A/N: This one feels weird (but then again, I think everything I've written lately feels weird to me...why is that?) It is a little different than the other three, but I think it fits the themes, right? It's not a blatant lemon, but it does take on a limish tone when one considers the topic at issue. This one wasn't so bad, it started out at like 687 when I wrote what I wanted to write, so I didn't feel so overwhelmed at removing 187 words as I did with the 'Ringing' theme. I don't really like this one either, but oh well.
This one also had like three different starts. I might post those over at 'emsscraps' as deleted/alternate scenes cause I don't think they'll make it individually...well, except maybe one of them might...but whatever, I'll post it anyway.
Word Count: 498
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Sweet Pleasure
by Em
"Anything tastes better dipped in chocolate."
- Anonymous
She didn't look it, but Raven was embarrassed. It was in the tightness of her mouth and the stiff way she held her shoulders.
That was alright by him.
Oh, he didn't set out to make her uncomfortable, but tonight's plan had been to keep her unsettled – unsteady – and if she was embarrassed, she was certainly both.
"Are we done here?"
Robin looked at her and grinned, "We've barely stepped into the place."
She pointedly looked around at the tastefully displayed items and looked fully unimpressed, "You mean there's more to it than what we can see from here?"
He raised his eyebrows challengingly, "Are you reneging on our deal?"
"Of course not." As if to prove her words, she walked ahead of him, stepping across the threshold over which hung the sign proclaiming the establishment to be The Pleasure Palace. He found her staring in confused awe at the selection of flavored lubricants lining one section of wall.
"Why did you want to visit a place like this again?" Raven wondered.
"You've never been to one of these stores, have you?" he asked.
"And how many of these stores have you been to?"
He chuckled, "Enough," he conceded, leading her further into the store, stopping before the section of the wall with various games and books, as well as certain edibles.
"To what?"
He slid his arm around her waist and brought her close enough to kiss, "To know what I like."
Raven was preoccupied enough to allow the close proximity despite the public arena. He was glad that instead resisting or pulling away, she concentrated on keeping her tone even and not leaning into him. "Such as?"
"Not important," he told her, his breath warming her lips.
"Oh?" she asked, her voice just slightly breathy.
He let his eyes linger on her lips. He wondered whether or not she was ready to let him kiss her in public yet. "Tonight is about..." He watched as she moistened her lips, "...finding what you like."
"How good of you."
He smiled slowly, "You have no idea." Before she could say another word, he let her go and turned her around. As expected, the selection of books drew her attention first, but once she had perused the titles and thumbed through a few, her gaze drifted past the games, and settled right where he thought it might.
Carefully, she lifted the brown jar, reading the label.
Chocolate Fantasy Body Topping
Robin wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "Interested?"
"It's...promising."
He smiled, "So we'll get it..."
"But?" she anticipated.
"If we get that for you, then we have to get something for me."
"I see."
"It's only fair."
"Of course."
"Quid pro quo, one thing for another..."
She found she wasn't so embarrassed anymore. "Tit for tat?" she provided suggestively.
"Exactly."
"Well?" she prodded.
In answer, he smiled ever so slowly and led her toward the clothing section of the store.
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Spoiler:Next theme up is "Last in line". These are actually kinda HARD. I don't have any idea what to write for that one either.
Thanks: Special thanks to Kysra who gave me a suggestion as to the direction I might take this theme. I didn't do it exactly the way I thought I would, or the way I planned I would, but whatever, right?
Individual review replies are up at my 'emsscraps'. And I know I said it before, people, but please, either comment at emsscraps or make mention of it through a review for this one that you've read my replies. I hate to think that people think I'm not replying to you guys!
