Masha took time picking her outfit for the night. If she was going to be dancing her ass off, she wanted to be sure it was something that would knock everyone's socks off. At the same time she was trying to be a little better about not being practically naked in public. There was no need to give all the haters fuel. Still she wanted to feel comfortable. That meant a healthy medium between shown skin and covered skin. Damn scientists couldn't let her be modest whatsoever. Not if she didn't want a swarm of horny dancers on her all night. A soft sigh escaped her lips as she held an outfit up to herself. No not that one. It was sure to slip off the moment she twitched her hips. It was thrown on the ever growing pile of rejected outfits. She had tried nearly twenty of them on at this point. Time was winding down to get to Boomslang.
Desperate, Masha dove for her closet. No. No. Too much. Too little. Too much work. Wait. Maybe? Masha held the outfit up to herself. Definitely a maybe. She set it to the side. No. No. Yes! This was the one. Masha hurried over to the mirror. Yes. This was definitely the one. She had cute little boots to go with it and adding a few belts on her leg would bring the whole thing together. A glance at the clock made her nervous. Not too much time now but she could do this. Masha wiggled into the outfit, forgoing a bra. Let the crowd think they were getting a little show. A dab of makeup went on, a touch of rouge and a little lipstick. Now she was ready. A confident grin slowly crossed her face. Maybe she'd even get some action. That would take her mind off her ex joining the guild. Off she went to claim that 10,000 jewel prize.
A crowd was already gathering around Boomslang by the time Masha arrived. Damn. She'd missed the chance to slip the crowd and scout the competition. Though perhaps... Masha tapped her chin. Two burly men stood at the entrance. Easy prey. Her hips swayed as she approached them, letting the pheromone aphrodisiac she naturally produced run free. They stood firm for a couple seconds after Masha stopped in front of them. Then the effects clearly began to show themselves. Masha's smile widened to show her teeth. "You'll let me through, boys, won't you?" She looked up at them through her lashes. The one on the left was struggling against the effects of the pheromone but the one on the right was already hers. Despite the cries of protest from the growing line, he opened the barrier for her. Masha sauntered past him. Her fingers trailed across his jaw as she passed. "Thanks, darlin'. Much obliged." Then she was in. Without ever having to pay for a ticket either.
A few wolf whistles followed Masha's progress across the floor. She gave the men a demure smile, promising a night of fun if only they could win her. Masha reached the bar and leaned against it. The competition hadn't arrived yet. She had time to see what pickings there were for a bed mate. They were slim pickings. Her nose wrinkled at the collection of unattractive men and women. Looks weren't needed for dancing but come on! There should have been an attractive meter code. Those that fell below a 5 should have been booted from the competition. Oh well. She'd have to deal with them until she managed to knock them out. "Alright, the Dance Competition will be starting in a few minutes. Grab your partners for the first round and head out onto the dance floor. Anyone on the dance floor at that time will be registered as a competitor by our resident pixie! Those without a partner will be disqualified!"
Masha's blood went cold. Partner? Damn it! She hadn't known the first round required a partner! What was she supposed to do now? Grab some random guy or girl to dance with? A growl erupted from her throat, scaring a nearby couple. The wrong partner would bring her down and get her thrown from the competition. Yet she didn't really have a choice now, did she? She had to have a partner to be registered in the competition at all. "Anybody need a partner?" Masha called out. Bad idea. She got a ton of answers from the sleezy guys. Bastards. Panic gripped her, making her throat seize. This was supposed to be her fun night but it was all being ruined. What was she to do?
The weekend was one of those times where Art relished in the buzz of the party lifestyle, although for him you could party on any night of the week. It was the weekend, where everyone else seemed willing to join in. Eager to relieve themselves of the stress and strains of the work week, it was a time to let loose and get a little wild. Life, even for Art, had been far too serious lately. It had been too long since he had enjoyed what he would consider real fun. But tonight, he was free, free to ignore his responsibilities as Artemis Dagger, heir to Dagger Corp. and future CEO of the company. No, now he could be the person he had chosen to be, even if it was just for a night.
He paced the streets of Crocus, no trainers tonight, this was an decent club he was headed to. Instead he wore black leather shoes, made of the highest quality material. On his legs he sported some dark denim jeans, and a black shirt, unbuttoned slightly to reveal the nape of his collar bone. He looked good and he knew it, Artemis had been dressing himself for years. Ignoring the recommendations of the pompous stylists his family offered him, because who wanted to look like a stiff. When you had the physique to pull off a much more suave and modern look.
As he approached Boomslang, he walked straight past the queuing clubbers. With a wide grin, he stepped up the bouncers, "Jerry, Thomas, how the hell are you both?" He said to the burly guys at the door, the bouncers looked up at him, both grinning as they recognised Art.
"Artemis, good to see you, heads up it's gonna be pretty wild tonight. There's a dance competition going on." Jerry told him.
"Wild huh?" Art replied with a thoughtful grin, "Sounds like my kind of scene." Thomas gave Art a stern look,
"Now Art, can you try not to cause trouble tonight? I know you always pay for the damages but still, my wife practically lashed me when I came home with a black eye and broken knuckles breaking up your last brawl." Art grinned, ahh, that was a good night. He thought.
"You know they were asking for it though, groping girls without permission. Punching their lights out was the gentlemanly thing to do. Besides you guys loved pummelling them just as much as I did, maybe even more so." Jerry chuckled, but Thomas shook his head, clearly resisting the urge to grin. Reaching out, Art shook Jerrys hand, casually slipping him some money. Jerry took the funds, nodding him in despite the protests of the guys in the que. "Enjoy your evening gentlemen." He said offering the a wink as he stepped inside.
As he expected the club was booming, filled with an assortment of bodies. Scantily clad women, desperately salivating men. The music was pumping, lights flickering across the room in various colours and patterns. The mood was good and the energy was high. Art took a deep breath, taking it in. This was home. He headed over to the bar, leaning across the counter, he nodded at the barman. "I'll have a rum and coke." He told him, nodding the barman got to it. Art's red eyes proceeded to scan the room, the male to female ratio was surprisingly even tonight. Usually there were more guys than girls, but the dance competition had probably drawn in more women this evening. Eager to show off their moves.
His drink arrived, and he picked it up, paying the man and taking a sip. As he did so, his eyes spotted her. Leaning against the bar, looking around. A fiery little red-head, curvy in all the right places, sultry features and kiss-me-quick lips. She wore a black and red number, assorted with belts and chains. The dress cutting off at her upper thigh, and the neckline plunge past her bosom. Hinting that the wasn't wearing a bra beneath, Art bit his lip. Devil be damned... He thought, she was by far the hottest chick in the room, probably the hottest chick in most rooms. It took less than a second for Artemis to decide he was going to approach her, the question was how to do it correctly.
