Discretion is Advised: Discreet (Involves Tango Evelynn and Default Akali appearances)
It's nearly been two months ever since she ran away from home. Throughout her life, her parents tried grooming her to take after her mother, who was head of the police force in their hometown in Ionia.
Being an officer of the law wasn't Akali's dream. She preferred being a rebel and always did things her own way rather than follow the rules that were always laid out before her. She was the exact opposite of what her family wanted her to be.
When she tried showing her family that the life of a cop wasn't for her, they refused to accept it and merely said she was just in her phase of rebellion and that her hate towards their choice for her would pass.
It was the final straw and so, Akali left her home in the middle of the night and never looked back. When she left, she may have some money she had saved in her pocket, but it was obviously not enough. Once she arrived at Valoran, she ended up living in the streets and resorting to pickpocketing to get by.
Of course what she didn't expect was to capture the attention of the mobs and gangs in the city. Apparently, she had unknowingly made a name for herself for all of the petty thievery she had done. It didn't take long for her name to reach the city's criminal network and eventually, she was approached by one of the mafias.
Initially, she was recruited by Malcolm Graves. The man gave her a deal that included a roof over her head, three warm meals a day and clothes to change in and cover herself with. Not only those, but the whole deal was finely sweetened by money that was just too much for her to scoff at.
A month being in Graves' Mafia though, she learned everything she needed to know to survive in the dangerous world of the mafia. She knew to not step on anyone's toes, make sure not to make moves that would put her head on a literal chopping block, and of course to respect those that held the power over the city.
After being taught all of that within a single month, one of Graves' friends, Tobias "Twisted" Fate took her from his friend's hands and into his infamous Thieves Guild.
Want something stolen? In or out of the city, it was Fate that people called.
Want a few numbers to be altered for everything to 'fairly' add up? You guessed right, that's also a forte of Fate's group.
Want a sweep job be done in a hush-hush manner? Yep, it's Fate's time to shine yet again.
Akali settled comfortably in her new home. Unlike in Graves' mafia, which had most of them always staying at this estate he had bought at the outskirts of the city, she now lived in one of the little apartments found in outer part of the business district in Valoran.
It was no penthouse, but it wasn't like the typical shithole in lowtown. It may not be extravagant, but it was decent, modern and comfortable.
Best part here is that all of this is paid for and she didn't need to spend a single cent. All she needed to do was finish whatever task Fate gives her, which either required her to gather information about someone for a client or steal some item from someone's posh mansion.
Akali was a true rebel at heart and being part of Fate's Thieves Guild gave her the final confirmation. She felt so alive whenever she stole something and end up succeeding after with her escape. The rush of it all was exhilarating and she loved it.
Currently, she had a single sling of a backpack hanging over her right shoulder as she walked up to Fate's house, which was as big and grand as Graves' home. The two guards stationed at the front door recognized her immediately, one of them giving her a nod of acknowledgement before opening the door for her.
Akali nodded back before she proceeded inside, intending to deliver the papers she had stolen from the address that was sent to her by none other than the big man himself. From what she knew, their current client's a business rival of the owner of the files she had in her pack. It was yet another one of those typical cases she was usually tasked to handle.
"The boss home?" Akali asked her fellow lackey, who was just climbing down the staircase.
"He's still at Demacia." The guy said before nodding towards the top of the stairs. "Miss Fate's up there though. She's expecting the papers the boss told you to get. You have it?"
"Yeah, got them right here."
"Go ahead, then. She's at the master bedroom."
"Alright."
Has Akali mentioned that she has never met Fate's wife?
Word around the group says that Fate was overly possessive of his wife and that he rarely allowed the woman to leave their home without him. Even some who've been in the guild for months haven't seen the described lady.
Those who have been part of the gang for a long, long time though, they say the woman was absolutely gorgeous and that they somehow understood why Fate was always nervous about the possibility of someone attempting in stealing her from him.
Only trusted female members of the guild were allowed to see and tend to his spouse's wants and needs.
It's probably why Akali was feeling more than a tad bit anxious once she reached the top of the stairs and was on her way to where the master bedroom can be found. As expected, there were two female guards positioned at the sides of the room's door, both dressed in black suits.
Unlike the pair, Akali had already taken off her blazer and was holding it with her free arm. Her sleeves were also rolled up, which unveiled a few parts of the dragon tattoo she had on the skin of her back and arms.
"Here for Miss Evelynn?" The one with short, brushed back, pitch black hair and carmine red eyes asked when she neared.
Akali nodded. "I'm here to deliver the papers the boss asked for."
The woman with long red hair tied back in a high ponytail regarded her with a full-body scan, her eyes eyeing Akali's ankle for a moment before stretching a hand out and saying, "Surrender the knife in your boot and you're free to go in."
"For real?" Akali asked in mild disbelief, but nonetheless bent down to pull her pants up a bit and withdraw the Swiss Army knife she had hidden in her right boot.
"Yes, for real." The redhead said with a lighthearted roll of her eyes. "Fate's orders."
'This must be Zyra and Elise.' Akali thought, glancing between the two as she handed the knife to the redhead.
She had heard about these two women. They've been part of the guild ever since it came to be and were known as Evelynn's personal bodyguards. The two of them were also the only ones that were allowed to call their leader 'Fate' instead of the usual 'Boss' title.
"All clear?" Akali asked after surrendering her only weapon.
Elise stepped towards her and frisked her for a moment, checking the contents of her backpack as well before stepping away, hand brushing her hair back as she said, "You are now."
"Leave immediately once she dismisses you." Zyra told her before turning halfway to the door, knocking twice and calling out to the lone occupant on the other side. "Miss Evelynn, a visitor."
A muffled reply was given and when Zyra opened the door for her, Akali gave them both a nod before stepping inside the bedroom. The wooden panel closed behind her with a soft click, leaving her in the company of the mistress of the guild.
Recalling all the stories she heard about Fate's wife, she couldn't help but think if they were merely exaggerating when it came to describing the said woman. Maybe she does have looks, but maybe it wasn't as beguiling as most others had told.
"My, my, my..." Was the soft purr-like sound of a velvety voice that sent a tingle up Akali's spine, which prompted her to whip her head to entrance of the walk-in closet. Though the call was mere one word uttered thrice, it sounded oh so smooth.
The first thing she saw was a black, fluffy bathrobe, which lost her interest in an instant once she saw a pair of amber gold eyes that were absolutely breathtaking looking right at her with a curious gleam.
Akali probably would have pulled on her tie in reaction if she was wearing one instead of settling in tugging at her shirt's collar. She cleared her throat and shifted from her place, having quite the difficulty in keeping her gaze stuck on the woman's face rather than lowering any further.
Evelynn Fate, wife of Tobias Fate and mistress of the Thieves Guild, was like the epitome of lust, desire and absolute beauty. Platinum blonde hair cascading over her shoulders, well-manicured and red-painted nails complimenting her long, slender fingers, light skin looking so milky and delicate, a pair of legs that could go on for miles and of course, naturally pink and heart-shaped lips that looked oh so full and kissable.
Akali was honestly speechless.
"Your face..." Evelynn said, her eyes raking over her and nearly making her shudder. "I haven't seen you here before."
"I'm, ahem, new in the guild." Akali managed to say, internally surprised that she was able to maintain her serious demeanor.
"May I know how long you've been with us?" Evelynn asked as she made her way to the plush red armchair at one side of the room, which gave Akali a brief view of curve of her shapely rump underneath the robe that clad and hugged her body.
"Been a member ever since last month, ma'am."
Evelynn scoffed at the formality, waving it off as she settled onto her favorite chair. "I don't like being called 'ma'am'. It makes me feel old. Remember to address me as 'Miss Evelynn' from now on, understood?"
Had Akali mentioned that the ones she had heard refer to the boss' wife as 'Miss Evelynn' were Elise, Zyra and less than a handful of female members of the guild?
"Understood." Akali replied, bowing briefly.
"Now, what is your business here...?" Evelynn motioned for her to introduce herself, her slender hands making fluid movements in the air.
"Akali." She introduced with a nod of her head before she started retrieving the papers she stolen for their client. "Boss told me to deliver these papers here today."
"Ah, those must be the files Fortune asked for." Evelynn murmured, holding her hand out to take the mentioned papers.
Upon the withdrawal of the folders, Akali handed all four of them to Evelynn, who accepted and laid them on her lap before turning back to her. To avoid feeling uneasy with the gaze of the vixen, Akali focused her eyes on her backpack, which she was zipping close at the moment.
"Tell me, Akali," Evelynn started, closing the folder she was holding. "do you know how to fight?"
"I do." Akali answered truthfully. "I know mixed martial arts and aikido."
Evelynn hummed, seemingly pleased. "Good. Expect a transfer of position tomorrow."
"I'm sorry?"
"You're young, experienced in combat," Evelynn then trailed her eyes over the little exposed parts of her tattoo. "dangerous-looking and last but definitely not the least, you're cute."
Although Akali didn't part from her neutral façade, her cheeks did color a bit with a tint of redness. She did get a genuine compliment from the charming woman in front of her.
"Dismissed."
Bowing briefly once more, Akali excused herself from Evelynn before making her way to the door. With every step she took towards her exit, she could hear her heart pounding in her chest, for she could feel the gaze of her boss' wife fixated on her.
The second she opened the door and stepped out onto the hall, she heard Evelynn snap her fingers once before the panel closed behind her. She released the breath she was unknowingly holding, her shoulders relaxing. A few chuckles from the two guards filled her ears, one of them giving her what seemed to be congratulatory pats on the shoulder.
"Congratulations, newbie." Elise said in a jesting tone. "You've officially met Fate's wife."
"And survived the encounter." Zyra added, chuckling.
"Survived? What, do some people actually die when they meet her?"
"If she doesn't like you, she would have snapped her fingers twice and called our names once you opened the door." Elise said, giving Akali a nudge. "But, as you've heard, she snapped them once and didn't call any of us."
"What does that mean?" Akali asked, her nervousness hinting only slightly in her voice. If it weren't for Zyra and Elsie's years of practice and training, they probably wouldn't have noticed it.
"It means," Zyra placed her hands over her shoulders and began leading her away and towards the direction of the staircase, slipping her knife in her pocket in the process. "we'll be seeing each other again sooner than you expect."
And those were the last words she heard before Zyra herself escorted her out of the estate and ordered one of the men to drive her back to her apartment. She tried declining, but when Zyra said, "Miss Evelynn's orders.", she just decided to shut up and go with it.
Throughout the remainder of the night, Akali thought of nothing and no one but Evelynn Fate, who continued to invade her mind until she fell asleep. She was a bit disappointed that she didn't dream of the woman.
Nonetheless, she was just thankful the mistress of the guild liked her.
Who wouldn't be thankful anyway?
Evelynn was nothing but a woman who looked, sounded and acted as if she was the living embodiment of the word aesthetic.
Now what Akali didn't know was the fact that she had shockingly piqued the woman's interest.
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Waking up early has always been a must in her line of work. After having a mere sandwich as her breakfast, Akali rushed out of her apartment, took her bicycle, one of the first things that she bought with her first pay from Graves, and made her way to one of their secret outposts in the city.
Typically, the said outpost she was told to report to and get her jobs from daily can be found at the back area of some restaurant. After parking her bike and chaining it securely, she turned around to make her way into the establishment, only to find her path blocked by two people in suits. One of them she recognized as the guy she met at the front door of the mansion last night and the other being one of Evelynn's personal guards, Elise.
"Something you two need?" Akali asked, looking in between the two.
"Don't you know?" Elise asked, firmly but harmlessly grabbing her by the arm. "You're shifting work."
"Shifting work? What does that supposed to mean?"
"It's simple, really. You've been promoted." Elise said, leading her towards the black van waiting beside the sidewalk. She opened the sliding car door and gently pushed her inside, but Akali didn't just scoot in and let everything play out naturally.
"Hey, what about my bike?"
"Leave it. No one's going to steal a pathetic bike anyway."
"But I bought that bike with my own money!"
Elise exasperatedly sighed, rolling her eyes before looking over her shoulder and to the man that was just about to trail after them. "Kegan, make sure Akali's bike is returned safely to her apartment, alright?"
Despite looking absolutely reluctant, the man nodded and turned around to do the given order. Elise hummed and shooed Akali back, causing the latter to move deeper in the vehicle to make some space for her to enter.
The door was closed and they were already on their way to their destination when Akali brought up the fact that she left her bike chained and that she has the key to the lock. What she got in reply was Elise laughing and waving off her concern.
"Kegan can handle that, so don't worry about it."
"But...-"
"What you should worry about is how ghastly you look right now." Elise said, clearly disapproving of her current attire.
Akali was merely wearing a pair of jeans, some worn-out pair of sneakers and a tank top with the black and green camouflage pattern. She was only dressed this casually because her change of clothes, which consisted of black pants and a white T-shirt, were inside her duffel bag.
"Fancy way of calling me and my clothes ugly." Akali huffed out, somewhat glaring at Elise.
"Well, in Miss Evelynn's standards, they're hideous."
"That's because my change of clothes are in my bag!"
"Oh really? And are they actually much better than the one you're wearing?" Elise didn't bother waiting for a response. She snatched Akali's bag from her, swiftly unzipping it and checking its contents. She scoffed after her little inspection. "Plain."
"Excuse me?"
"These clothes are too plain for Miss Evelynn's taste."
"Why does it even matter if my clothes are too plain for the mistress?"
Elise's gaze flickered up to her before she dropped the bag on the car floor. "Because from now on, you'll be one of her personal bodyguards."
"W-What?"
Throughout the month she's been with the guild, she had heard countless times about people hoping they get the position that she was being said to take up now. Evelynn was known to be very picky when it comes to the people she takes under her command, and of course Fate always has a say in everything she asked for in the end.
Although, she had also heard that the people under Evelynn's department never end up drawing the short stick. She took care of those under her wing and made sure they were as comfortable as she is. It's the reason why the members of her part of the guild are considered the most loyal among the entire group.
"Aren't you and Zyra her personal bodyguards?"
"We are, but that doesn't mean she can't add you to her security detail." Elise said nonchalantly, seemingly sending a message to someone with her phone.
"What about the boss? He said yes to this 'promotion'?" Akali asked, unable to believe she was somehow climbing the ranks so quickly in such a short time.
"You're a woman, you seem to be a promising member of the guild and have been trustworthy so far, so in short," Elise finished her text message and locked her phone, depositing it in her blazer's pocket. "he said yes and granted Miss Evelynn's desire to promote you."
"Why me though? I just got here about a month ago."
"That's for Miss Evelynn to know and anyone else to not snoop around and ask about."
"I'm sure there are others in the guild that's much more skilled than me."
Elise sighed. "Yes, well, Miss Evelynn took an interest in you. Not those 'others' you're talking about."
Akali wanted to ask the "Why me?" question again, but she decided against it. Elise did look like she's going to snap at her if she further questioned the decision of her unforeseen level up in work.
When the van eventually stopped in front of a prestigious-looking dance studio, Akali found herself befuddled as she exited the vehicle after Elise. She expected to be brought to their boss' mansion instead of the location they're at now, but once again, she chose not to ask why.
Elise motioned for her to follow and so, she did. They passed by a dance hall occupied by people undergoing what seemed to be a couple of lessons concerning waltz, which poked at her curiosity a little.
Akali knew nothing about ballroom dancing. Whether it was the classic waltz or a steamy tango routine, she was as clueless as how blue her eyes are.
They came to a stop at one of the private dance halls, where they found Zyra standing by just outside the closed door. The redhead nodded at them before taking in Akali's present state of dress. The observing look made her self-conscious about her appearance.
"Were the clothes delivered?" Elise asked her fellow bodyguard.
"Mm-hm." Zyra turned to her left and picked up one shiny black and one plain white bag on the floor, handing both to Akali. "Change into the clothes in the white bag. The ones in the black bag is your suit. You'll be wearing it before we leave the studio later."
Once Akali gave a nod, Elise pointed to the restrooms at the end of the hall, wordlessly telling her to change immediately. Excusing herself in a murmur, Akali left to replace her 'horrendous' clothes with the new garments that was bought personally for her.
By the time she exited the comfort room and returned to the pair, she was wearing a pair of black compression pants with red stripes on the side and a black sports bra with red outlines. She had also changed her sneakers to the black and red sports shoes she found in the box at the bottom of the white bag. Zyra and Elise eyed her approvingly upon her arrival, satisfied with her new outfit.
"Good. Now," Zyra opened the door for her, gesturing as she said, "Miss Evelynn's waiting."
"What?" A shiver ran down her spine when she began piecing everything together. They're at a dance studio and she had literally just changed into an outfit perfect for dancing and exercising.
She can't dance though! Unless they wanted her to do a headstand and spin, she can't do shit when it comes down to slow dances with partners and other styles of ballroom routines.
"Just go in," Elise practically hissed at her. "before she gets impatient."
"Okay, okay!" Akali forfeited and decided to step inside the dance hall, gulping down most of her nervousness once the door closed behind her.
Leaving the two bags of clothes beside the door before proceeding further into the room, her eyes quickly spying the metal pole set up at the center of the room.
How could she even miss it? There was this gorgeous woman swirling around it, one leg wrapped around the pole and whole body arched as she spun in a steady circle. Her hair flew behind her ever so freely, adding more of the desirable effect her whole routine already exuded.
Akali swallowed quietly, speechless as she watched Evelynn spin around like a professional pole dancer. Only donning a pair of black shorts and a plain grey sports bra, the woman looked like nothing but a human goddess fit for seduction.
"Enjoying the show?"
Blue eyes snapped from the mistress' flat and toned midriff up to her amber-tinted gaze, which were looking through platinum tresses.
Evelynn detached herself from the pole, giving a flashy, swinging dismount before bending down and picking up the remote of the sound system. She lowered the volume of the music before approaching Akali, looking at her with a pleased expression.
"Miss Fate." Akali immediately greeted, only to give herself a mental slap when she realized she used the wrong formality. "I mean, Evelynn."
An amused eyebrow was quirked at her. "Just Evelynn? My, my, how bold of you."
Akali's face became a little red in embarrassment. "I'm sorry for my stupid mistake. I meant Miss Evelynn, not just your name. Sorry."
Evelynn chuckled, coolly waving off her mistake. "You're forgiven. At ease, little mouse."
Akali had to stop herself from reacting towards the nickname. Although she was a bit flattered that the mistress of the guild had an adorable pet name for her, she found it highly embarrassing with how childish it sounds. This was her boss' wife though, so she can do nothing but accept it with a simple nod.
"Do the clothes fit you well?" Evelynn inquired, gesturing at her whole body for a moment.
"They're a perfect fit, Miss Evelynn. Thank you."
Evelynn hummed. "Good."
Despite already having a hunch on why she was there and why she was somewhat required to dress in the clothes she's in now, she still wanted to ask what was her purpose at the moment. As usual, she kept herself quiet, awaiting for any orders from the older woman.
"Do you know how ballroom dancing works, mousey?"
Akali held back a wince from the nickname, settling on shaking her head in reply. "No, miss. I don't know how it goes."
"Waltz? A simple sway routine? Tango? No?"
Again, she shook her head. "I'm sorry, Miss Evelynn, but I think I'm not the ideal partner for any of those dances."
Evelynn hummed in contemplation, eyeing her through the wall-like mirrors at one side of the room as she tapped her chin. "Well, beggars can't be choosers, I suppose. Not that I'm a beggar in the first place."
"It's just a figure of speech, Miss." Akali nearly gave herself a facepalm for even offering a clarification, knowing Evelynn was more than smart enough to figure that out.
"I know." Evelynn replied, amusement glinting in her eyes once she turned back to her. "It's good to know my little mouse has some brains at least."
There it was again, that so called endearment, and this time, a light cloak of mockery was accompanying it.
"Come here, mouse." Evelynn softly commanded, beckoning Akali to come close with a finger. "I'm going to teach you how to waltz."
"What? But, I..." Akali scratched the back of her head, trying to think of an excuse to not come off as her refusing to obey an order. "...I have two left feet."
"Nonsense. You have perfectly good feet right there." Evelynn replied, the tease in her voice hinting ever so lightly. "Now come and take my hand before you regret making me wait."
Evelynn might be a mortal version of Aphrodite, but her sweetly-uttered threat showed and reminded Akali that she's still the wife of a mob boss and that she was there not only for her charming good looks. Of course she'd have her own version of dangerous tricks up her sleeve.
Stepping forward, Akali took Evelynn's offered hand and allowed her to lead them towards a much larger space in the dance hall. Once they stopped, Evelynn began telling her where to put her hands and how her posture should be.
Between the two of them, she was given the man's role in the routine, which required her to have her right hand intertwined with one of Evelynn's, while the other was on the woman's waist.
Akali could feel the exposed skin underneath her thumb and it felt awfully smooth and warm against her touch. She shifted her footing once and tried focusing her attention on Evelynn's instructions, not wanting to screw up this unpredicted dance lesson she ended up in.
"I'll guide you to it." Evelynn said as she herself got in the correct position. "We'll go through it one step at a time and have you get used to it before we play the music. Is that good with you?"
"I'm not sure if I'll pick it all up immediately." Akali replied, words filled with uncertainty.
"You probably won't, but that's why I'm here, aren't I? This is still practice."
"Okay."
Admittedly, the following moments that happened wasn't the most ideal. Akali cussed at herself in her mind for stumbling a couple of steps here and there whenever she narrowly dodged Evelynn's feet. She would rather trip on her own feet than step on the mistress' own.
There were times when she fell back or forward a little. She wasn't afraid of falling though since Evelynn always seemed to have a firm hold on her, probably to make sure there were no chances that she falls and ends up taking her down along.
"You're too stiff." Evelynn said after a few minutes. "Try relaxing and move more casually."
"I... I can't." Akali quietly grunted out.
"Yes, you can. You just have to try."
"I told you, I can't."
Evelynn raised an eyebrow with how annoyed Akali sounded, but she continued with her speech, especially since the other had her gaze stuck to the floor and to their feet. "You won't know if you don't try, mouse. Just relax and...-"
Akali huffed and stepped away, releasing Evelynn and abruptly halting their lesson. "For the last time, I can't. I came here to be your bodyguard, not to be your dance partner. I can't dance, okay?"
If this was any other member of the guild, Evelynn probably would have called for Zyra and Elise and had them take her away and out of her sights. But no, she didn't do that.
Somehow, gazing into those azure crystals was enough to calm Evelynn before a pinch of irritation could even sprout from within her.
Akali was... special.
Although she's an outlaw like her and everybody else in the guild, there's still something about her that Evelynn found herself enraptured by.
Currently, Evelynn could see how frustrated the girl was with the fact that she couldn't dance the way she was expected to do. Akali's show of stress was more entertaining and somewhat adorable in Evelynn's eyes rather than vexing.
It's quite clear how Akali was irritated with the difficulty she was encountering, and it amused Evelynn and further piqued her interest. After all, if this was just anyone, they probably would have been so eager to be so close to her, experienced in dancing or not.
"My bodyguard or not, you're here because you're paid to do what I say, correct?" Evelynn calmly told Akali, auditing her with an unoffended gaze.
"Yes." Was Akali's muttered response.
"Now, you're going to learn how to waltz whether you like it or not." Evelynn closed the gap between them once again and placed her hand back to her waist and held the other with her own. She made sure their gazes were locked with one another before querying in a whisper, "Are we clear?"
"...Yes, Miss Evelynn."
"Now then," The hand on Akali's shoulder left its perch and touched her chin, making sure she won't be able to bow her head if she dared to do so when they spoke. "tell me why you're so stiff."
Akali felt a little surprised that Evelynn was able to discover that her being inexperienced in ballroom dancing wasn't the only reason why she wasn't able to relax during the lesson. It showed that the woman's observation skills was no joke.
"I don't want to step on your feet." Akali murmured, making a displeased face as she said the truth.
"Hmm, how considerate of you." Evelynn replied back, eyeing her with a small curve shaping her lips. "Stepping on my feet for a few times won't kill me though."
"Still."
"I asked for you to dance with me and if my feet were to be trampled in the middle of it, then so be it. Now hush yourself," Evelynn gave Akali's nose a tap of her finger before she returned her hand back to her shoulder. "and just follow my instructions and dance as if your life depends on it."
They hadn't even moved a step when Evelynn tittered and added a little comment.
"Because it kind of does, mousey."
Just like earlier, the moments that followed wasn't as graceful or as successful as it should've been. Akali knew she was blushing out of embarrassment when she stepped on Evelynn's foot for the umpteenth time. She didn't know which one suffered the most, the right or left, but she was completely sure Evelynn's toes were probably aching by now.
Akali had become more loose and fluid with her movements, but she would still occasionally tense every time she made a wrong move and ended up stepping on Evelynn's toes.
After an hour of the embarrassing dance lesson, Evelynn finally had enough of the mild torture she had put her feet through. She released Akali's hand and took half a step away from her, which automatically told the other that their session has come to an end.
"You need more practice." Evelynn blatantly said before following up with, "Nonetheless, I am not giving up on you. We will continue where we left off once my toes don't despise you anymore."
Akali winced. "I told you I can't dance."
"Yes, yes, you have. More than twice, even."
"Why are you so determined in teaching me how to dance anyway?"
"Why are YOU so bold in asking me these questions?" Evelynn shot back, looking entertained once again.
"Sorry." Akali apologized when she realized that she was overstepping her boundaries once again. "I didn't mean to disrespect you, Miss Evelynn."
"You're lucky I'm in such a good mood today, regardless of the fact that you murdered my toes." Evelynn responded back, tittering at the last part. "To address your question though, I'm teaching you to dance because I miss it."
Akali looked at Evelynn, silently asking her what she meant.
"I miss dancing." Evelynn clarified, heading towards the duffel bag on the chairs at the side. "That's simply it. Any more questions?"
Although there were a few Akali could think of, she shook her head and said, "None, Miss Evelynn."
"Good. Now, change into your suit and wait for me outside the room."
"Yes, Miss Evelynn."
Akali exited the dance hall, nodding at Zyra and Elise, who seemed to have been conversing with one another before she had interrupted them with her exit. She murmured a quiet 'excuse me' before scurrying off to the restroom once again to change into the suit she was now certain came from Evelynn herself.
In just a few minutes, Akali was dressed out of her sports attire and was clad in a striking black suit. Although the blazer and pants were similar to Zyra and Elise's, unlike those two, she wore a red button-down underneath the coat and had a black tie with vine-like embroidery designing the material.
Making sure her hair was back to its pristine ponytail, Akali returned to the entrance of the dance hall. Just in time, too, since Evelynn can be found just exiting the mentioned room.
"Miss Evelynn." The three of them greeted the woman, who nodded back at them before dropping her bag in Elise's waiting arms.
"Where's our next destination again?" Evelynn asked as she started down the hall, glancing at Zyra, who walked alongside her like Akali. Elise was ahead of them, carrying the duffel bag containing the woman's necessities and her clothes from earlier.
"You scheduled a shopping trip and a salon appointment for today."
Evekynn made a disgruntled sound. "Cancel all those. Move my salon appointment two days from now."
"Of course." Zyra responded back, withdrawing her phone from one of her blazer's inner pocket. "Anything else?"
"None whatsoever."
With a nod, Zyra redirected her focus in calling the hair salon they were supposed to go to, doing just what Evelynn wanted and handling the rescheduling of her appointment. This obviously left Akali to be the only bodyguard that had no specific task to handle.
"As for you, tiny mouse," Evelynn started, turning her gaze to her right, where Akali was walking. "you'll be massaging my feet once we return home."
