In a crowd of darkness, azure eyes are all I see.

Chapter 1

On the corner of Same Ave. and Zuka Street, lied a dingy white brick house. Beer bottles and Coke cans littered the lawn and were starting to spread onto the sidewalk. The front door that was once a shiny mahogany wood, had now mildewed and turned a dull brown. Paint had chipped so bad off the windows that the houses last paint job from the 70's ( a neon orange) was starting to seep through. To someone passing through, this house was simply ,how should I put this….fucked. But to most this was one of the better houses on the block. The rest so unidentifiable, it was hard to tell whether they were houses or dump sites. Inside this dingy white house were two 24 year old men on their way to work. Or at least trying to be.

'Rin it's time to go. We are going to miss the bus' .

'Would you shut the fuck up, Sousuke. I heard you the last time. I'm coming', Rin yelled from his room.

Rin's room was a mess. Neon colored spandex pants, glittery tops, and stilettos were scattered across the floor. The bed was even worse. Everything from ninja suits to sexy cowboy costumes were sprawled across the bed. Save for the space carved out on the bed for sleeping, the room would have been uninhabitable.

'Where did I put it? I just had it last night'. The red haired man bends over to start digging through yet another pile of stuff. Garter Belts, white tee shirts, and towels start flying across the room.

Fed up and angry from waiting, Sousuke climbs the stairs to drag Rin out of the house. An angry Sousuke swings Rin's white door open causing it to slam and make a loud thud against the dresser. He is greeted by a half-naked Rin with his ass in the air underneath his bed.

'Just take the door right off the hinge while you're at it Sousuke', Rin mumbled.

'What the hell Rin? Put some damn clothes on and let's go'. He pulled out his phone to check the time. It said 5:30pm and it was Friday, which meant the streets would be filled with people getting off of work, kids getting out of school, and couples heading out for dinner. Both of them had to be across town and at work by 7. There was no way they were going to make it at this rate.

'Whatever you're looking for can wait till after work', he said through gritted teeth. 'We have 4 minutes to get down the block'.

Sousuke went completely unheard as Rin scooted even further underneath the bed. 'Last night's theme was under the sea and I'm pretty sure I wore it underneath my shark shorts'.

Damn near ready to burst, Sousuke calmed himself and asked, 'Rin what the hell are you looking for?'

'My lucky red thong'.

With that Sousuke slams the door and leaves.

'Sousuke, wait. Don't leave'.

Next stop Fairfield
The blue and orange bus was damn near empty, except a man in a wheelchair, a lady and her baby, and the two boys. Sousuke and Rin sat near the middle across from the man in the wheelchair. The two exchanged no words as they sat down. Sousuke was still angry over almost missing the bus. Save for the rusted bus ramp and the man in the wheelchair, the two would have missed the bus.

Next stop Benjamin
Teal eyes focus on his phone screen, while red eyes drift out the window. The neighborhood was beginning to change. The bright yellow lights of the liquor stores transform into softer lights from bars and exclusive clubs. Abandon lots morph into outdoor stripmalls. Passing the Welcome to Goro was a definite sign that we weren't in Iwatobi anymore.

Next stop Main
The next stop was there's. Getting up from his seat, Sousuke leans over to pull the grey stop request cord. The bus driver lets the two off right in front of an empty parking lot across from a Chinese buffet and an overpriced convenience store. In a few hours, this parking lot will be filled. They walk to the silver and black building that they know all too well.

'I'm going inside. See you in there', Sousuke turns to say. With a loud slam of the door, Rin is left to a cigarette and his thoughts.