It was at that moment, there was a voice booming across the room. Declaring the dance competition was about to begin. He watched her pretty features as they became irritated, his lips lifting into a smirk. So she wanted to dance. Art knocked back his drink, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, he pushed himself off the bar and strode over. Hands pushed into the pockets of his jeans, he stepped up to the girl. Art was more than capable of handling a dance off, he had been enjoying the facility of a dance floor for many years. That compiled with the lessons he had been forced to take as a child, meant this would be a piece of cake for him. "I do," He told her silkily, "That is, if you'll have me."
The man standing in front of Masha was gorgeous. Muscles wrapped around his frame, hinted at from the slightly open shirt. It probably helped that Masha spent a fair amount of time ogling muscle bound men. She wanted to press her lips against that collarbone. His hair was a tad to long in her opinion but it didn't take away from his overall appearance. The hair seemed a tad familiar, calling up a foggy memory. She waved it away to continue her perusal. Those jeans hugging his legs made Masha want to bite her lip. She would need to take a peek at him from behind sometime soon. A vision stood before her. She could drink him in all night long. Figuratively and literally. That voice could lull her to sleep with sweet nothings, though. It wasn't hard to imagine drifting off in his arms. The only question was how to get all of that between her sheets.
A slow seductive smile graced her lips. Couldn't make things too easy for him. Things were always better when her partners had had to work for it. "Mmm." She said extending her hand. The tip of her nail touched his chest. "I'm not sure you can handle me, honey. You've got the looks for sure..." Her eyes roved over his form. If only she could examine him from every angle. Maybe take a bite out of him without anyone seeing. There was a flash of regret. With the way he'd approached, Masha had a feeling he was a player or a one nighter only. There would be no tying him down to be her prince, her one and only. It was best to save this moment in time before he slipped through her fingers. Another scar to join the thousands of other. Another regret, another wish for what might have been. "...But do you have the moves?" A subtle movement with her hips sent her skirt flowing around her. Masha raised an eyebrow at the man in a silent challenge.
"Grab your partners, ladies and gentleman. It is time to start this competition off! We'll start with a slow number to begin with." The announcer said. A soft voice began to crone through the speakers. Masha dropped her hand to the man's hip. "Looks like you'll have to do, sweetie." She pulled him close, a sound of appreciation escaping her throat. Damn but he felt good. He was hard in all the places she was soft. Light coral colored Masha's cheeks. "Don't get an inflated head now, sugah. I'll moan for any man or woman that can touch me right." In all honesty, it had been a long time since such a perfect body had been pressed against her own. It required some savoring. There was no telling when it would happen again. The couples moving slowly around them reminded Masha why she had come here. They needed to get moving. Time to see if she'd picked the right partner. "Take the lead, hunk. Lets see how you dance."
Artemis took great pleasure from having her eyes take him in, he watched her eyes as they checked him out with a sexy almost predatorial confidence. This to him, only made her hotter, he loved a woman who could handle herself. Who could handle him. He smirked flirtatiously at her as she pressed a nail to his chest, his eyes dropped to her hand then raised themselves back up to her face as she complimented his looks. Questioning about whether he could handle her. Oh, I'm going to handle you, and much more. He thought, this girl was practically oozing with sex appealed. He wanted to lap it up and with it, every inch of her. "Oh I've got moves, don't you worry about that." He replied to her challenge, his red eyes boring into hers.
He heard the voice through the speaker announcing that anyone in the dance competition were to make their way to the dancefloor. He tilted his head at her, wondering if she really wanted to waste any more time challenging him. It wasn't like she had an better candidates, he knew that full well. He felt her touch drop to his hip, grinning triumphantly as she accepted him as a partner. He allowed her to pull him close, raising a brow as her body pressed against his, she was soft enough to squeeze. He grinned at the little noise she made, if she was making those sounds now, he could only imagine what other sexy sounds she could produce. As she defensively explained she moaned at both men and woman, he let out a soft chuckle. She was entertaining that was for sure, he looked back at her, offering her a wink. "Then I'll have to be sure to touch you right." He told her in a flirty voice.
As he was ordered to take the lead, he clicked his neck on each side, stepping away. Casually hooking his arm around her waist, he began to lead her to the dance floor. His ears listening carefully to the tempo, the music began to shift from the usual club song. Becoming a much more upbeat Latino rhythm with a modern twist, as the reached the centre of the floor. He turned to her sharply, grabbing her hips, he pulled her in. Gentle enough so as to not be rough-housing her, but with enough firmness to show her that he was taking the lead as she'd told him. He began to roll his hip into hers, not breaking eye contact. He began to lead her across the dancefloor, each step calculated quickly in the moment for a smooth and seductive performance . They were two very attractive people, Art knew the best way to win this thing was to make them the envy of everyone in that room. Have everyone want to be them or be with them.
Masha pursed her lips at the man's flirting. Whether to take him up on that offer or not was a tempting apple hanging within reach. "Honey, do it, don't just say it." She teased. A simple lift brought her lips near his. Their breath intermingled for a few moments. "I prefer men of action. Those who only talk are too boring." Masha subtly challenged him. She held herself in place for a few more moments. Regret welled within her chest. Why had she put on boyshorts? A little lacy number or even a thong would have provided perfect fuel for the fire. And there better be a fire stoking within this man. The heat coming off of him was causing her own body to respond. That rarely happened unless she hadn't fed in a while. Her tongue darted over her lips. Perhaps she was a little peckish. Or maybe this guy was oozing so much sex it touched everything from the woman down to the succubus.
Her body followed his across the floor. Lesson upon lesson took over. Her movement became fluid, graceful. With her partner taking the lead, Masha made every little thing she did complement his own. Their progression across the floor drew eyes rather quickly. "It appears you can dance" Masha murmured, liquid heat curling in her stomach. "Tempts a woman to wonder what else you can do." She smirked, breaking eye contact just long enough to look at his lips. "But not this woman. I've probably seen all the moves you've got" A quick twist brushed her hip betwixt his legs. A teasing caress which looked to be a natural part of their dance. The end of the dance brought a great round of clapping from spectators. The color was high in Masha's cheeks form the exertion. It had been a long time since she had such a good dance partner.
Masha patted her partner's chest. "You do know how to dance, love. I'll give you that at least." The announcer was saying something but Masha didn't quite care. They had that first round in the bag. The next few would surely, regrettably, be one on one dances. "Tell you what. If you win this competition, I'll give you my iLac number. Then perhaps we can do a different horizontal dance." She winked at him with a saucy smile. "If I win... you'll owe me a favor." Masha sank some innuendo into 'favor'. A favor for her was never what the boys expected. She enjoyed her boytoys but she recognized the need to have others do work for her. Her nails needed to be pristine after all and don't even get her started on her hair. Being a mage was hard on her appearance.
