It wasn’t a surprise that he was always seen at the casino, gambling his life away, but those past few months that the two of you grew close.. one would hope that he wouldn’t throw that away like a scratched off lottery ticket.

“You mean it actually worked? You’re in a relationship now?” One of his friends snickered. Currently, you were sitting about a table behind your “boyfriend” and his friends.

“Mhm,” Aventurine shrugged, a lazy smirk on his face. “What can I say? A few sweet nothings along with affection goes a long way— though i could imagine this relationship lasting.” A twinge of guilt seeped into his voice, perhaps his feelings in fact were actual.

“Anyways,” He scoffed, his elbows now on the colorful table. “Pay up, I won the bet and—“ His blood ran cold, as the blonde froze. He spotted you standing a few feet away from his table, your expression clear as day— even through the colorful casino lights.