Exercise [1]

Atlas could only open and close his mouth a couple of times. It was obvious by the look of him that he was stumped; he didn't know what to say. 

The more he tries to open his mouth, the more he's reminded of the cold and chilly pressure around his neck.

Sebastian arched his brows, waiting for a response. When he realized that he wasn't getting a response, the corner of his lips curled into a snicker, "Hmm. Let me think about how I should—

Atlas raised his head and narrowed his eyes sharply. He shouted, "My birthday."

Sebastian's brain went blank at the words. He tilted his head for more clarification, "Hmm? Your birthday doesn't come in March."

Atlas glared at him. "My birthday will be in two days."

Sebastian heard the sound of the door opening and knew that his father came in with the tray with the champagne glass, his footsteps echoing in the corridor.