"With the conclusion of that first round and some withdrawals from competitors, we're down to only twenty competitors!" The announcer said breaking Masha's attention away from the man in front of her. "As such, we'll split you into two groups of ten. The top two from each group will face off before one final dance off! That is unless those last two competitors would rather split the reward." Masha had a feeling the announcer was looking at her and her partner disapprovingly. Who, she realized, she didn't know the name of. That didn't mean she would bow to the announcer's judgment. Her chin raised slightly as she looked defiantly off into the middle distance. No one would ever beat her down again. She wasn't some toy to be played with. The pixie came around to mark every competitor. Masha was given a pink sparkle while her partner was given a blue sparkle. She grinned up at him. "Looks like we'll be facing off in the final dance off. Do your best, hun. I want to watch that body in motion." Masha flaunted away, her skirt bouncing with every step. There might be an extra prize to this competition.
Art looked down at her as she brought herself close, her face only a matter of inches away. He eyed her soft supple lips, that bottom lip looked so tempting, he wanted to leaned down and nibble on it. Running his tongue over his teeth, he took a breathe, he knew he had to be careful. He didn't want to go to far, but her body was practically begging him to run his hands over it. Boring huh? Oh no, no. He was not about to allow this woman to leave with such an impression of him. Artemis often left women with various opinions of him, but boring was not one of them.
He moved across the floor with her, he watching as her body moved in synchronicity with his. She spoke to him, her smooth silky voice teasing him, she was egging him on more and more. He caught the sight of her hips, shaking sexily, brushing against him as they rocked together. She was pushing for a reaction and boy was she going to get one. He moved behind her, running a finger along her thigh softly, enough just to tickle the skin there. Bringing it up to the edge of these little black shorts of hers, conservative for such a forward girl. He pulled the lining slightly, holding it for a second then letting it go so it's snapped sharply against her skin. "Trust me baby, you haven't seen anything yet." He whispered huskily in her ear, before pulling away.
The dance came to an end at that point, he moved away, listening to her suggestive offer. He grinned, she certainly was full on. Was she playing with him or did she really want him? She held her own very well, but he needed more. More of those sounds she had emitted earlier. He leaned in, as she had earlier, close. If she wanted to play, he was more than happy to oblige. He tucked his hand under her chin, "I'm curious how a sweet little lady like yourself, can make such an offer to a man she has yet to learn the name of. Are you normally so forward, or am I just a special case?" He teased. " The deal sounds interesting. But I would prefer a favour myself. But what shall I have? A private dance maybe, work out some of those moves of yours. A Horizontal dance huh? I'm sure I could think of a few more creative positions." He added suggestively. Of course, he would never force a woman to do anything she wasn't comfortable with, but this girl was coming in so hot, he couldn't help but want to tease her. He had the image in his head already, her lying there dripping in sweat, begging for him to have her. It was a glorious and tasty image. "I'm Artemis, by the way sweetheart." He told her, Remember that, you'll be screaming it later.
As they proceeded to the next round, it seemed that Artemis would have to dance against the girl. He grinned, he was gonna give her a show she wouldn't forget. As the music stepped back up, Art took a few steps. "Blue will go first." The voice called through the speaker. Eying his group of dancers, they weren't especially exciting individuals. He would make easy work of this. As the music began to pick up, the beat was fast, much more bouncy this time. He tapped his thought, almost in thought, then throwing his head up. He broke into a choreography of moves, his body moving almost robotically, hitting every beat succinctly. He popped and locked, looking over at her. Eyes catching hers, he threw her a wink, shaking his hips seductively. He could hear a few cat calls from the crowd, he grinned in response. He delivered a performance, he didn't normally try so hard in such events but this was worth. She was worth it. As the song came to an end, Art stood there, panting slightly. His hair a little damp with sweat from the exertion. The pixie came by, and took the remaining blue stars from all competitors on his team aside from him and a tiny blonde girl. She had been okay, but the only really impressive feature was her flexibility, she didn't have as much natural rhythm as the redhead Art had his eye on.
Masha gasped first from his touch then from the snapping of her shorts. Talk about going from simmering to red hot in seconds. His husky voice only stoked her avidity. Masha had to bite her tongue to stop another moan from escaping. A saucy smile with a side of eyes smoking with desire was the male's reward for his excellent touching. She had to admit that this one knew what he was doing. She nearly purred as the male teased her back, his hand tucked underneath her chin, his lips nearly brushing against her own. It took immense willpower to not kiss him. Fantasies of his hand twined in her hair, roughly taking what he wanted, flared the fire ever hotter.
His teasing was like a dose of cold water right to the face. She'd fallen back into her old ways. The girl that didn't care about anyone or anything except herself. The girl that was beyond easy to lay, who had lain broken in a bed many times from denying she wanted more. The girl that had cheated rather than tell her significant other exactly what she was so they could work it out together. Masha felt the fake smile, her ever present mask slide into place. "I'm not sure if you want to feel special or do you find a forward girl to be more attractive?" Masha shot back at him, her hand slowly caressing his chest. Her movements were smooth only from years of training. Years of learning how to seduce and bring someone to bed. Years of learning to kill during what should have been a special act. Memories of her dark past flickered in her eyes as she looked up at the male.
The rest of the male's words brought Masha's spirit out of the dregs of the past. She leaned into him, placing her mouth near his ear. Her teeth grazed his ear as she spoke. "I don't offer favors to just anyone, hot stuff. For you, I'll make an exception. We'll have to see how creative you really can be." Masha pulled back slowly, a mischievous glint in her eyes. The memories were gone, for now. "Provided you win, of course. And that, I highly doubt will happen." She tapped her chin with her finger. "Artemis eh?" Her tongue played with the syllables of his name, savoring the feel of it on her tongue. "Good to know. You'll have to figure out my name for yourself." Masha flashed him a cocky grin as the next round proceeded.
Watching Artemis dance was... hhhhuuunnhhh. Masha felt the need to fan herself watching that body move across the dance floor. His eyes seemed to scorch through her clothing. She really needed to find a cup of cold water to douse the fire he'd started up again. This male was simply too hot. His wink and suggestive hip shake made Masha giggle. If she ever got him into bed, the succubus knew she could trust him to know what he was doing. The end of the round had Masha running out onto the dancefloor. She hooked her fingers in Artemis' waistband, trying to force him close. "Watch yourself, big boy. Play with fire and you'll get burned." She teasingly whispered. With pink called next, Masha was up to show her own skills.
The music flowed through Masha. Her hips, her stomach, her shoulders were all a part of her dance. Her feet moved her about, her arms meant only to accentuate her movement. The music moved her. She wove through the crowd of dancers, her eyes only half open. This was why she had come here tonight. This was what she had wanted to do. It didn't really matter if she won or lost. Only that she danced her best. As the music came near its end, Masha decided to have a little fun with Artemis. Locking eyes with him, she popped a hip. Her hands skimmed down her stomach. As they were about to frame the most intimate part of Masha, she popped her other hip out and spun around. There was a laugh on her lips as the song drew to a close. This wasn't about dancing well for her though she was at least on par with some of the middling dancers. Training was hard to circumvent. The pixie came over taking the sparkles from all but Masha and a male. The male was eyeing Masha, taking in every inch he could. The succubus cocked an eyebrow at him as the announcer spoke. "There will be a brief respite before the competition resumes! You have ten minutes, dancers! Shake out those legs!"
