A/N: Thank you so much for your reviews or suggestions! And yes, you ARE allowed to review even if you can't come up with something you would like to read about in this story… -grins and winks at someone-
If you read the reviews you'll find all the suggestions I have gotten so far, and regarding paring, they are pretty similar… Let me know if you agree or have an different opinion…
I will take the very wise advice from InuAce, as well, who told me to just indulge myself and write what I feel like… I will! In fact, after reading that I thought about what I would consider be a fun ingredient and that is how I came up with… well… you'll see…
I would like to thank fullmetaldevil, Antimatterannihilation, scatteredbrains, Touch of the Wind, KaliAnn and toruviel as well for suggestions that I have used, or will use a bit further on… since they are sometimes similar, I can't really give specific thanks, though… but keep the ideas coming!
Innocent Games 2: Red
Robin moved in the narrow cage, swaying his hips. The chains were sturdy enough to let him hang from them and rock, gyrating his whole body to the rhythm of the music. He focused on one person at the time, sliding closer, grinding up against the bars, moving away teasingly as the person reached for him. He would also let himself be caressed at times, letting out gasps of pleasure as daring fingers pinched his bare nipples. That would be Red, no one else were quite that daring this early in the evening. They would be, though, soon enough.
Robin turned, pressing himself to the bars furthest from the thief and tutted.
"You are such a naughty boy, Red…"
"A hundred bucks says I can be naughtier… just follow me upstairs, huh?" The other teen grinned.
Robin laughed. He hesitated a moment, but he had been waiting for an opportunity to let them all know, after all…
"Oh, Red… I DO happen to think that my virginity is worth just a little bit more than that…"
The reaction drowned the sound of the music for a moment, as it spread like ripples on water. The main attraction, the boy so many of them lusted for, was really a virgin? It was the exact reaction Robin had hoped for, and he had told the truth… not that he had lacked the opportunity, but he had waited. For what, he wasn't sure. He didn't think it was anything as corny as true love, but it just hadn't felt right.
Suggestions and amounts started raining through the air, but Robin just laughed and shook his head. The music at the club was a mix of the latest and Nick's personal old favorites. A strange mix sometimes, and a bit corny, but it added to the atmosphere. At the moment the old MC Hammer hit was playing and Robin mouthed the words with a smirk and a wink; 'Can't touch this'.
The heat was certainly on, though, and as the evening progressed, the area around the cage seemed to be boiling. Robin was actually glad for the bars, because rules or no rules, he wasn't sure what might happen if they weren't there. As it were he had hands everywhere, and he decided to enjoy it. He knew he was a tease, but he could give as well as receive. He didn't have the use of his hands, though, but he pushed his groin or ass against the bars, feeling arousals press and grind into him as the hands got even more eager. They didn't break the 'only on top of the clothes' rules, but Red were currently rubbing him quite skillfully through the fabric of his pants, while others had their hands on every other piece of Robin's skin they could reach, as well as their own or their neighbors'. Robin moaned and bucked, throwing his head back in pure bliss as he allowed himself to come. There were gasps and moans erupting around him as other people joined him, but as the music died down Robin heard a cheery voice.
"So, Red, looks like you are buying tonight?"
There were several cheers and the thief snickered.
"Yeah, but it was so worth it… making our little virgin moan like that…"
Robin chuckled and swung away from the still caressing hands.
"Well, then… go pay your debt…" he told Red and smirked. It was somewhat of an unwritten rule, that whoever could bring Robin off, would buy a round of drinks. It was sometimes irritating; especially if business was slow and nobody was feeling generous. Those nights Robin was the one being teased out of his mind, but really, deep down, he enjoyed those occasions too.
Robin let himself out of the cuffs and stretched, waiting for Nick that he knew would appear. Sure enough the man did, and only then did Robin unlock the cage and step out. There were still plenty of people around, wanting to 'get to know him better', but nobody dared approach him with Nick right there.
"You caused quite a stir…" Nick muttered as they headed towards the back. "I had to break up several quarrels tonight."
"I'm sorry." Robin said, blushing a bit, "I didn't think it would be quite that dramatic…"
"Well, considering the news, I won't ban anybody. Was it the truth?"
Robin nodded, blush deepening.
"Good."
Nick made a gesture, and suddenly Robin was grabbed from behind by one of the bouncers and lifted up on the bar, while Nick clapped his hands for attention. He got it immediately. Robin looked at the man worriedly, not knowing what was going on.
"Listen up everybody, what you heard here tonight is true-" he lifted his hands to stop the murmurs. "However, Gray is not for sale. If he decides otherwise I will hold an auction for the honor… I will not, I repeat not, accept any bids outside of this event. So start saving your pennies, gentlemen." This was met with laughter and cheers, and Robin blushed again, more than a bit annoyed. As Nick escorted him to his changing room, as Robin needed a shower and a change, the boy turned around and faced him.
