a/n: I do not own the rights to any of the Britney Spears songs quoted within this fic.
A link to a Polyvore set with "Kira's" performance outfit inspiration and a Black Book playlist with most of the songs I've used in this fic (I'll continue to add on) are available via my Tumblr, user name: animefanimefic
Hope you enjoy the latest chapter...
An Alpha with mid-length wavy auburn hair and dark blue eyes was stationed comfortably at the bar inside Black Book, drinking a Bloody Mary. He wore a pair of rectangular frame black eye glasses and a grey suit. He was reasonably attractive, but not too much so, after all, the goal was to generally blend in with the crowd of suit and tie Alpha's enjoying some fun at Black Book after work.
It's a pretty good disguise, if Beyond did say so himself as he slightly loosened the cerulean blue tie at his neck with a tug of his fingers. He smirked in smug satisfaction while basking in L's absence. He'd watched the detective hastily exit the club from his vantage point in a nearby alley outside Black Book about a half hour earlier. Clearly my anonymous phone call was effective in getting the police out to the warehouse quickly.
He was confident that with what he'd left out at that warehouse today, the detective would be examining documentation and photos regarding the crime scene for the rest of the evening and early into the morning.
Well...until the real show begins later Lawli...then you won't be able to tear your eyes away. He schooled his face into an outwardly calm facade, but inside he was practically twitching with anticipation. He ran his thumb along the small knife in his pocket and sighed as he felt the blade break the skin ever so slightly, taking the edge off the building need inside him.
Everything is going perfectly... He thought as he caught movement out of the corner of his eye above. Beyond gave a sly, sidelong glance upward as the object of L's affection slithered gracefully down a length of rope to sit on a hoop hanging in the darkness above the bar.
That's new...he certainly is a tricky little minx. I'll have to be on my toes around you won't I? He chuckled lowly. Full restraints for that one. He took a drink and mulled over the idea of the young Omega being bound, gagged and fully at his mercy.
"Fucking hell..." He murmured to himself, realizing exactly how deliciously tempting that scenario was, that just the thought of it was enough to make his slacks grow considerably tighter around his groin. Stupid, slutty little Omega. B fought off a scowl and fingered the blade in his pocket again, itching to drive it into something to distract him.
"We're glad everyone could make it to Black Book's Circus themed night. You've seen some pretty exciting performances so far tonight, but what Circus would be complete without a Ringmaster and who else could fill that role for us, but one particular person? Please give a warm welcome to your favorite Omega, Kira!"
There's only two types of people in the world
The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe
B gazed up with mild curiosity as the spotlights hit the area where the dancer was perched and got a better look at the full ensemble the smiling young man was wearing as the hoop swung back and forth above the crowd.
Well baby I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girl
Don't like the backseat, gotta be first
Kira's legs were deliciously bare of any stockings or tights tonight and he wore only a pair of black ballet flats on his feet. The rest of the outfit was not so simple.
I'm like the ringleader
I call the shots
Beyond's pupils dilated as his eyes travelled up the young man's body, taking in the short black vinyl skirt, the black and white striped corset around his waist with metal hook closures along the front, a black vinyl top of some sort peeked out from beneath a long sleeved red jacket with gold braiding and buttons. On the Omega's hands were black vinyl gloves and to finish it all off, a miniature version of a top hat was affixed to his silky golden brown hair that glowed under the lights of the club.
I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins
Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break
"Damn..." B chuckled and took a long, cool drink of his cocktail before glancing up again. It's going to be an absolute pleasure using this pretty little cocktease to cause you suffering L. Beyond's attention was drawn to the contrast of the red jacket against the Omega's skin.
He looks good in red...he'll look even better covered in it. The Alpha grinned as his bloody future plans for the young man played out in his mind. Tonight was only another act in the overall show the obsessive genius had prepared. Omega K would have to wait his turn for the final curtain in B's three ring circus, but it didn't mean the young man had no strategic value along the way as a tool for mind-fucking L.
He'll be so angry when I'm done...I'm not sure he'll ever look at Kira the same way after tonight if everything goes according to plan. He thought back to the smile on L's face as he walked into the club with the young Omega last weekend, his eyes narrowing as he gritted his teeth. You don't deserve happiness L.
All eyes on me in the center of the ring
Just like a circus
The young Omega turned to sit sideways, curving his body within the circular shape of the lyra as it continued to sway, extending one leg gracefully outside the hoop and leaning back his upper body as well to extend an arm towards the crowd as he held the apparatus with the other. Anyone watching could easily see that performing on the hoop above would take an amazing amount of control, but the young man still made it look effortless
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus
Kira maneuvered to sit with his back to everyone, still swinging lightly. He looked over his shoulder to wink and blow a kiss at the crowd before falling backwards to hang upside down with his legs spread wide, his knees catching on the sides of the hoop and ass hooking on the bottom of it were the only thing keeping him from plunging to the ground head first as he grinned at the audience.