Akali had to stop herself from wincing yet again not only because of the endearment, but also the reminder of what had happened in the dance hall.
"Yes, Miss Evelynn."
"You better have the magic touch or else I'm having all your toes cut off." Evelynn nonchalantly threatened, flashing a sweet smile at Akali and puckering her lips for a second at her before stepping into the sleek black van Elise held open for her.
Akali somewhat paled at the threat, her eyes instinctively looking towards her fellow bodyguards for help. Due to Zyra being busy on the phone, only Elise caught her gaze. The latter merely smirked at her predicament before ushering her to board the vehicle as well.
With the casual threat hanging over Akali's head, Evelynn knew she wasn't the only one hoping the blue-eyed thief was experienced with giving foot massages.
xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx
Second week of being one of the guild mistress' personal bodyguards and Akali was still surprised she was still alive. She had probably spoken up more than just a handful of times against Evelynn's orders, yet she was still well and breathing.
From what she observed, Evelynn seemed to be fond of her attitude. She didn't cross the line completely, but she did love playing with fire from time to time. Even Zyra and Elise would exchange surprised looks whenever she said something she's not supposed to say so loosely in front of the amber-eyed woman.
Akali didn't push it too much though. Just because the reins were loose doesn't mean she can tear herself from it. She knew there were limits and Evelynn surely had them as well.
Within those two weeks though, Akali could honestly say that it's been one heck of a ride, especially with what happened between her and Evelynn during the woman's tantrum towards hers and Fate's anniversary.
Today, they were at a prestigious nail salon, where Evelynn was having her nails done. Akali and Elise were the ones present with the woman, since Zyra was asked by the mistress herself to prepare her attire for hers and her husband's dinner with two mafia leaders, Fortune and Graves, tonight.
"Refreshments, Miss Evelynn?" One of the employees in the salon entered their private booth, offering a glass of juice to the platinum-haired woman, who eyed the drink for a moment before accepting it with her free hand and dismissing the person.
Once the nail artist took their leave, Evelynn handed the glass to Akali, saying, "Sample it."
Akali nodded and obediently followed the order, taking a small drink of the cool liquid and letting the sweet taste of mango settle for a couple of seconds on her tongue. When nothing unusual happened, she returned the glass to Evelynn.
"It's not spiked, Miss."
"Excellent." Evelynn took the glass and drank from it, her lips leaving a noticeable red mark on the rim. "Drink the rest. I don't want my security detail fainting on me due to dehydration."
It had been hotter than usual outside, especially with Akali being clad in a suit. Elise was allowed to defy the dress code, seeing as Evelynn didn't react when the raven-haired woman had relieved herself of her blazer and decided to roll up her sleeves when they exited the van.
Akali had made a motion in unbuttoning her blazer earlier just to let some air in underneath, but Evelynn stopped her from doing anything when she reached for her tie and fixed it for her before walking inside the establishment.
So, yes, Akali was immensely thankful Evelynn left more than half of the refreshing juice for her to consume for herself. She took a moment to step out of the booth and hand the empty glass to one of the nail artists that passed by, thanking them in a murmur before refocusing her attention back to Evelynn.
"Well?" Evelynn asked Elise, who had just finished a phone call and rejoined them in the booth.
"The boss has just left the airport and is expected to arrive at the mansion in an hour." Elise reported, tucking her phone in her pocket.
"Did he say anything about how he missed our anniversary last night?" Evelynn queried in a bitter tone, lips curled in displeasure. Beside her, Akali stopped herself from flinching in reaction upon her words.
"He didn't." Elise replied, before saying, "I think his reason of absence was in the letter with the bouquet of flowers he had delivered to you yesterday, Miss."
Evelynn rolled her eyes. "Ah, yes, the bouquet of flowers I burned. I never really read the letter. Why should I? If he has something to say to me in our anniversary, he can say it in front of my face."
Akali kept quiet as Evelynn continued venting to Elise about how vexed she was about Fate not even making an effort in coming home to properly celebrate their anniversary. She could still remember what happened that night with absolute crystal clarity.
The entire memory was just too difficult for her to forget.
It was one of those rare days Elise and Zyra were allowed to take a break from their duties at the same time. Evelynn had dismissed them, letting only one of her three personal bodyguards stay on duty throughout the night.
Akali watched with a wary gaze as Evelynn took the bouquet of flowers and a lighter with her as she made her way to the balcony of the master bedroom. She followed the mistress out, idling just a couple of steps behind her. Evelynn had shoved her husband's letter deep inside the bouquet without even reading the words written on the folded card.
With mild disbelief and horror, Akali could do nothing but look at how Evelynn burned the bouquet with the lighter's help. The once small flame became bigger and bigger as the flowers burned petal by petal.
The guards stationed just below the balcony looked around once the smell of something burning reached their nostrils. Eventually, they looked up and was just in time to see Evelynn launch the burning bouquet to the backyard.
Thankfully, it had only landed on a single lounge chair before tumbling into the swimming pool. The guards rushed to put out the burning chair, while some of the cleaning staff took the needed materials and equipment to remove the ruined bouquet from the pool.
"I ask him to be here for our anniversary and he can't even make time for it?" Evelynn spoke to no one in general, storming past Akali and back inside the bedroom. "But of course if this anniversary of ours involved a business meeting with money on the menu, I'm sure he'll be here before I can even blink!"
Akali mutely followed Evelynn, keeping her distance and staying at the sidelines, especially when the woman grabbed a picture of her and Fate and threw it across the room. The frame shattered and along with it was the mirror it had struck.
"He must think he's some piece of work, doesn't he?" Evelynn scoffed as she shook her head and looked at herself through the broken mirror of her vanity table. "Passion gone, love lost and time wasted... What's the use of money if it all leads to this point?"
Truthfully speaking, Akali was surprised to hear that. She always thought Evelynn was the type to take things for granted. The woman did play the materialistic trait quite well. Akali never actually thought she was able to differentiate the value of time, money and love between one another.
"Whenever he's home, he's either too tired or had already spent himself with some whore." Evelynn growled and swept her arm across the table, sending various pieces of cosmetics to shatter upon impact on the floor. "And I can't do anything about it? I just sit here and look pretty, is that it?"
Akali didn't know if she was allowed to offer some comfort to Evelynn or some reassurance, so she kept to herself. She became rigid immediately when Evelynn turned to face her, eyes practically burning through her with all the rage she felt towards her spouse.
"Am I still desirable, Akali?" Evelynn asked in a dangerously low murmur, slowly stalking towards her. "Or has my beauty faded?"
"You're beautiful as ever, Miss Evelynn." Akali sincerely answered, but she didn't part from her stoic expression. She needed to be professional.
Evelynn scoffed and shook her head again, grasping and leading Akali to the bed by her black tie. "I don't want an answer from my bodyguard. I want to hear Akali's opinion."
"That is my opinion." Akali replied, nearly stumbling on her own feet as they closed the distance between them and the king-size bed. "You're...-You're gorgeous, Miss Evelynn."
