Sole awoke the next morning just as the sun began to peek through her window. She blinked slowly before she sat up and winced. She was sore from their rough night. Just as she felt herself blush she heard Santa moan and felt his hand reaching for her. When he growled at how far away she was he promptly pulled her down to him.
"What are you doing so far away from me?" He grumbled as he pulled her against him fully. His lips began a hot trail from her neck to her chin and she gasped as he rolled over to be on top of her. Even though he was in a pair of boxers and she was in a nightgown and underware, Sole could still feel how hard he was between her legs suddenly. Just the thought of him getting so excited over her caused her body to flush warmly. "Why are you still dressed?" His tone held the same rough sound to it and she couldn't help but smirk. Santa hadn't even opened his eyes yet! Was he still sleeping?
"Santa are you awake?" Sole blinked but then moaned as he pulled her nightgown up and yanked on her underware until they slid down her thighs to her ankles. At the same time he managed to take his boxers off while his lips came to hers for a rough good morning kiss. Just as he pulled the nightgown up further and buried his face against her breasts, Sole caught sight of her alarm clock. "S-Santa you're going to be late." She whispered as she tried to wiggle away.
"We have time." Santa growled as he pulled her back down. "I'll make time." He suddenly rolled over, pulling Sole over so that she was sitting up and against him now. When he grabbed her hips and lifted her it seemed too easy. She had to admit she was impressed when he used his hips and hers to move himself into position. She didn't have time to protest before he was lowering her onto him. This time it was Santa that moaned and Sole felt her face burn. She felt exposed with the sunlight now filling the room and her breasts hanging out of her nightgown. Still, she had to admit she did rather like this position. The more she moved the more he reacted and the more noise he made the more excited she became. Soon enough he was gripping her hips while they bounced lightly up and down.
"Oh God Sa-Santa!" Sole gasped as she felt herself tightening around him.
"Sole slow do-" It was too late as she rocked against him even harder and threw her head back as she came. She felt him jerk against her at the same time and it only sent her even further over the edge. When Sole finally came back to reality she was laying against his chest. They were both still breathing heavily and she smiled as she looked up to him. His hand moved forward to brush her hair away from her face and he gave a soft laugh as he shook his head. "You almost lucked out on that one." He gave a sigh as he closed his eyes.
"No!" Sole sat up and she realized she startled him because he jumped right out of bed and looked around. "Sorry, it's just that now we're both going to be late!" She stumbled to the shower but he seemed to hesitate.
"I have to pee." He scratched the back of her head and she rolled her eyes.
"Oh like that's going to embarass you?" Sole watched as his cheeks tinged pink. "Fine, give me a sec." She disappeared into the bathroom to do just as he had to before she turned the shower on and hopped into the water. "Eeeeeeeeeeyah!" She yelled as she leapt forward away from the hot water. The door slammed open and she sniffled as he yanked the curtain back and looked at her dancing around in the shower. "Hot hot hot!" She cried out and he shook his head before reaching around to adjust the temperature. After a moment she smiled and moved to be under the warm water. "Thank you."
"Don't peek." Santa closed the curtain and she had to surpress a giggle as he peed. Men were so strange!
Sole made it into what had been deamed as the 'photo room' just as the clock struck on the hour. :That was close.: She thought with a relieved sigh before she put her equipment down. "Hey Sole!" One of the production assistants ran into the room and smacked directly into her as she turned around. "Sorry!" He apologized before she could comment and didn't stop there. "Hey somethings going on! Come on, everyone's been called into a meeting!" He grabbed her wrist and off they ran. She hadn't even had time to take off her light jacket.
"WHAT?" Sole was the one to give and outburst first as the news was announced to the entire crew. Grazer was taking over. Grazers Media hadn't waited a second before they had bought out all the venues and even the recording studios. It didn't stop there as the television bookings were canceled as well. "What the hell is that jerk pulling?"
"He wants Aine to write for Metro records." Sasaki ran his hands through his hair as he slumped forward in his seat.
"Well she's not going to right? I mean, we can't just hand Aine over to that creep! This has nothing to do with her writing skills and you know it!" Sole was back on her feet as everyone else in the room mumbled their agreement or disagreement.
"Sole go home. You're not needed here right now." Sasaki waved her off and Sole blinked in surprise.
"Wait... what? I'm Aine's friend! Shouldn't that count for something with this matter?" She clenched her fists as Sasaki stood up with a firm glare.
"You're a photographer Sole. You don't belong in this meeting. Go home!" Sasaki snapped and Sole watched as Santa jumped to his feet. Towa quickly sat him back down but Santa brushed him off to stand up again.
"That's not fair! Sole has every reason-" Santa was cut off as Sole realized the look Sasaki was giving him and spoke up.
"Thank you but he's right." Her fiesty anger was quickly doused as she lowered her face. Her bangs hid her eyes as she turned and walked towards the door.
"I'll call you to let you know when we'll be needing you." Sasaki rubbed his temples. "Now back to the matter at hand..."
Sole closed the door behind her and started to make her way down the hall. If she felt this bad she could only imagine how Aine would be feeling. She sighed as she reached for her gear. There was no point in hanging around. The group would be in that meeting for hours probably and it was just as Sasaki had said. They wouldn't be needing her for a while.
"Sole?" Her door opened and she jumped as Santa suddenly walked in.
"What are you doing?" She hissed before she jumped forward to close the door behind him. "It'll be obvious where you went! Mr. Sasaki is already suspecting-" Sole was cut off as his arms were suddenly around her.
