A loud thunk was heard in the room as his hammer made contact with the metal walls, it appeared the head of his victim was completely pounded to mush, his limbs hanging limp on the chains with the occasional twitch while his blood still continuing to gush out and add some color to the monochrome room. Val took a deep breath, stepping back and placing the hammer away before reaching into his coat pocket and pulling out his holy gun. He turned and aimed the gun right at the headless bastard's heart and pulled the trigger, the gun fire was deafening in the small room, his other prisoners jumped but he looked at the body to assure that the blood stopped flowing and any movement in his body was permanently gone for good.

Once satisfied he put the gun back into his oversize coat before turning to the table to pick another option to kill his victims. His eyes landed on a special gift Velvette gave him for his little revenge massacre. A small vial of bright purple poison, a special blend of countless venoms and acids mixed together to assure the demon would suffer beyond imagination. The best part was the golden shimmer the mixture contained, a sprinkle of micro angelic steel, small enough to be ingested and would promise its victim would die permanently, saving him a golden bullet. He turned to see who would be next, he walked slowly in front of every sinner, showing off his new method of madness each looking at him with trembling bodies. He stopped at the very end of the line up, the demon pleading him for mercy with his eyes and a few muffled sorry's. Val glared at the pathetic attempt, oh he was going to enjoy watching this show. According to Vel the poison would last a half hour at most, an enjoyable watch, he would have to be sure to take notes for Velvette while the demon perished.

The gag was ripped off, the minute the demon tried to open his mouth and plead his case Val cramped his entire fist down the others throat. The sinner choked as his yellow eyes watered, Val took his sweet time uncapping the vial inside of fuckers mouth and pouring the whole content down the open passage. Once he was sure the substance was fully consumed he finally pulled his hand back and watched the other cough and hack at the awful taste.

"W-what was that!" He cried, looking at Val for an explanation. The moth simply laid back against the other white table placed a few feet in front of the chained man before him, taking another taste of his smoke.

"Not sure," he pondered, almost grinning at the others' look of horror. "Something Vel made a few hours ago, she said it was some of her best work" the other demon began to cry at the answer, everyone knew of the fashionista equally impressive gift with potions and poisons.

"W-what does it do? '' He whispered, his eyes widening at the taste of blood rolling down to his lips, caused by the unsuspected nosebleed and the reddening of his eyes attacking his normally yellow sclera.

"Not sure," Val answered again nonchalantly, getting comfy at the quick start of his show "but you'll be the first to know."

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~~~3 Months Earlier~~~

Valentino was pleasantly surprised by the sight he was met with that morning. Walking into his kitchen in nothing but his luxurious robe to grab something to eat only to be stopped by Vox already occupying the space. The TV demon being in his house wasn't that big of a surprise in itself, especially considering the night they had together. Even seeing him in his kitchen wasn't that big of a surprise either as the Overlord liked to steal a little something for him to snack on before he rushed off to work. But usually the man didn't make anything extravagant, only some toast or cereal for himself to enjoy before leaving the dirty dishes for him to deal with. But what he saw was something far more intriguing and delicious smelling than the typical breakfast he made. His mouth watered at the sight of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast being cooked and fried before him. Vox rushing to stir and maneuver countless pans and plates to assure all of the food was cooked and seasoned correctly was hypnotizing for Val to watch, it was also when he noticed that Vox was plating enough for two people instead of one.

That was what got him really interested in the demon's action, in all the times the two of them had one night stands together in either of their houses, Vox had never made breakfast for him. They both would usually just steal some food from each other's house before leaving to wherever they had to be that day, so to see him not only make breakfast but to make a full course meal like he was left him speechless. Such a simple act of kindness had caused the poor moth's seemingly dead black heart to pound like never before. Vox had been doing this more and so had he, whether intentionally or not they had been becoming more…..romantic towards each other. Their relationship had started off as nothing but simple attraction, a means of convenience. After all, who in their right mind wouldn't want a chance to be with the great Valentino, especially when he was offering his 'services' for free. Not to mention Vox wasn't that bad looking himself, plus the tech attributes to his body made him rather unique compared to other sinners (at least at the time the two met). But Vox had made it clear in the beginning that he wasn't interested in a serious relationship at the time, and would rather keep their relationship strictly 'professionals' at least by their standards.

