Honey-colored orbs absorbed the beauty of this man's face. His smile was enchanting but also sent a delicious chill down her spine. The owner of the honey-colored eyes then looked down at the hand that was in front of her face. Realizing that she was staring, the dark skinned princess cleared her throat and gracefully took the bartender's hands in hers. Warmth danced on their skin as both the bartender and the princess of Xeris smiled at each other.

"My name's Talia. It's nice to meet you Loki." Blood rushed to the Xerin's face when she felt the bartender's soft lips delicately kiss her palm. She had to suppress a shudder of pleasure when she felt his fangs prick her skin. The man with bright red hair looked up and smiled as he released the pop star's hand. Loki cracked his knuckles and grabbed a damp rag to clean his workspace.

"'Talia' is a gorgeous name." Loki smirked inwardly when he saw a tint of red in the girl's face. His heart leaped when he heard Talia's sugary giggle.

"Loki's not a bad name either. It's…mysterious." Pride swelled in the handsome man's chest when he heard the complement.

"What can I get you tonight Ms. Talia?" The princess of Xeris looked down at her book. She always ordered her usual Tom Collin's Cocktail, but she wasn't sure what she wanted. Her whole encounter with this hot new bartender and her fantasy from the shower really messed with her stoic and poised mind. She sighed in frustration.

"I'm not so sure. Maybe something to ease my mind or something." Fangs appear as Loki puts away the damp wash rag and starts to pull out several alcoholic beverages and a silver shaker.

"Just give me a minute princess." Both eyes slightly widened at the nickname released into the air. Loki knew if he gave away his identity, he'd be fucked. Relief filled him as the Xerin princess smiled.

"I don't mind if you call me that." Loki exhaled and chuckled to cover up his blunder. After waving his short panic attack off, he went back to making thee concoction. The dark skinned princess went back to reading as many thoughts raced in her mind.

How come she never saw this bartender around? Maybe he's been working on a different day to get used to being on the job. But he does look hot. Immediately, flashes of her fantasy came back, making Talia embarrassed for thinking about it. She turned her attention back to the book of spells. Talia really wanted to get her mind off of that fantasy but even the book wasn't helping. Her clouding thoughts were interrupted when she heard a soft chink coming from the table. The LoliRock star's eyes widened at the tall glass. Beautiful layered colors of orange and red reminded her of a sunset. The drink looked irresistible. A yellow bendy straw was pointed at Talia while floating next to an accenting cherry and orange on the rim. Honey-colored eyes were entranced by the colors and looked up to Loki. He wiped his hands clean and wiped a spot of the glass with his rag.

"What's this?" Excitement shined in Loki's snake-like eyes as Talia took a sip.

"It's a strawberry-mango daiquiri. But I call it: 'A Princess' Decree'." The taste of the drink was super sweet. Talia's taste buds were popping from the fruity elixir. She was thoroughly impressed with the red head's talent for making drinks despite being new on the job.

"It's good. I like it." Loki blushed from the complement. From the corner of his eye, he saw another customer at the end of the bar and got his equipment ready.

"Give me a minute princess. I gotta serve someone else. I'll be back." Talia nodded as the handsome bartender went to go tend someone else at the far end of the bar. It didn't hit her until she took a few more sips of her sweet elixir. Did…did the bartender just say he wanted to continue to talk to her?

There's no way. What guy would want to talk to her? Well, besides a fan? She hasn't had any luck with guys after Kyle. What could this guy possibly want to talk to her about? Surely they don't have anything in common. While Talia was so engrossed with her thoughts, she didn't realize that Loki was in front of her, wiping his hands from making another customer's drink. His dark green eyes peered down at his arch-enemy and love interest's book. He could recognize a few spells but couldn't see the rest of them. Loki sighed inwardly as he stood in front of the dark skinned beauty. She looked so cute as she absentmindedly sipped the drink he made for her. Suddenly, a snarky little idea popped in his head. A little teasing wouldn't hurt.

"So, what kind of book are you reading?" Talia jolted back to reality when she heard that tempting voice. She looked up to Loki smirking while cleaning a shot glass.

"J—Just reading a book." A bright red eyebrow arched in curiosity.

"Really? What kind of book?" Talia silently scoffed. Why is it his business?

"Something you definitely wouldn't like." She took another sip of the Princess' Decree, feeling the alcohol starting to dance in her bloodstream. "Well, what book would you recommend? What do you like?" Talia stirs at her drink, unsure if she's correctly flirting with the guy.

"Oh man, pop up books are brilliant!" Loki grins, wiping a different glass and leaning against the back counter. Talia chuckles, raising an amused brow.

