Leo
When we finally reached the venue, the red carpet was a total circus. There were so many cosplays of monsters and gods, and the flashes from the paparazzi were blinding, creating a strobe effect against the dark sky.
I quickly pulled my white porcelain mask over my face, grateful for the shield it provided, especially since I wasn't wearing my glasses but contacts.
As we stepped out, the noise was deafening—and it wasn't for us but for some of the attendees. The world of F1, they say, is flashy, and it lived up to its name.
Miller and I walked side by side while Rhys and Kayden were behind us. I was so focused on making sure we didn't get separated that I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking.
I collided with someone almost immediately.
The impact sent me stumbling back, my peacock mantle fluttering like a startled bird, and I got separated from the others I was worried about.