Suddenly, Akali was yanked forward before she was spun around and forcefully plopped onto the foot of the bed. She nearly fell back completely when Evelynn straddled her, grabbed her head and buried her face into her cleavage.
The fact that the vixen was barely covered by the skimpy, silk nightgown she was wearing was not helping Akali at all.
Dressed or not though, when Akali shifted her head in Evelynn's secured hold, she felt one of her ears press over the woman's chest. She heard each deafening pound of the heart that ached. It sent her to a daze and somewhat distracted her for a moment before her hair was reeled back and she was forced to look up.
"Evelynn." The woman corrected with a hiss. "Just Evelynn."
Akali swallowed once she felt those smooth fingertips run over her throat before it clutched her jaw in a firm hold. She managed to nod in reply, not knowing if she should push Evelynn away or let this fantasy of hers become a reality.
"There must be something wrong with me." Evelynn murmured. "Tell me what it is, Akali. Tell me why Tobias doesn't want me anymore."
"...You married the wrong man."
Did Akali just say that outloud?
"I... married the wrong man?"
Yes, she did say it outloud. She literally told her boss' wife that her marrying him was a mistake. What an employee she was.
"How can you say that, hmm?" Evelynn questioned in a whisper.
"He..." Akali still had a chance to back out with what she said, but all that left her lips was, "He doesn't love you the way you should be loved. Doesn't appreciate the fact that he's married to a beautiful woman like you."
"And you would?"
"I would." Was her immediate and certain reply. "Much better than he ever had, even."
Evelynn eyed her with this flame in her eyes. It was indescribable. There was lust, passion and desperation in her gaze and it brought Akali so much mixed emotions. The mistress before her was vulnerable, and she knew she had a semblance of a choice in the situation.
"You would...?" Evelynn roughly pulled Akali's hair out of its ponytail, causing the latter to hiss in momentary pain. "You're a puny, little mouse who can't even decide if she wants to play with the cat or not."
Akali couldn't believe Evelynn was using that now. With this situation, their boundaries and restraints falling apart right before their eyes, she wasn't sure if she'd be able to hold herself back from reacting towards the pet name.
"You're a fool, don't you know? A jester that I love watching and toying with, because you're nothing but a provider of entertainment for me." Evelynn sarcastically said, laughing sardonically as she continued clutching Akali by her jaw. "And you tell me that you can love me better than he had? Oh, you make me laugh with your pathetic jokes."
Akali snarled, hands clutching the bedsheets in a tight grip. "I'm not a fool or anyone's form of entertainment."
"You are to me!" Evelynn responded back, releasing her jaw, only to roughly grab her by a fistful of hair at the back of her head. "Do you really think you're that special? You're an idiot if that's what you thought."
"Shut. Up." Akali growled out, but all it did was make Evelynn laugh again.
"Why don't you make me?" Came the guild mistress' challenge. "If you're not the fool I say you are, then prove me wrong. Show me who's the cat and who's the mouse between us!"
"Ragh!"
Akali lifted Evelynn up and slammed her onto the bed, grabbing her wrists and pinning it on either side of her head as she glared down at the supposedly more superior woman. The latter seemed to be taken aback by her aggressiveness, amber eyes widely staring back at her with surprise.
"You're the fool."
With that said, Akali dove in and claimed Evelynn's lips, tongue wasting no time in slipping in between and invading the vixen's mouth. She released her wrists and reached downward, hooking both of Evelynn's legs on her waist.
Evelynn buried her hands in her wild tresses, pulling and gripping on them as they both fought for dominance in the fierce kiss. She scratched her nails over Akali's scalp, also locking her legs around her bodyguard's waist and pulling the other closer against her.
The more she got a taste of Akali's tongue, the more the spark between her legs developed into a fire. Evelynn moaned and began to grind against Akali, wanting to find some relief for the ache in her heat.
It was a fleeting moment, but a moment nonetheless, when she regained a semblance of what they were both doing. All of the consequences for their steamy interaction flooded her mind, causing everything to be put to an abrupt stop.
Gasping, Evelynn hastily unhooked her legs from Akali before shoving her back until she was forced to stand on her two legs. Both of them were out of breath and were looking at each other with gazes that showed how they're coming to a realization of what they had done.
While Evelynn sat up, slapped a hand over her face and groaned, Akali turned away and started muttering colorful profanities under her breath.
They fucked up and they knew it.
But, when they both reconnected their gazes with one another, they shared only one thought.
'I want her.'
"The boss might be planning on making it up to you, Miss Evelynn." Akali found herself saying, which prompted Elise to nod, while their mistress ended up shooting her a scrutinizing look.
"I don't want him to." Evelynn replied after a long moment, returning her gaze to Elise, beckoning the said woman to come near. She made sure to whisper and have no one but Elise hear her order. "Get me in touch with Mr. Lionheart. I have a personal deal to strike with him."
Elise nodded, not at all questioning her motive. "Right away, Miss Evelynn."
Both Evelynn and Akali watched Elise excuse herself from them, the mentioned woman stepping out of the salon to make the calls to fulfill the command she was given. Akali wanted to ask about it, but she figured it wasn't her business. She already has a lot on her plate anyway.
"Are you done?" Evelynn asked the nail artist working on her.
The woman nodded. "Just let the polish dry and you'll be able to take your leave."
"Ah, I see. Thank you."
"It's been a pleasure serving you, Miss Evelynn."
For a long moment, they were left to let silence befall them as they waited for newly-applied nail polish to dry. Evelynn's fingers moved along with the music playing from the speakers scattered around the nail salon, while Akali shifted from her place and adjusted her tie every ten seconds or so.
Someone had to push though, or else they'll both be stuck in this tense atmosphere that continuously grew between them the more their issue remained unresolved.
And so, Akali took the first step.
"Miss Evelynn?"
"Hmm?"
"Can we... discuss what happened yesterday?"
A sigh. "Of course you'd bring that up."
"It's kinda hard not to think about." Akali mumbled, rubbing her nape as an addition to her sheepish reaction.
"Do you think I forgot about it?" Evelynn asked back with a light scoff. "It's been on my mind ever since I dismissed you last night."
"Can we talk about it, then?"
"Not here, not now. Too many risks of being eavesdropped on."
"Then, when?"
For the second time, Evelynn sighed. "After dinner later. I'm certain it'll be a lengthy discussion, so I don't want any interruptions in between."
"As you wish, Miss Evelynn."
Evelynn glanced at Akali once she heard her reply, but she didn't utter any more. They've already come to an agreement to discuss it later on, so she didn't bother prolonging their current conversation.
Short it may be, their brief talk somewhat sped up time in their eyes. Once they left the nail salon and returned to the mansion to prepare for their dinner rendezvous with the two Mafia leaders, any other minor details of the day passed by in a blur.
Like always whenever they went out together, Fate and Evelynn wore outfits under the red and black color theme. It was one of their signature styles, just like how another Mafia in the neighboring city always donned attires related to the blue color.