Rin takes a long drag out of his cigarette and looks up at the neon purple sign atop the building: The Lion's Den. He had been working here for almost a year and a half. For Sousuke it had been about two years. Sousuke was the one to find this place; or shall I say this place found him. Right after college, the two moved back to Iwatobi in search of work. Unable to find anything, they reluctantly took jobs at Fat Sama's Burger Joint, one of the greasiest, artery clogging places in Iwatobi. While Sousuke was working the late shift one night, a man dressed in a leopard suit walked in. He told Sousuke he was absolutely beautiful and the he had potential working as a stripper in the next town over. Cautious of the man and his intentions, Sousuke turned down the offer. That was until he heard how much he'd be paid every night: 1,000 a night. Next thing he knew, he was shaking his ass at one of the most popular gay men's clubs in Goro. Sousuke hid his new job from Rin for a few months for fear of judgment. After a while he finally got around to telling Rin and he immediately wanted in. Neither of them have looked back since. The redhead finishes his cigarette and puts it out on the concrete.

'Guess it's time for work'.

The Lion's Den is one of the most exclusive gay clubs in Goro. Charging an arm and a leg to see some of the best talent from all over the world. They prided themselves on only hiring the best of the best.
Walking through the solid black doors of The Lion's den, you are immediately transported to a different dimension. The purple and black decor gave the club a rich and elegant environment. Stipper poles are aligned around the bar off in the corner, but the silver lights reflecting off the cool metal of the countertop call your attention over there. Plush black velvet chairs and black tables are scattered around the room giving way to two stages: one smaller and one bigger. The smaller stage is where beginning performers doing their acts. While some are talented, everyone knows that those performers won't ever make it to the big stage, so most don't feel bad about only throwing small bills.
The big stage, however is a different story. Known as the Twelve, the performers on the big stage were what people came to see and usually went broke for every night. Nothing but 50 and 100 dollar bills get thrown on stage as each of them showcase a variety of talents from pole dancing, fire hooping, strip tease, BDSM, and so many other kinks. Rin and Sousuke made their into the big stage line up a few months ago, after Sousuke wowed the audience with pole skills and Rin made the audience cream with his dancing skills. The two were currently in the locker room preparing for their performances.

'I see you're wearing your fire-fighter costume', Rin noted as he bent over to tie his sneakers.

'Yea, the boss said the crowd would love it', replied Sousuke who was currently trying to maneuver into his yellow and red fire-fighting pants. 'Heard you were doing something new tonight'.

Rin nodded. He was told to keep his act a secret for tonight. Before Sousuke could comment further, their boss walked in.

'Rin, its time for your act. You've got 5 minutes', the man in the zebra print suit called.

'Good luck out there Rin', Sousuke called. The two exchanged a fist bump before Rin left.

Backstage, Rin peeked out of the curtain to see if he saw any of the usuals. Far left by the small stage, was Benny, the 65 year old pervert. Dressed in a brown cashmere sweater and khakis, he would come in almost every day buy drinks for all the newbies and then try to take the drunkest one home. Then there was Luke, the married man, who was currently sitting at a table not far from the big stage. Though he has a pregnant wife at home, he chooses to come here every week and flirt with all the guys. His award winning smile and positive attitude are what reel you in, but he's nothing but a heartbreaker. Sousuke and him had a fling a while back. Let's just say with a livid Sousuke and a bruised up Luke. Then there was him. His usual seat in the middle of the bar was currently empty but Rin had a feeling that the man would be here soon. Rin had the black haired man's schedule down to a science. Every other Friday night he'd get dragged in here by a short energetic blond man who would just leave him sitting at the bar to go dance near the stage. The man's drink of choice: Gin and Tonic. Rin would eye him from the stage as he slowly sipped his drink. He however had no idea Rin was watching him. Never looking anywhere but his the time Rin would finish his dance and leave the stage, the black haired man and his friend would be gone. Tonight Rin was going to change that.

Cream colored legs slowly walk through the purple velvet curtains of The Lion's den .The audience screams as they catch a glance at Rin's costume. Black high top gym shoes adorn his feet. Black spandex shorts wrap around his muscular thighs. So tight they reveal every bump and curve of his appendage. A holster and toy gun lay on his hips. Black sunglasses and a blue police hat completed the look.

I know you've suffered
But I don't want you to hide

He was the epitome of sex and had the attention of every man, women, and in between at The Lion's den. All except for one.