"You're more than just a photographer to me. You're everything." Santa suddenly whispered into her ear and Sole was surprised when tears filled her eyes. "You're more to the guys too. You're like Aine- you're one of us. Don't let what he said get to you." He pulled back and stole her breath away in a soft kiss. The kiss shifted to something more deeper and Sole suddenly found her back against the wall. "I love you Sole." He murmurred as his lips danced their way from her jaw to her neck. Instantly her body began to ache for him.
"I love you Santa." She smiled as she tried to gently push him away. "Santa we can't here. You should get back. Don't worry, I'll be waiting at home for you." She smiled as his eyes seemed to light up at that thought. He stole another quick kiss before opening the door and disappearing down the hall.
Sole paced around her apartment as yet another hour ticked by. What was going on? She had figured he'd be late but it was almost midnight! :What if something happened? What if...: She shook her head. :No, I won't start thinking crazy like that!: Still, her heart began to pound as she looked to the clock again. Just then she heard a buzzing and leapt towards her cell phone sitting on the counter. "Hello?"
"Hey it's me." Santa whispered and Sole felt her heart about to explode. Had something gone wrong after all? "Look I'm sorry but I can't make it tonight. We're all staying over to get something worked out for tomorrow. I have to go."
"Hey come on!" She heard someone in the backround speak up and thought for a moment it was Atsuro joking around.
"I love you." Santa whispered before hanging up.
Sole closed her cell phone with a sigh. "Love you too." She set it back on the counter before heading to bed. She hadn't seen her answering machine blinking with a massage before turning off the lights.
"Oh wow!" Sole smiled as she caught sight of the crowd gathered near the outside stage. Aine had just arrived and she waved her over. "Hey you! Isn't this great? Look at all the fans! It'll be great to get some shots of this!" She held up her camera and Aine nodded. She was obviously just understanding what was going on.
When the lights flashed and the music blared both of them turned to look as Sakuya leapt up on the stage. Though Aine was watching him, Sole's eyes were on Santa. She watched as his drumsticks seemed to flicker over the drums. After a short time sweat began to drip down his temples and off his bare arms. Sole as in awe at the sight of him. The smile on his face was so genuine while he played that she couldn't look away.
"Ahem, getting some shots Sole?" Sasaki spoke up behind her and she jumped with a squeak, her hands flying to her camera.
"Of course Mr. Sasaki!" She waved him off as she turned her camera towards the band and tried to get a few good shots. When she tried to get one of Sakuya she spotted the hickey and her eyebrow twitched. "Aine..." Aine's face was already red and Sole sighed. How was she supposed to get a good shot of him like that? She doubted his fans wanted a close up of it! With another sigh she did her best while giving Aine a playful 'tsk tsk'.
When the show was over she snuck in back with Aine. While Aine went towards Sakuya, Sole strayed off to the side where she found Santa wiping his sweat up with a towel.
Th-thump th-thump th-thump
"Hi." Sole had to clear her throat as her cheeks tinged pink. He had caught her gaping at him and smirked. Before she could say another word he walked over and pulled her into his arms. "Santa someone will see!" She whispered but didn't fight him for a moment.
"Let them watch..." He murmurred and she felt her heart leap into her throat as he reached up to cup the back of her neck to kiss her.
In a quick move that left him puckering up to air, Sole dipped down and out of his hold. "Are you trying to get me fired?" She growled and he blinked.
"Whaaaa?" He thought for a moment and Sole tried to fight the urge to smack him on the back of the head.
"You're thinking with the wrong head." Sole grumbled as she glared at him.
"Can you blame me?" Santa moved towards her and Sole slipped away from him yet again. She couldn't fight a giggle as he reached for her and suddenly tickled her sides. "You forget, I already know all your weak spots." He gave a deep evil laugh and Sole fought her giggles as she tried to get away.
"Ahem." Sole was still trying to catch her breath when she heard someone clear their throat. When she froze Santa pounced and kissed the side of her neck. He ran his tongue up it but stopped as he realized Sole wasn't moving or making any sound. "Sole I need to speak with you in my office immediately." Mr. Sasaki narrowed his gaze and Sole nodded as Santa quickly stepped away from her. He walked off and Sole's heart sank.
"Sole I'm-" She held her hand up as Santa tried to apologize.
"Don't Santa. My life's work probably just went down the shithole. If you don't mind, I don't feel like hearing the words I'm sorry at the moment." Her shoulders drooped as she began to make her way towards where Sasaki had gone. She smirked as she glanced to him over her shoulder. "But it was fun while it lasted."
"You wanted to see me Mr. Sasaki?" Sole asked as she was lead into his office by an assistant that quickly left. Sasaki was sitting at his desk, a small frown on his face. Sole swallowed the lump in her throat as he stood up and began to walk towards her.
"Yes Sole. I think you should consider resigning from your job here immediately." His tone was flat and solid, as if he had thought about this for some time and had finally come to a decision.
"You want me to... quite Lucifer?" Sole felt her knees give way but two arms wrapped around her before she had a chance to blink. It was Sasaki. "Mr... Mr. Sasaki?" He was close enough that she could feel his breath on her skin.
"Yes Sole. Quit Lucifer." Just as he finished those words the door burst open and Santa ran in. He slid to a stop at the sight of Sole in Sasaki's arms. For a moment they all were frozen where they were.
Sole was still on the previous statement. :Quite Lucifer?: