I want you to want me.

1.

Noel had been working at "Cupid's Chokehold" for a while.

He'd grown to be quite popular, he knew why. He was pretty. Baby blue curls that fell into his red and brown eyes, freckles that decorated his shoulders and face and a smile that would make even the devil melt.

He had regulars, he had stupid college kids who'd get too handsy, he'd have drunk men who Noel always pretended to not notice the wedding ring.

"Noel!"

Noel looked over at the dressing rooms door. His best friend and a bouncer at the club, Josh, was standing at the door.

"Hey, you're on in about ten minutes" Josh said and Noel nodded,

"Alright, thanks" he said, going back to doing his makeup. He could see Josh nod in the mirror and walk off. Leaving the door to close.

Sighing softly, Noel leaned back in his chair. Looking down at his outfit and shrugging. It would do.

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Noel looked around after his set, going over to the bar and asking the bartender for a water.

While waiting, Noel looked around. Raising an eyebrow at the usual attendees, a few college kids, some women who were clearly in a bridal party though he noticed some people he hadn't quite seen before.

One was tall and lanky, he had short curly black hair and tanned skin. He laughed at something another man said, that man being well built with grey starting to show in his hair.

The one that really caught his eye however, was the third.

He looked huge. Tall and looked strong, with tattooed arms and chest which Noel could see with the white tank top he wore. He had long hair which was tied back and Noel stared at the mans hands.

Looking back at the mans face, Noel blushed furiously when he realized the man had noticed him and was watching him. Quickly looking away and taking the water glass the bartender had put down.

Drinking half of the water in gulps, Noel didn't hear the footsteps up to him but he did hear the rumbling voice,

"Can I sit?"

Noel looked up, way up. It was the man and Noel was right, he was gigantic.

"Yes, you can" Noel said, grateful his voice didn't come off shaky or nervous.

The man nodded, sitting down beside Noel and looking at the bartender,

"One more Jack n' coke please"

The bartender nodded, starting to make the drink. Noel was silent until the man got his drink and then he spoke,

"Haven't seen you before"

The man side glanced Noel, smirking a bit, "Y'haven't?" He asked with a slight southern drawl,

"No" Noel said, taking a sip of his water, the man took a drink from his own glass before he responded,

"New in town, for work"

Noel nodded, "I see..." he said, the man speaking again,

"What do they call you?"

Noel looked mildly shocked at that, usually he was asked for his actual name. He'd always give an alias of course but for someone to ask for his stage name was...different.

"They call me Sinner" Noel said and the man chuckled, looking him up and down,

"Coulda fooled me into thinkin' your names baby blue"

"What about you?" Noel asked, raising an eyebrow and the man hummed,

"Dobium" he said and Noel raised an eyebrow,

"Dobium?" He asked and the man nodded,

"Dobium...that's my name baby blue" he said and Noels cheeks flushed a bit at the nickname.

"Nice to meet you then I suppose" Noel said, offering a hand to Dobium who stared before taking Noels hand into his own. Dobium's hand was large and calloused, making Noel wonder how they'd feel running along his body.

"Pleasure's all mine baby blue" Dobium said, staring at Noel with intense brown eyes and Noel stared back.

Dobium's lips split into a grin just as someone called his name, Dobium finally breaking eye contact and looking over his shoulder before back at Noel.

"I gotta go, be safe out there" he said, letting go of Noels hand and walking off. Noel staring after Dobium as he walked off.

"Nice arms" Noel muttered to himself before leaning back in the chair, drinking his water.