Disclaimer: AkaiShadowBaneOrchid does not own Eugene Volkan from Hanasakeru Seishonen, Lory Takarada from Skip Beat!, and the characters of UtaPri.

A/N: I only own my various OC's and their songs.

Chapter Thirty-four: Welcome to the snake pit…- Jealousy can be quite arousing…-

Time: 7:30 PM

"Hijirikawa-san, you seem tense," Yuudai stirred his espresso using a silver spoon, while sitting across from Masato.

"I'm fine," Masato said before taking a sip of his matcha tea.

"Really?" Yuudai raised an eyebrow, "I doubt it. Don't bother in trying to hide your concern. It's quite clear that you're bothered about something."

Masato refilled his teacup, "I see that you're quite the observer."

"Not all the time," Yuudai placed his espresso on the coffee table, before reclining back in his seat, arms crossed, "Now…- what's on you're mind?"

Masato sighed, "You may already know that my grandfather had addressed a letter to me, which I received a few days ago. He would like to invite Asami to the Hijirikawa household in Kyoto, this upcoming Saturday…-"

"No need to explain," Smiled Yuudai, "After all we both know what your grandfather wrote to you in that letter. He did visit the academy a few days ago to check up on you're academic marks."

"Grandfather came to the academy?!...- since when did…-"

"Hijirikawa-san, that is beside the main topic," Smirked Yuudai, "I haven't told Asami about the possibility of marriage between you two. Don't look so serious…- I have my reasons."

Masato sighed, "Huang-sama…- are you plotting something?"

"Plotting?! No. Not yet. But darling Asami and you are already in an intimate relationship. Only things may not be perfect as you make them out to be," Yuudai eyed the clock on the office wall, "If things fall apart between Asami and you…- marriage will be out of the question."

"What are you implying?!" Masato questioned, gripping the saucer of his teacup tightly.

"Don't break her heart," Warned Yuudai, "If you do…- I'll be sure to make you're life a complete nightmare. One that you'll never be able to escape from."

"…"

Oh. My. God. If Yuudai had superpowers, he would've used his eyes to burn laser holes in Masato's chest. The Chinese scion truly meant what he said to the blue haired pianist. Truly. Intimidating. Yuudai definitely played the role of an overprotective elder brother… all to well.

"You have my permission to take Asami to Kyoto with you. But…- do not dare cross the line. I'll know right away if you misbehave."

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Location: Lory Takarada's mansion

Time: 8:10 PM

Dominating. Mysterious. Seductive. Asami checked out her reflection in the luxurious bathroom mirror in one of the guest rooms. Chi had worked her 'sewing magic' on the black dress that Asami had purchased three days ago. It was no longer a slinky black dress. Asami smoothed out the front of her black leather mini skirt, before slightly adjusting one of the glittery black straps, which was attached to her black leather halter top.

"Mingle and mix with the crowd," Asami thought, reapplying a new layer of shiny black lip gloss to her lips, "Tonight it's all about the supernatural, darling siren. You are a succubus. Mortal men are nothing but your prey."

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Time: 8:30 PM

[Alexander's P.O.V]

Hnn. The masks for this masquerade ball are really creepy. Everyone in the ballroom seems to be having fun, including my cousin Eugene and Asami. Music is really loud. Hnn. All I want to do is go to sleep. So crowded. Hnn.

"Still not going to dance with the sexy ladies?" My cousin asked before taking a seat beside me. He adjusted the collar of his black cape, "You know you're not a very scary werewolf."

"Hnn. You're not a very scary vampire," I said, eyeing Asami on the dancefloor with another man, who was dressed as a zombie.

Eugene smirked, "I don't have to be scary. Vampires can be seductively charming."

I rolled my eyes. Eugene's personality has changed a lot. It's like he's become a whole new person with a brighter outlook on life. The loud music instantly stopped, as expected, the host of this masquerade ball, dressed in an elaborate red devil costume, stepped into the ballroom.

"Everyone…- thank you for coming! Welcome to the snake pit! Be sure to drink and eat to your heart's desire!"

Hnn. Flamboyant. Mr. Takarada-san, the president of L.M.E. What. A. Shock. He really loves to dress up in crazy costumes. Hnn. Wait a moment…- oh dear god…- I'm suddenly reminded of Chi!

EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS ~ EKSTASIS

Time: 10:35 PM

~'…- with every passionate thrust. She felt his arousal for her. Desire. Sweat rolling down his back. The enchanting siren responded to his hot, wet, and possessive demands. She instinctively arched, screaming in pleasure. The talented pianist knew that he was in control, devilishly smirking, he quickly…-'~

Masato suddenly sat up in his futon, quickly untying the sash around his blue yukata. He was already sweating from the 'sexually-energized' dream, including the fact that his face was slightly flushed. Oh. Boy. He ran his hands through the strands of his blue hair, already damp from sweat, before lying back in his futon. Dear. God. The dream was vividly detailed. Physical intimacy. Sexual tension. Her. Him. The dream even brought the urge for deep physical pleasure to Masato… down there. He closed his eyes for a moment, regaining his composure. The time was not right to surrender to his sexual fantasies revolving around the enchanting siren. Exhale. Inhale. Masato left his room. A cold shower is what he needed at the moment. Damn. Hormones.