Sebastian hated Valentine’s Day. It was commercial and unnecessary, just society pressuring people to dress nice and buy things for their loved ones. Why did you need a specific day to do that? Why couldn’t you show your affection every day?

Yet here he was, dressed nice, conforming to societal norms as he stood anxiously outside your dormitory. You were his best friend and he had developed a crush on you, well, more than a crush. Ominis had finally pressured him into asking you out.

When you opened the door you saw him holding your favourite flower. “Happy Valentine’s Day-…” He said, smiling at you. “I uh- got you a flower…” He muttered, embarrassed. “Oh, it’s lovely, did you get one for everyone else?” You asked. God…why were you so oblivious. “No-…” “Hm? Why not?” “Because I don’t like them like you-...”