𝙻𝚞𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚖

"You want me to go with you to the Casino?"

You put a hand on your hip as you narrowed your eyes on your ever smiling boyfriend, a smile on his lips and in his eyes before he opened his mouth to speak. "Why not? It'd be fun, no?" He chuckled and stepped close, gently taking your hands in his with a charming smile.

"You're aware it won't be as much with me there, right?" You asked and cocked a brow as his kissed your hands, a soft hum leaving him as he stood up straight again and squeezed your hands.

"I think it'll be more fun, personally." he chuckled and tilted his head, "To see your face when i make a crazy gamble, and then your face regarding that gambles outcome will certainly be worth it." he hummed and let go of one of your hands.

"Plus, there's free drinks?" he grinned and tilted his head, awaiting your response as he stepped back and adjusted his hat. You grumbled softly and pinched the bridge of your nose with a soft sigh, eventually you looked back at him and his cheery smile..he obviously knew what your answer would be from the get go.

"Fine.." you answered begrudgingly and walked passed him to put on a jacket and your shoes, "Perfect~" he cooed and followed you, leaning over to kiss your cheek before he stepped back and put his rose tinted sunglasses on.

You took his hat off his head and placed it on your own with a small smile, flicking his glasses with a hum. "Lead the way, Gambler." You said, hooking your arm with his.

He laughed and nodded, "Right this way~" he hummed and opened your hotel room and stepped out, the lock clicking behind you both. You held onto his arm tightly as he began to lead you down the winding halls and down a few staircases.

The marble floor suddenly transitioned into thin carpet, the main path through the casino was a clear red path, but he pulled you off the path quickly. The casino was full of voices bouncing off of every wall, it was a tornado of emotions.

There were sighs of defeat, laughter and cheers along with drunken profanities from men and women whom had too much to drink. All these voices and emotions swirled around your ears and were just slightly dizzying.

You rubbed your temple and sighed before looking around at all the bright lights and screens of slot machines, it reeked of hubris. "Its very loud.." you muttered and held onto him just a little tighter as you looked around.

Aventurine looked down at you and kissed the side of your head, "You get used to it after a bit, if you ever want to leave let me know.." he hummed softly, you could already imagine the caring look behind those sunglasses.

You smiled slightly and nodded, squeezing his arm and looking around "I will, i can't imagine navigating back to our room from here anyway." You admitted, making him chuckle to himself.

He lead you through groups of people chatting and drinking around slot machines or card tables while watching people waste away with their money.  You had heard Aventurine mention how he enjoys seeing the difference in expressions and emotions regarding the win or loss of money.

But eventually the two of you stopped and he slipped his arm from yours, not before leaving behind a kiss on the back of your hand. You stared for a moment before following him as he sat down at a poker table alongside a few other gentlemen.

You stood behind him and leaned down to kiss the top of his head before giving him his hat back, "I don't fully understand how poker works, but good luck?" You shrugged and pat his shoulder before stepping back a smidge.

He chuckled and shook his head before leaning forward and starting up small talk with the others around the table, seeming to give them a false sense of security or safety with him..perhaps making them feel like he wasn't much of a threat.

You almost felt bad for these poor guys, they had a poor shot at winning knowing Aventurine's incredibly good luck. But they still seemed in high spirits regardless, and with this lively atmosphere, you couldn't blame them all that much.

You listened intently, though you hardly understood anything that was being said when it came to the stakes set, games like these certainly weren't your thing. As it started, you leaned over his shoulder and watched, even if you didn't fully understand the game he played.

"Is that good?" You inquried softly, a soft hum his response as to avoid giving up his poker face, "Alright.." You muttered and tilted your head as you leaned back with a huff. You got out your phone and let out a bored huff as you tried to find something far more entertaining on your phone until..-

One of the men around the table slammed his fist on the table, a scowl and furious glare directed right at the blonde you stood behind. Aventurine had a pleased, yet slightly sly smile on his face as he leaned back in his chair, his hand laid out before him.

It seems that poker face paid off, as the man before him had folded first along with the others. "I folded because of an Offsuit!" He Hollard, Aven smiled and rested his hands in his lap with a curt nod. "Perhaps boasting to hear the sound of your own voice was a poor choice?" He smiled.

The man only clenched his fists tighter, to the point they were turning white. The man whom was dealing the cards quickly did his best to calm him down while Aventurine got up and brushed off his hands before facing you, as you stared in shock.

"What's an Offsuit?" You inquired and put your phone away, "The worst hand you can possibly get." He smiled and kissed your forehead before glancing back at the poker table and the chips stacked upon it.

"then how'd you get him to fold?" He started to slowly pull you away from the table as the man only seemed to get more rambunctious. "The magic of a poker face can do wonders~" he cooed and kissed the side of your head.

"Now, instead of engaging in riff raff and ill-mannered players, why not return to our room, order room service, and spend the night in bed?" he inquried and snaked his hand around your waist and tilted his head.

"Oh? Did you just happen to notice how bored i got?" you chuckled and kissed his jaw before wrapping your arm around his shoulder and smiling to yourself. "Perhaps? though..i might just be a little tired." He hummed and leaned his head onto yours.

You smiled and relaxed, walking along at a slow pace..but you were both getting drowsy, with how his head occaisionally drooped, he was already on the verge of falling asleep. "A little seems to be an understatement.." you whispered and rubbed his back.

"Then lets head back, and you can rest.." you whispered softly and smiled hearing him chuckle softly, "Ahh..i love you." he mumbled. He was quite good at hiding how he felt, you couldn't even tell that he was tired while he played.

Perhaps he was just so excited to bring you along that his fatigue was temporarily warded off, and it made you feel a little bad for being so bored and uninterested..maybe he didn't mind, maybe he did, but didn't show it.

As you two made your way to your room, he leaned off you and opened the door for you with a charming smile, "Thank you, kind sir" you chuckled and kissed his cheek as you walked passed and he closed the door behind you.

"Anytime~" he cooed and followed you over as you took your coat off and left to change into pj's, he hung his hat and coat up before he too changed into pj's. Signature black pajamas with yellowish gold details, and he flopped onto the bed and sprawled out like a cat.

When you stepped out of the bathroom and set your dirty clothes aside, you giggled and stared at him with a smile "comfy Aven?" You inquried and sat beside him on the edge of the bed and tilted your head seeing him look at you.

"I'd be comfier if you laid down.." he mumbled, his face squished into the pillow and his voice slightly muffled as he stared at you through strands of blonde hair. "Aw~ well, i didn't change into pj's to sleep on the floor." you teased and laid down beside him.

he rolled his eyes and held you close once you laid down, tilting his head with a soft sleepy smile "I'd hope not, then i'd give you a message in the morning." he hummed and kissed your forehead while his hand gently rubbed your lower back.

"Well, that doesn't sound so bad..think i could get one either way?" you chuckled and nuzzled close and kissed his jaw. He hummed and closed his eyes, his usual amused expression had faded into that of a plain expression.. "Hmm..Perhaps.." he mumbled.

With you, alone behind closed doors, he felt comfortable and safe, and that he didn't have to pretend so much, he was happy.

Always remember,
my heart will hold you
when my arms cannot.