*/ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐗𝐗 !

“a charmer like you can’t find a date, puppy? what a shocker,” the blonde warlock comments, chuckling in amusement at the omega werewolf’s expense. not wanting to give him a straight answer, because where’s the fun in that, jeri playfully deflects, “so, how did you even manage to sneak into the school? let me guess, did one of my inferior peers take a pity on you and let you in, mhm?” it was actually quite dangerous for sebastian to be here, as the elder warlocks didn’t take kindly to unexpected visitors on their property, especially if said visitor was a werewolf. it was reckless and beyond foolish of the other boy to come over, but jeri couldn’t deny feeling somewhat endeared by his stupidity. admittedly, the blonde warlock enjoyed taking risks and defying the rules himself. “no, baby wolfie, i have no interest in being your arm candy,” he teased, dark eyes glimmering mischievously. “but you can stay here with me tonight, if you like.” 

“why wouldn’t it be? it’s just sex, bam. raunchy, meaningless sex, that’s all.” damien wasn’t sure who he was trying to convince more right now; bambi or himself. could this hook-up really be like all the other ones, or would it be different because of the bond they shared as friends? the socialite couldn’t say for certain, but he was willing to take the risk. anything to get this weird infatuation with his bestie out of his system. “nothing will change! ugh, stop being so damn sentimental,” he groans, rolling his eyes at the question. “what happens next is that you get to treasure the memory of railing me just one time. so, for your sake, i hope your prince charming takes notes.” 

“you’re full of it, alek kwon,” lysander hisses, rolling his eyes at the younger’s ‘compliment.’ although he didn’t want to argue with his boyfriend today, alek continues to push his buttons, and annoyance is written all over his features. it’s beyond frustrating, not being able to understand each other. it’s almost as if they were on a different planet, speaking an entirely different language. “it’s not funny. i know for a fact that if i looked like this, like an unsophisticated pleb, on the day we first met, you wouldn’t have given me a second glance.” slumping his shoulders, the former heir breathes out a heavy sigh. talking about all of this made his insecurities flare up again, and it’s hard enough as it was to not feel self-concious with his body exposed like this. “what are you talking about? i’m not an attention seeking pervert like you, alek kwon. i don’t know show off. never.” his fingers fumble at the knot of his robe, trying to tighten it instead of loosening. “knock it off, please. i’m... i’m uncomfortable,” he mumbles softly, turning away from his boyfriend. “just put your clothes back on, alek. i want to do something else.” 

the younger’s words stung him a lot more than kitae cared to admit. it wasn’t like river to push his buttons like this, to purposely try to get a rise out of him like kitae would often do to him, but the thought of his best friend being truthful to him about falling in love with another guy was almost too much for him to bear. “and i’m happy that you are happy, i’m just asking you to be cautious, riv. you do sound a bit naive right now. i worry about you, you know?” wiggling closer, he can feel the growing bulge in the younger’s pants poke against his buttocks. a self-satisfied smirk tugged on the corner of the sugar baby’s mouth. thankfully, his hold on his best friend doesn’t appear to have faded away entirely just yet. “hnng, ah,” he moaned again, as river starts grinding against him. admittedly, he’s purposely laying it on thick to mess with the other’s head, but much to his surprise, the older began to feel just the tiniest bit aroused himself. it’s confusing, because he no longer likes his dorky friend in that way, does he? “you... you are right, riv. we do deserve it,” he spoke  softly, turning around in the other’s oddly muscular arms, gaze narrowing as it meets river’s. their lips are only an inch or two apart, almost close enough to kiss. “your heart... it’s beating so fast,” the older whispered, licking his lips suggestively. “is it because you're thinking about your new boyfriend, or are you thinking about something else, river?” 

the vampire watched his former lover breathlessly as he performed on stage, pure lust and jealousy burning in the depth of his dark eyes. jaebum was gorgeous, even more so than he remembered him to be, and pretty ‘toys’ had always been valor’s one weakness, which is exactly why he had to get rid of the smaller. it was far too dangerous to get attached to his ‘vampire children’. no doubt jaebum would have turned out just as spiteful and vindictive as the others did, and valor didn’t want to be put in the position of having to murder one of his own again, or be killed himself. admittedly, he should have realized that sooner, before giving jaebum his immortal kiss, but unfortunately the older vampire was known to be impulsive. now they’re left with a lot of unfinished business that valor isn’t sure if he’s even able to deal with, but there was no running away from the other now. just what was the younger doing in a questionable place like this anyway? “me? i’m simply enjoying the view, my pet, just like everyone else,” he smirks teasingly, unable to refrain from pushing jaebum’s buttons. ah, this takes him back to the good old days... that were actually never that good, in hindsight, but at least they were a lot of fun. “mhm, i suppose it’s what happens when you have an endless amount of time to spend. at some point you run out of breathtaking sights to see, so you turn to the cheap kind of amusement,” he deflected, with a shrug of his shoulders. “but you, sweet jaebum, you sure look a little boy on a mission, so if there’s anything you want to say to me, now would be the right time to do so.” well, he at least owes him that, no?

“um, okay, s-so about that thing i just blurted out…” riley stammered awkwardly, silently wishing the ground would just swallow him whole. it's so embarrassing, how could he be so stupid as to moan out ‘i love you’ just as he climaxed inside of his friend? the worst part of all is that he truly meant what he said, but judging by the look on the other’s face, the feeling isn’t mutual. he can’t blame them, because their little arrangement is supposed to be purely sexual. after his messy break up with his ex-boyfriend, riley felt like this was exactly what he needed in his life, just some casual fun and no 'complicated feelings'. unfortunately, that didn’t last very long for the hopeless romantic musician. “alright, i guess i do... feel that way about you, yeah,” he admits softly, purposely avoiding eye-contact with the other. “i’m so sorry for messing this up…”

“um, your place for coffee?” his eyes widened slightly at his neighbour’s invitation to hang out together, puzzled as to why the other appeared to be so determined to socialize with him. it was probably just their way of wanting to make him feel welcome in the apartment building, but admittedly, that wasn’t the only thing aspen felt confused about. the thought of spending time alone with this attractive person made his pulse race, which was very strange, because as far as aspen knew, he was straight, just like his neighbour most likely was. “i don’t know. i’m a little busy right now with… stuff,” the former pianist lied, a slight frown furrowing his brow. “...but i guess i could take a small break?”