"You can't be serious."

"Hey, don't knock it 'til you've tried it princess. Those things are a work of art. Someone took a story and brought it to life with patience and imagery. They're simple but complex in a fun way." A mischievous smirk danced its way on Loki's face. "You're not afraid of a little fun are you?" The girl's eyes widened and she clears her throat before bringing the drink to her lips.

"Oh my God…"

"Come again?" Talia colors, trying to backtrack.

"I—I said the drink was good…" The young bartender laughed at the princess' lame excuse. She was just so cute to tease! The music stopped playing and the crowd burst into applause and whistles. Both the pop star and bartender looked at the stage and applauded as well despite not paying any attention to the band. A tall, dark skinned black man wearing a white dress shirt and khakis with black dress shoes came to the mic. He put his locs into a ponytail and cleared his throat.

"You guys having a good time tonight?" The crowd cheered in response. The man chuckled as he brought a stool from behind to sit on.

"Well, you guys are in for a treat. It's time to slow thing down for the couples in this place." After counting the beat, the drummer started the music. A plus-sized dark-skinned woman wearing a dark green summer dress elegantly began to play the piano. The soft melody echoed in the club as couples went to the dance floor. Seeing this as an opportunity, Loki hurriedly finish cleaning his last glass and wiped off the counter. He turned to Talia who finished the majority of the concoction he created. He gently extended his hand to the princess of Xeris.

"Care to join me for a dance princess?" This took the wind out of Talia's lungs. She barely knew the guy for a good hour and he wants to dance with her? For once, Talia was truly speechless. After debating about it for a few seconds, the arch-enemy of the bartender in disguise took the pale calloused hand. Auriana and Iris get to have fun with boys tonight. Why can't she?

"Alright." Excited that Talia agreed to dance with him, Loki clocked out as fast as he could and speed-walked around the bar. He caught himself from almost tripping over his own feet. Even though no one else at the bar noticed his little blunder, Talia's sharp eyes saw everything and shined with amusement. She prevented a loud laugh from exiting her throat and puts away her book of spells into her purse. Not wanting to let a perfect song go to waste, Loki extended his hand to the dark skinned beauty and slightly bowed in front of her.

"Ready to have some fun princess?" The act was cheesy, but super cute. Talia giggled and placed her hand in his. She put her purse on her shoulder and followed the handsome bartender to the dance floor.

Sitting here, in this chair.

Waiting on you to see things my way.

But not a word do you say…

Loki found a spot in the middle of the dance floor full of couples slow dancing. He turned around to see his dance partner blushing and shyly looking away. The Zatteran prince in disguise grinned. He slowly grabbed Talia's palm and brought it to his lips. He gently kissed the girl's smooth skin and placed her hand on his shoulder. Loki could feel the Xerin princess hesitating. He guessed that she never really danced with a guy before. Especially after she went out with that one clown.

You won't even look my way, nah.

Girl I'm spending my time,

Wasting my dimes.

Talking 'til I'm black and blue

But can't you see…

I wanna get next to you…

He leaned his face down to hers and looked deeply into her eyes. Talia stared back into those snake-like eyes that seemed to pull her into a trance. The alcohol running in her bloodstream was not helping either.

"Do you trust me princess?" The sound of Loki's voice calmed her. Normally, Talia's defenses were at maximum. But something about this man just made her feel….safe. Loki's breath left his lungs when the princess gave him a rare smile that seemed to only be meant for him. He felt the twenty-one year old grab his arm and wrapped it around her waist. She then snaked her arm around his neck.

Dreams of you go sailing by.

Whenever your eyes meet mine.

Oh, you're so fine.

Talia's arch-enemy in disguise felt his heartbeat excel when he felt his dance partner place her head on his chest. A sweet scent of jasmine and vanilla filled his nostrils as Loki buried his face in Talia's hair. With his hands resting on her waist, he began to lead his partner in a slow dance.

Girl, you make me feel so insecure.

You're so beautiful and pure.

Why must you be unkind?

And tell me I'm not your kind.

Blowing my mind.

Her heart was sure to jump out of her chest. Talia felt so conflicted. How is it that this gorgeous man can make her feel so relaxed but make her heart race at the same time? They just met! Then again, she isn't complaining too much about it. But who exactly is this guy? She knows he's from earth but that's all that she can infer. But how long has he been here in Sunny Bay? Does he have any friends? Any family? What are his hobbies?

My money is low and I know,

That I can't take you to the fancy places,

You might wanna go…

Still…

I wanna get next to you…

May sound crazy, but I…

Loki sensed Talia's overthinking when he felt her tense up in his arms. He leaned down into her ear and tried to talk to her without getting too intoxicated to the scent from her chocolate tresses.