Beyond heard sharp intakes of breath all around him and realized one of them had been his own. The crowd erupted in cheers as the Omega swung upside down, giving them all a naughty look as he bit down on his forefinger. Cheeky little vixen, isn't he?
The young man let his arms hang straight down, allowing gravity to work its magic as the red jacket slid off his body and fell to the ground below, revealing a sleeveless black vinyl crop top underneath.
There's only two types of guys out there,
Ones that can hang with me, and ones that are scared
B used this opportunity to focus on his main purposes for coming tonight. He casually surveyed the room, from behind the rim of his drink, seeking anyone that might be employed by L to monitor the young man in the detective's absence. If you knew what to look for, it wasn't incredibly difficult to identify the hired help. There were few that had the skill set or the knowledge to blend in as one of the crowd.
Hmm, there doesn't appear to be anyone. So he doesn't have a full security detail yet like the other Omegas do, just those drivers and the ones monitoring outside his house. Fantastic. That will definitely change after tonight. He considered with a smirk as leaned back on the bar and continued to subtly scan the crowd.
xxx
So baby I hope that you came prepared
I run a tight ship so, beware
Light moved his arms in a slow and elegant motion to take hold of the hoop so he could drop into a new position, hanging upside down from his knees and then removing one of the legs and extending it, so he held onto the bottom of the hoop upside down by the one hooked knee. He arched his back and ran his hands along his body, stretching his neck out in a long line of lightly tanned flesh that he knew was enticing to every Alpha in the room.
Sorry boys...I'm taken, but I still appreciate that you want me. He grinned and pulled himself back upright into a sitting position. The crowd's whistling and cheers were near deafening below him, but their faces were all a blur at the moment.
I'm like a firecracker
I make it hot
When I put on a show
The Omega reached one vinyl gloved hand up to his head and unclasped the small top hat from his hair. He sent it spinning far into the crowd with a flick of his wrist. He laughed as several men jumped to catch it.
I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage
Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same
Alright, they'll love this one. He thought to himself as he adjusted his grip on the lyra so that one of his shoulders would help hold his weight as he leaned back against the inside of the circle. Light held one arm straight out to grab the opposite side of the hoop, his other arm bent to hold the ring from behind his back as he lowered his entire body from mid-chest down off the apparatus. He smirked at the audience as he began to move his legs as if he were walking through the air.
I'm runnin' this (like, like, like, like a circus)
Yeah
Like a what? (like, like, like, like a circus)
Yup, I'm running this bitches and you love it. Light laughed to himself as he pulled himself back up while whistles and catcalls erupted below.
Don't stand there watching me, follow me
Show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor
Just like a circus
He hooked a knee and extended the other leg downward, bending it slightly while holding on to the lyra with both hands. The brunette spun once around the hoop and came back up to his beginning position, before plunging forward once again, but this time he released his hooked leg when the opportunity arose and hung straight down so he could drop on to the bar below. As the last bit of the chorus died down and everyone clapped for his dismount, his eyes flashed to the end of the bar to see if a certain dark hair Alpha was still daring to show his face. Light's gaze fell momentarily on Mikami Teru before darting away to look at Mack, raising an eyebrow questioningly.
The imposing, but protective bartender chuckled. "Have fun." Mack replied to his silent inquiry, nodding towards the area near the end of the bar where a large pitcher sat tucked to the side. Light smirked and reached a hand out to caress the pole next to him as the next song began. If anything, this is going to be interesting...
Baby, can't you see
I'm calling
A guy like you should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm falling
The Omega arched his back and let himself slide all the way down the pole until his shoulder blades hit the bar. He laid his back flat and put his long legs in the air, scissoring them back and forth as he ran his gloved hands over his body, glancing to the side, he gave a seductive look to a blonde Alpha sitting at the bar and watched as his eyes grew wider.
Too high
Can't come down
Losin' my head
Spinnin' 'round and 'round
Do you feel me now?
So fucking easy...mmmh. Light chuckled internally before sitting up and using the pole to stand once more, rolling his body and sticking his ass out in the process. He ran a finger along his lips and trailed it down his body.
Oh,
The taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
I think it's time to take out the trash. Light turned towards the other end of the bar, his hips swaying as he walked. He took note of the other customers as he strode along, all staring up at him and grinning. Except one. He noticed an Alpha with auburn hair who seemed to be disinterested in the brunette's performance, leaning with his back against the bar instead.
