Velvet was on her phone, prancing around the studio. The doll demon had just uploaded a new photo on her Voxstagram account and it was a huge hit.
'My simps love me! This is definitely gonna be on the trending page sooner or later! Can't wait!'
As Velvet was walking, she noticed Vox sitting on the couch, appearing frustrated. The TV Demon had his head in his hands, visibly upset.
"Huh? Hey Vox! Whatcha doing?"
"Nothing…"
"That's odd! Why aren't you doing anything?"
"Already finished my meetings and I have nothing to do."
"What about Val? Can't you spend time with him?"
Vox tensed,"We...broke up again."
"Aw man, seriously? You guys were doing so well tho! You managed to stay together for s month! What happened?"
"Val bitched at me for being late when I explicitly told him I was busy. Course he never listens to me and tells me it's my fault."
"So...what now?"
"I don't know. Probably mope around the house until further notice…"
"Aw come on, Vox! You don't have to be alone! You still have me!" Velvet curled up against him, a smile wide and eyelashes batted.
"And what are you going to do about it?"
"I'm gonna try making you laugh, silly!"
'Oh brother…'Vox rolled his eyes,"Velvet, that is not going to work. Quit wasting your time and leave me be…"
"Hmm..Nah!" Velvet smirked,"Alright, let's start with telling jokes!"
"Why?"
"Cuz that always makes me laugh!"
"Ugh. Fine. Tell me a joke then since you're so funny…."
"Why'd the chicken cross the road?"
Vox gave her an unamused glance,"Seriously?"
"Hey! You have to guess! Answer the question!"
"Lemme guess, to die?"
"Huh? How'd you know that?"
"Heard the joke before, wasn't funny the first time and it certainly wasn't funny after the second."
"Man you are a tough audience...Hmmm..Ooh ooh! You'll never guess this one!"
"Hm?"
"You know,My therapist told me the other day that time heals all wounds!"
"But you don't have a therapist…"
"Vox, quit ruining the joke. Anyhow, when he told me that, I ended up stabbing him and waiting!"
Vox sighed,"Oh…"
"Aw come on, why aren't you laughing? Everyone else laughs when I tell these jokes!"
"Guess I don't share the same sense of humor as you do. Not much of a comedy person anyway…"
Velvet groaned. Vox wasn't budging and no matter what joke she said, he had no positive reaction towards it.
"Ugh! You are impossible! Smile dammit!"
"I'm not going to smile on command…"
Velvet poked his chest,"Why do you gotta be so stubborn!?"
Vox made a strange noise when she poked his chest. Velvet cocked an eyebrow,"Huh?"
"Velvet. Stop."
"Stop what? I'm just poking you…"
"Velvet-Gngh!"
She poked his chest again,looking up at his screen for a reaction. It was subtle but Velvet picked up the corners of his mouth twitching upwards.
The gears in the pigtailed demon's head turned, she smiled widening. Vox tensed as he saw Velvet's innocent face morph into one of mischief.
"Wait a second...I know what's going on here. You're ticklish, aren't you, Vox?"
"What? No! Of course-Nahahahahahahat! Stahahahahap it! Nohohohohohohoho!" Vox giggled when Velvet dug into his side, his screen turned red as his eyes widened at the sensations coursing throughout his body.
"Aw see! I knew you were ticklish!"
"Ahahahahahahaha! Shut up! I'm nohohohohohot ticklish ahahahahahahaha!" Vox struggled, trying to get Velvet off his ribs but the smaller overlord's grip was like glue.
She cackled,"Liar liar pants on fire!" She dug into his abdomen, snickering when the taller overlord began convulsing, back arching in an pitiful attempt to get away from her fingers.
Vox was trying to push her off of him, his laughter growing louder,"Velvet! Nahahanahahahaha! Stohohohohohohop it!"
"But why?"
"Ahahahaha! It tickles!"
"Well duh, that's the point, silly!"
"Velvet! Nohohohohoho! Quit it!"
Velvet tried to wrestle Vox in order to gain more access to his upper body but it turned out restraining him was a very difficult task.
"Hold still, Vox! I'm trying to tickle you!"
"I don't want you tickling mehehe! Stahahap! I'm warning you!" Vox laughed before instinctively punching Velvet in the face. Hard.
"Owie!"
Vox cursed,"Dammit! I told you not to do that! There's a reason I give out warnings! You should've listened to me…"
She whined,"Aw man. I was trying to cheer you up. I didn't ask to get punched…."
Vox averted his gaze, guilt burning inside his eyes. The clown was literally just trying to make him happy and he rewarded her by punching her…
Vix sighed," Alright fine. Since you're so stubborn I suppose I can let you tickle me…"
She beamed,her eyes filled with shining stars,"Really?"
"Yes but I wouldn't advise tickling me while I'm like this. I'll probably hit you again if you do."
Velvet paused,"Hmmm…." She didn't want to get hit in the face again so that meant she had to find another way around this problem. She then snapped her fingers,"Oooh! I got an idea!"
"Idea? Like what?" Vox asked only to yelp when an outside force shoved his arms over his head,"Ack! Velvet! What are you doing!?"
