A/N: I own no rights to the Def Leppard, Kelis and Robin Schulz songs quoted within this fic.
"So what's on deck for tonight?" L asked, crouched in his seat next to Light in the back of the car. "I've seen naughty schoolboy Kira. I've seen dominatrix Kira." He grinned. "Whatever will you do next?" The detective teased the young Omega, who rolled his eyes.
Watari had driven them by Light's house, so he could pop in and picked up his things for work and a change of clothes for the next day to take to L's later. After waking up later than expected, showering and quickly eating dinner, it had all been a rush of activity, leaving no time for Light to even think about what had happened earlier in the day.
He smirked at the Alpha. "That's what keeps them coming back for more...they just love to see what will happen I suppose." What is tonight's theme anyways? It's the second Saturday...
"Ha...I just remembered what theme night it is, 'Sinful Saturday'." Light gave L a suggestive wink. "As in seven of the dancers put on special performances, each one dressed as one of the seven deadly sins."
L rested his chin on his knees to observe the Omega. "Ok, I'll bite, which sin are you?"
Light was struck with an idea that could make the anticipation for later that much sweeter. "How about a little game detective?" L raised an eyebrow as Light took out a piece of paper and pen from his bag, handing it to him.
"Write down three guesses as to which sin you think I am performing as tonight. We'll give that piece of paper to Rem to hold on to until after my dance is over. That way you know I won't be able to pull some sort of costume switch right beforehand and I know you can't switch guesses."
"If you happen to guess right..." Light smiled wickedly at him. "I'll give you a private dance to make up for what we cut short the other night in the VIP room...when we get back to your place."
L grinned and bit his thumb, studying and analyzing Light already, as if he might reveal some secret as to what sin he was just by sitting there.
"If you can't figure this out then your deductive reasoning skills must be on the fritz and you aren't the detective I thought you were L." Light gave him a smug grin and sat back in his seat. He could almost see the wheels turning in the Alpha's mind and bit back a giggle that threatened to escape.
"Do you need a clue to get you started?" He asked innocently. Light received an annoyed look in return.
"No, just give me a moment to think this through..." L took about ten seconds and wrote on the paper.
Let's hope you got it right L. I don't think you'd take losing very well at all, but it'll be very amusing to watch your reaction if you do get it wrong. He looked up as they slowed down, noticing that they had pulled up to the alley where the employees entrance was. He gave L a small smile and popped open the door, reaching out his hand to the man and grabbing his bag with the other one.
"You'll have to come backstage with me to see Rem, so we can give her the paper...I can't go through the main entrance, I'd get mobbed." Light looked at him hopefully and was relieved when the detective put a hand in his and slid out of the car with him.
xxx
A figure stood tucked away in the shadows of an alley across the street from Black Book's employee entrance. His black hoodie was pulled up to obscure his face from any facial recognition software that might be used on the city's security cameras.
He was waiting for Kira to arrive. It was a regular check he was making to monitor the stripper's schedule and movement patterns, as they would be vital when he eventually took him...just like the others.
Except this one isn't like all the others, there's something different about him...I just can't put my finger on it...
He'd hidden in plain sight a couple of times over the last several weeks to better evaluate his potential prey up close, using his superior skills in the areas of disguises and mimicry to blend with the crowd. He didn't usually do this, typically relying on camera surveillance to obtain this kind of information, but there was something about this Omega that was...
Fascinating...special...
He'd even being so bold as to sit along the stage during one of the sexy Omega's performances a few weeks ago when he had begun scouting out potential vics for Omegas G through K.
He spit on the ground in disgust remembering his latest kill. It left a bad taste in his mouth that no amount of jam could erase. Ugh, G was a disappointment. Died much too fast and didn't scream nearly as loud as I expected, no fight in that one. H seems to have a bit more promise. He grinned in the darkness thinking of all the things he could do to exact pain upon his victim to test their limits...and in turn, test his own regarding how creative he could get in coming up with new ways to enact pain on others, whether it be physical or psychological.
They're all stupid sluts anyways, it's not like anyone will miss them. Just like his whore of a mother, he'd found out recently... a fucking stripper. She'd been coming home from the club when she was killed apparently. He'd always known she was coming from work when it happened, he just never thought to ask anyone where from. Then he'd found the file in the storage archives at Wammy's...
He leaned against the building and let out a huff of breath that turned white in the night air. She was just as good of an excuse as any to bring L to his doorstep. It really came down to his competition with the detective at the end of the day, not a need to punish Mommy as he was sure L was wont to believe at this point.
Beyond knew that it took something special to get the detective to take a case. It's too much fun playing with you Lawli, I just couldn't resist setting all this up for us...besides, I need to pay you back for sticking me in that asylum.
