Misguided Bodies

Chapter 4

By

Midnight siren

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Mia hugged her black leather calf length coat to her. Feeling the tie around her waist start to cut off her air supply she loosened a bit. Her hair was down in a zillion braids…the reason she was late for work that night. Johovan had called her, begging her to come in that they were negative some girls, that they were losing business and a lot of guys had requested her. She didn't really believe him all that much, but she wanted to check on the guys to make sure no one was causing them trouble.

"Hey Mia," she looked up at Johovan's other sister, Deon, "Johovan said you'd be coming by…working at the Bon Fire again?"

"That's what outfit I'm wearing," she replied wrapping her arms around her stomach as if showing she wasn't willing to surrender the coat yet. Deon nodded and motioned her to follow her.

"You're not needed yet, Nova's been doing a good job filling in…go see Johovan first," Mia nodded and headed towards the front entrance. She looked around at the long lines being formed outside it. She only imagined the line at the south entrance.

"Losing business huh Johovan?" he jumped and looked back at her, a smile sweeping across his face. It hadn't been the same one he had given the guys…this is for greeting and seductive at the same time.

"Of course darling! With out you this place is nothing," Mia laughed and ignored his attempt to flirt. She needed to, or she would be sucked in again, like she had been with Ryo's.

For 3 months, he had acted so romantic towards her, so caring, so flirtatious, so…so more then a friend. Then one day boom! He brought home another girl from school, introduced her as his new girl friend. He hadn't seen her horrified look, or her anger in her heart, he hadn't seen her tears either. And he would never know about any of that, never.

"I'm working in the Bon Fire right?" Johovan nodded, "is it okay if I go check on my friends real quick?" he nodded once more.

Going inside she got a few catcalls from some of the regulars there. Looking towards the bar she spotted the familiar blue hair sitting alone trying to ignore all the girls that were crowded around him. Seeking out the black and white hair she knew to well she walked over towards the pole dancers.

"Casside!" the girl swung around one more time and bent over back wards towards Mia. She smiled and stood up, walking over she knelt beside the separating web of white.

"Hey Mia! Didn't think you were coming tonight! What's up? You working the Space Bar now?" Mia shook her head and glanced over at Rowen who had turned now to face the crowd. Praying he didn't see her she looked back at Casside.

"I need you to do me a favor. See the guy at the bar, with the blue hair?" Casside stood a bit getting a better view of the bar, she looked back down and nodded. "Make sure he doesn't get a room tonight." Casside looked into Mia's eyes, noticing the protective look in them she nodded. "Thanks Cass, I owe you one!"

"No sweat darling! Have fun tonight!" Casside returned to her pole, always keeping one eye on Rowen as she danced. Mia left for the next room, entering the fish bowl she threw a few smiles around to the guys she knew. Taking a step towards the Sea Foam Lagoon she bumped into her sea green haired friend.

"Mia! Girl, what on earth are you doing here? Isn't it your night off?" Gwen sounded almost scolding. Mia laughed and looked towards the Lagoon.

"Getting out of a room I see…" Gwen looked down, ashamed.

"Yeah…."

"Gwen…do me a favor, if you see a guy, he's dressed in a silky short sleeved shirt, it's pale blue… he has reddish brown hair…"

"Oh you mean that guy?" she pointed towards the stairs where a girl was leading Cye towards. Mia's eyes widened and turned to Gwen.

"Get him away from her! Don't let him go into a room," Gwen nodded, asking no questions and dashed over towards him, ripping him away from the blonde. Mia sighed in relief and headed towards the "nudist area". Instantly spotted Kento with three girls on him she looked around for Tess. There she was in her birthday suit up in her cage dancing away. Walking over to a rock near Tess's cage she hauled herself up, and waved her hands to get Tess's attention. The dancer stopped and looked over at her with a wide smile.

"What can I do for you?" Tess screamed over the music. Mia pointed over at Kento. "Yeah I've seen him! He's a hit with the ladies…what about him?"

"Don't let him into a room!" Tess looked confused but nodded, "promise me Tess!"

