Valentine’s Day, a holiday that Oliver absolutely adored and yet loathed at the same time because he hadn’t a love of his own. He was open to the concept, very willing to seek love of his own out, and yet his head and heart had different opinions which always left him out in the cold. He just couldn’t connect with anyone on a level any deeper than lust, but it didn’t stop him from at least dressing up to attend the event. He opted out of going to dinner, there’d been a few on his mind he’d have invited but it’d just felt weird to even ask them, and he certainly wasn’t the type who wanted to be set up blind. Instead he’d enjoy himself here and retire to his room when he was ready for the evening to be over - it sounded like an ultimately PERFECT plan. His choice was to lean back against one of the walls in the ballroom watching everyone dance and enjoy themselves, giving the man who showed up beside him a smile and a nod before returning his attention out to the sea of men. "How’s your night going so far?“ He asked, just to strike up conversation.
By then, he must have had a dance with at least two men here, but it just wasn’t cutting it. He wasn’t a dancer, never was the one who enjoyed to dance and the drinks weren’t helping either. Instead, he found himself grabbing a beer from the bar and heading towards the back, where many men just lingered around. In a non-creepy way of course; He watched the crowd of men enjoy themselves and couldn’t help but wonder how was it so easy for them? True, this was new to him, but it still didn’t settle with him that it was just that easy. Could happiness be attained that easily? A voice had snapped him out of his thoughts and he looked over at the man who spoke up. Chris hadn’t realized how close he had been towards the other and instantly stood up, reminding himself no more drinking after this. “Well, i’m trying to have fun, but i’m pretty sure I may have pissed someone off because all I did was step on their foot.” he added, then glanced back at the male. “How about yours?” he asked before bringing the bottle up to his lips to take a drink.

