"What was that about? I never said-"
"It's still your choice, Gray, don't worry. I just wanted to take some the pressure off me. Leon offered to pay fifty grand for you after your little announcement. If I were less of a man I would have your ass hauled up to a room right now."
Robin's eyes widened a little.
"But an auction means I wouldn't get to choose! Besides, I never even told you if I was gay!"
"If you can dance for them, you can fuck them. Think all of the guys here are gay? You don't have to be, to have something shoved up your ass. Some guys here are horny for the money, nothing else."
Robin's mouth opened and closed a couple of times, and Nick continued.
"We'll make a lot of money this way, and we'll split it fifty-fifty. But as I said, it's up to you to say when… if you're not ready, you're not… but my advice, if you want the best deal, strike while the iron is hot…"
"I…. I'll think about it…" Robin managed at last.
"Do that. And don't run off giving it up to someone in the mean time… if that got out it would be really bad. These are not just nice people we are dealing with, do you understand?"
Robin nodded and Nick gave him an encouraging grin before leaving him alone.
Robin took a quick shower and changed into a pair of jeans, cut off so they were barely more than briefs, and an equally short top, which just reached his nipples. As he walked back into the room he noticed that Nick had been right, the pressure had definitely lifted somewhat. He was still getting leers and pats, but much friendlier, and he joined a group at the bar for a moment. He politely turned down a couple of offers of buying him a drink, but accepted a new bottle of water from Tim, the bartender. Red was busy chatting with Lace, one of the male courtesans, but Robin didn't try to butt in. He expected the pair to disappear upstairs soon enough, and he wasn't jealous in the least. Red was here to entertain himself, and Robin wasn't offering.
His eyes roamed the darkness and settled on a specific shadow. Robin swallowed. Every time he saw the man he felt drawn to him, but it was so dangerous. He considered that it might be the danger itself that compelled him; he just couldn't seem to keep away. He had locked eyes with the man across the room on several occasions, sometimes while dancing. He had exchanged nods and a word or two of greeting. He had once even brushed up against him as they passed in a crowd… no more than that, though…
"Hey, Gray?" Robin jumped as he was surprised by the interruptions of his thoughts.
"Yes?" He asked the person in question with a polite smile. It was one of the regulars, a sandy haired man in his twenties called Sam.
"Me and the guys were talking and we think this auction is unfair…" Sam almost whined, and the rest of the men, including Red, agreed.
"Yeah, it's obvious one of the big shots will get you, we can't compete with that kind of money…" another one added.
"Yeah," Sam continued "So we figured, how 'bout a blowjob? The others will probably hold off for the main event, and anyway, we'll keep it a small affair, right here tonight… how bout it?" Several hopeful eyes met Robin's who nibbled his bottom lip.
"I don't know…" he started.
"Don't mess with him, guys, the boy's a virgin, he probably doesn't even know how to give a blowjob…" Red snickered good-naturedly.
Robin swallowed that one hook, line and sinker.
"I can give you a blow job that will leave you smiling for a week…" he snorted, before he realized the trap.
"Really? Prove it."
Robin met the wicked gleam in those green eyes and grinned. He wasn't opposed to this, really… it might be fun.
"You gotta win the auction first, mister…" he chuckled and there were cheers erupting around him again. "Give me your note-pad, Tim?" he asked the bartender, and the man handed him one with the place's logo on it. "This will be a quiet auction. Leave your bids in the tip-jar or something…" Robin said, while jutting down a few words on the note. "You have until closing time tomorrow night, and then Nick will go through them. The winner get's this-" he waved the note he'd written around and those seeing it chuckled "-which he will be able to use at his convenience. No pooling of resources! I know you, Red, and if you team up with a few mates to ensure you get the deal I will not blow you all… this is for one person only… clear?"
"Sheesh, you sound so bossy…" Red muttered, and got a few laughs. Robin bit the inside of his cheek. He had gotten in to "leader-mode" there for a while…
"Sorry, love, just wanna make sure everyone plays by the rules… for once…" he added using his softer 'voice-a-la-Gray' and blew the thief a kiss.
"You got it, baby… for once…" Red grinned. "And why until tomorrow night? Why not just tonight?"
"Cause I won't be here tomorrow… and it will give you some more time to smash your piggy-bank…" Robin smiled and licked his lips. Cy and BB had decided that they should have a movie night tomorrow, and Robin couldn't very well miss that without looking suspicious.
Red suddenly stood up.
"If you will all excuse me, I'll have to balance my checkbook. Care to help me out, Lace?"
"I'll be delighted, Red." The darker man chuckled, and they disappeared up the stairwell, probably deeply engrossed in thoughts of personal finances. Or not.
The staff soon had to get more notepads, as everyone grabbed one and there was a scribbling and scheming beginning that would probably last until the time ran out. Robin grinned to himself, and again his eyes searched for a certain shadow. He found his target, and, feeling a bit too giddy, Robin slowly sauntered over. He would find out now, for once and for all, if Slade was interested.