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic?
Light's already riled up temper flared in annoyance at the man taking up space from someone who might actually want to be there while he performed. Tch, I'll come back to you later buddy, I've got bigger problems to deal with at the moment. He kept a smile on his face as he reached the end of the bar, dipping down to grab the pitcher swiftly as he came to a stop.
It's getting late
To give you up
I took a sip
From my devil's cup
Slowly, it's taking over me
Mikami stared up at Light with a beatific sort of look on his face, like just being around the young man was some sort of religious experience for him. The brunette's gaze was cold as he met the other man's eyes, but he put a shit eating grin on his face for the sake of the audience as he held the pitcher of water over the Alpha's head and dumped it out. The man sputtered and cursed as the crowd looked on in disbelief. The audience began to chuckle, everyone seemed to be amused that the young man had felt the need to give someone the infamous '86 special'.
Two bouncers grabbed the Alpha by the arms to escort him out as Light finished pouring the water, the audience whistled as the man was hauled out, fully confident that if the Omega thought the man should be removed, there must be a good reason.
The brunette mockingly blew a kiss and waved at Mikami's retreating form, causing laughter to rise up around him. He tossed the empty pitcher nonchalantly to Mack where he stood behind the bar and began to stalk back towards where he'd seen Mr. Too Busy To Pay Attention.
There was something amazing about how Light felt right now. The young man was practically drunk on the sense of power that coursed through him at the moment. It was absolutely intoxicating.
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic?
And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic?
The man he'd been looking for seemed to be gazing across the room at something as Light walked up and went down to his knees on the bar in front of him. He reached out to gently grasp the Alpha's chin and guide his surprised dark blue eyes to meet his own golden gaze. The brunette smirked.
"Can you help me with something or do you have somewhere else you'd rather be right now?" Light purred seductively. The man gave him a dark look, it held an intensity and intelligence that made the brunette shiver slightly. The first thought that popped in his head, as the look on the man's face quickly morphed to a benign mask of innocent eyes and a lazy smile was that this customer was able to put up walls and deceive to a degree that rivaled Light's own.
Always up for a challenge, Light was suddenly motivated to see if he could break the other man's false easy going exterior. He was still miffed that the man thought he could just come in here and then practically ignore the performance that was happening right in front of him. It was just plain rude.
How good is your control at keeping that mask of yours in place? Light wondered and was suddenly struck with an idea of what he could do to sate his curiosity.
You're toxic I'm slippin' under
With a taste of a poison paradise
The young man pointed to the large metal hooks on the front of the black and white striped corset and gave the man a playful look, showing him how one of them unhooked with a flick of his finger.
He boldly took the man's hands and guided them to his corset hooks, then leaned in close to the Alpha's ear. "I need you to open me up with those big strong hands of yours, do you think you can do that?" Light heard the auburn haired man's breath catch at the innuendo and bit back a smile that threatened to break through his own carefully crafted stage presence.
"Well...who am I to deny Kira?" The man's voice drawled darkly as he began to pop the hooks free, opening the corset and exposing the young man's toned stomach.
Light leaned back as the last hook was free and caught the shift in the man's facade, the Omega could see the cracks he'd managed to create and patted his ego patted on the back for the small victory as he took the corset off, tossing it back to Mack. He looked at the Alpha, who had yet to raise his guard again. Light drew in close to look the man straight in the eye.
"There you are...I knew you couldn't hide from me." He whispered conspiratorially as he bopped the man on the nose with one finger as his blue eyes widened. Without a second glance, Light rose from where he was kneeling on the bar to strut to the other end and down the staircase.
Hmm...messing with an Alpha's head never gets old. Light sighed happily, an extra spring in his step as he strode confidently to the stage with a self-satisfied smirk on his face.
Intoxicate me now
With your lovin' now
I think I'm ready now
xxx
Beyond narrowed his eyes as he watched the Omega head towards the stage and bit back a growl. No one got to him like that...no one. Who is the hell does this little tramp think he is?! B wondered as the next song started up.
You wanna, you wanna
The young man walked seductively across the stage, mouthing the words and pointing teasingly to a couple of well dressed and grinning Alphas sitting along the rail.
You want a hot body? You want a Bugatti?
You want a Maserati? You better work bitch.
He'd never gotten as close to the Omega as he had tonight, only watching from a relatively safe distance, even when he'd come to the club before and been near the stage, it had been discreet. This was the first time Beyond had been able to see the intelligence burning in those gold flecked eyes. He sees far too much, even at a glance...I'll have to be very careful.
You wanna live fancy? Live in a big mansion?