But after years of building a business together, surviving hell with no one but each other by their side. It was reasonable to think they would become closer to each other, seeing each other at their best, at their worst, never judging the other for what they had to do to survive in the nightmare of their after lifes. Val had never been with anyone he could full heartedly trust with everything that mattered to him, except maybe for Velvette, he never had anyone who mattered to him. He never had anyone he ever wanted to care for and protect, never had anyone he could possibly-

"Finally awake huh" the words caught the moth off guard, but he managed to play it cool, standing tall from the spot on the wall he was leaning against to approach the kitchen. He walked up to the demon who was finishing the touches to the amazing meal he made for the two of them. Nothing that would blow any normal person away but for Val was like being presented a 5 star meal just for him.

"Pfff, barely awake" he grumbled as he did his best to repress another yawn, he was never a morning person. "What's the special occasion Voxxy?" he asked, before Vox finally finished the plates and turned around to present the other a full plate of food just begging to be devoured.

"Oh nothing much, I just got a text this morning from a wealthy client who wants to sign off on a huge contract with VoxTex and I was feeling quite celebrative this morning." He grinned, clearly proud of another addition to their ever growing empire. Val took a closer look at the second plate of food, doing his best to not drool into the delicious offering.

"Aww and you made some for me" he teased, not accepting the food yet to instead lightly mock his unusually chipper business partner. "That's not like you." he smirked as the others' faces began to form pixelated red blush marks at being called out for his unusual friendly demeanor.

"Ya, well I didn't mean to m-make so much but I didn't want to waste any" he tried blurt out his reasoning but the smug look Val was looking down at him was causing the TV demon's infamous rage to flare up, pulling the plate away from his awaiting hands to hold the meal hostage. "But if you're going to be an ass about it then I can just throw it away," he made his way to the trash can feeling embarrassed and annoyed at the pimps teasing, feeling stupid at the thought but was quickly stopped before he could reach his destination. He was quickly snatched by the taller demon's lower arms by his hips, as he gently lifted the electronic demon from the ground and directed him towards the TV room. All while being turned around to look the other in the face, looking to see Vals amused yet passionate look towards the man in his grasp.

"Calm down Mi Vida I was joking," He tried to soothe the others' still bright red face, as Vox tried his best to look anywhere but his eyes in protest to being carried around by the other man. "But…thank you, for the food" he finally said, feeling it was the least he could offer the other man, well that and perhaps a kiss to the other little bent antenna on top of his square shaped head. Vox being caught off guard didn't notice when Val stole the plate from his hand before carefully setting the man down on his plush pink couch while still holding his own plate of food. Val moved to grab the remote and make himself comfortable next to the other man, snuggling into the comforting furniture and flicking on the TV, all while deciding to break the awkwardly wholesome moment between the two. "I'm still picking the channel though." that seemed to finally snap Vox out of his embarrassed shell shock.

"WAIT WHAT I MADE BREAKFAST I SHOULD PICK THE CHANNEL!" He snapped, causing Val to laugh as he held up to remote over the smaller male head.

After their mini fight to break the tension Val compromised and picked a show he knew they both liked. Once settled they enjoyed their breakfast while laughing at the trash TV they indulge in. Vox relaxed and rested against Val, much to his enjoyment as they spent the next hour or so digesting the meal they both devoured with joy. The mood soured as a love potion commercial came up on the TV, endorsed by none other than hell's favorite spider twink practically naked and getting 'tastefully' fucked while the commercial continued to show off its brand new product. Vox seemed distracted by Angel's performance looking at the others' aroused face, a flash of jealousy forming in Vals gut. He was never one to get jealous, after all it would be rather hypocritical of him to get angry about it now, but still. With their seemingly deepening relationship forming he didn't like the thought of Vox drooling over some other guy right in front of him. But to his surprise it appeared Vox was staring for another reason at the intense commercial.

"He doesn't look like he's enjoying it" Vox muttered, relieved when the commercial finally switched to another product to sell to the masses. Val blinked in surprise at the other words, thinking back to the commercial he didn't really see much of a difference in Angel's usual sexy expression. The spider wasn't the best actor, but when it came to playing sexy there were few that could beat his seemingly natural slutty moans and delighted expression.