The other dancer who had won in the pink walked up to Masha. There was such a swagger in his step. His overconfidence was rather off putting. Her gaze slid off the approaching dancer to look at Artemis. Perhaps she could stir up a little trouble. The dancer planted himself right in front of Masha. His hand grasped her chin roughly and he pulled her to face him. That wasn't okay. "Release me" She growled before he could speak. The dancer laughed. "I think you like it rough, bitch. I saw how you were moving on the dance floor. You want me." Narcissistic much? Masha didn't waste time with pulverizing the man's balls. She might look tiny but she was rather muscular. It came in handy when people underestimated her. The man dropped to the floor howling. Masha crouched next to him, a mirthless grin on her face. "Next time a woman tells you to let go or stop, do so asshole. You're lucky I didn't castrate you." She might as well have though. There wasn't a good chance of his privates recovering from that strike. Masha straightened, fixing her hair and outfit. Her chin was a little tender. It was probably blazing red with her delicate skin. It might even bruise before they hit the dance floor. Damn it. She'd been having such a wonderful time. Now she had a bruise and there was a possibility of her being kicked from the contest. Fan-fucking-tastic.
His eyes scanned her features as she answered his question with another question, feeling her hand stroking his chest sensually. It seemed his teasing had only proven to amplify her desire, and yet he wasn't sure if he was making enough progress to feel like this was a sure thing. He licked his lips, their little back and forth of teasing only exciting him further. He wondered what she wanted him to say, did she want him to say that he wanted to be special, that she was attractive to him. Wasn't that obvious? He was trying to seduce her for sure, but he wasn't looking for anything 'special'. If two people wanted each other, then the chemistry would move along them in the right direction. If done right they could both get what they wanted, At least that what he presumed, "Can't you tell?" He answered softly, brushing her hair back behind her ears, "Or do I need to show you?"
When she proceeded to accepted his offer for a favour, he smirked. He had something in mind, just not something she would have expected from him. She was probably expecting something crude or unsavoury. What he really wanted was far from that, who knows, maybe even if he were to lose. He would still offer the opportunity regardless, that is if things proceeded well. From the looks of it, they were going smoothly. But this mystery girl was a little harder to read than some girls, Art had the sneaking suspicion that there was more to her than she let on. That flirty forward exterior was just to tip of the iceberg with this one. When she didn't offer up her own name, he grinned at her. Enjoying her attempt of toying with him, so far he did not regret approaching her one bit. It felt good, to have someone on his level for once. Most of the women he approached were stuck up or too easy. It was rare to find a gem that could actually give a little something back.
When he had finished his vigorous and impressive performance, she quickly headed over to him. Feeling her fingers in the waistband of his trousers and her hot breathe in her ear. He leaned in, hanging on her words. Man, did he want her. If he could he was have her right now, but there was a timely pace to these things, the need to be patient only made him thirsty for more. He moved over to the side, watching her as she began her own show of moves. He watched as she shook her hips at him, her alluring eyes on his. He watched as that hand travelled down suggestively, his eyes following the path causing him to grin. Naughty... He thought amusedly. He wasn't surprised to see that she won that round, but then again he hadn't really been looking at any one. And why would he? She was the hottest one of the floor and his attention was all hers.
Art's demeanour quickly changed as he spotted the other male dancer approaching her, his cocky arrogance not quite as charming or as nonchalant as Artemis. He was trying too hard, that much was clear. Art watched carefully, the moment the mans hand touched the girls chin he was moving forward. Making his way across the floor in long strides, there were certain ways a woman was to be handed. But grabbed like that, was not one of them. It was one of Art's key rules, sure he liked to toy and play with woman. But he did it with dignity and a level of respect, and he never touched without permission. If a woman was uncomfortable, he kept his hands to himself and he never...NEVER rough-housed. His heightened hearing abilities managed to catch the conversation between the two, this twat thought he could swoop in a take her...like that. He had no skill nor charm, just an aggressive brute. It was pathetic. However before Art could reached out and deal with the man, Masha dealt with the man herself. Directing a swift powerful hit in the guys nads. Art winced, he knew the pain well, it wasn't often his flirtatious behaviour was well-received by woman. But he didn't usually warrant such a reaction, this guy on the other hand definitely deserved it.
He sighed, smiling at her, he stepped over the guy reeling in pain on the floor. Not taking the care to avoid standing on his wrist as he did so. "Oops, didn't see you there fella." He said offhandedly as the guy let out a grunt of further pain. Before stepping up to the redhead, reaching forward he gently cupped her face. He eyed the red mark on his chin, stroking it softly with his thumb. He tutted, he dropped his hands. "Still hot as hell," He offered with a grin and wink, before turning making his way over to the judges. He exchanged a few stern words with them, gesturing to the guy on the floor. Anyone listening may have heard the words 'self-defence', 'unacceptable behaviour' and 'do I have to make a call'. As he turned away with a grin he returned to Masha. "Don't worry I explained it was a reaction of pre-emptive self-defence, so you're still in, but I couldn't get him booted." He told her, glancing over at the guy who was being berated by the pixie.
The simple touch from Artemis sent liquid heat rushing through Masha. She couldn't recall an instant of someone sweeping her hair behind her ear. Now a stranger was doing it. An attractive stranger that sent a shiver of desire through her. His touch swept away her memories. It released something inside Masha. Before she'd been playing a simple game. Now... Now Masha had a mess to deal with. Both a mess of emotions and the mess he'd made of her panties. She wasn't sure how to deal with either at the present. There might be a problem dancing now as well. Masha could only hope there wouldn't be any issues on the dance floor. She did manage to find her tongue in order to respond to his question.
"You're trying to hard, honey. I can't make heads or tails of you. Maybe if you turned that girlish sparkle down, I might be able to get a glimpse of what's beneath. Who knows? It might even be a hot male." She raked his body with heat in her gaze, a teasing grin upon her face. Masha ignored how breathless her voice had sounded when she started speaking. He wouldn't notice but if he did, the succubus hoped he wouldn't read anything into it. That slip was already embarrassing.
Feeling Artemis' hand upon her face, Masha wished she could have leaned into it. Wished she could have pulled some pleasure from the touch. However, the man had put her on edge. She watched Artemis warily wondering what he would do. The stroking thumb nor the comment was expected by the succubus. Her lips parted in a perfect 'o'. If Artemis hadn't turned around, Masha would have yanked him down for the hottest kiss he'd ever had. She had to sit down before she hurried after him. Masha had no desire to seem like that needy girl who had to have the man. Let Artemis chase her. She wanted to be chased naturally for a change instead of magically coercing someone to do it. Being chased by a hottie like Artemis made everything woman in Masha curl up in ecstasy. The end of this chase would be fantastic. Masha would make sure to know every inch of that muscular body.