"Keeping your arms restrained,duh! How else am I gonna tickle you if you keep hitting me on accident?"
"Err…Fair pont…"
"Course it's fair, I'm right. Now go on, try breaking free from my binds."
Vox tried to free himself, trying to pull his arms down. His arms didn't move an inch.
"I can't move."
"Perfect. That should make my job easier…" Velvet then removed Vox's tuxedo and stripped shirt, revealing his muscular and lean build."Wowie. You got a mighty fine build underneath this stuffy suit, Vox! How long have you had this?"
"Since I died. I was always muscular, the outfits I wear simply don't reflect that well."
"You should do it more than…"
"My formal attire is to conduct business. Not let people oogle at my body…"
"Like that's stopped me!"
"Velvet…"
"Alright fine.." Velvet placed her hands on his sides,"Ready?"
"I doubt you'll listen either way, but yes…"
"Eh, you're right about that one. Anyhow, tickle time!"
The TV Demon nervously smiled, shaking his head as if to dissuade her,"Velvet, I'm not really sure about this anymore. Can't we talk about this? I'm having second thoughts and-Ahahahahaha! Velvet nohohohohot thehehehehehehehere!"
"Velvet yes!" The doll demon dug her hands into his pits, the taller demon bucked in an attempt to free himself yet it was all in vain.
"Eeeeeek! No more! Plehehehease!"
"Aw, but I'm just getting started! Besides, I haven't properly explored your spots yet."
Velvet them scribbled down his ribcage, a reaction that caused Vox to let out a static screech before bellowing with uncontrolled laughter.
"AHAHAHAHAHAHA! VELVET NOHOHOHOHOHOHO! NOT THEHEHEHERE! GET OFF MY RIBS! NAHAHAHAHA!"
"Wowie! You're really sensitive up here! I like it!Coochie coo!"
"SHUT UP! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! VELVET GET OFF OF ME! NOHOHOHOHO! NO TICKLE TALK DAMMIT!"
"Aw, does it tickle more when I tease you? Come on, give me a smile! You know what they say, you're never dressed without one!"
Vox's grin widend as his laughter became more eratic,"FUCK! QUIHIHIHIHIHIT IT! STOP USING ALASTOR'S STUPID CATCHPHRASE! YOU'RE MAKING IT WORSE AHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
"Thanks! I only do my worst!" She giggled before pausing, ceasing the tickling and giving Vox a chance to breathe,"Wait a second…"
"Huh? What is it now?"
"Are you ticklish anywhere else?"
Vox tensed,"W-What? No. Of course not…"
Velvet gave him a skeptical look,"Do you really think I'm gonna believe that? You're a bad liar, Vox…"
"Shut up. Even if I was why the hell would I tell you?"
"Cuz it'd make my job easier."
"Like I'm going to do that. You already have me at a disadvantage with these binds, I'm not going to give you the information about my tickle spots."
"Fine. Guess I'll have to do the research myself! Kind of glad you didn't tell me, it makes it more fun!"
Velvet then moved her fingers down to his hips and pinched him.
Vox's screen glitched as he screamed at a louder pitch than before,"EEEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!! VELVET NAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! GET OFFA ME!! NOT THERE AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
"You know the more you beg the more I'll tickle you, right?"
"WHAT!? NOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO FAIR!! STAHAHAHAHAHAP IT! I'M SERIOUS!"
"You don't serious tho! You sound like you're having the time of your life!"
"I CAN'T HEHEHEHEHEHEHELP MY BODY'S REACTION TO TICKLING! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
"But you're smiling!"
"AHAHAHAHA!! BECAUSE YOU'RE TICKLING ME, YOU IDIOT!"
"Hey that's not a nice thing to say to a friend!" She pouted,"Guess I'll have to punish you for that!"
"Punish me? How the hell are you going to do-" Vox's bravado evaporated when he saw her eyeing his feet,"Velvet. Don't you fuckng dare. I swear to god you better not even think about it."
"But I am thinking about it and I think I know where I'm gonna go next…"
Velvet tried to grab his feet only for Vox to move them away.
"Quit moving your feet, Vox! I can't tickle you if you keep moving!"
"But I don't want you to tickle my feet!"
"Too bad! I'm gonna do what I want!"
Having enough of his resistance, she summoned a magical bind over his ankles, forcing Vox to keep his feet together.
Vox tensed,"Velvet, please. Anywhere but there. I'm begging you, please don't do it."
"Quit being so dramatic! I haven't even taken your shoes off, silly!"
Vox held his breath, a nervous smile forced on his face as she removed his shoes and socks.
Velvet stroked his sole, his foot twitched at the touch as he giggled,"Velvet stohohohp!!"
"Damn you're ticklish! I'm barely touching you and you're already a giggling mess!"
"Oh shut up-BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! NAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! NOHOHOHT MY FEHEHEHEHET!!! STOHOHOHOP IT!!!" The TV Demon screamed as Velvet's fingers danced over his soles, digging into every crevice she could find.
The fact he could barely move an inch didn't help their cause. Velvet's binds were no joke and while he was physically stronger than her he was too exhausted his energy on laughing and struggling to free himself in vain to take advantage of that.