He growled lowly recalling the nearly 24 hour a day straight jacket, the chains to prevent him from kicking, the gag he often was forced to wear to prevent him from tearing out their jugulars with his teeth, the lack of jam for fucks sake.
Tch...you need to learn what it feels like to lose the things you hold most dear, L. Your freedom, your conveniences, your...cake . He snickered at the thought of L going through severe sugar withdrawal. Oh that would be a glorious sight.
Beyond's eyes lifted as he noticed a black towncar pull up to the alley across the street. Ooh, one of the little skanks must have a sugar daddy. He giggled slightly, but barely paid the idling car any mind as he kept an eye out for Kira.
He should be here any time n-
"Well fuck me..." Beyond whispered to himself as he watched a beaming Kira step out of the car. He instinctively slunk further back into the shadows. Hmmph, didn't think the little tramp had a lover, wh-
His eyes widened as he saw L step out of the vehicle as well. The towncar pulled away and Beyond saw that they were holding hands as they walked towards the alley entrance. A flash of anger coursed through him. You've got to be shitting me... How dare you interfere like this L... No way are you stopping me... Kira is, is...
Mine. B stood speechless for several seconds as the word reverberated through his mind, watching in rapt attention as they reached the security guard and went inside.
A bout of giggling that threatened to consume him tried to come bubbling out of his mouth. He slapped his hands over his lips, practically bouncing up and down with excitement, as a feeling of glee overtook him. This new turn of events could actually work out to his advantage.
Beyond grinned behind his hands, red eyes nearly glowing with malicious intent. This is perfect...I couldn't have asked for a better game to play with you L, you just made it so much more interesting.
xxx
Light told Rem about their little bet and she agreed to hold onto the paper for them until after Light's performance. The Omega ran off to get ready while L and Rem stepped into her office, he gave her a basic idea of what was going on. Letting her know that Light would be receiving a bit more protection for the foreseeable future due to a dangerous stalker situation.
It's not exactly a lie...technically he's like a stalker/murderer, but I think she got the message. He mulled over possibilities for surveillance within the actual club as he walked back from getting a drink at the bar.
Especially backstage where Light has his own dressing room and could end up cornered or isolated easily. The idea made him shudder with concern and instinctively glance toward the backstage entrance.
Stop it, he's fine right now, just sit at your table. He walked over to what seemed to be turning into his usual reserved table apparently and sat down. From what he could tell from snippets of conversations around him, at least 3 of the "sins" had performed already. Kira would be next, his time slot was smack in the middle of the busiest part of the evening of course.
I wonder which ones already went...
"Excuse me miss?" He stopped a Beta who was walking by taking drink orders. She gave him a big fake smile.
"What can I do for ya hun?"
"I was just curious, can you tell me which sins have already performed tonight?"
"Umm.." She counted on her fingers.
Oh dear god, L thought to himself. And I thought that Matsuda fellow was an idiot.
"Okay, so three of them have gone so far: Sloth, Pride, Greed."
"Thanks, that's all I needed." He turned his back on the girl, hoping she'd take the hint that she was dismissed and he heard her huff away.
Ok, so Pride is out, but two of my other picks are still in play, so I'm not looking too bad here. There's a 2 in 4 chance. L mulled through his earlier logic for his choices in his head. He was interrupted from his thoughts as the house lights went down and suddenly the stage lit up again with pink spotlights. Moment of truth I suppose. He leaned back in his seat. Either way this should be good.
"Hello everyone and welcome again to Sinful Saturday. I want to invite someone very special to the stage to perform for us. We all know and love him as Kira, but tonight, your favorite Omega just can't seem to get enough...call him the sin of overindulgence...Gluttony!"
The music started and Light burst through the curtains at the back of the stage. The first thing L noticed was the large rainbow twist lollipop his lips were wrapped around, not one of those one that were big flat circle lollipops mind you, but the other kind that were...
..phallic shaped... He was unable to help the slight blush at the thoughts that crossed his mind as the Omega grinned and bit on it playfully as the lyrics finally kicked in for the song.
Love is like a bomb, baby, c'mon get it on
Livin' like a lover with a radar phone
He grabbed one of the poles with his free hand and stuck out his ass, causing the fluffy pink tutu that resembled something like cotton candy sprinkled with little faux candies to flip up, exposing silky ruffled pink booty shorts underneath. Light looked behind him at the audience near the stage who'd gotten an eye full and winked at them before licking the lollipop again.
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss ah innocent sugar me, yeah
The Omega made his way down the stage to the front pole and reached to grip it with one hand, the tight, white long sleeve crop top rode up so you could almost see his nipples. L watched hungrily as Light hooked a knee around the pole. Those seemingly endless legs were covered from ankle to mid-thigh with pink and white striped leg warmers. L's eyes trailed down to his feet...the shoes were clear platforms that had been decorated with the same candies that were on the tutu.