"What's wrong princess?" The way he whispered in her ear made the princess' kneecaps go weak. She adverted her eyes to the stage where an old brown skinned man with thinning silver hair came closer to his mic. His dark green silk dress shirt with shiny black pants and dress shoes accented his golden saxophone. He blew into the instrument and performed his heart out with his solo. Knowing that her thoughts wouldn't leave her alone, Talia turned her head to look at Loki. Her blood-pumping organ sped up a little more when she saw how his eyes were shining.

"N—Nothing…" The handsome prince in disguise knew she was lying. He took his arm from around her waist and brought it to her chin. He delicately lifted his love interest's face to his and smiled.

"What's wrong princess?"

"Give it up for Mark Gross ya'll!" The crowd cheered for the older man as he waved.

"You play that horn like you mean it yeah…" Mark winked at the singer and went back to playing his instrument. Throughout this ordeal, Talia stammered like a deer caught in headlights. Was it the alcohol that clouded her judgement? She might as well just go on ahead and be honest with this guy now that he's piqued her interest.

"I—I just wanted to know who you are…" Loki arched an eyebrow.

"Who I am?" She nodded.

"I guess…I guess I just want to get to know you better."

Girl you can shape me, bend me, make me.

Whatever it takes to please you.

I'm willing to do,

Cause you're my dream come true and…

I wanna get next to you.

Loki's heart pumped harder than ever. Did the princess that always kicked his ass just seriously said that she wanted to see him again? Instead of leaping for joy, Loki just smile brightly, revealing his fangs.

"How about this princess? Meet me here in the store tomorrow and we can go out for lunch. And then I'll tell you as much as you want to know." Talia couldn't find the words to express how excited she was about the incoming date so she nodded vigorously.

I…gotta get next to you…

"Alright then. Tomorrow at eleven?"

Said I….need to…get…next to you…

"Sounds like a plan princess!"

Next to you….Next to you…

Soon the band's music slowly came to an end. The crowd loudly applauded the band and singer at the mic. Talia looked up to Loki with flirtation and boldness in her eyes. She slowly dragged her hands from the man's neck down to his hips. She gave Loki a smirk that made his stomach do flips.

"You really know how to work those hips of yours. Think you can use them to catch a cab for me?" Loki reddens as golden eyes flickered from his body to his emerald gems. He definitely wasn't used to a flirty Talia but he'd be damned if he missed out on the opportunity.

"I'll see what I can do princess. You sure all you need them for is the taxi?" Standing on her tippy-toes, the Xerin princess breathlessly whispered into the man's ear.

"Call one and we'll find out." The man's face became the shade of his brightly colored hair. Loki's vocabulary went minimum as he took the iPhone being waved in his face. He quickly dialed for a cab while being dragged towards the exit. What all of a sudden changed her attitude? It must be that drink he made her. They walked up the stairs and went through the aisle of books. The owner of the bookstore saw the two leaving to go outside. He was cautious with that bartender he recently hired leaving with his best customer.

"You heading home for the night Talia?" The dark-skinned princess gave a sweet smile to the man with olive skin. Her sudden change in attitude again completely confused Loki. Maybe alcohol affects her differently. He knows that she's not drunk but maybe it's made her loosen up from her usual uptight self?

"Yeah Mr. Adams! Don't worry about Loki right here! He's just escorting me to my taxi!" Talia wasn't lying when a yellow car with black checkers in the middle pulled up in front of the book store. Mr. Adams sighed in relief knowing that Talia was in good hands. Before the elder man bid his farewells to the twenty-one year old, he shifted his eyes to the young bartender and gave a sharp glare.

Don't do anything stupid or I'll fuck you up. A large lump in Loki's throat was hard to swallow after getting the very clear message. Wait, why was he getting scared at that mere earthling's threat? He was a fucking prince! Ruler of dark magic! He could easily trump that weakling with a mere snap of his fingers!

"I wouldn't take him lightly Loki. Despite his age, he still knows many ways to kick some ass without breaking a sweat." The man was kind of freaked out when he heard Talia express what he was thinking. Can his arch-enemy actually read minds when she drinks?

"I'll be sure to take note of that." The prince in disguise opened the cab door and led Talia into the back seat. She fastened her seatbelt in and made sure she had everything in her purse. Before closing the door, Loki was suddenly grabbed by his collar and pulled down to Talia's face. His face colored when he felt silky smooth lips touch his ear.

