Prompt: Dedicated to ali6ce, this is a second part to my Fashion Show oneshot on Wattpad, for those who haven't read it, basic plot, Virgil is showing off his debut line and Roman is super flirtatious. The two end up agreeing to a date after the show.

AU: Fashion AU

TW: None that I know of

WC: 1081

Date: 3/8/2021

Walking outside with Roman King by his side was probably not the smartest idea, especially after a fashion show. The paparazzi immediately swarmed around them and Virgil's anxiety began to spike. He knew he would have to deal with the press at some point but he didn't think there would be so many of them attempting to swarm him. He felt his chest tighten as he grabbed at the strap of his messenger bag. Breath, he needed to breathe.

"I appreciate all of your love and admiration." That was the only voice to cut through the noise in Virgil's head. "If you would like to contact my agent I would be happy to provide a few statements for everyone, but for now, I believe I have earned a nice dinner. What do you all think?" Roman must have done something, maybe it was just the words but Virgil had a feeling there was more to it than that.

Either way he was thankful as the photographers and reporters began to dissipate, a comforting hand resting on his shoulder.

"You doing okay, dark and stormy?"

Was he doing okay? He still felt like his skin was far too tight, and his mind was buzzing with energy that he couldn't get rid of, but he didn't feel like he was suffocating anymore.

"Y.. yeah, just give me a moment." He just needed to take a few seconds to calm himself down. Virgil clung to his bag, feeling the texture of the strap while taking slow deep breaths. This wasn't new for him, but it was helpful to have Roman chase the people off.

"Sorry about that." He finally got out when he had calmed down a bit more.

"It is no problem, sometimes you need the quiet, my brother is similar in that respect. He needs time to himself or he explodes!" Roman's voice was soft and gentle despite the obvious enthusiasm behind his words.

"Sounds like a character." There was still the thrum of energy filling Virgil's veins, but it was sedated. He could push through it for dinner. "So, ready? You did promise me food Princey."

"Are you still up for that? I could hardly call myself a gentleman if I ignored your plight. There are other options, or other dates."

Virgil felt his face flush red, this was the second time Roman was trying to distract him with his romantic BS. Somewhere in his head that might have offended him if Roman wasn't so damn good looking.

"Please, no one is that smooth."

"What?"

"No one is that smooth, or cool, or just..." Virgil gestured to Roman, letting out a groan before burying his head in his hands. "Come on, Mr. Over the Top. You are going to buy me dinner and then discuss why it is that you want to date me of all people."

"Wait, do you seriously not remember?"

Virgil's eyebrow rose as he looked at Roman, "Don't remember what?"

"Oh, oh you don't, okay, let me..." And now the King was flustered, that was certainly a nice change. Roman was digging through his pockets, trying to find something. "Dang it, I don't have it on me. Right, right, I didn't want to lose it. Um..." His cheeks were almost as red as his lipstick. "Can we go back to my room?"

"Mr. King, I'm not that type of man." Virgil teased and Roman immediately began to move his hands, an apology on his lips, but Virgil stopped him. "Chill, I'm teasing, and I'm curious." Going somewhere quiet and private honestly might be better for his anxiety, and a whole flock of reporters had last seen Virgil with Roman, so he wouldn't try anything, right?

"Okay, um, yeah," He held out his arm. "One car or two?"

"I was dropped off."

"My car then."

"Lead on." Virgil took Roman's arm and was led to his car. It was a pleasant drive to Roman's hotel room. He had come to stay for the fashion show and was intending on heading back to his mansion soon, which was probably the more important reason why Virgil shouldn't be getting his hopes up.

Yet, he couldn't help the flutter of hope. Roman was going out of his way to spend time with Virgil, even going so far as to make sure that they had a quiet place to eat.

"Feel free to order whatever you want from room service, and ask them to send the same for me while I find what I'm looking for."

Virgil saluted him, walking over to the bed, pulling his bag off but keeping it on his lap for comfort. This was a strange situation, right, but it was also a good one. He let out a shaky breath before calling for room service.

The timing was perfect, because as he hung up the phone Roman shouted, "Found it!", Walking over to Virgil and handing him a picture.

"Wha-" He looked down at the photo that had been thrust into his hands and he suddenly remembered something that he had pushed back for so long. "My first fashion show..."

Though he wasn't sure if he could really call it that. He had gotten the idea to dress up some of his friends when he was little and they all came out in the different outfits.

"W...where did you get this?"

Roman's smile was bright and beautiful, "My mom took it."

"How? Wait?"

The man who exuded charm and class was now almost bouncing on the bed with excitement. "Do you remember now?"

"But... no.... Ro?"

"What did you think Ro was short for?"

"I don't know, I didn't give it much thought, but... you moved away right after that."

"Yeah, mom and dad had been fighting, and mom thought it was best we had a fresh start without him around. I kept the picture though, you were always my favorite."

"How did you even remember me?"

"Mom wrote your name on the back of the photo with everyone else's and... you were sort of my first love."

Virgil once again blushed, gently pushing Roman a bit.

"But you are different now, and... I would like to get to know the new Virgil Black. If you'll let me."

"Fine," he said with a blush, "Fine, okay." He couldn't help but smile. "But no more of this sappy stuff. I don't know that I can handle that."

"No promises. Like I said, I've already started falling hard.

AN: If you haven't read any of ali6ce's work, do it, go do it now. She is amazing!