Amy seemed impressed, and when Jun looked up he instantly knew why.
There he was, his demon servant blending in with the crowd as if being one of them, and yet his aura was different. And he looked different - his hair was neatly slicked back, with few strands falling free over his right eye, and he was rocking a navy blue uniform with black and golden details, with a white ascot and white gloves. A classy dandy look that could make every woman swoon... and some men too, if not making them jealous.
He was chatting with Jun's father for a moment before he glanced over at his master. He ended the conversation with a gentle bow and made his way towards Jun.
"He- he's going in this direction!"
Amy flushed red, flustered and not sure how to react. She looked left and right as if deciding where to hide, while Jun just stared at his demonic servant, stunned.
"Good evening, Jun."
Juto said in a calm tone after he approached him nonchalantly and shook his hand.
"G-good evening..."
Jun mumbled back. The demon eyed the young man up and down and smirked, pulling Jun closer and whispering to his ear.
"I'm flattered that you took my advice. Crimson red goes well with that blush."
Jun instantly stepped back, flushing even more red, but he quickly regained his composure. Almost.
"You took your sweet time, didn't you?" He put his hands to his sides, like an angry wife.
"Did you miss me that much?" The demon gave him a cheeky smile. "It's been but a few hours."
"Ahem..."
They both looked over at Amy. She took a step towards Jun and clung to his arm, but her gaze was stuck on the blond dandy.
"Um... love, who's that amazing man? Could you please introduce us?"
Her attitude from a moment ago diminished completely, as if nothing happened. Jun cleared his throat and gestured at the tall man.
"Uhh, yes, well... This is Juto L-... Lovarice...?"
"Lovelace."
The demon corrected him. Jun quickly continued.
"Right, and this is Amy Williams... my fiancé."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, my lady."
The demon dropped a generic line and bowed, taking Amy's hand and placing a kiss on the back of her gloved palm. She sighed quietly and put her free hand on her cheek, mesmerized with the man in front of her.
"I have to say you look lovely in this-..."
"SALMON! IT'S SALMON!"
Jun tensed up and screamed in his mind, hoping that Juto won't make the same mistake and let her blow up all over again.
"...exquisite dress. Salmon is a nice gentle color to go with your lover's aggressive crimson."
"Ooh, what a sophisticated, charming man."
She was melting from his words alone and Jun exhaled in relief, after noticing he was unconsciously holding his breath.
"Nice save."
The demon sent a mental message to his master.
"Don't mention it."
The young man responded back. Unaware of the mental exchange, Amy continued.
"Though I have to admit that Juto is such a... unique name."
"Yes, well..."
The small talk between the dandy demon and Jun's fiancé carried on.
Jun wasn't particularly interested, so he just focused on examining the demon's attire up close. Up till now Juto used to wear casual black clothes - pants and a shirt which was embroidered with gold threads on the cuffs, pockets and shoulders. And he liked to keep the shirt unbuttoned halfway through, boldly exposing his wide chest. His haircut was always a little ruffled in the back and the bangs loosely draped over the right eye.
Seeing him so formal and tidy was a pleasant surprise.
Jun is preparing for a party hosted by his father. Juto, his demon servant plans to join it to "live it up" for his master.
Jun can't help but worry it's gonna end in a disaster.
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