"I'll see you in the morning baby boy." A delicate yet seductive kiss was placed near his lips. While he was taken to his happy place, Talia shoved him out of the cab and slammed the door shut. The cab took off into the city while Loki was trying to remember what happened to him a few seconds ago. He touched the part of his face where the Xerin's lips have been. Loki's body temperature rose as he felt the blood rushing all the way to his face. The young bartender picked himself off the ground and went into the alley. After walking past the smelly dumpster, he teleported into the city.

He was standing on top of a skyscraper's antenna and transformed back into his original Zatteran clothing. His cape flowed in the wind and his hair changed back into a shorter style. Instead of the strands being a bright red, they went back to being dark burgundy. The man stretched his arms into the sky and then did a leap of joy.

"Mephisto! You're one sly motherfucker!" He shouted into the sky. He couldn't believe what happened tonight. Talia came to the bar and tried out his first drink he made for her, flirted and teased her, convinced her to slow dance with him, set up a date in the morning, got threatened by the store owner just by getting glared at, got a fucking kiss near his lips, and then got shoved out of a taxi and fell on his ass. This has to be the greatest night ever. "And it's all going according to plan…" An arrow of guilt shot right through him. Mephisto sighed as he flew in the air. It sucks that he has to get his hands even dirtier just to get close to one of the princesses. He actually took a liking to Talia. After all, she's pretty and smart and poised. She's his complete opposite. And yet…

"She's absolutely adorable and fun to tease!" Well, at least the first phase of the plan is complete. He didn't want to do this, but he had to admit that he was able to talk to and hold the girl he had feelings for. Mephisto didn't think he'd actually get to hold the princess, much less flirt with her without having to fight each other. And…it felt…good…? Who knew that they could get along without having to fight each other to the death? But it's all just a rouse right? She was only able to talk to him because of his disguise. Can it be possible to talk to her as Mephisto without having to go at each other's throats? A shot of pain in his head caused him to lose his concentration in flying and almost made the younger Zatteran sibling fly into a metal pole. This overthinking made him tired and exhausted. He'll just have to worry about his feelings later and get some sleep.

The twenty-one year old quickly teleported back to his hideout in a cave where he and his sister have been staying at. He walked in and didn't see his older sibling anywhere in the cave. Mephisto just shrugged and assumed that she was still lingering somewhere in the city. He sighed as he walked out of a passage that leads to a waterfall. Mephisto begins to strip his clothes and laid them out on flat rocks. He stretched his arms to the sky as he felt the air hit his naked frame. His muscles ached from clumsily running into the table just to impress Talia. Thinking back on it now, he felt kind of stupid. He shook his head as he dipped his body into the water. The temperature wasn't too cold, but it still sent a chill up Mephisto's spine. The burgundy-haired man looked to the sky filled with stars and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes for a minute and he saw that beautiful angel behind his eyelids. He remembered how she felt in his arms. She smelled like warm vanilla sugar and jasmine and he just couldn't get enough of it. She looked so pretty in her outfit and her makeup.

"Mephisto…" The man really wanted to let his fingers run through her chocolate strands and hear her moan in pleasure. What Mephisto really wanted to do was to kiss her beautiful skin over and over again. He got the privilege to kiss her hand three times. What would he give to kiss her all over?

"Mephisto…" But damn her lips felt so soft on his skin. He could've sworn he felt his soul leave his body when she kissed him suddenly on his cheek. He wondered what it would feel like to have her lips all over on his scarred skin?

"Mephisto…Open your eyes baby boy…" What the hell? He kept hearing that sweet voice…Mephisto finally opened his eyes and looked for the source of the sound. He heard someone humming a wonderful tune near behind the waterfall. Upon squinting his eyes, he could see a figure walking from behind the waterfall. The figure came closer and closer until the man realize that it was—

"T—Talia?!" The Xerin princess walked out of the mist in all of her naked glory. Her body was beautifully toned in all the right places. The water glistened her skin, making her look like a seductive sea nymph. Her smoldering eyes nailed Mephisto in his place with his mouth wide opened.

"Baby boy…" All of a sudden, the majority of the blood in his body went down to a well-endowed muscle. It raised itself out of the water and was throbbing for attention. Mephisto shrieked in embarrassment and attempted to cover his throbbing extremity. He was abruptly stopped when Talia's magic forced his arms to get attached to the earth behind him. His feet were held down to the sea floor by the nymph's magic and his throbbing member was standing up loud and proud above the water. The Zatteran prince felt blood rushing in his veins and his adrenaline was accelerating.