Stationed at the front passenger seat, Akali watched the couple at the backseat of the SUV they're in. She spied Fate placing a hand on Evelynn's thigh, only for said woman to blatantly reject his advances by removing his hand from its place.
"Still upset with me?" Fate asked in his husky and somewhat gravelly voice, pushing the tip of his hat a bit upward to get a better view of his spouse's face.
"Is it that obvious?" Evelynn asked, sarcasm practically dripping from her very own voice. "I thought no one would notice."
Fate sighed. "Evie, seriously. It's just one anniversary. I'll make it up to you tonight. I'll even go down on you later."
"Ugh. Save it for your whores." Evelynn muttered, scooting a small space away from her husband. "I'm not in the mood."
A much deeper sigh left the man. "Moody again? Fine, have it your way. Just don't make a scene during dinner. Malcolm and Sarah have been longtime friends of mine and I don't want that to change anytime soon."
Evelynn rolled her eyes at him, but nonetheless stayed silent for the remainder of the ride. As for Akali, the nails she was digging into her knee finally stopped. She wouldn't say it outloud since it would get her killed, but she was relieved that Evelynn was pushing Fate away. It eased the jealousy that was boiling within her.
A car ride later, a few greetings and acknowledgements exchanged here and there, which was then followed up with them being seated at a table in a private room with their bodyguards standing a couple of steps behind them, dinner had finally commenced and the four of the notorious outlaws in the city fell in two divided conversations.
There was a fair amount of space between the two tables connected with one another, which was intentional. Although they came there to have a meaningful discussion with one another concerning their businesses, Graves and Fate took this as an opportunity to discuss some illegal trades between their groups.
As for Sarah, a.k.a. Miss Fortune, and Evelynn, the former was more interested in the latter's personal affairs, especially since the head of Fortune Mafia noticed the huge shift of aura in between the couple.
The two women let a couple of minutes pass them by before one of them finally broke the silence and started a conversation.
"Trouble in paradise?" Sarah asked, smiling behind the glass of her wine.
Evelynn scoffed, sipping from her wine before replying with, "He wasn't here for our anniversary, that's all."
"Ooh, that's a big negative right there." Sarah commented with a chuckle before eyes trailed to the bodyguard stationed a fair distance behind Evelynn. "But I see a positive right behind you."
The guild mistress didn't need to glance over her shoulder to know what, or who specifically, Sarah was referring to. "Don't even think about it."
"Awww, but why?"
Before Evelynn could answer though, Graves and Fate cleared their throats to capture their attention. The two men told them they'll be outside for a few minutes for a cigarette break, which of course left the two women to freely discuss their desired topic. After all, the only ones left in their private dinner booth was the two of them and their two trustworthy bodyguards.
"Because, dear Sarah," Evelynn started with her response to the coo-like question earlier. "she's not available."
"By not available, you mean...?"
"You know what I mean."
"Oh, I do." Sarah giggled quietly. "I guess Tobias didn't predict that you'll end up bedding women eventually. What, with how he practically locks you up at home, no wonder you just decided to go for what you can."
"I don't casually sleep around." Evelynn clarified with a pointed look. "This one in particular is just... interesting enough to catch my attention."
"I can see why. She's a cutie."
"Sarah."
"Oh hush, Eve. I'm just teasing." Sarah gave a little chuckle before she reassured with, "Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. As much as this info about you will earn me a handful of favors from Fate, I know for a fact that you have your own network of contacts he doesn't have any control over."
Evelynn smiled sweetly. "And we both know most of Fate's contacts are already in your own list."
"Yes, so obviously, I need you more than him." Sarah offered a hand, which Evelynn shook with a small yet satisfied smile. "I look forward in doing business with you in the future."
"Likewise."
"Now, down to business. Word from a source of mine out of town that the mafia from the neighbouring city is planning a little visit here in Valoran." Sarah began with a seemingly intrigued look. "The Lionhearts."
Evelynn quirked an eyebrow. "And?"
"Well, since you and Tobias control most of the eyes and ears here in Valoran, I know for a fact that you yourself know about this."
"And how is the Lionheart's visit here relevant to you?"
"For starters, I'm actually thinking of forming an alliance with them." Sarah said with a light shrug. "They might be known as the pacifist mafia, but they're STILL a mafia. They have more power because of Braum's ex-wives."
Evelynn softly sighed, recalling the image of the hulking yet tender-hearted leader of the Lionheart Mafia. "Ex-wife or not, his blood relations to his three daughters is enough for him to practically own the entirety of Freljord."
"Exactly why I want to have him as an ally." Sarah stated, smiling at the mere thought of the possible alliance. "With his daughters being the heiresses of the three leading corporations in Freljord, he has power and I, of course, want some of it."
"Listen, Sarah. I have an urgent matter to discuss with Braum or whoever it is he intends on sending to meet with me. I suppose endorsing you won't be something I'll regret doing during our rendezvous."
"Oh, believe me, Evelynn. I'll be owing you more than just a couple of favors if I do seal an alliance with his mafia with your help."
"Now that's what I call motivation."
The two of them clinked glasses with smiles of mischief on their lips. This was how they worked, after all. Every deal matters. No matter how small they might seem to be, it can still have a huge impact in the future.
"To the Lionhearts."
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Throughout the entire day, Akali had been feeling too anxious for her talk with Evelynn. With the dinner delaying the discussion, it made her more and more tense. The little 'chat' they'll be having wasn't really something that involves merely discussing the weather or something trivial.
Fate had Evelynn and her dropped off at the mansion before he said that he accepted Graves' invitation in getting a couple of drinks at their favorite bar in the city.
Instead of being displeased, Evelynn let her husband go without a word of protest. She merely beckoned Akali to follow after her as she made her way to the front door, which opened even before she reached it.
"How was dinner, Miss Evelynn?" Zyra casually asked as she stepped aside and let the guild mistress step inside the large abode.
"Productive." Evelynn simply replied before querying, "Where's Elise?"
"She left the city, miss. Mr. Lionheart said he wanted one of our own to meet him halfway outside the city."
"Did she bring anyone with her? And are the Lionhearts already on their way here?"
Zyra nodded. "She brought a group with her, so there's no need for worry. And, yes, miss. Mr. Lionheart himself will be visiting the city to personally meet with you."
"I see. Prepare a welcome treat for him. I want to make a good impression once we meet."
"I'll take care of it right away." Zyra acknowledged with another nod. "Should I have one of the staff run your bath, Miss?"
"No need." Evelynn then gestured at Akali, who remained close behind her. "She'll be tending to my needs for tonight. After you finish doing what you need to do, you can take your leave."
Zyra offered a grateful smile. "Thank you for your generosity, Miss. Have a pleasant evening."
"You, too, darling."
Akali immediately trailed after Evelynn once the woman started up the staircase and made her way to the master bedroom. Her heartbeat began to quicken the second she entered the room after the vixen and closed the door behind her.
"Alright..." Evelynn gave a little sigh of content before raising one of her feet, pointing it to Akali. "Take them off and put them away, please."