"I don't see anything different," he countered, wondering what the other man would say to his statement.

"His eyes seemed…... .apathetic almost" Vox mused, lost in thought as the moth considered his words. "I thought the potion would make people more aroused and enjoy the sex no matter what." Val was unsure for a moment at the commentary, he never really paid much thought to the commercial, if Angel was really enjoying it or not….he never thought about that at all now that he thought about it. He looked at Vox to see that same look he had earlier a few months when he presented him the love potion in the first place. That same look of conflicting emotions about him, looking at Valentino in a new unflattering light, one that made him look like a monster among monsters. He hated that look, and wanted that look off his face now.

"Hey Vox it's okay" He tried to calm the other by gently lifting the others screen to look into his blood red eyes. "The potion does work, Angel is just a little more resistant to the potion due to working for me." Vox seemed unconvinced at his words but didn't turn away. "Besides he was just tired that day, it was something we sort of filmed at the last minute. Plus," He added, lowering himself closer to the TV demon as his hands slowly ran up the others chest and arms "the potion works best when the two demons like each other" He towered over the other male as he slowly pushed the other to lay down on the plush pink couch, slowly maneuvering himself to straddle the other once again. "When they're…attracted to each other." Vox was barely held up with his arms behind his back, bent in a way to keep him from fully laying down before the other, as Val got himself comfortable on the other man's warm, wide chest. Val rolled his hips in a seductive way clearly hinting to the other how attractive he found Vox, while feeling confident by his aroused face that he too found him attractive as well.

"Does it now?" Vox inquired, reaching his hands out to wrap them around Vals neck and bring their faces closer until they met for a steamy kiss between the two. Val was happy at being able to distract the other from his discomfort with the commercial while possibly earning himself a little morning fun before he would be needed down at the studio. Once they finally pulled back he took a moment to catch his breath, Val usually never had a problem as he usually knew how to pace himself, but once again with Vox beneath him he could never help himself.

"Maybe we should try the potion sometime?" Val suggested, wondering if Vox tried the potion himself that perhaps he would warm up to the aphrodisiac more if he experienced the effect himself. "You might like me better with a little love assistant." He added on, hoping to sweeten the deal but Vox seemed to consider the thought while looking Val up and down in consideration.

"Tempting…" He admitted, once again pulling the moth closer to his bright screen of a face, once again soothingly messaging the others cheek in the process. "But, I don't think I need it. I prefer the real deal rather than a cheap imitation, flaws and all." Val was caught off guard by the others words, still as a statue as Vox slowly realized the weight of his words. To hide his growing embarrassment the TV demon sneaked up and stole another kiss for himself to enjoy and to distract the other as Val processed his words. Oh shit…Val just might be in love. A rush of pleasure and need coursed through the flamboyant moth's veins as he practically flopped onto the other man's body to smother him with his kisses. Breaking the kiss Val started to cover the other man's face with endless kisses all over his screen, much to the others dismay.

"Oh Voxxy," He moaned, finally giving the other a moment to breathe as he laid back, splayed open and vulnerable to Val and Val alone. "I need you now." He went down to once again start up another makeout session, with full intent to have his way with the other right where he had him. Vox had no objection as he seemed just as eager, but just as Val's lips were just above the others' lips Vox's digital face was gone! Replaced with the flashing current time of 9:15 AM and the unmistakable sound of a loud alarm coming from the demon below him, Val jumped back in surprise at the lights and sound. "What the fuck!" Vox sat up, taking a moment to internally shut off the alarm with a startled and shocked look replacing the more preferred face he had earlier.

"Oh shit I'm late!" The other exclaimed, jumping up and dislodging himself from the moth demons' many hands.

"Late! But for whaaat?" Val demanded and whined, irritated that the object of his affection was gone from his needy grasp, what on earth could be important enough to leave the pimp demon high and dry. Vox came back in a flash, from wearing nothing but boxers and a muscle shirt to a nearly full suit. The bowtie hung limply on his neck while he slipped his arm into the jacket and used his electronic transportation ability to zap an important looking suitcase on a counter for him to look over. Making sure everything was as it should be before slamming it shut and locking it into place.