Masha returned Artemis' smile, covering her surprise. How did this guy have the power to make sure she wasn't thrown out of the competition? "Thank you. I was rather worried about them kicking me out but you didn't have to stand up for me." Masha gestured to the injured man. "I am quite capable of helping myself. Still..." She leaned up to brush her lips against Artemis' cheek. "Thank you." Masha rested her hand against Artemis' chest once her boots were flat on the floor again. She briefly wondered what it would be like to curl her fingers into his shirt or even his hair. To see his face flush with exertion, his eyes dark with desire. Desire for her. Maybe not just desire but unbridled lust that took days for the two of them to work out. Masha felt a light tingle merely from the fantasy. Right, back to the subject at hand. "Don't worry about him. Even if he hasn't been booted, he won't be moving normally for a long time. At least not until a healer helps him. I crushed his testicles."
Her lips parted in an icy grin. "So don't get to handsy now, boyo. I can make you regret it, if I don't like it." Masha let her eyes flash with a touch of the violence she held at bay every single day. Better to let Artemis know that she wasn't someone to be trifled with. Masha might like playing but too many men assumed that meant she was easy or that they could do whatever they wanted. They were quickly taught the error of their ways. If they survived, they could never take pleasure from sex again. The announcer turned Masha's attention away from Artemis.
"Due to an altercation between two of the dancers, the judges have decided to hold one final round instead of two. All four dancers will face off in this round, each showing what they have in turn before all dancing at the same time. To be clear, each dancer will do a 2 minute solo dance before dancing off against each other. Now, all competitors to the floor. Our redheaded competitor will go first." Masha paled noticeably. She had to be the center of attention. Many eyes watching her as she danced for their amusement. It was almost as if she was back in the lab, the scientists watching her. She struggled to breathe as she moved toward the dance floor. Her past wouldn't defeat her.
The music washed over Masha. For a moment, she stood still. Then her body began to move, albeit stiffly. She could hear a few people whispering. Images of the lab rushed forward. Tears sprang into her eyes. This was impossible. She couldn't do this. The music picked up, soothing away the worst of her memories. There was one thing she'd never given the scientists. One thing that was her own. Her eyes slid shut, her mouth opened wide. As the music played, Masha sang. It was a wordless song, wrapping, twirling, moving with the music she was dancing to. Her body loosened, relaxing with every note. She sank into the music, let it run through her. Whistles came from the crowd once she finished accompanied by clapping.
Masha curtsied, throwing a few kisses to the crowd before going to stand by the side. A few people patted her on the back. More than a few numbers were pressed into her hands. The succubus smiled politely, tucking the numbers into her various belts. In reality, Masha wanted a little space from everyone. The memories of her past were a little too close to the surface of her mind. She had no desire to see anyone hurt if she lost herself to them.
The man who had finished with her was up next. His robotic and pained movements wouldn't impress anybody. That was an assured victory. Then the girl that finished with Artemis She hadn't watched the girl dance which put Masha at a slight disadvantage in the group round. Not that she was worried. There was only one person who seemed to be on her level. Artemis, who also happened to be the last in the solo dances. Masha couldn't wait to watch that man dance again. Some of the heat he'd stirred in her was returning remembering how he'd danced before. Losing to such a hunk wouldn't be so bad. Hopefully his favor wouldn't be anything too pervy. it would be a shame to find out he was no different than the average male.
The girl's words caused Artemis to raise a brow, a little sass, he chuckled. The more she tried to toy with him, the more he enjoyed it. The give and take was a delightful change of pace for him, only making him want her more. He grinned at her, as she suggested that had was less of a man than he was. A normal guy may find it emasculating but not Art, instead he rose to her challenge, "Sounds to me you're just looking for an excuse to see me naked, you're going to have to work a little harder for that sweetheart." He teased back. He could tell from her body language that she wanted him, albeit slightly guarded, there was clear-cut signs. He was just reading the signals and responding to that, he didn't think he was trying too hard at all. Any less may not hold her interest, this much he could tell.
He shrugged when she told him he didn't have to look out for her, he knew that but it wasn't his way. There was just something about his behaviour that wasn't acceptable, if she hadn't handled the guy. Art was fully prepared to take him into the club toilets and teach him a lesson. Because as much as Art played the role of lecherous young male, there was lines you didn't cross. Ways you didn't treat others, ways you didn't treat women. The guy had to learn that lesson, it just so happened to come from the red-headed vixen in front of him. Yet Art doubted that this guy would truly learn from his mistakes, some ideals needed to be drilled into scumbags like this guy. Yet Art was pre-occupied with the girl in front of him, who was currently pressing her lips softly against his cheek. He grinned, half-tempted to turn his head into it and take her lips for himself. But he resisted, he would have them later, along with the rest of her delicious self.
He glanced over at the guy crumpled on the floor who was slowly getting onto his feet, he chuckled at her warning. Looking back at her, "I don't doubt it." He leaned down a little tucking his hands into his jean pocket. "Hands to myself, that is...unless you say otherwise." He purred, relishing the thought of her begging for his touch. As a man of his word he wouldn't touch her more than necessary, he wasn't about to make the girl feel uncomfortable especially not after being handled so roughly by that prick moments ago.
The voice on the speakers caught his attention, he listened to it. He smirked, stepping to the side as the girl made her way to the floor. Crossing his arms over his chest, he watched as she began to move. Her body in perfect sync to the music, she looked good, real good. He was so tempted to head out there and join her on the floor. To move his body with hers, but he had to wait. He heard a little 'a-hem' to the side of him and turned, seeing the other female competitor standing there eying him sordidly. "You're giving her an awful lot of attention ya know? Can't I get a little of your time." She said leaning in licking her lips, pressing her bosom against his arm. He raised a brow eying the girl, her intentions were so obvious it was unreal. She was just trying to throw him off before his dance. A scent caught his nose, he breathe it in, Was that gunpowder, He thought. "Why be with trash when you can be with a real woman." His eyes narrowed at her, he shook his head and let out a sigh.
"You're right, no one wants trash, so kindly get your hands off me and go sweat on someone else. I don't want your stench putting off the only real woman here." He placed a hand on her shoulder, pushing her back firmly enough to get his message across. Her face contorted in anger, she pulled away and stormed off. He watched, that smell she had, people just didn't have gunpower on them to go to a club. She had something hidden in her pockets. His gaze returned to the red-head, just in time to watch her finish off her impressive dance. He grinned at her, watching as she confidently leave the dancefloor, blowing kisses in her wake. It was the guys turn next, his body moved so uncomfortably that no one was cheering. It was almost comical, but most definitely what he deserved.