"I promise! Now skit! It's you're day off," Mia nodded, climbing back down. Now she just had to warn Eveon about Sage…she bet she could take care of Ryo herself. Walking back towards the fish bowl she peeked into the Lagoon, Cye was busy dancing with Gwen. She caught Gwen's eye and she winked at her. Mia smile and waved her thanks. Walking towards the door made of vines and white lights she pushed her was past a few people. Instantly she had stopped Eveon….and Sage. He was over there with her, Eveon was slowly making her way towards the rooms. Grabbing one of her friends, Lindsey she looked at her pleading.

"Get Eveon for me, please! And quick!" Lindsey looked over and Eveon and shook her head.

"She's going to a room, can't,"

"Fine!" Mia pushed and shoved her way through the crowd, trying to think of a way to get Eveon away from Sage. Quickly she shoved a bulky man into them, which knocked Sage from Eveon's grasp, Sage glared at the man and Mia grabbed Eveon's hand. She looked startled to see Mia there, let alone the angry and nervous look on her face.

"Don't take him to a room Eveon, he's my best friend, don't let anyone else either," she shoved away knowing Eveon got the picture and headed towards the exit door. Holding her coat tighter to her as she entered the cold nights air she regretted asking to work outside. It was always so cold and she barely wore anything. Untying the tie around her waist she discarded her jacket, handing it to her favorite bouncer to take.

She walked out around the fire in her suede shirt that laced up between her breasts and split after that to reveal her toned tummy. She wore a tight black skirt with matching short shorts under it. She had on no shoes but the D-mix anklet on her right ankle. Walking towards an empty bolder platform she spotted Nova dancing with Ryo. She climbed the stone steps in the back to get onto the plat form, the fire nibbling at her feet.

Slowly she got into the groove of things. The music over took her body, the techno beat seemed to run through her blood, moving her body for her. She tried her hardest to keep her eyes open and on Ryo, but her eyes kept drifting shut. Knowing very well that she couldn't trust Nova with Ryo she looked at Sammy, the bouncer and he grabbed his microphone.

"Hey, hey, hey Bon Fire goers! If you haven't noticed on our middle stone we had the lovely and talented Mia Koji up here tonight," that did it, Ryo reeled away from Nova, who was leading him towards the stone steps that went to the rooms he looked up at her. His eyes wide as she moved her body gracefully, never missing a beat. Not daring to look straight at him she focused on the guys around him so she could keep an eye out for him. Nova looked pissed and walked away.

~ yeah that's right Nova….you're not getting him or any of them ~

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Kento was in babe heaven. He had a blonde draped on one arm and a brunet on the other, with a red head on his lap. She was trailing lines across his chest when he had noticed a girl on a boulder. Her hair was in a billion tiny braids and what looked to be like nothing on but a calf length leather coat. ~ She looks just like Mia… ~ she waved the dancer in the cage out of her trance and they started to have a conversation. The girl had pointed towards him, and he pretended not to notice. That's when the dancer had caught his attention. He really hadn't paid any attention to the cage dancers, but now her beauty had taken him by surprise.

She had long brown hair that had what looked like natural waves in it. Of course, she was wearing nothing, which made her even more attractive. Her body was flawless, firm with perfect sized breasts. Her long legs looked smooth and glistened in the light, clad in only a gold anklet on her left ankle.

When his eyes returned to the girl on the boulder she was gone. He couldn't find her for anywhere, but the girl on his lap had taken his attention away from the search when she leaned in to him.

"Wanna go to a room?" Kento reeled back a little in shock. He starred down at the girl, obviously she wasn't kidding. He nodded and excused himself from the other girls. She had her arms wrapped around his waist, leading him towards black stairs that had a bouncer by them. He nodded to her and they started to go up them.

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Tess gasped at the sight of the guy Mia had asked to make sure none of the girls took him to a room was headed in that direction. ~ Millie no, no, no! ~ she screamed in her mind. She grabbed her yellow robe that was at her feet and shoved open her cage door. Climbing down as fast as she could she sprinted towards the stairs. They were already out of sight, the bouncer held her back and she glared at him.

"Orders," he nodded and she started to take the stairs two at a time, finally she could see Millie in sight. Lunging towards her she grabbed the red heads arm jerking her towards her.