'Oh god, I'm gonna go mad at this rate! She's too good at this…'
Thankfully after fifteen minutes, the attack ceased. Vox panted,"Ha..ha...Finally. It's over…."
"Over? Who said it was over?"
Vox's eyes widened,"Velvet, you can't be serious. I can't take anymore torment."
"Oh come on, we were just getting to the good part! You can't give up on me when we just started!"
"Can't we talk about this? I'll do anything if you let me go. Please. I'll get you a pony, or a unicorn, whatever you want! All you have to do is let me go!"
"Tempting but no. I like you being my toy and it's no fun when my dolls tap out. I'm not done with you yet Vox, especially since you still haven't let all your frustration out! Thankfully Dr. Velvet is on the case!"
"You're not a doctor!"
"Yes I am, I even certified myself!" She laughed,"And a self certified doctor, the best way to cure sadness is laughter!"
Vox frantically shook his head when Velvet's hands rubbed his feet,"Dammit! Nohohoot again!"
"Again? You think I'm just gonna do the same thing again? Puh lease."
"Thehehen what are you doing?"
"I'm gonna tickle you...with the help of some handy companions of mine."
Before Vox could question what that meant Velvet summoned a magical set of hands. The hands then positioned themselves near Vox's body, hovering over him, claws moving as if to tease him.
Vox had a set of hands hovering over each thigh while the other hands surrounded his midsection and pits.
'Oh god…' Vox's anxious smile widened as the hands closed in,'This is going to be bad…'
Despite being scared, a part of him felt somewhat excited. It was so scary yet somewhat thrilling at the same time.
"Ready?"
Vox nodded, giving her a mischief smile,"Do your worst, I can take it."
"We'll see. You know I'm not exactly known for my mercy, Vox. So be careful what you ask for…"
"I am. I can still take so don't stop. If I beg, keep going."
"Damn. Where'd this attitude come from? You acted nervous before, what happened to wanting me to stop?"
"I'm kind of curious as to how long I can last. That and it is making me feel...lighter inside so I don't see why we can't keep going."
"Alright then, let's get the show on the road…"
The moment Vox felt the hands dig into him was the moment he screamed louder than he ever had in his entire life.
"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! IT TICKLES!!!! IT TICKLES!!!! OH GOD AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! SOMEONE HEHEHEHEHELP ME!!!!"
"Hmm..How about no? This is way too fun and besides, you did ask for it! You brought it on yourself!"
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! NOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" Vox was barely speaking actual words. His ability to laugh consuming most of his energy, now neglecting his power to speak in favor of producing laughter.
An hour of torment passed. Velvet had to admit, Vox had a LOT of stamina. By the time he passed out it was already dark. Velvet placed Vox in bed, putting his clothes on so on the off-chance Valentino walked in he wouldn't suspect anything.
By the time Vox woke up the next day, he felt...at peace. Odd considering he was in Hell st Hell was far from peaceful but it was a rare state of mind.
Considering he just broke up with his on-off again boyfriend, he didn't feel as upset as before.
As crazy as it sounded, that little session with Velvet actually made him feel better…
'Heh. Guess it actually worked. I feel...alive for the first time. Looks like Velvet knew her stuff….To think I just needed to cut back and relax…'
He then chuckled,"Maybe I should ask her to do that again. It was kind of fun, albeit a bit embarrassing…"
Valentino opened the door, eyes flared with anger,"You've been asleep the entire day, Vox. What the fuck is with you? I've been calling you for an hour?
Vox jumped upon hearing Val's voice before regaining his composure,"Sorry Val. Just overslept a bit, that's all…"
"Don't do it again. You won't like what happens if history repeats itself..."
"Yes Val…" Vox watched Val walk away and sighed,'Of course.m he acts like that…'
Vox then pulled out his phone and sent Velvet a message.
Vox: Thanks for cheering me up, Velvet. Probably gonna need it in the future…
Vel: No prob, anytime. Besides, it was nice seeing you laugh! It's kind of adroable lol.
Vox: I'm not adorable.
Vel: Mhm. Sure…
Vox rolled his eyes,"Crazy woman...I'm not adorable. I'm a feared overlord. Adorable is not the word that should be used to describe me…"
Had it been anyone other than Velvet he would've given them a harsh reply for that comment but since it was Velvet, he was more lenient.
He then noticed Velvet upload a picture of herself, her smile bright as her eyes.
He weakly grinned,"Cute. Just cute…She's so beautiful-" Vox stopped himself, now realizing what he just said,"Wait what the fuck?"
Truthfully, it had been a LONG time since Vox had a romantic interest in a woman. He had been with Val for years and despite their...horrible relationship he still strived to make it work.
The last time Vox had been with a woman was decades ago and Velvet wasn't someone he would've considered due to her...childish nature.
Still, if you ignored her somewhat tacky attire, she was what most would describe as pretty.
"Too bad I can't go with her...I already have someone...even if he's...rough...At least I can watch from afar…"
All love just had to be onesided didn't it? At least he could still see her smile...