Following this came the blonde, teetering onto the stage, Art's grin faded. His demeanour guarded, something told him this wasn't going to be a normal dance. It started off slow, almost like a song of interpretive dance, her body moved to the music, and she raised her arms to the ceiling. Art noticed the two bamboo sticks protruding from her hands, when had she got those out. Suddenly, Phwoosh, the sticks light up on fire, earning a gasp from the crowd. "Shit." Art muttered as the girl began dancing around the floor. Spinning the flames around the floor, Art glanced over to the judges, who seemed to be enjoying the spectacle. It seemed using props weren't against the rules. Suddenly the flames flew by his face, Art swung back just in time not to have his face set on fire. The other guy dancer however wasn't quick enough and Art watched as he wasn't quick enough to avoid having his hair singed. The rest of her dance went on with various tricks involving the fire, less of a dance and more of a fire show. Art sighed, he had to follow this, then there was the group dance. If she was going to be throwing those flames about there, it could get dangerous. When it finally came to an end, Art sauntered past her. "Good luck," The blonde whispered spitefully as she went past. He grinned, he didn't need luck, a plan began to formulate in his mind. How to smash that girls performance and give the red-head a good show at the same time.
He went over the DJ both, muttering something to the guy on the decks, he grinned and nodded. Art headed back to the floor, the music began, a sensual beat one he knew full well would work to his advantage here. He began to rock his body side to side, shaking his hips to the music. He looked up at the red-head, locking eyes with her. Popping and locking to the beat, this dance was much more suggestive than before. The more he moved, the hotter he got, he was waiting for a drop, just before the chorus came into play. When the beat hit, he took his shirt and yanked it open, popping several buttons and therefore exposing his muscular chest and abs. Earning a chorus of screams from the crowd, striding over to the judge table, he reached over grabbing an open bottle of water then turning he skidded to the middle of the floor, all the while pouring the water over his body. Empty the contents of the bottle, he chucked it to the side. Whipping his red locks back over his head, he looked back at the red-head. Smirking at her, he mimicked the gesture she had made at him earlier. By slowly running his hand down his body, all the way down before bucking his hips suggestively. Then throwing himself onto his front he began to rocking his body against the dancefloor. His hips rolling along to the music, the screams seemed to get louder as he rocked. Returning back onto his knees, he jumped back onto his feet, throwing his wet hair back, running his hair threw it as the song came to it's end. The cheers were thunderous, he soaked it in, his wet chest rising up and down as he caught his breath.
"There will be a moment to clean the dance floor before all four participants join for the final dance."
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Masha smiled slowly at his teasing. Damn if it didn't rev her engine. She was trying to suppress it but Artemis seemed to have a knack for getting under her skin. "If I wanted to see you naked, sweetheart, I wouldn't have to try at all. Besides no one wants to see your man-gina." A quick smirk was all Artemis got after that. She wasn't going to indulge his little teasing anymore. Even as she told herself that, it was clearly a lie. Their little back and forth was thrilling.
Artemis' purr made Masha's core clench. She could have curled up in that sound. The image of his hands at her command, touching, cajoling her body didn't help her keep cool either. She desperately wanted to keep her body from responding to Artemis. It seemed dangerous to let this go any further. They would either burn brightly or flare out. Masha wasn't sure her heart could take it if they flared out. "Mmmm so I can touch all I want?" Masha mused running her hands down Artemis' chest. She made sure to linger in a few places, teasing him with light touches in other places. "This is fun. Maybe we'll have some handcuffs next to the bed to keep your hands to yourself. Provided you can charm me out of my clothes with just your lips. So far I'm not impressed, honey" Masha winked at him, a sly smile on her face.
During her dance, Masha noticed that the little blonde dancer was all over Artemis. Jealousy sank its claws into her heart. Artemis and Masha weren't a thing but the succubus couldn't help thinking Mine. It had been an issue she'd always struggled with. Now it took all of her will power not to stroll over to that stupid blonde and start ripping chunks of hair out. She had to turn her back on the sight in order to focus on her dancing. A mask of a smile was pasted to her face whenever she stopped singing for breath or dramatic effect. When she was done, Masha headed over to Artemis. It was hard not to stop. Harder still not to emit a killing aura powerful enough to push back the crowd. She wasn't sure she succeeded on the second part. The crowd took a step back as she slid into Artemis' side.
"Looks like you caught some attention there, big boy. Did she give you a quickie or were you a gentleman and got her off instead?" Rawr, cat claws were already out. Masha breathed through her nose to control her attitude. Artemis wasn't hers. Yet. Deciding it was best to turn to another subject, Masha asked "What did you think of my singing? Did it add or detract from my performance?" Of course that was assuming he had been paying attention with that skank hanging off his arm. Masha bit her lip to quell the anger, the need to hurt either blondie or Artemis. She was better than that. Her baser instincts did not control her.
The blonde stepped out onto the stage before Masha noticed the other guy had even danced. Clearly his performance hadn't been any good whatsoever. There hadn't been cheering or any sound from the crowd. The blonde's fire sticks surprised the succubus. So the little minx was a fire dancer, was she? Masha glanced at Artemis. Maybe this would be a good time to play scared girlie. Though that might shatter his image of her. Before she could make a decision, a fire stick split the air between Artemis and Masha. A deep growl reverberated from Masha's throat. That bitch had singed her outfit and nearly burned her hair. She was about to take a step out onto the dance floor when the blonde shot her a smug look. That was what the fire dancer wanted. If Masha attacked her, the succubus would be thrown from the competition for sure. Masha reached for the nearest thing--Artemis' arm--and squeezed. "I really don't like her." Masha mumbled. Course, it would have been easier to deal with such antics if Artemis wasn't keeping her constantly off kilter. That man knew how to push all the right buttons.
The start of Artemis' dance had Masha biting her lip. There was something hella sexy about a man who looked only at you while dancing a provocative dance for a crowd. The moment his shirt was torn open, Masha screamed excitedly with the best of them. Fuck playing coy. That right there made her hot all over. She wanted to get her lips on that body. Her finger too probably. Maybe rub the rest of her body along it for good measure. Once Artemis added water, Masha practically melted. She flashed him a 'come hither' smile, crooking a finger at him. This man was going to be in her bed. One way or another. Maybe not tonight, but eventually Masha would have him. Once the announcer came on, the succubus was throwing herself at Artemis. She didn't care that her dress was getting soaked or that he could probably feel her hard nipples against his chest. Her lips latched onto his neck, lightly sucking the water off his skin. Once she realized what she was doing, Masha reared back. A heavy blush colored her cheeks. "You know how to rev a girl's engine, cowboy, but don't think that'll get you a free ride." She managed to say as she released him. Water clung to her skin running down the cleft of her breasts. Masha imagined it was Artemis' finger. A soft moan escaped her lips. This night was about to reach it's boiling point.
Artemis listened to her, smirking as she continued to challenge him, still pretending that he wasn't getting anywhere. He knew he was, she knew he was. She could pretend all she wanted, they both knew that they wanted each other, it was just a case of who was going to give in first. When she used the term 'mangina' he let out a little snort, shaking his head as he laughed. Compared to the comments they had been making, it was surprisingly silly all things considered. He didn't mind though, it showed that she didn't take herself too seriously. Girls that were all fire and no fun were just draining.