"WHAT THE?!" she screamed at Tess, startling Kento, who couldn't stop starring at Tess and Millie. "What are you doing?" she hissed.

"Sorry Millie…Jake wants you up there, I need a break…caught a cold and all…need some rest," Millie glared daggers at Tess and nodded. Turning towards Kento she gave him an apologetic smile.

"Sorry Kento…duty calls," she gave Tess one more glare and headed down the stairs. Tess leaded against the wall catching her breath.

"That was a close one,"

"Close one to what?" Tess jumped, totally forgetting Kento was still there. Tess leaned forward, her hair she had worked to hard for falling over her shoulders.

"Um…not having a dancer up in the cage for to long. Our boss doesn't like that," Kento rose and eyebrow and she smiled sweetly up at him. He was about 3 inches taller then her. Her smile widened inside at his flushed cheeks.

"I'm Kento…you are?" she was taken back a bit….she wasn't suppose to talk to the people that came in here to dance. It was always easier to get them, because if it gets to personal you'd fail.

"Tess," she replied gently. Saying her name felt like sin to her. ~ but this is Mia's friend…they probably won't come back in anyway ~

"Wanna go into the room to sit or something?"

"No!" she snapped standing straight in, "I mean since I'm off duty I'm not even suppose to be up here, neither are you, come on," she started to walk down the stairs, checking to make sure he was behind her. He was, following like an obedient dog. ~ Now if all guys listened this well ~ she rolled her eyes at that last thought.

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Cye was caught completely off guard when the sea green beauty had yanked him away from the nameless girl that was leading him to a room. The brunet glared at the girl, making her glare right back.

"Sorry, special request here hun!" the sea green girl snapped at the brunet. She just rolled her eyes and walked away. She sighed, smiled and seemed happy with herself. Then she turned back to Cye her smile wavering a bit. ~ Oops…what do I say to him? ~

"Hi! I'm Gwen…um…yeah she was no good, so I decided to step in," she babbled trying to keep a smile. ~ How stupid can you sound? ~

"I'm Cye," he's shocked expression turned into a shy smile, which made Gwen smile a genuine smile. ~ Wow he's cute! Now I see why Mia's friends with him ~

"Wanna dance?" Cye nodded and they headed towards the dance floor. A slower song came on, forcing them a bit closer then Gwen was comfortable with. Usually the guys didn't know her name, usually they never talked. Body language did it all…that was how it was suppose to be. Get to personal and things start to mess up, and ruin everything.

"How long have you worked here?" ~ oh just stop talking Cye ~

"Since it opened…I'm a top dancer as Johovan says. I saw you getting a tour…first time I'm guessing?" Cye nodded and she smiled, "Are you friends with Johovan?"

"No…but a friend of ours knows him," Cye looked thoughtful for a moment, "pretty well I guess…."

"What's her name?" Gwen knew who it was. Any friends of Mia's would get special treatment. She had only started dancing last week but the girls had known her since the club opened. Johovan was into her…it was obvious but Mia seemed prone to his attempts…which was a good thing if you think about it.

"Mia…Mia Koji….do you know her?" Gwen decided if Mia hadn't told Cye herself not to go into a room she hadn't told them she worked there.

"No…but the name does sound familiar…does she come here often?" Cye shrugged as another song came on.

"She said she had never been in here….but Johovan had said she was a great dancer…so I don't know…" Gwen smiled inwardly. ~ Yes, Mia is a GREAT dancer ~

"Oh well, I'm sure she can explain when you see her next," Gwen just smiled and continued dancing. She spotted Mia out by the entrance, she winked at her and Mia smiled widely. Giving a soft flick of her hand Mia left out of sight. ~ Mia you need to tell them…and soon…~

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Rowen was sitting at the bar, his back turned towards the dance floor. There were a lot of girls there….over half of them worked here though. He didn't want to be sucked in by some paid dancer. ~ I've defiantly come to the wrong place if I'm looking for a relationship ~ he thought scolding himself in a way. He was only 21…he was suppose to be having fun right now, not looking to settle down. ~ But you've been off and on with all those girls during the times with the Dynasty….maybe I'm just looking for a girlfriend that will last longer then a month ~.