For L...this wasn't Gluttony...this WAS Lust. The sugar addicted detective could eat the Omega up right now he looked so good. In his mind, it was like taking the two tastiest things in the world and combining them.
This might just be the best thing EVER. L thought to himself with a shameless grin as he enjoyed the show.
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C'mon, fire me up
He watched the Omega make his way around the stage, stopping along the way to pay attention to the regular club goers, working every single person a different way to maximize their experience and tips. It was fascinating to watch as the young man was clearly an expert on reading people.
He had to bite back a snarl as he watched Light crawl seductively towards a very attractive blonde Alpha male sitting along the side. It's part of his job, stop it. He berated himself angrily.
All he could see was the lean, toned back of the sexy dancer as he turned his head briefly to hear something the man leaned forward to say in his ear, then Light tilted his head back and laughed, exposing his neck to the man in a way that irked L to no end. He reached out and bopped the smiling Alpha's nose playfully with his fingertip, before standing and walking to the front pole again.
You got the peaches, I got the cream
Sweet to taste, saccharine
'cause I'm hot, say what, sticky sweet
From my head, my head, to my feet
He did a quick couple of spins before looking at L and smirking while he mouthed the next line with a wink.
Do you take sugar? One lump or two?
L's previous annoyance with the other Alpha was quickly forgotten as he chuckled, looking up at the now grinning dancer. He's going to drive me insane, I just know it.
Light walked down from the stage and started going up the aisle, passing L as he went and handing him the lollipop.
"Hold this for me sugar." He whispered in his ear before strutting ahead towards the bar.
Pour your sugar on me
Oh, I can't get enough
Ok, regulars at the stage are happy, check. So far, so good. Light thought to himself as he stalked with a sassy smile towards the bar where Mack was waiting to help him up with a small set of stairs and a steadying hand. He grinned as the Omega approached. This was going to be a fun one, they both knew it.
Light took his outstretched hand as the first song was coming to a close and climbed the stairs, listening to the hooting and hollering around the bar as the audience there was thrilled to get more attention for a second night in a row from the young man. He reached for the fastening at the waist of the tutu as he reached the top. He posed with his back to the audience and looked over his shoulder seductively at the crowd before yanking it off as the next song came on, tossing it down to Mack behind the bar.
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,
And they're like
It's better than yours,
Everyone went nuts hearing the dirty, sexy beat come on. He walked down the bar putting an extra sway in his step, getting a feel for who was sitting along there. He wasn't surprised when he saw the dark haired cutie in the suit again. Must be a regular who stays towards the back, hmm. Light looked right at him and gave him a smile as he passed by, the man grinned up at him.
I know you want it,
The thing that makes me,
What the guys go crazy for.
Light held onto the pole nearest him and worked his hips in a sensual circular motion, occasionally dropping down low and popping back up to stick his ass out.
la-la la la,
Warm it up.
Lala-lalala,
The boys are waiting
Time for a little 'Gluttony'... He looked at Mack and the bartender handed him a can of whipped cream, chuckling slightly. Light shook it as he looked out at the crowd with a naughty smile and sprayed some on his own finger before sticking it in his mouth and sucking it off. He could hear the groans and chuckled internally.
Damn right it's better than yours,
I can teach you,
But I have to charge
Light leaned down from the waist towards the people sitting along the bar. "Who wants a taste?" He grinned and spotted one of his favorite regulars, a red headed Alpha named Jake, a total sweetheart. "Open wide Jake-y."
The man played along eagerly as Light kneeled down to spray some whip cream in his mouth. "Tasty?" Light asked with a smirk.
"Yup!" Jake grinned. "But I think you'd probably taste better." His friends slapped him on the back and started teasing him for having the balls to flirt with 'Kira'.
Light winked at the Alpha and his friends. "I do." He stood as they laughed at his naughty reply.
Oh, once you get involved,
Everyone will look this way-so,
You must maintain your charm,
Same time maintain your halo,
Light headed towards the end of the bar again, so he could go back to the stage for the final song. Mack helped him down and took the whipped cream can. "Thanks Mack."
"Anytime K." The good natured bartender replied before heading back to serve drinks again.
Light strutted up the aisle and saw L watching him. He couldn't help himself, running his fingers through the man's hair and ruffling it up a bit as he passed by. He climbed the stairs as the final song started.
She's got cherry lips
Angel eyes
She knows exactly how to tantalize
Light grabbed the pole in front, instantly hooking a leg around and throwing his head back as he spun, running a hand down his body.
She's out to get you danger by design
Cold blooded vixen she don't compromise
He stalked slowly to the mid-stage pole taking off his crop top as he walked, showing off the toned muscular definition in his back and mussing his hair sexily as he did.