Her asking himself if she could touch all she wanted, made him lick his lips with delight. She was so forward and teasing, he was loving every second of it. "Within reason sweetheart, but try not to get too carried away, you may start a fire you can't put out." He replied, hinting at her own desire for him, he could smell it on her, that all too familiar scent of a woman's lust. It was a delicious smell, one that only spurred on his primal desire for more of her. According to the following sentence to leave her lips, was that she wasn't impressed. Somehow he doubted it, he knew enough about women and enough about body language to be able to tell she was enjoying their back and forth just as much as he was, still he would play the game. "Well let's see if I can change that."
He had wanted to pay attention to her dance, he really had. If it hadn't been for that blonde troglodyte trying to use her particularly lacking assets to pathetically lure his attention towards her. Yet, their interaction had caused him to miss the majority of the red-heads performance. Not only that but when she stalked her way off and hissed in his ear. He felt a searing irritation course through him, the blonde had somehow succeeded in putting the wrong idea in the other girl's head. He looked her over, his eyes showing their clear displeasure from her accusation. Jealous girls, he had dealt with them many a time. He had a selection of options, grovel and try to convince her that she was wrong, play on the jealousy and hope it may make her want to fight for him. Or there was the course he decided to take, a much more smooth and self-confident reaction. "You're jealous cause a girl like that showed me a little attention?" He tutted slightly, "Rest assured, my tastes are a little more refined." He allowed his eyes to quite obviously roll down that figured of hers, before slowing bringing his eyes back up to hers. Here, right now, he wanted her and only her.
Her next comment threw him, when that girl had been distracting him, he had heard singing but he didn't realise it was her. As far as he was aware it was the part of the song playing, he sighed, annoyed by the situation further. Of course things just couldn't go smoothly. He wondered if he should lie and say that he had listened to it, but yet something about this girls fiery temper warned him not to. She had gotten pissed just cause he had looked I'm another females direction. If she caught him lying, her reaction could be fatal. He shot a dark look in the direction of the blonde, this girl had really thrown a spanner in the works for him. "I'm sorry to admit but thanks to little miss ashtray over there I missed it, I'm pretty sure she was trying to throw me off my game, and potentially you as a result by stealing my attention. Needless to say she failed." He explained, wondering how the feisty red-head would react.
As the blonde dance went on, he found himself getting even more pissed at her. He felt the red-head squeeze his arm after her attack on them, glancing over to her. "Not too fond of her myself, I could smell the gunpowder on her when she approached me but I didn't expect this. Watch out in the final dance, she threw a comment about you at me which I rebutted by calling her odious trash. So it's most likely a little personal for her, I feel like if we step too close she is gonna go for another strike." He told her in a serious tone. This girl was trouble and needed to be checked but the question was how. His magic was far too volatile and frightening for such a place. No one wanted to watch a monster move around the dance floor, the club would probably be half emptied within minutes.
Following this he set about his dance, loving the attention, relishing in the moment. Forgetting about the blonde for a moment and refocusing on the girl he wanted. When the song came to an end. He stood panting, after a few seconds the red heads hot body slammed into him, he caught her by the hips as she wrapped herself around him. Pressing her curves into him, he felt his own body twitch in reaction to the feel of her. Her soft lips caressing his throat, tickling the skin teasingly, he growled slightly with desire. Damn, this girl was pushing his boundaries, he wanted to lose himself in the moment. He had promised not to touch, but his fingers itched with the urge to reach around and squeeze her. Then as quickly as it had started, it had stopped, she pulled back. Her cute cheeks flushed, he grinned down at her as she tried to play it cool. They were shooed off the floor by the pixie and the club employees set about mopping and drying the floor. After a moment the dance floor was freed and the four remaining contestants were direction into position.
"Ladies and gentleman, may the final round commence!"
With that the music began to play and Art began to move, reacting to an upbeat hard-hitting rhythm. Not an easy song to keep up with. Arts body moved on its own accord, focusing on hitting the beats with precision and keeping his distance from the blonde. He watched as the sticks appeared in her palms again, Here we go... He thought as they lit up once more.
Masha struggled to rein in her jealousy. Artemis pointing it out as illogical didn't help. She knew it was irrational. She knew that Artemis had been paying attention only to her this entire night. Yet she couldn't help her full lips roll back from her teeth. "Better be careful, sweetheart. I'm not a girl to play around with. Either you give me your all, or leave me alone. I want to be the only girl even if it's just for a night." She poked his chest hard with her index finger. Artemis better understand or she couldn't guarantee his safety. Whether this was something the scientists had done to her or if it was the result of all the people inside her, Masha didn't have a clue. She only knew it was a problem.
The dark look Artemis threw in the blonde's direction was what saved him from Masha's wrath. It was clear he regretted missing her performance due to that woman. The anger drained out of her and Masha licked her lips. A fantasy of her lips pressed against his filled her head. Her head even began to tilt towards him, ready to make that fantasy a reality. "Pity. I guess I'll have to give you a private show sometime." Masha desperately tried not to imagine what would come after that private show. Hopefully lots of screaming if Artemis was as good as he thought he was. "Perhaps that showing might become a little more." Time for a little teasing. Masha pretended to drop something. Turning around, she bent over. Thanks to the short skirt, Artemis would get a good view of how her boy shorts molded to her ass. She glanced over her shoulder as she straightened hoping to catch him looking.
"I'm used to bitches being jealous. I rock a bod they could only dream about." Masha said waving Artemis' concern away. "Besides, I can take her down if it comes to a fight. I'm more powerful, I've got magic and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty." There was a bite in her voice, a fierceness in her stance. She could have played the 'save me, I'm weak' card but that wasn't who Masha was. She wanted Artemis to see who she was. If the fire dancer wanted to throw them off their game... Masha's lips curled in a cruel smile. Stepping up next to Artemis, Masha backed into him. A soft sound escaped her lips feeling him pressed against her back. "Shall we throw her off her game?" Masha asked reaching back to catch the back of his neck. The action pulled Artemis closer and thrust her chest out. "I'll give you permission to touch until the end of her song. Let's mess this bitch up."
As they were shooed off the dancefloor, Masha twined her fingers with Artemis'. Tonight wouldn't end the way she wanted it too. Not after that insane flash of jealousy she'd had earlier. There would be nothing to convince her that she'd slept with Artemis for herself. She'd always hate this night, thinking she did it because of jealousy. So for now, Masha would pretend they were a couple. She ran her fingers over his abdomen. Her tongue darted between her lips, wanting a taste of that tawny flesh. "It's a good thing you used water, honey or you'd have set fire to more than a few panties." Masha said quietly. She brought her fingers up to her mouth. Looking up through her lashes at Artemis, Masha started sucking on her fingers. The act was made as sexual as Masha could make it, complete with moaning. She only stopped when the announcer came on. The fingers came out of her mouth with a loud pop. A sly smile was sent in Artemis' direction before Masha strutted her way onto the dancefloor.