Compliantly, Akali removed Evelynn's heels, her fingertips brushing over the skin of the woman's feet and nearly inspiring a vocal reaction out of those red lips the mistress owned. Once she stored them back in Evelynn's walk-in closet, she returned to the bedroom, where she was then ushered to bring the ottoman close to where she's seated.
Evelynn propped her legs on the ottoman before gesturing for Akali to sit on the remaining space. "Take a seat, so we can start."
"Where do we start?" Akali asked, eyes regarding Evelynn rather wearily. She knew that the second she kissed the woman before her, she had just dived into boiling water and was literally just waiting until Fate found out.
"How about we start with where you came from and who you are, hm?"
Akali groaned. "This is serious! I just kissed you last night!"
Evelynn scoffed. "I hardly call that a kiss. It's more like tongue-tasting to me."
"Don't you understand what's at stake here?" Akali asked, sighing as she shook her head with how lightly Evelynn seemed to be handling the situation. "I only became a thief because I want to steal and maybe get some easy money from it. I didn't come to this city to become the personal bodyguard of some mob boss' wife, only to end up sucking faces with her!"
"Ah, now that's more accurate."
Akali groaned in exasperation, standing up as she regarded Evelynn with a hard look. "Can't you take this seriously? It's our lives on the line here."
"We only live once." Evelynn simply stated, briefly gesturing to her sides. She made sure she had Akali's gaze locked with hers when she said, "Now I would prefer to explore this little connection I have with you rather than just watch my husband take me for granted and continue his little escapades with a bunch of harlots."
"What connection are you talking about?"
"Don't lie to me now. You and I both know we want one another." Evelynn outright brought up their feelings from last night, making sure she had her bodyguard's full attention as she continued. "Not only do I want your body, but I want what else is underneath that feisty mask of yours."
Akali took a step back when Evelynn got off her chair and approached her, grabbing her by her tie once again. "Why me? Why not someone else?"
As much as Akali wanted to just accept that Evelynn desired her, she wanted answers first. Clarifications that would surely help her clear up her muddled thoughts.
"Would you prefer I choose the next person that waltzes into my life?"
"No." Much to her own shock, her answer left her in a blink of an eye and held not a pinch of uncertainty.
Evelynn fixed her tie, straightening it for her before returning their gaze with one another. "You're... interesting, Akali. To me, at least."
"I'm just a runaway who wants to live her life the way she wants to." Akali sighed deeply, pulling away from Evelynn. "What happened last night between us, I crossed the line. You were emotionally vulnerable because of your anniversary and instead of stopping you, I encouraged you. We made a mistake. I made a mistake."
"I've committed many mistakes. I'm sure you have as well throughout your life. But," Evelynn delicately brushed some of Akali's bangs away from her face, fondly looking into her azure gaze. "that moment we shared is not one of them."
"Why are you so...-"
The soft look in Evelynn's eyes faded, only to be replaced with mirthless gaze that she forced solely on Akali. Her hands came up and cupped her bodyguard by her cheeks, preventing her from retracting when she stepped closer than ever.
"I'm going to kiss you." Evelynn sternly said, gaze unmoving. "And if you truly don't want it, then push me back and make sure to give me a hard slap on the face."
"Wai...-!"
Akali's eyes widened the moment Evelynn's lips cut her off, shushing her with the aforementioned kiss. The feeling of panic and anxiety diminished though as the kiss settled in a slow and meaningful pace. Evelynn didn't ravage her mouth like before.
No, the woman took her time and used her tongue to caress Akali's, wordlessly pleading for her to dance along with it. It wasn't demanding, it was pleading.
Evelynn was pleading for reciprocation.
The pounding of Akali's heart was deafening her, but all she was completely aware about at that moment was how tender the entire kiss was and how Evelynn seemed to be savouring it.
Akali's hands betrayed the thoughts that screamed in her head and told her to shove Evelynn away. She snaked her hands around the woman's neck, her fingers bringing those platinum tresses out of its elegant bun.
Softly gasping, Evelynn retreated, ending their kiss with a quiet pop. She was loosely grasping Akali's face, giving her the opportunity to easily step away from her. She stroked the skin of Akali's cheek with her thumb, eyes peering through her long lashes.
"Are you done lying to yourself?" Evelynn whispered, her thumb moving low until it traced the outline of Akali's lower lip. "Or do you want more of the truth?"
Akali heard her voice and she knew she gave a reply, but her mind was still focused on those amber gold eyes that arrested her blues in an unbreakable trance. She didn't know what she said, but she was somewhat aware that it pleased Evelynn.
And that she was now kneeling on the bed, while Evelynn herself laid before her.
Hand holding the lowest part of the tie, Evelynn pulled Akali down until the latter was pressed on top of her. She hooked her right leg around Akali, while her hands fondly brushed through wild obsidian strands of hair.
Akali's blazer was gone. She can vaguely remember Evelynn pushing it off of her on their way to the bed, which now left her in her pants, button-down shirt and shoes. Although her tie was still around her shirt collar, the shirt itself was untucked and had already all of its buttons on the lower half undone.
Evelynn hummed, feeling Akali's warm abdomen through her dress' fabric. While her left hand continued playing with Akali's hair, her right moved under and pushed Akali's semi-open shirt aside, her fingertips gliding over the skin she unveiled.
"It's been so long ever since I've felt this warmth again." Evelynn murmured, her hand inching to Akali's back until it was over the base of her spine.
Akali swallowed quietly, but her gaze remained trained on Evelynn's face. "I've... I've never done this before."
A delighted smile slowly shaped Evelynn's lips, the said curve turning into a little grin. "Well, that surely changes everything."
"What do you mean?"
"Our first won't take place here." Evelynn said, nails delicately scraping over the skin of Akali's back. "We'll just make-out for now."
"This," Akali glanced at their current positioning. "is making-out?"
"And maybe some heavy petting here and there," Evelynn added with a nonchalant shrug. "but details, details."
"Your husband's going to kill us, y'know that? Once he catches us...-"
"If he catches us." Evelynn corrected, shushing Akali after. "You're having an affair with the mistress of the Thieves Guild, darling. Discreet could honestly be my middle name if it wouldn't be so tacky."
Yes, they'll be discreet with this.
None of them could back out of this now.
And Evelynn did say they only live once.
Maybe it was time for Akali to truly live her life to the fullest.
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Author's Note: The entire plotline of this particular story was inspired by a mission from Skyrim, which I play whenever I want to take a break from typing, League or other stuff.
This was originally intended to have more than just 11,400+ words, cuz as you can see, there's still some unanswered questions and loose ends. This will highly likely get a part two, but this piece can also somehow be a standalone one-shot. ^^
I honestly wanted to write more about my other pairings, but just whenever I start doing so, a certain pair of Akalynn cosplayers always end up derailing my initial plans and end up redirecting me back to Akali x Evelynn. The mentioned cosplayers are DeFiNitElY nOt rizzyyun and RachAsakawa (from Twitter) , just sayin'.
Anyway, I hope I see you readers in whatever I upload next time! ^u^