"T—Talia?! What are you doing here?!" The wet vixen sauntered over to Mephisto and continued to hum her enchanting tune. She knelt in front of him and dragged her hands across his body. The vixen brought her lips to her victim's ear and gently bit it. Mephisto gave a shaking breath, not knowing what Talia would do next.

The naked princess drags her lips across the man's face and was in front of his pair of lips. She held a mysterious stare, looking deep into the prince's snake-like eyes. Blood pumped tremendously in Mephisto's chest as he felt a silky pair of lips join with his. The kiss was sweet and soft. But then it became long and just downright sensual. He felt her tongue stroke his lips. She pried them open with ease and danced around in his mouth. His tongue met with hers and he didn't mind that she dominated the field. He felt her hands travel down his body. The scars on his chest and stomach burned with intense pleasure when he felt her warm skin delicately touching his body. Mephisto tensed up when he felt her hands touch his throbbing muscle in between his legs. Her lips left his and immediately went for the neck. The prince couldn't stop the moan from escaping his throat. The vixen's tongue slid down his throat and continued down the wonderfully toned body. A loud moan left prince's lips when he felt Talia's wonderful tongue touch his scars. That wonderful feeling felt so good. She continued to go south until she reached the throbbing muscle that stood at salute. Hypnotizing green eyes looked down to see the brunette lower her lips to his member. Liquid fire raced down the man's spine when he felt a mere kiss on the tip. His voice cracked in the air as he felt Talia's tongue gently lick his sensitive skin. Up and down and up and down. Then he felt her wonderful tongue slide all around. The waterfall drowned out Mephisto's cries of pleasure as he felt the brunette take him fully into her mouth in one try. Her head moved up and down and up and down. Talia then teases her lover by sucking his very sensitive skin like a lollipop. There was a coiling feeling in his stomach that kept building and building. Mephisto wanted release and he wanted it now.

"Talia! Oh Klasnick! Talia!" She knew he was close. But she wasn't satisfied with his reaction. She released his muscle and brought her lips back to his ear.

"Mephisto…I want you to sing for me…" He knew what she meant by that but his pride was holding him back from his release. "Mephisto…" He nodded and took deep breaths because he wanted to be released now. The vixen smirked and immediately brought her head back down to his throbbing member and took it all in. She sucked him good and made sure to suck him dry.

"Talia! Talia!" Mephisto's voice got louder and louder until he started screaming to the heavens. His toes began to curl as he arched his back. Suddenly, his arms were freed from Talia's binding spell and Mephisto immediately pushed the princess of Xeris' head down. The coiling feeling inside finally exploded, sending the man into a life-shattering orgasm. He continued to feel Talia's mouth sucking him dry as he felt his release being swallowed by the princess. Suddenly, Mephisto was taken underwater. Water filled his nose and lungs as he desperately flailed to get to the surface.

He gathered his bearings of his surroundings and realized that the moon was still out with the stars shining brightly. Mephisto sputtered out water as he looked to see where he was. His snake-like eyes widened when he saw that his clothes were still laid out on a flat rock. He must have fallen asleep while he was taking a bath! That dream seemed so real. Talia's lips and tongue made him feel like he was on fire. He loved everything about that dream. He suddenly came to a realization. Mephisto wasn't just attracted to Talia. He was hooked. He wanted her. He wanted her in his arms. He wanted to feel her under him. He wanted to know her strengths and weaknesses. He wanted to see her smile. He wanted to wipe her tears. He wanted to love her. But he could only do that as his alter ego of Loki, a red-headed bartender that dresses nice and flirts. He sighed with his internal conflict of having to get close to Talia in order to please Gramorr and for his own desires. But there's one thing for sure. Whatever Mephisto wants, Mephisto gets.

"I like Talia. And I will have her in my arms as Mephisto."

WASSUP BITCHEEEESSSS! This chapter honestly took me FOR-FUCKING-EVER to finish. I was on a roll but for some reason, my procrastination that's set for school assignments was lingering on my shoulder and I needed a push to get it finished. Also, since this is my first smut story, it took a while to think it out and fully write it in my style. Also, I did get help from the ULTIMATE SMUT-WRITER HERSELF, KIREINOTSUKI! She actually wrote out several parts of the story that did help push it along. Also, for the song that's used here in this story, it's called "I Wanna Get Next To You" that's performed by my favorite artist Marlon Saunders. And if you don't know who he is, he's the guy that sang both of Knuckles the Echidna's theme songs in both Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2. Seriously, check him out on YouTube and iTunes. He just released a new single last month. So, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Let me know if I have any misspellings or grammar errors! I'll try to get started on the next one since I'm still on spring break for the rest of this week. Stay safe and stay awesome! Happy reading everyone! :)