Masha let the music flow through her as the final round commenced. The guy wasn't a threat. He was still moving stiffly, unable to move too well since his meeting with Masha's fist. The fire dancer was activating her fire sticks. Her dancing wasn't great, it was the fire that really made it pop. Artemis was her greatest competition. How to throw him off his rhythm? Not important. The fire dancer brought her stick down in front of Masha. Stupid. Masha smiled coldly as she drew upon her magic. Without breaking the pound of the music in her veins, Masha slammed her fist into the fire dancer's stomach. The blonde gasped seconds before she was blown off the dance floor. The crowd went down like dominos under her body. Clearly they hadn't expected a flying dancer. Her sticks clattered to the floor. One down. Now it was time to deal with Artemis.
Masha snaked her way across the dance floor. As she neared the red head, her body synced to his movements. "Hey baby. Those moves are pretty hot." Masha teased, a smile on her lips. "You deserve a reward." Her body pressed against his, moving seductively. She could hear a few catcalls coming from the crowd. They didn't matter anymore. Her hands slid up Artemis' sides. Her face got ever closer to Artemis', her eyes shining with desire. In a sudden lull in the music, Masha kissed Artemis. The crowd erupted in cheers and more than a few screams. She pulled away slowly, still moving to the music. There was no way to hide how much the kiss had affected her. Winking at Artemis, the succubus moved away to continue dancing on her own. It was time to see if her plan had worked.
Artemis grinned at her response, his words seemed to have had the effect he wanted on her. The sieving jealousy seemed to be dialled down a notch when she spoke again. Telling him she expected all of his attention, even if it was only for one night. He was quite satisfied with his choice, he doubted that his head would be turned tonight. This little red-head was not only hot as hell, but she was exciting, a fiery personality and the wit to match. He was having far too much fun with her to waste the opportunity he had before him, why settle for anything less than the best in the room right?
He grinned devilishly as her anger and jealous dissolved back into lust and flirtatiousness. Enjoying the transition much more, a fiesty girl certainly was hot, but more so when it was aimed in another direction. Art had witnessed the full power of the girls carefully placed anger, he didn't fancy the same treatment. "A private show huh? Just us alone, sure you'll be able to control yourself?" He asked with a teasing wink. Before watching her turn, bending over in a very promiscuous way. Art brought his fist to his lip and bit down on his knuckle. The sight in front of him may as well have a heavenly spotlight on her, because the view of her ass at that moment in time was fucking spectacular. He dropped his hand quickly as she got back up, an amused expression on his face.
Masha fierce confidence in her ability to protect herself only made her hotter to him, he was not ashamed to admit that girls fights were hot as hell to him. Within reason of course. He smirked down at her as she suggested throwing the girl off, pressing her bosom against him once more. "Sounds interesting, I'm down." He replied, his eyes glinting mischievous. Messing with the girl who had almost ruined his night, that sounded perfectly fine to him. He personally got a hell of a kick out of messing with people, the thrill of seeing them get worked up was a great source of entertainment.
The next thing she did, nearly made Artemis lose all control. He was trying to play the respectful gentleman, but this girl was making it ridiculously difficult, everything she was doing was borderline pornographic. His eyes watched her lips wrapped around her finger, raising his brow as she released it with a little 'pop'. He wanted to throw her down on judges table and give them a real show. Artemis allowed the girl to entwined her fingers with his and lead her over to the dancefloor. As the music set into play, he began to move with her. Rocking his body against hers, he was trying to keep an eye on those around them. But it wasn't easy, he was practically ready to have her. If she moved close enough to him she would definitely feel it. During the dance he was sure to move in synchronicity with her, at one point. He yanked her close, running his free hand through her hand. Bringing it teasingly down around the nape of her neck. Before moving around and popping around chest lock, dropping her a wink.
He watched as the girl swiftly delivered a brutal blow to the blonde fire dancer, sending her flying across the dancefloor into the crowd. "Poor girl, didn't have much of chance did she?" He said to her, looking over from the blonde girl to the red-head. He caught her looking at him, he listened to her offering him a reward. He looked down as her hands crawled up his body, he looked up at her face and realised she was closing in. He felt her lips pressed against hers, there was a moment of moment before he sunk into it. Closing his eyes, he wrapped his arms around her, gripping onto her waist he pulled her in closer. Pressing their bodies together, he craned his head, moving his lips against hers. Just as he was getting into it, she pulled away, winking at him teasingly. He stared after her for a moment, before licking his lips and grinning. So that's how she wanted to play it.
Stalking across the floor after her. He took her hand and pulled her back in. Hooking his leg behind hers, he leaned her into a dip. Before pulling her back up and spinning her across the floor. Keeping up the rhythm, he moved with her, delivering fast and relatively fancy footwork. As the song was about to reach it's final peak, he grabbed her and pulled her into a lift. The song ended and the crowd roared, slowly he lowered her back to the crowd. "Not bad baby, not bad." He said to her softly, dropping his hands to his side. He looked after the judges who were whispering amongst themselves in hushed voices. He could sort of make out what they were saying but the crowds cheers didn't make it easy. After a few moments they stopped, and called out to the crowd through the speakers.
When Artemis commented on the fire dancer's lack of chance, Masha let a dangerous glint enter her eye. "Sweetheart. I'm not a girl to mess around with. I might not look it, but I'm a reformed dark mage." Her lips proved how badly he could get burned with her kiss. The taste of Artemis was exquisite. Her resolve to keep this out of the bedroom faltered. His reaction to the kiss weakened her knees. It was then that she broke the kiss to give him a teasing wink. Masha couldn't falter. This couldn't be anything more than a nice dance night with a stranger. She'd have to leave Artemis with a night to remember and a body to fantasize about. No name, no location, not even a picture. It was too dangerous. They burned too hot together. It was doomed to failure just like her relationship with Karasuki.
Artemis surprised Masha when he followed her. She followed his lead, her footwork matching his effortlessly. Those dance lessons were coming in handy. She kept up with him, a hand on his chest to keep a minimum distance between them. A distance that shrank with every turn. They were almost chest to chest when Artemis lifted her into the air. Masha sucked in a deep breath at his touch. His hands felt like they were scorching through the thin material of her dress. She wanted to get rid of the barrier, to feel his skin against her own. A breath of relief escaped her lips once she was set down. "You weren't too bad yourself." Masha managed to say. The succubus tried to put a little space to the side. He was too virile for her to stand so close and not want a taste. Her focus was more on Artemis then the judges. When they finally came on the speakers, she jerked in surprise.
"Since two of our competitors decided to dance the final round in tandem, we'll be awarding the title of victor to not one person but two. Masha, Artemis. Congratulations." Masha grinned at the revelation. The crowd roared in agreement with the judges' choice. As the crowd closed in on them, Masha decided that now was the best time to slip away. Standing on her tip toes, Masha brushed her lips against Artemis' cheek. "Thank you for the wonderful night, Artemis." She whispered. Using the crowd as cover, Masha slipped away. She left a slip with the judges telling them to deliver her winnings to the Sabertooth guild HQ at the Ace of Spades. That would be the best way for her to pick them up. Masha slipped out of the club. As the cool air caressed her cheek, Masha looked over her shoulder. "Goodbye, my prince. I hope you find your princess."