"Those new clients, the ones I mentioned this morning" he said while securing his suitcase and checking his pockets to make sure everything was in place. Val finally stood and went up to stand next to the frantic TV, taking a moment to stretch from his elongated stay on the couch.

"They want you to sign a contract with them today?" He asked, the sound of concern entering his voice. "Isn't that a little soon?" He asked, raising an eyebrow as Vox took out his phone, no doubt texting their personal limo to come and pick him up now. Usually when Vox landed a new client, they would schedule a time to meet and talk about the terms of a deal in a week or two usually. As most businesses were eager to work with Vox and his impressive tech, many were still (rightfully) skeptical about making a deal with one of the Vees and would take the lapse of time to research Vox and his company before stupidly signing the first contract Vox threw at them. Val didn't like that, as a strange feeling began to stir in his stomach. "Are you sure that's a smart idea?" Val pressed as Vox finished texting the limo and switched to text the new clients in question to remind them of their upcoming meeting, it never hurts to remind a potential customer after all.

"Relax Val, ya it's a little soon but they're new to hell," he explained as he finished his text and finally pressed send, before turning off the phone and giving the other his full attention. "A bunch of new schmucks desperate to work with me," he grinned, always happy when others praised him for his successful business and power. "So desperate they'll practically sign anything placed in front of them, I can't pass up an opportunity like that!" He explained, a buzz from his phone caused Vox to look down to see who texted him, no doubt the driver of their limo letting him know he was outside waiting for the overlord. "I gotta go Val, see y-"

"Wait!" Vox gasped in surprise as the moth stopped him from reaching the door, turning him around to face him. Before he could question the others' action he felt Val reach for his bowtie, looking down he was surprised and ashamed to see in his rush to get ready he had tied the thing horrendously. Uneven and not like his usual professional self, his screen began to overheat as he was forced to sit and allow the other to undo and retie the disgrace to fashion. "Where are you meeting these new…..'partners' of yours?" Val asked, taking his sweet time to fix the mistake much to Vox irritation.

"I'm meeting them at their office building, they're located at," Vox meant to grab his phone and to check the address and give the other the exact information, he never likes to be vague in his answers, even ones that Val probably didn't even want the full correct name of. But before he could finish the other cut off his train of thought.

"You mean outside our territory?" Val asked, narrowing his eyes as he was half way done with the bowtie. He didn't like the sound of that, Vox all alone in a territory that wasn't theirs, to meet demons he never even met before? Val's bad feeling began to become more notable, the nasty stirring of his stomach almost making him throw up in concern. Vox rolled his eyes at the others' words.

"Val relax won't you, I'm an overlord I can take care of myself. If these assholes try to pull a fast one on me I'll shock them to a crisp faster than you can blow a guy." Despite the TV demon's attempt at a joke that usually would have Val chuckling, he seemed to be worried as he focused extra hard to perfect the bow he was making, something that usually only took him a minute. It was beginning to annoy Vox, as he tried to protest the others' strange behavior . "Look, can you hurry up? I'm almost late!" Just as he complained Val pulled back to admire his work, happy at the more presentable TV host before him, but before he could escape he was stopped by a hand resting on the edge of his screen, directing him to look into the other demon's eyes.

"I know you can take care of yourself baby, I'm not doubting that." He soothed, caressing the screen with a smile, but becoming more serious as he spoke with the other. "But you know you can get a little too excited at a new deal, I'm not saying something like this doesn't happen from time to time but you gotta be careful." Val seemed hesitant, but continued with his words despite the open concern he usually tried to hide from the other. "I don't want you to get hurt" Vox was surprised and a little touched by the others words, deciding maybe the other had a point to his concern. Maybe comforting the other wouldn't be the worst idea in the world, so what if he was a few minutes late.

"Val it's okay, I'll be careful I promise." He said, looking the other squarely in the eyes doing his best to calm this worry. "I'll even stop by the office and pick up some extra security guards to bring with me if it'll make you feel better okay. And I still have my gun with me if all else fails." Vox pulled back to reveal his own holy gun strapped securely by his chest, a gift Valentino got him many years ago to assure Vox could 'always get his ass out of trouble' whenever Val wasn't around to cover the both of them with his many beloved guns. The sight admitally did bring some comfort to the moth demon, and the extra security was nice as well…..but still. He leaned closer as Vox placed the gun securely back into his jacket, before looking up to meet the others' gaze.

