? Guess I could just make more romantic stories with League champions. I know I've had Private messages with people asking me to write a PantheonXDiana one. Sorry run on thought…enjoy!
After Katarina's interruption, the party progressed normally. After a couple of drinks Pantheon and Ahri started to mingle with other guests. During the short moments when Ahri was occupied laughing and giving other female attendees beauty tips, Pantheon would scan the room looking for Leona.
It was hard to give up on his protective instincts of her, having practically raised her from when she was a pre-teen. He still cared for her safety and the fact that she was being escorted by Draven made him nervous.
Everyone in the room got excited over the fact that the last dance was coming up in a few minutes. A popular Valorian Sonata that traditionally couples would dance.
"I'll be right back, I have to use the bathroom," he kissed Ahri on the cheek and went to relieve his bladder before the song came on.
As he walked towards the bathrooms he happened to spot Draven leaning over Leona. He seemed agitated, he also noticed how Leona was rigid and did not look to be comfortable or enjoy herself. Pantheon gave himself a smile, feeling his ego vindicated at Leona's displeasure towards Draven.
That was until Draven, made eye contact with him and gave him a smirk. Then deliberately pretended to spill his drink all over Leona's ivory and gold gown.
He saw shock and embarrassment in Leona's face, but he made his way into the wash room. He was angry, but knew better than to make a scene. Whatever Draven's intentions were, he appeared to be goading Pantheon into a confrontation. He wasn't going to make a scene and ruin Ahri's night.
He tucked in his dress shirt, tighten and adjusted his tie. He poured some cold water in his hands and splashed it all over his face. Wanting to cool down and refocus on Ahri, he let out a long sigh and exited the wash room.
When the open the door he nearly walked right into her. Leona was standing there face to face with him, her long gown sporting a magenta stain down the front from the wine that had been spilled on her.
"Pantheon, please we need to talk..." she quickly looked down she knew if she made eye contact with him she might break down in tears.
" Leo…right now..is.." Pantheon was finding it hard to speak to his lifelong friend.
"Why did you decide to show up with him tonight?" he blurted out, in a bemused tone.
"Who, the Draven?" Draven, had spotted them talking and quickly made his way towards the two, resting his hand on Leona's shoulder.
"Come on babes, let's go." Draven once again grinned at Pantheon over Leona's shoulder.
Pantheon scowled but quickly looked around and noticed a small group of Institute staff approaching them. Getting in line to use the wash rooms. Once again not wanting to make a scene he decided to leave them two to their own devices. He walked passed them, since Leona was blocking the entrance to the washroom he sort of brushed passed her, using his left hand to push her and squeeze between her and the door. That soft brush off was the only passive aggressive way he could show his disdain towards her. At Pantheon's touch his large hands softly pushing her away, almost brought Leona to tears. Having Draven besides her was the only thing keeping her from begging Pantheon for another chance.
He returned back to Ahri, trying to look unfazed and upon seeing her smile he couldn't help but forget about the previous ordeal.
"You're back!" she chirped excitedly.
"Yup, just in time for the last dance." He took her in his arms as the slow melody played. Turning slowly, her head resting on his shoulder as they swayed from side to side. Hands and fingers intertwined, he just wrapped her in his arms and kissed her neck.
"You make me so happy."
Pantheon, looked back up to see Draven and Leona arguing.
"I thought you wanted to make him jealous, come on give Draven a kiss."
Leona, pulled her wrist from Draven's grip and waved her finger in his face. "Get this straight. I'm only here because Pantheon is here! Nothing else was agreed! Do not lay your paws on me."
Pantheon, was fighting against protective instincts but was glad the dance was finally over and most of the crowd had decided it was time to head home. Yet, he could feel like he was being torn in two. One feeling was to quickly run over and snap Draven's neck and comfort Leona. Even after all she had put him through. Or to turn a blind eye and enjoy his and Ahri's first official public night as a couple.
Draven noticed Pantheon turning away doing his best to ignore him and Leona. He saw them heading towards the door, and waited no more than a few seconds after Ahri and Pantheon left when he went for it.
He reached with both of his hands and grabbed Leona's face completely caught her by surprise and planted a forceful and unwanted kiss on her lips. It might have been just a second or maybe two until Leona twisted her head from his grasp and slapped him.
Pantheon stopped at the exit and watched as Draven kiss Leona. The Solari slapped him and shouted "YOU A***!" All in quick succession.
Leona, quickly looked towards the exit about 20 yards away and made eye contact with Pantheon. Her eyes shimmered as they became watery, and tears started to flow, ruining her make up.
Pantheon felt like he was being split in two. At the exit by his side was Ahri, waiting on him.
Ahri, saw confusion nn Pantheon's face and then looked over to where he was looking. She saw Leona, with her face in her hands crying.
All Pantheon could do and say was to look over at a distressed Ahri plead his case.
"I'll be at your dorm..in under an hour...please…Ahri. I know this sounds stupid but she needs me."
Ahri's eyes turned a light pink from trying to force back tears. "…Yeah I understand..." she said meekly and softly tucked a strand a hair behind her ear.
He has known her for over a decade…of course he wouldn't leave her.
She turned around and walked away from him. Pantheon wanted to stop her and tell her how she was the one he wanted to be with. But seeing Leona in her current state all he could do is sigh.
"Ahri….let me walk her back to her dorm. I need to speak with her I can't avoid her forever. Please, trust me. I'll meet you at your dorm, in less than an hour." He stood there watching her, her back to him. She just stood in place.
"Ahri…don't you trust me….?" His voice was soft and full lament. She finally turned around with a pained smile. There were tears trying to escape, but she wouldn't let anyone see.
"Yes, I trust you." Her voice was strained trying as she tried not to break down.
"Ahri! I love you. Please trust me! Get, some Champagne chilling! I'd never hurt you." He spoke in a cris de Coeur (a passionate outcry/ passionate protest).
This time it was a genuine smile, which broke the tension as they both nodded and she walked away. She had always used men as a means to her own end. But they had always hurt her, less physically but emotionally.
Pantheon was the first man who had done neither and helped her break down her own walls. She had not been with anyone else, since she managed to pull herself from a very dark place (mentally) and tonight she wanted to show him how much she loved him. But could she truly trust him?
Pantheon approached the young Solari who by this point was alone her face in hands leaning on her knees. Sitting against a wall, crying...no, more like sobbing. It gave Pantheon a warm feeling, like when he had comforted her as a child. He leaned down. Her crying kept her pre-occupied from noticing Pantheon's presence.
In the shadows, two pair of eyes bound by blood watched their prey. The older one watched like a lion penitently and calculated, while the younger was vicious and impatient.
Just as Pantheon's hand was about to touch Leona's shoulder softly, words were being spoken out of earshot.
"Now, brother?" The younger one asked.
"Shhhhh," the older one said,placing a finger to his lips.
It was too public, too many people could intervene.
"No, brother…we wait."
(Tacky cliff hanger chapter ending i know)