Sebastian's POV

"Let's leave." Vivian said, taking my hand. She looked pale, as if she could faint any moment. She took a deep breath.

"Okay." I replied, knowing that she wanted to get away from this place. She lost her balance and I catch her. "Vivian!" I shout as her eyes close. I pick her up, bridal style while the people around go silent. Bennet, her brother rushed towards me, while the cameras flash.

"What happened?" He asks me.

"We need to leave, can you get a car?" I ask him, clearly not used to their environment. He nods and rushes out. Dustin comes and places a maroon shawl over her while I try to wake her up.

"Let me take her." He speaks, trying to take her from me.

"No." I said firmly.

"Where are you going to take her?" He asks me. We knew each other well enough that he was sure I wouldn't take advantage of Vivian.

"My place."

Oh god! Why does she torture herself?

The car comes and I rush her inside and ask the driver to get to my apartment. My place was closer than hers and I could look after her for tonight. Also, I had no reason to say as to why I was in a girl's dorm room. The warden would need a reason and I had none.

My mind was occupied with everything that happened today. I don't know if I did the right thing or not, but I had to do it. I run a hand over my face. 

"Help m..." Vivian sleep talks. I hold her hand, stroking her hair with my other hand. We arrived at my place and I got her out, taking her up to my apartment. I struggled opening the door. I was sure that the guys would be asleep, but Alec was sitting on the couch.

"Dude you are la- Oh my god, is she fine?" He gets up, coming towards me. I rush towards my room and set her on my bed. I take away her scarf and tuck in my comfort on her. I took off her earring and all the pins that held her hair up. 

"She fainted just when we were leaving. She overworks herself and doesn't take care of herself." I mumbled the latter. Turning up the heat, I leave the room, with Alec behind me. 

"So you plan of keeping her here for the night? Did you inform her friends or family?" Alec questioned once we were in the living room. 

"Listen, I have to ask you something." I started on a serious note.

"Go on." 

"I want your opinion on whether I did the right thing or not........ I got myself into some shit."

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 Vivian's POV 

"She is back here?" I hear a voice. 

"I don't mind." 

"Why is she dressed up?" I twist a little, and then slowly open my eyes. I was back in the same room I woke up two days back.

"Hey, welcome to our house again." Leo speaks up. I sit up, balancing myself, throwing off the covers. I was still in my dress from last night.

"Happy New Year!!" Lucas jumps up, literally. 

"Why am I here?" I ask them. Leo, Alec and Lucas were all in the room, with no signs of Sebastian. 

"Oh nothing. You just seemed to have fainted. And-"

"Guys tone it down, she might wake up-Oh." Sebastian walked in talking and stops seeing me. He turned around and left the room.

"What's wrong with him?" I ask, trying to get up.

"Stay there." Sebastian said, coming inside again, with a glass of water in his hand. "Drink it, and keep sitting." He handed me the glass. I take it without any argument and drink it.

The boys slip out of the room quietly, leaving me and Sebastian alone.

"I have to go, My friends would be worried." I said, keeping the glass on the table and getting up. Sebastian took a step towards me. "I am okay." I speak, to assure him after seeing his worried face. 

I take a step forward and my knees give up. Sebastian hand hold my arm, to stop me from tripping. He makes me sit on the bed. I notice that my hair are open. 

"Stay." He says and goes towards his closet, takes out some clothes and hands them to me. "The washroom is that way, you already know. Get changed." He says, offering his hand, I take it and he walks me to the bathroom. Once inside, he leaves and I lock the door. 

Changing quickly, I fold the gown, already knowing that it will have to go for cleaning soon. I splash some water on my face, grimacing the fact of how loosely his clothes fit me. I leave the washroom, feeling fine. 

Sebastian stood by the room door, he looked deep in thought. 

"Hey. I need to leave." I said, grabbing my earrings from the side table. 

"Have something to eat, and then I will drop you off." He said, playing with a ring on his finger. 

"Okay."

"I insi-What?" He started and then stopped, looking at me in surprise.

"Get me something to eat, but I want to sit here for some time." I said, falling on the bed. My phone was kept on the side table. The time was 11 AM, and I had many messages. "What's the wifi password?" I ask, making Sebastian stop near the door. He takes the phone from me and gives it back in a minute, and rushes out of the room. 

I check my messages.

Alex  (132)

Did you reach?
How is it going?

Viv! Details
H
E
Y
Where are you? 
Answer your phone!
Vivian are u okay??!

VIVIAN! WHERE ARE YOU?

The messages came until 9 PM. Even Thea sent me as many messages. There are a few messages from my brother and from Dustin and Ray. I skip them all. 

I dial in Ray's number. He picks up after the third ring.

"Vivian where are you?" He speaks.

"I need you to come pick me up, with some clothes for me. I will send you the location now. Don't inform anyone that i called you. Not even Dustin."

"But Viv are you okay?"

"I will be. Come in twenty minutes. Okay?"

"Yeah." He says and hangs up. I called Ray because he is the only one who would come here without any questions. I send Ray my location and then decided to check whether I made it to the news today.

Opening the web, I check the top news. 

Vivian Jackson, daughter of the founder of B&L Industries, is  back in the spotlight, with her dashing presence at the New Years Party hosted by Wane Triee. With male company with her, she looked quite beautiful in her silver gown. Now the questions arise. Who is this mysterious man who accompanied Miss Jackson? Also is Miss Jackson in good terms with her family?-

"Have this soup." He hands me a hot bowl. I take it, grateful.

"Thank you." I said and started devouring the soup. I felt quite hungry after a long time, so I wanted to enjoy this while I could.

The bowl was empty in a matter of minutes, while Sebastian stared at me in wonder.

"Why do you tire yourself so much? You should take enough rest. You are so-"

"Thank you for helping last night." I mumble and then get up. "I will leave now." I look at my phone and Ray has messaged me that he was waiting for me down.

"I will drop you off." He says, getting up with me. I grab my gown and my belongings.

"That will not be needed. Ray is waiting for me down." I reply and leave the room, Sebastian following me. His friends are all watching something on the TV, their eyes divert towards us.

"I will be leaving. Happy New Year to you all." I say, remembering my manners. I then exit the apartment and the building. Spotting Ray's car, I rush into it.

"Hey." I get inside. I pick the clothes kept on the backseat. 

"You okay now?" He asked, running his hand over my hair, moving it away from my forehead, the car as still. He placed the back of his hand on my head, to check whether I was running a fever. 

"Yeah. Can you drop me of at the gym?" I asked him. 

"No. You are in no position to go to the gym, much less anywhere away from your bed. Viv you need to get some sleep. Did you even eat anything. I am sure you haven't had anything-"

"I had chicken soup, so shut up. Now drive." I said, stopping him. He turns on the car, and gets on the road. 

"What caused you to faint?"

"I was tired, nothing to worry about." I said, reassuring him.

"Did you see him?" He asks me, knowing well that I would realize who he is talking about.

"He didn't cause it." 

"Did he speak to you?" His voice now filled with anger. Ray is the kind of person who doesn't get angry very fast. 

"It doesn't matter."

"Vivian I will fucking kill him, just let me do it. Please." He begged.

"Ray, do you want to fucking lose your company? He will cut you down."

"It doesn't matter to me, I will gladly give it all up for you."

"No you should not."

"I can't live knowing that I can help you but I won't. You are like my sister." He said lowly. 

"Ray, take me to the gym."

"It will be closed. It's new years."

"Ah." I said, defeated.

"Let's go ice skating. I will call the others." Ray suggests as a smile becomes alive on my lips.

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