For a heartbeat, there was only silence.
Complete, reverent silence.
Then the room erupted in applause.
Did you know rich people clapped differently? Sky didn't know that until today. Because he could pick out the 'uncouth' applause from his friends versus the ones from the elite. It was almost funny.
Regardless, a genuine smile broke across his face as he took in the response.
Chris watched that smile like it was the sun breaking through clouds after a storm. Like it was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen.
Sky stood gracefully, turning to face the crowd properly, and bowed, humbly at first, a slight incline of his head and shoulders. But the applause only grew louder, more insistent, and someone called out "Bravo!" A voice that sounded very much like Wilson's. So Sky bowed again, deeper this time, his hand pressed to his chest in genuine gratitude.
