@letsbreakhearts || Plotted Starter.
Nicholasâs family could be quite brutal. Ruthless killers, people that you would not want to cross. They have a wide and expansive territory over the city, something other yakuza families fought with them over on a number of occasions. Though, recently there has been a sort of peace between the two most prominent families, allowing for a certain uncertainty to settle in the air. Whispers and talk of an alliance forming was spreading like wildfire.
He didnât want to believe his parents would lower themselves to an alliance. Not when they had such a strong hold here. Besides, the family they were aligning with werenât exactly a favorite. He had no issues with the youngest twin son, Vash. He was fairly friendly and was against the fighting altogether, but the elder twin, Knives as he called himself, was a pain in his ass.
They had more then one scuffle between them, both drawing blood from either side, but as of this recent truce, that was stopped. No fighting was to happen between the two groups until a talk was had from the head families. So that was why Nico was in a stuffy ass suit in some stuffy ass restaurant on neutral territory. They had rented the whole building just for themselves in order to ensure privacy and safety for both sides.
Tugging at his tie, he hated the damn thing. His mother insisted he had to wear it, but honestly, he didnât see the point. He was thankfully in his own car on the way to the restaurant, which meant he could remove the item and hide it, along with unbuttoning the top few buttons of his dress shirt so he wouldnât feel as stuffy.
Upon arrival, there were guards from both sides waiting for them, guiding him from his car and inside the building. He did receive a look of disapproval from his mother when she saw he was missing his tie, but he flashed her one of his smiles and she rolled her eyes.
Dinner began, parents making small talk, and Nico was seated near Vash and Knives. Presumably to also make small talk. It felt awkward and tense, the twins seeming just as oblivious about this meeting as he was. At least until Nicoâs father stood to make an announcement with Vash and Knives father.
âThis is a momentous occasion! Today we announce the union of the two strongest families in this city,â Nicoâs father said, raising a glass, âAnd this union will be made official with the marriage of my eldest son -- Nicholas -- and the Saverem eldest son, Knives --â âWhat the hell?!â Nico growled, suddenly very on edge. Why the hell did he have to marry this asshole?! He received a stern look from his father to silence him.Â
Vash and Knives father continued. âThe wedding will take place one month from today to make things official, and in that time the two of you will be spending time together to discuss your betrothal and what that will mean for both sides going forward.â
Nico had half a mind to storm out, his gaze on Knives, glaring and intense. Not this asshole!