"Good evening, sir. Enjoying the show?" Robin asked softly as he reached the man, craning his neck back to be able to meet that single gray eye. That spellbinding color that could shift between ice cold and smoldering in an instant.
"Quite." Slade nodded.
Robin smiled sweetly on the outside, but on the inside he was cursing the conversation skills of this man.
"Anything … particular… you like?" Robin internally winced as he heard himself fishing.
"This brandy is a rather good year, I must say." Slade nodded at the glass in his hand.
Robin couldn't stop a small snort from escaping, and glared up at the smirking man when he realized that Slade had been teasing him.
"Well, I'll make sure Nick hears that, then…He'll be delighted…" Robin smirked slightly and turned as if to leave.
"You like the cage, don't you?" Slade purred behind him and Robin looked back over his shoulder with a rather hungry grin. It froze for a moment as the man continued "It sure makes you sing very prettily."
Robin regained his composure quickly. The bird-comment wasn't far-fetched, after all he had been in a cage… and sometimes he did work it dressed in feathers…
"You should come closer sometimes… to really… listen…" Robin suggested.
"I don't share." Slade stated dryly.
"Pity… I'm sure it would make me sing louder…" Robin purred and walked away, swinging his hips teasingly. He felt rather pleased with himself, now being as sure as he could be that Slade did in fact desire him. It was troubling, though, at the same time. No… he better stay away…
"Not so fast."
Robin gasped as his arm was caught and he was swung around. Suddenly he found himself pressed up against the wall. There were several moves he could make to escape from this position, but he didn't dare. Slade would know. Instead he just let himself be held, pushing his hands rather uselessly against the man's chest.
"You… you wanted something… else?" Robin asked, trying to get the cockiness back in his voice, which yet trembled a bit.
"Yes… Gray, was it?"
Robin nodded.
"Well, Gray… don't play too roughly with the other children… consider yourself spoken for."
All sorts of bells and firecrackers went off in Robin's head, a virtual cacophony of sound and emotions.
"I'll be glad too, sir…" Robin purred, tilting his head back as far as he could, determined to look the man in the eye and show no fear. "But you heard the rules… to have me… you will have to put your money where your mouth is…"
"I can think of other uses for it…" Slade purred back, leaned down, and his lips brushed Robin's. The boy hesitated; he had never kissed any customers, other than quick, innocent, teasing pecks. He had a feeling that wasn't what Slade would demand. As the lips brushed his again, though, he parted his own with a sigh, waiting for the kiss to deepen…
"Is there any trouble?" Nick's voice cut in and Slade withdrew, leaving Robin groaning softly in frustration.
"Not at all, Nick…" Slade said coolly. "I was merely bidding Gray here goodnight. I will see you soon." he added to Robin, who nodded a bit numbly, having a hard time finding his tongue, probably because he fervently wished it to be in the man's mouth at the moment. Slade disappeared towards the exit and Robin's eyes followed him until the shadows swallowed the man.
"Gray? Gray, are you even listening to me?"
"Huh? What? Oh… sorry, no…" Robin blinked, and the dazed expression on his face made his boss chuckle.
"I just told you to be careful with that one, kid… I don't think you want him to win the main auction…"
"Why not?" Robin objected, as that was a very enticing thought at the moment.
"There are men that will leave you begging for more after your first time…" Nick said slowly "That man…. he might just leave you begging…"
Robin glanced back towards the exit with a curious little smile on his face.
I wouldn't be so sure of that, Nick… I wouldn't be so sure…
To be continued… most likely… ;o)
A/N: Robin is in troooooouble… It's a dangerous situation, isn't it? Does Slade know? What is he likely to do if he does? And if he doesn't?
So how did you like the auction-bit? Any ideas? I know the chapters are short, I usually write longer, but I REALLY want to give you a chance to influence this story, and if I run away with it on my own, you won't get that chance… I now have a few of my own scenes I know I will probably write, but still, no real story…
Don't hesitate if you have any crazy suggestions or if you want the characters to act completely differently, just let me know… I CAN'T cater to everyone's need, but ideas not used here might appear later… I'll save them all…
Example: when Robin was grabbed by the bouncer… what did you think would happen? Will Nick (the owner) really stick to his deal or will he be greedy? Or maybe pressured? I have nothing like that planned (or I wouldn't tell you… ;o) ) but ideas like that are welcome…
Oh, sorry about the multitude of names… please don't see them as OC's, but in a "private" club like that there are many people and Robin should know most of them by name… I will probably mess up the names as well… Don't pay any attention to them… pha, if you have any OC's of your own that you might want to do a cameo, send me the name and description, I might do it just to amuse myself… Any villans or other characters you would like to pass through? No one who would recognize Robin, mind you…
Please review, and if you have any ideas, add them…
/Wynja