Party in France?
His own contact covered orbs watched as Kira had one of the Alphas pull down the zippers at the front of his skirt. The brunette stood now, sticking his ass out for the crowd and running his black gloved hands up his legs as the skirt pooled at his feet. He stepped out of the fallen garment elegantly, leaving it on the side of the stage, proceeding to one of the poles wearing only a pair of black ruffled boy shorts covering his lower half and the black vinyl crop tank on top. He pulled off his black vinyl gloves as he walked and throwing them carelessly to the side with a smile.
You better work bitch, you better work bitch
You better work bitch, you better work bitch
Now get to work bitch!
Now get to work bitch!
He chuckled and finished off his drink. Now I know why L finds you so captivating Kira. Not only are you a hot piece of ass, your IQ is likely on par with his and mine. The Alpha set down his empty glass on the bar. If that's true then why are you in a place like this...who are you really?
Bring it on, ring the alarm
Beyond examined the dancer with inquisitive eyes, wondering how many layers of blood, sweat, tears and skin he would have to wade through and peel away to find the answer to that question. He shivered in eager anticipation. He'd be sure to have his curiosity satisfied before finishing off the dancer, that's for sure. It was too good of a riddle to leave unanswered.
Work it hard, like it's your profession
Watch out now, cause here it comes
Not quite time for that, but I'll find out a little more later tonight I'm sure of it. What Beyond was planning for the Omega would leave more mental scars than physical ones, but he'd decided those were just as important to impart as he'd determined the plan for how he could inflict the most damage to L overall.
He knew the man could handle violence against himself, but to see someone he cares about hurt... Ah, well that will rip you apart, won't it L? And to know that the worst is yet to come...that I'm not even done yet? Hah, that knowledge will be like a weight around your neck and eventually drag you down into your own grave.
The Alpha observed as the brunette grabbed the two long pieces of black fabric that now extended all the way from the top of the pole down to the floor and tied them together at about his own eye level before climbing the pole. Huh...What other tricks do you have up your sleeve? I wonder what he's going to-
No time to quit now, just time to get it now
Pick up what I'm putting down
Pick up what I'm putting down
The Omega had placed himself inside the loop of fabric he'd created; the knot of the two long pieces of fabric meeting in the middle of his upper back and coming up under his arms towards the top of the pole to support his body. Kira launched off the shiny metal apparatus to gain momentum and began to fly through the air around the pole, one impossibly long leg extended, the other bent. The brunette twisted in the air as he continued to circle, flipping upside down into an inverted pose with his legs spread wide as he spun. Beyond felt his mouth go dry. Wow...
You better work bitch, you better work bitch
Now get to work bitch!
xxx
Light heard the music and his heart pounding in his ears from being upside down, but he could also hear the applause as he showed his recently developed skills to the crowd. He used the hands he had on the pole in his current inverted pose to push him along and continue swinging as he swiftly hooked a knee around the pole
Break it off, break it down
See me come and you can hear my sound
The Omega loved using the aerial silks, it added a whole new dimension to the pole work. The young man lost himself in the movements, twisting and turning, using the material as leverage to spin and position himself artfully as he moved quickly through various positions that took him sideways, upside down and flying through the air.
I am the bad bitch, the bitch that you'll never know
This part is always fun. He thought with a smile as the extended both arms straight out to grab both sides of the fabric sling that wrapped around his back and connected at the knot he'd tied earlier. He straightened out his body, facing the pole and leaning back into the sling. The brunette began to walk up the pole, one foot after the other.
Hold your head high, fingers to the sky
They gonna try to try ya', but they can't deny ya'
Keep it moving higher, and higher
Keep it building higher, and higher
Once he was nearly perpendicular to the pole he gave a small push with his foot, while still maintaining contact with it as began to spin around it again. He arched his back and let his upper body angle backwards to the audience. The long lines of his body were on perfect display, his neck was bared and vulnerable, tempting every Alpha in the room to wonder what it would be like to mark that beautiful skin.
Work it out, work it out
You better work bitch
You better work
As the song ended, Light pulled himself upright, taking a few more lazy spins around the pole and blowing a kiss or two before climbing down. As the brunette descended, he couldn't help but notice the table that L had left empty in his hasty departure a short while ago.
He put on a happy mask and smiled through his refreshed pang of disappointment and left the stage to shower, then his drivers would take him home.
Home… All he could think about was how he hated nights like this and always had. The idea of being there alone was suffocating.
...too many memories, too quiet...
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The plot thickens... :) Thoughts? How are we all feeling?
Chapter Playlist:
Circus - Britney Spears
Toxic - Britney Spears
Work B**ch - Britney Spears