Spinning around on his chair he looked out towards the dance tables. The pole dancers seemed to be his favorite, maybe it was because how they swung around reminded him of flying…or it was just that one beautiful girl that was dancing tonight. She wasn't on the pole at the moment, she was kneeling down talking to a young girl who's hair was done in a zillion braids. He was to far away to get a good look at her, but he had seen the dancer up close when he had first come in.

Her black and white hair looked more like black and neon green under the black lights. It fell over her shoulders, making her lightning blue eyes stand out with one quick glance at her. She was tan and more beautiful beyond words. Her outfit gave her a cowgirl/ whore look….but no matter what she was gorgeous. Her daisy dukes came right to the bottom of her butt, with a sparkly strapless bra under her white no sleeve tied up shirt. She had white boots that came up to her knees with 3-inch heels.

The girl left, and she returned to the pole. She ran, jumping onto it and spinning around it three times before she reached the ground and leaned back, looking straight at him. His heart sped up, making him gulp. ~ Don't…a dancer is not a good girlfriend candidate! That wouldn't last longer then two days! ~ She swung herself up, wrapping on leg around the pole taking a slow spin, then moving down spreading her legs. A guy approached her and she just starred at him, her partner then took him away, having someone come and dance next to her. Rowen continued to watch her, and she continued to dance and glance at him, their eyes locking a few times.

~ Why do I feel so strange when you look at me? ~

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Sage was dancing with a few brunets to a fast pace techno song. Ever since that big guy had run into him and that nameless girl he hadn't seen her since. She hadn't said a word to him, just smiled and used REALLY good body language. He had loved the way she smelled, the way the light played off her wavy platinum blonde hair, the way she moved against him while they danced. She had to have been so perfect in every way…but her occupation. Dancers were never perfect inside, they were all about looks and what was on the outside. She probably had no brains and was an air head blonde.

"We'll be right back," all three brunets said at once, totally leaving Sage alone to dance by himself. ~ okay I can handle this ~ he thought keeping his beat to the music.

~ Where's Eveon? ~ he gasped as a telepathic messed rang in his head. It was a girl's voice.

~ I have no idea….some one must have sent her home… ~ Sage stood wide eyed and scared. Things were going wrong now….normal people weren't telepathic…no they weren't.

"Sage," he looked over as Kento called his name. He looked tired, which was expressing how he felt. Sage probably had only consumed half of what Kento had. His eyes were bloodshot and glazed over.

"Home?" Kento nodded and leaned on him for support. They had been there a good 6 hours already he thought it was time to start heading home.

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Cye was giggly again by the end of his 4th drink. Gwen was still dancing with him, laughing and smiling more then she had ever since she started her new job. She had learned a lot about Cye tonight. How his favorite color was light blue, he loved fish and the water, he lived with 5 other people…then he had mentioned something about a tiger, but she had brushed that off. She still had yet to touch him, afraid of what she might feel when she did.

"Cye!" he spun around, a little to fast, and hand to place a hand on Gwen's shoulder to keep himself steady. Gwen gasped as a powerful feeling passed through her like breeze blowing through her stomach, only stronger. Her blue eyes were wide as she looked at him strangely.

"Cye's drunk again," Kento laughed hanging on Sage for more support as he tipped one way then the other. Cye just giggled, fling an arm over Gwen's shoulders and laughing some more. Gwen snapped out of her trance like stage and wrapped an arm around him.

"Whoa there big boy," she laughed, it must have looked very funny. A petite little girl like her, holding up a guy who was clearly almost a whole foot taller then her.

"I recognize you," she looked up at the blonde's voice. She stifled a gasp. ~ he was the one from the news paper stand… ~

"Oh, well you must have gotten me confused with someone else….I've never seen you in my life," she replied trying to steady Cye. He gave her a funny look at Cye playfully swiped at him.

"Be nice Sage," he giggled as he fell back again. Gwen couldn't help but laugh, but stopped short as the feeling swept through her again. ~ that's so strong… it's stronger then anyone else…~ she brushed off the feeling, blaming it on the one drink she had that night. It had messed up her insides once again.