It's cold and loveless
I won't let you be denied

Haru had yet again found himself at The Lion's den. Every other Friday, it seemed Nagisa would come over to to the Rec-center, bother him about going to The Lion's den, reminded him about his pathetic sex life, and then promise to be his wingman. And reluctantly Haru submitted every time. Knowing that they would get there, Nagisa would ditch him, and he'd sit at the bar all night watching Nagisa get hit on by every living thing in there. Tonight, however, he decided to come by himself. Wearing fitted black converse, tight fitted black jeans, and a dark azure v-neck he beelined for his favorite spot at the bar.

'What'll you have today?',

'Uhmm Long Island Iced Tea'

'See someone's trying to loosen up tonight'. It was true, he was. Haru had never been to the Lionsden by himself and frankly being there without his loud blond friend made him uncomfortable. A simple Gin and Tonic was not going to cut it tonight.

'Enjoy'. The bartender placed a tall glass in front of Haru. He grabbed the glass and let the brown liquid slip slowly down his throat.

Soothing
I'll make you feel pure

A few spins and hip thrusts later, Ren had the crowd right where he wanted them. Ruby eyes scan the crowd. He spots the black haired man sitting at the bar alone. Something clicking in his mind the moment he saw the black haired man sitting at the bar with his face in his drink. He made his way toward the center of the stage. Closing his eyes, he leaned back and caressed his body. Hands roaming over pecks, down to his abs, over the slips v-line tucked under his shorts, stopping over his bulge giving it a firm squeeze. The crowd went wild. That black haired guy was going to watch him if it was the last thing he did.

Trust me
You can be sure

The sudden uproar of crowd, startled a buzzed Haru. The Long Island doing its job and loosening the black haired man up a bit. He turned to look at the stage. A large crowd had formed around what looked like a red haired man in some sort of costume. He shifted in his seat to see over the crowd and get a better look. What he saw surprised him: Piercing red eyes staring directly at him. Something about those eyes drew Haru in. He abandoned his drink and headed toward the stage. As he got closer, blue eyes couldn't help but travel slowly up the man's body. Eyes stopping at the tightest spandex shorts he'd ever seen. Haru swore he saw the man's length pulse as he stared at it. Haru's eyes continue on their pathway up. Red eyes finally meet azure. In that moment, there was an exchange of emotions between the two: Curiosity, Angst, Confidence, Lust. Recognizing the song, Haru held the man's gaze and mouthed the words at him.

You trick your lovers
That you're wicked and divine

Shocked red eyes return his gaze. Rin did not expect the timid black haired man to be so bold tonight. As if challenging him, Rin mouthed the words right back at Haru.

You may be a sinner
But your innocence is mine

Rin motions for the man to come closer. Definate blue eyes stare at him and don't move.
'Guess I'm going to have to do this the hard way', Rin thinks as he plots his next move. Keeping eye contact with the azure eyed man, Rin walked toward the edge of the stage and did the unthinkable: he jumped off. To shocked to do anything, the crowd stood still as they watch Rin stalk past them and directly towards a wide eyed Haru. He got as close as he could to the blue eyed man without touching him, and slowly dropped to his knees.

A frozen Haru came back to his senses as he saw the red haired man's slip down his body. He could feel the red haired man's hot breath against his groin. Making his length grow instantly. He feels the man come back up and hooks his knee around his waist. Red and blue meet for the third time that night. Haru could feel the man's length on his thigh. A sly hand slips down Haru's body and squeezes his length. This going completely unnoticed by the screaming crowd.

I want to satisfy the undisclosed desires in your heart

Rin jumps back on the stage for his final pose and the song ends. Heart pounding and dick undeniably hard, Rin leaves the stage. But not before one last glance at his muse who is all blushed up and flustered.

Backstage, Sousuke was waiting for his performance.

'So I see you finally made your move, Rin'.

'Shut up Sousuke. I'll see you when you get home'. With that the red head scurried back to the locker rooms. He needed to cool down before he went out their to face the azure eyed man.

Knowing Rin all too well Sousuke called after him, 'I'm warning you Rin, not in my room'.