A:N I can officially say this is my first story like this, It's going to be very "Twisty, sexy & dark" The couple pairings are Matt/Sora , Matt/Tai. So be ready! :)
Also this is being written at the request of my very best-friend, So this is for you Riho! Enjoy, As always, Happy Reading ... Please R&R

" Darkened Souls"

Chapter 1 "Devils Horn"

Matt's P.O.V

I sat down on the stool and sighed. The music was blaring, tonight's band wasn't that awful, I'd heard worse. They weren't great either. The crowd was just beginning to pour in. I looked over at the bar. Sora was dashing around like mad, shouting orders to her workers and taking orders herself. She looked relaxed though among the chaos. She had her auburn hair pulled back into a pony tail. Tonight she wore a black tank top that was revealing and a pair of tight jeans. I smiled. She was simply beautiful. She would bring in a few hundred easy tonight. She always did. Someone tapped my shoulder and brought me out of my revere.

"Hey bud, you wanna check my I.D?" I grimaced and I grabbed the guys I.D, I scanned it, reading Taichi Kamiya age 24. I looked up at the guy and was shocked. He didn't look anything like I was expecting. Tall, tan and dark haired. His voice didn't match his looks. He had a calm, deep voice.
"Would you mind giving me that back? I need it so I can head up to the bar."

I handed it back. "Sure thing pal" I watched as he went straight up to the bar, and took a seat. Who was that guy anyway? How cocky."

Tai's P.O.V

I seated myself and watched as Sora handed out orders. Izzy was right, she had settled in Texas, rooming with a guy named Matt. Also working at a Bar called the Devils horn. What in God's name was she doing here? I waited. I knew it wouldn't take long for her to notice me. Sure enough.

"Tai? Is that you?" I seen her face lighten up.

I stood up and opened my arms to welcome her, expecting a hug over the counter. Instead. I watched as she jumped up and hopped over and into my arms. I was taken aback. "Easy there Sky" She hugged me so tightly. I felt a sniffle against my shirt. I just hugged her tighter. I didn't care that others where watching. "Hey, I'm back. I'm OK. And I found you. That's all that matter's"

Sora Finally let go and stepped out a little. I took my hand and gently wiped her tears. "Don't cry on me OK?"

"I'm sorry, I just didn't think I would see you again, not after all that's happened."

"It's in the past. Besides, that would never happen. I'm not even worried about it. Tonight. We party and let go" Just as I said those words I heard the voice of the bouncer who let me in. But it was amplified. I spoke out loud not even meaning too. "What the hell?"

Sora squinted. "What's wrong?"

"Oh nothing, just why does the bouncer have a mic?" Before she could respond I heard another voice from someone I hadn't seen in ages. "Tai, If you don't get over here and hug me. I swear."

"Hey Mimi, how are you?" I smiled

"Fantastic now that your back. God Tai, you look fantastic. I can't wait to catch up after tonight." She gave me a tight hug before turning to Sora.

"So, slight problem. The crowd really wasn't pleased with that new band. So Jack is making Matt go up there til the replacement gets here, so we are down a bouncer. He said he would rather loose a bouncer than costumers."

Sora turned to me. "Answer you're question as to why a bouncer has a mic? He is also really talented." She turned back to Mimi. "How long til replacement get's here?"

"About an hour"

"Will manage."

I watched as the lights dimmed and that blonde headed bouncer walked across the stage. I heard girls yell and a few whistles. Maybe it was the light, but he did look a little different. I heard the music start up, no surprise, he started with a country song.

Sora spoke up "I love this song, Hey Mimi cover the bar for me. I wanna dance with Tai" Before I knew it, Sora had grabbed my hand and was leading me onto the dance floor. I listened as the song started. His voice was so smooth. Sora placed her arms around my neck and I placed my hands on her hips, we swayed to the music. I had forgotten how much she loved to dance. "I missed you Tai. And I want you to know, you're welcome at our place"

"Our place? Oh that's right you have a room mate, wait. Is this the same Matt?" I nodded to the guy on the stage. I felt my self get a little anxious as I watched the guy singing, he closed his eyes as sang. He seemed so in tune with what he was doing. Like nothing else mattered. The guy at the door didn't exist, the one on the stage presented a completely different attitude.

"Yeah, That's him." After she replied she laid her head against my chest, I could hear her singing the words. I just held her close as we swayed back and forth. I had missed her terribly. I closed my eyes for a moment too. Opening them, I looked up at the stage. I felt my heart quicken. Matt was looking right at us.

Matt's P.O.V

I always felt different when I was on stage. I placed my guitar strap around me and walked to the mic and tested it. I gave the Thumbs up and we began. I let the words flow, I watched the people go crazy. I didn't know why. I didn't hear anything special with my voice. I noticed Sora leading that guy I let in earlier to the dance floor. She was awfully close to him. Damn, he was holding her close too. Who is he?

Chorus

Cause tonight it's bottoms up

Throw it on down

Rock this quiet little country town

Get up

Drop a tailgate on on ya truck

find a keg and fill ya cup up

Kick it on back

Pretty little mama lookin at ya like that

Make ya wanna slide on in like, "Girl. What's up"

Get em up

Tonight it Bottoms up

Get em up

Damn

After an hour of singing I was done and got back to normal work. I walked over to the bar and took a seat. Mimi quickly got me a water and a shot of tequila. I downed the shot and savored my water. I closed my eyes for a moment and when I opened them back up, that new guy was sitting next to me.

"Can I help you?"

"I wanted to introduce myself, I didn't realize who you where earlier or else I would have done it sooner. My name is Tai. I'm Sora's best-friend from childhood."

So this was the guy Sora was waiting for. It all made since now. I felt stupid. I should have realized sooner who he was. I stuck my hand out. "My name's Matt, I'm Sora's roommate and work partner. I make sure she stays safe here."

Sora quickly joined us. "Hey guys, I assumed Tai was already staying with us so I already called and Tai's things will be delivered on Monday. Also, The airport found your belongings and will be dropping them off in the morning."

"Hey red, I need another round!" "be right there Tim" I watched as she returned to her costumer.

I turned back to Tai. "Well, I guess Sora has it all settled. Welcome aboard." I sat there for a moment. Thinking, and seeing Tai fiddle with his hands and glancing over at Sora. He finally spoke up.

"How long are you guys typically here?"

"Let's see, it's a Thursday. So probably 2 or 3am at the latest. Sora has to do clean up at the bar, I clean the tables and floors. Then we have to set the alarm and lock up."

"Damn, are you guys management?"

"Sora is over the bar, and I'm a co-owner of the place."

Tai's eyebrows shot up. "Fancy pants"

We sat there for a few more minutes. Before I got up and went about my work. The mood got lighter, people came and went. I started to understand Tai a little more and his and Sora's relationship. He watched as I had to throw a few people out. Break up 3 fights, call the cops, and then it finally came time for closing. Mimi was the last to leave before us, Sora said she would head out with her and get the Jeep going. Tai stayed behind with me. I was never so glad to leave work for once in my life. What a night.

Tai's P.O.V

I had no idea how I ended up being the last person in the building with Matt, I just did. It wasn't my intentions. I watched as he sat the alarms and checked doors. I started to notice things about him I hadn't before. He was built, He had bright blue eyes. He was tall. And he had a very attractive voice.

There was just one problem with all of this. He lived with my best friend, and he clearly had a thing for her.

Song Matt sings " Bottom's up BY Brantley Gilbert.