Hi everyone! I know, I know, 'where's Waiting Game?!' 'Whatever happened to Artist's Patron?!' 'Where's all the chocola-' oh wait, that's my question... Anyway!

Due to my room being remodeled, it's really thrown me off my writing groove, (and sleep schedule but that's not important! XD) so I'm using this write as I go story to help me fight my writer's block brought on by my agitated aspie nerves. . But I'm able to sleep in my own room tonight, though it's just a mattress on the floor it's comfy. XD I'm hoping things will be looking up soon!

And of course a BIG shout out to the wonderful Aerle for beta'ing this for me! And my awesome senpai for advising. ^-^ You know who you are senpai! ;D

-pushes offering forward- Enjoy the chapter! :D

Law had at first frowned when he saw the cold woman, with whom he was reluctantly acquainted, approach the red haired man he had been closely observing for the last hour.

Instead of acting right away, the dark haired man had just chosen to watch and wait, interested to see what reaction the human would give.

He had been intrigued when he saw him resist Monet's 'allure', at least at first. Law couldn't fault the human for giving in soon after, the ice woman was naturally gifted with enchantment.

Having seen enough, he moved closer and made his presence known. He saw the exact moment when Monet felt him.

"He's mine." She said, eyeing him cautiously.

"No, actually, he's not." Law stepped closer, watching her fight not to move away. "Especially if you have to use more than your feminine wiles just to keep his attention. You know you won't be able to keep that up the whole night, you'll slip when the time comes to complete things. It would quite possibly end very badly for you."

The dark haired man kept his tone even and almost friendly, but it was clear that the warning was just shy of a threat. He watched her stiffen further and could see her contemplating her next move. "It is not my intention to fight this night. Tonight is a night of prosperity, no need to taint it with violence."

Despite his words, they both knew he would be more than happy to oblige any show of aggressiveness with his own. They both knew who would win.

To smooth things over, he made a peace offering of sorts. "In the house, there are many others I believe you would find suitable."

They both stared at one another for a while longer before the woman was suddenly gone.

Now, standing in front of the man, he could see he was still a little wary from the ice woman's overtures. Law glanced down and, in an attempt to distract the other, gestured to the drinks in the redhead's hands. "Would you mind?"

Eustass blinked and looked down at his own hands. "Uh... Sure, why not?" He held one out to Law.

The dark haired man smiled and stepped closer to take it from him, purposely brushing his fingertips over pale skin as he grasped the bottle. A subtle and easy flirtation.

Law popped open the top easily, then tilted his head back as he brought it to his lips. He wasted no time in turning it almost completely upside down as he took a long drink, aware of the smallest trail of liquid that slid down his throat and equally aware of the eyes locked on its journey downwards.

He finished over half the bottle of the almost sweet tasting beer before lowering it; the dark haired man wasn't a fan of the taste of the unrefined alcohol, but it served its purpose.

"I would like to apologize for Monet's behavior. She comes on a little strong, doesn't she?" He licked lips slowly. "I fear she's a bit intoxicated. It is a time where... inhibitions are lax, no?" Law wove his words with care.

Eustass seemed to be steadily relaxing bit by bit. "Whatever... I just thought- never mind. Law, right?" He didn't move to open his own drink, a different bottle than the other man's, like he had just grabbed the first things he had seen.

Law nodded. "Yes, may I ask your name? Monet did not tell me before she left."

"Kid, Eustass Kid." The redhead finally lifted his drink in the other's direction before popping the lid and taking a small sip, grimacing at the taste.

"Is it not to your liking, Eustass-ya?" At the confused look the redhead gave him, Law elaborated, a wicked thought coming to mind. "Here, try mine."

Before Eustass could refuse, the other was much closer and the drink pressing at painted lips.

The pale man seemed to hesitate before bringing his hand up and grasping the bottle as he swallowed.

Law smiled when a quarter of the beer's remaining contents disappeared and drew his hand away, letting it slide lightly down the other's bare arm.

He'd always been one to encourage a bit of hedonism.

Eustass pulled the bottle away and licked his bottom lip, eyeing the man. "Great costume." The redhead said dryly. "Nice ink though."

Law tilted his head with an indulgent smile, noting the taller man's sarcasm. He lifted a hand, slowly curling and uncurling each finger at a time, knowing he had the other's full attention. "Death comes in all forms."

"That who you're supposed to be?" Eustass asked curiously, a slow smirk making it across his face.

Law just smiled slyly in answer.

"Mmmm... Dying's looking not so bad then." The other moved a little closer to the dark haired man.

Knowing he had the redhead's attention, he leaned upwards a bit to whisper in human's ear. He made sure to turn his lips so warm moist breath washed over the shell of Eustass' ear. "Care to die a little with me?"

"Hmmm..." Eustass seemed to contemplate his answer before turning to whisper in the shorter's ear. "And what if I say yes?"

Law was thankful his face was hidden as he couldn't keep the triumph he was feeling from showing. "I will make it a night you will recount for the rest of your life." He tilted his head more to pass parted lips over a spot on the redhead's neck, letting his tongue dart out to taste the tang of salt from sweat.

The dark haired man felt the other swallow hard.

"You make big promises. You should be careful, I'll be disappointed as hell if you're all fancy talk." Law sighed as the taller man nipped one of the hoops hanging from his ear in warning.

"It will be my utmost pleasure to meet your every carnal expectation." Law wrapped his fingers tightly in some of those so very red locks, pulling lightly and making the human look at him fully. "And perhaps a few you did not know you even possessed..."

Thanks everyone's who's reading this little fic of mine! Got a lot of fun instore and hopefully some smut next chapter. *v* -cackles-

Short, again, I know, this is pretty much a write as I go fic that I'll update every few days or a week or so. XnX Again, hopefully I'll be updating my other stories soon!

piopio meme, xXDeidara-chanXx , and loogoo, thank you three so much for your reviews and I hope you enjoyed this little update! -sends many smooches your way-

-winks at piopio- shhhhh, no spoilers for the others! ;)

Til next time!

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