She's something mystical in colored lights
Light climbed to the top of the pole and snaked his legs around it before leaning back until he was upside down. He ran his hands along his body, mapping out his hips, abs, chest and back down again for the audience.
Got me lifted drifted higher than the ceiling
And ooh baby it's the ultimate feeling
You've got me lifted feeling so gifted
Sugar how you get so fly?
He sat back up and held onto the pole, spiraling down a few feet before moving into any more complicated moves. Light then went into a few more spins before lowering to the floor and moving to the front pole.
Sugar with just the right amount of spice
Charming alluring everyone's desire
She's out to get you, you can't run you can't hide
He propelled himself on, hooking both knees and holding on with one arm as he spun, so it looked like he was almost sideways as he rotated around the pole. His other arm outstretched towards the audience.
Before you play with fire do think twice
And if you get burned well baby don't you be surprised
Light climbed the pole and did a few more spins and twists, he felt especially motivated knowing that L was sitting right in front. The man was so... Light thought about the things L had said to him earlier and blushed slightly. Light arched his back and pointed one of his legs straight out as he moved into his final position on the pole at the end of the song.
You've got me lifted feeling so gifted
Sugar how you get so fly?
"Thank you Gluttony, also known as our lovely Kira! Wonderful as always!" The DJ's voice boomed out as the song wrapped. Light slid down the pole and glanced at L, giving him a last wink before heading backstage.
Light quickly showered and changed into his regular clothing. As he opened his bag to pack it back up he saw a box of condoms sitting in it that hadn't been there before his performance, it had a note attached.
K- Have fun tonight and be safe! Love ya! -G
Light turned a bright shade of pink and set the box down gingerly, embarrassed that L and him were being that obvious about their intentions later. Ugh, Gigi...you really know how to make things uncomfortable...don't worry I'm already covered.
On the way over to Light's house earlier, L had prompted the conversation regarding whether the young Omega was on birth control or not. Light knew it was the responsible conversation to have, but essentially telling a potential sexual partner: "Why yes, I am taking birth control, feel free to come inside me." was incredibly awkward to say the least.
Oh, well, it did need to be done I suppose. He finished packing his bag back up and grabbed his leg warmers that he liked to wear backstage before performances, simple black cotton boy-shorts and a black long sleeve t-shirt. He realized he'd been in such a rush that he didn't pack anything to sleep in, just clothes for the next day and some notes he wanted to review before classes on Monday. I don't know if he has anything that I can borrow, so that'll have to do.
He grabbed the outfit for their "bet", just in case he needed it. I don't want to come back in to get it later. Light grabbed the iPod he used to create playlists for performances off his dressing table. He recalled the stereo with an iPod dock in L's bedroom.
Perfect. He grinned as he found the exact song he wanted was already uploaded and shoved the device in the bag as well.
He grabbed both bags and opened the door to his dressing room to find Rem and L waiting for him. They actually look like they're getting along, that's good. Light thought optimistically. He had been concerned that the two hadn't necessarily been off to a good start.
"Alright, I'm sure L already knows whether he got it right, since he wrote it down, but I want to see the paper...Rem?" Light held out his hand and looked at the Alpha's face, trying to read whether he got it or not. Damn, he has a good poker face...
Light opened the paper, his eyes dancing with amusement. "So...L, how exactly did you narrow this down to Pride, Lust and Gluttony? Was there a particular reasoning or pure dumb luck?"
"Well..." The detective drawled. "I took into account that you have such a 'Kira' brand that you've built here...how would you want to present yourself to the public would be well thought out. I also know that you like to mix things up as you've admitted. Lust and Pride were obvious choices." He grinned upon seeing the Omega roll his eyes at the comment.
"Gluttony was a bit of a wild card, but a solid one compared to any of the others. It's all about excess, not being able to get enough, overindulgence...not to mention it would instantly make the audience think about you wanting to put things in your mouth..." He smirked as he trailed off. "...the lollipop was a nice touch by the way."
Light and Rem exchanged a look that simply said "What the fuck?"
He grinned at L. "Wow, thought through all that in ten seconds in the car, huh? Impressive. Ok, well you win, let's go, it's getting late."
"Watari is waiting with the car at the back entrance." L replied and picked Light's bags off the floor in one of his hands to carry as they started walking. Rem looked at Light and raised an eyebrow questioningly as she noticed the considerate gesture, the young man just ducked his head slightly and blushed as he followed after the Alpha. Light felt finger tips brush his and then lace between to hold his hand. Oh my... Light thought. This is interesting...
L didn't make a big deal about any of it, he just kept walking...a steady presence at Light's side as they exited the building into the cold evening air.
Chapter Playlist:
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
Milkshake - Kelis
Sugar(feat. Francesco Yates) - Robin Schulz