"Just…promise you'll text me when you get out of the meeting, okay?" He asked, Vox chuckled but gave the other a nod, reaching for his hand and kissing it on the knuckle like Val always liked. He always loved the idea of someone kissing his hand like how one might greet a royal prince; it always managed to make Val smile at the gesture, especially when it was from Vox.

"I will." he promised, finishing off with a quick kiss to the others lips before slipping past him and reaching for the door to finally leave for his big meeting. The feeling it left Val was overwhelming, thrown once again into such a strangely wholesome atmosphere, Val couldn't help but break it with a loving call to his partner.

"You better come back alive you jackass." Val demanded, Vox laughed as he opened the door but turned around to look the other in the face. The door half closed and positioned to only reveal Vox's face from behind the obstructing object.

"Ya ya I love you too Val" the room seemed to come to a stop, both Val and Vox frozen to their spot at the words that unconsciously left the TV demon's mouth. It wasn't unusual for Val to sometimes call Vox love or other terms of endearment, or even jokingly say 'I love you' to the media overlord. Mostly because of the time period Val died in it was more open and normal to say such words with no meaning behind them, as Val obviously never meant those words he said 99% of the time and only said it to flatter and manipulate others to do as he wanted.

But Vox on the other hand was very different, due to a mix of the time period he grew up in and being trained to carefully think out every word that ever came out of his mouth due to his career. The TV demon had never said those words, or in the very least unlike Val he would never say those words so openly or casually…..not unless he meant them. As Val was stuck staring at the flabbergasted man, it was easy to tell from his shocked face that he was just as surprised as he was that the words came falling out of his mouth. As though he accidentally spoke a deep secret he meant to take to his second grave, one he didn't even have the thought to try and correct or cover up with a lie. The tension was finally broken by the faint sound of a limo outside beeping its horn in hopes its passenger would quicken his pace to come so they could leave. Broken by the spell, Vox's poor face glitched as he tried to call out one last goodbye before the other could respond to the surprised confession.

"G-gotta go b-ye!" And with that the door was slammed shut and Vox's footsteps could be heard running away as fast as possible, as though trying to outrun the embarrassing mess he would have to deal with later.

Val was in utter shock, the words he thought he would never hear the other man speak had finally been unleashed for him to hear. Val could feel his cheeks burning, he brought up a hand to hide the blush blooming on his face. He couldn't remember the last time he had blushed at anything, but Vox's words had left the usual quick thinking moth speechless.

'He…..he said he loved me' Val thought, a smile growing on his face, but quickly turned to a frown at the realization. 'That son of a bitch said he loved me and had the nerve to fucking run away!' Val growled at the thought, his emotions swirling inside on whether or not to be happy or enraged at the stupidly wonderful moronic TV. He began to pace back and forth in his house, deciding if he should kiss Vox when he returned or shoot him in the face. That was if Vox even came back, knowing that idiot he would probably try to avoid him, Vox was skilled at a lot of things, but when it came to his emotions he was a fucking mess. One would only have to look at how his friendship with Alastor ended to know the overlord didn't take rejection well, no doubt the poor idiot would be afraid of him rejecting his confession, no doubt some how not seeing the painfully obvious fact that the Pimp lord was deeply in love with him.

No he couldn't let Vox run now, couldn't let the other redact his claim and try to come up with some bullshit to go back to the status quo. He didn't want to lose this new direction their relationship had been going, he wanted more of this with Vox. And he had to do something to make it clear to the other he wanted him just as much as Vox did. And Val knew just what to do.

With an excited, almost crazed love sick grin Val was quick to rush off to his room. Throwing off his robe before heading towards the showers, barely remembering to find his phone and send a quick message to the studio to let them know he wouldn't come into work today. He had a lot to get ready for if he was going to romance the TV demon off his feet, then he had to make sure he had everything ready when he was done with his meeting.

Hopefully Vox's meeting would be done soon, he waited this long and he wasn't going to wait any longer.

Now that he thought of it…how long would the meeting take?

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Hey guys, sorry it took longer than I thought, but I got another chapter done! I hope you guys like it~

Tell me what you think? I'll hopefully have the next one out soon, maybe within a week or so, but until then stay tuned~