"Why don't I help you to your car?" Gwen offered wrapping an arm around Cye's waist and holding onto his hand.

"No need, I'll take the little feller," she looked up at a blue haired boy came up, he looked a bit drunk as well, but sober enough to hold up Cye. He took Cye from her, holding him up with one arm.

"Thanks for the help," Kento mumbled while watching the girls dance around them.

"Come on Kento, bed time for you and Cye," Sage said swinging him around.

"Byyyyyeeee Gwwwweeeennnnn," Cye nearly screamed as Rowen dragged him away. Laughing nervously Gwen gave him a soft wave.

"Goodbye Cye…" she smiled to herself. Glad that she had helped out Mia. Yeah her count for the night would be down, well barely any really, but she was happy. She had fun, something a 20-year-old should do right?

"Hey Gwen," one of her friends from the Lagoon tapped her arm, "You're on one last song then Johovan said to send you home," Gwen nodded and fluffed her hair. Getting up on the rock once more she took away her happy smiling look and replaced it with a seductive one. ~ Don't come back Cye…you take my mind off work to much…dangerously to much ~

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Ryo had had enough, he had stood by for over three hours watching Mia degrade herself up there. He didn't know what the jerk Johovan had on her, but her dancing would end now. The bon fire reflected in his own fire lit eyes as he marched his way towards the bouncer. Grabbing Mia's jacket from the hanger and ignoring the guards yells he stalked over towards Mia's platform. Jumping straight over the pit he landed in front of Mia, startling her horribly.

"Ryo! What on earth are you doing," she looked around nervously and took a step back.

"You're coming home now Mia," he wrapped the jacket around the struggling Mia and swung her over his shoulder.

"Ryo Sanda!! Put me down this instant! Ryo please stop! You don't know what you're doing! Ryo!" she was wiggling and trying to pound on his back. He spotted the others worried looks at the door and jumped off her platform. Walking briskly over to them and pasted the angry bouncer he tried to pass, but he blocked his way.

"I suggest you put her down mister," the bouncer said flexing his muscles to show he meant business.

"And I suggest you get out of my way!"

"Ryo man," Rowen warned him, eyes a burgundy color from the fire.

"Put her down,"

"Move," Ryo went to push him out of the way and Mia scream as he pushed him back, nearly knocking Ryo over.

"Ted! Don't! He's a friend!" Ted growled and moved out of the way, Ryo walking past him. The guys followed, Rowen finally recognizing the girl who had talked to the pole dancer.

"Mia?"

"We'll talk about this later," Ryo growled as they all headed straight out the North exit. They passed Eveon on the way out, her eyes wide and she went running after them in the parking lot.

"Mia!" they all stopped…Ryo finally putting her down. Mia glared at Ryo and turned to Eveon. "What's going on? You okay?" Sage's eyes widened, it was the girl. She was actually talking.

"I'm fine…my friend here is just a little mad that's all," Mia said ignoring the expression on Ryo's face. "I'll be okay,"

"Are you sure? I can give you a ride home…or you can stay with me and Tess," Mia shook her head and Kento's perked up.

"Tess?"

"Shut up Kento," Sage, Ryo and Mia all snapped at him. Ryo grabbed Mia's upper arm and yanked her towards the car. She squealed in pain and reeled back from him, Eveon jumping into action. Tugging Mia behind her she glared at Ryo.

"Keep your hands off of her," Ryo's blue eyes were enraged and Mia knew what was next.

"No, don't," she pushed pasted Eveon and looked at her, "I appreciate your concern…but I have some explaining to do…" Eveon finally took noticed of Sage and realized what was going on.

"Oh…they…didn't know?" Mia shook her head, pushing some braids out of the way. Placing a hand on Mia's shoulder she smiled at the 22-year-old. "Goodnight, make sure you call if anything happens alright?" Mia nodded and quickly hugged Eveon goodbye. She fished her keys out of her pocket in her coat and turned to the guys.

"I'll drive myself home," Mia said emotionless and headed towards her car.

"Ryo…" Sage said trying to comfort him but Ryo just glared at him.

"Don't Sage…just don't," he turned and walked away.