Friend to Foe

Chapter twelve: Carnal Slave

(TW: Valentino, sexual themes)

Valentino wanted to show Vox his most recent... video on Vox's newest television. It was one of the first times Valentino had showed everything.
"Why am I going to watch this again?" Vox asked, clearly thinking about something else.
"Because I think this will make me a star, amor." He cooed. Vox ever so slightly rolled his eyes and he looked to the screen. Val pressed play and sat way too close to him on the couch. Their legs were touching as Valentino flung his arm around the other. This wasn't anything out of the normal for the moth.

Vox watched as Val was performing with a red haired, deer demon. He couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance to Alastor. This demon's skin was a slightly different color with not as sharp features, but the similarities were present enough to make Vox blush. He watched as the two advanced through the film. He was so distracted by picturing Alastor, that he forgot his colleague was even on screen.

Valentino watched as Vox seemed equally mesmerized as he was embarrassed. Him and Vox had always had undeniable tension, so wanting to see his live reaction was completely intentional. Plus, he was very proud of this performance. Valentino's popularity had been growing throughout Hell, and he knew this would launch him into stratum as a video star instead of just a dancer.

Eventually, the film came to an end and the video screeched to a stop. Valentino looked at Vox, who didn't meet his gaze.
"So! Was it absolutely gorgeous?" Valentino asked as he leaned closer to the other man.
"Yeah..." Vox said, still dazed. He turned his eyes to the moth.
"Voxxy, tell me what you think!" Valentino was fishing for compliments. Vox thought for a moment.
"Who was that other demon?" He immediately asked. Val pouted.
"I don't remember his name! Why does that matter? Did you just love the way I looked when he-"
"Yes, yes!" Vox cut him off, "whatever. It was... exceptional." The blush was still present on his face. Valentino's pout twisted into a sleazy smile. Valentino placed a hand on the other's thigh and began to walk his fingers dangerously close.
Suddenly, Vox stood up and began to leave the room.
"Have a copy sent to me, okay?" He asked without looking back. Valentino chuckled,
"Of course, baby~"

Valentino took this as a high flattery. To him, Vox's reaction only confirmed his attraction. It solidified all of the tension Valentino felt. In his mind, his attraction to Vox was more than one of his co-stars. He loved Vox's charisma and his power. Plus there was no denying his looks. He wanted nothing more than to take Vox on that couch right there, but he clearly was just too flustered and starstruck to pick up on that. He's so cute when he's embarrassed. Valentino's narcissistic personality wouldn't allow him to even consider that maybe Vox's attention was on the other demon featured. He naturally made it all about him.

Vox just wanted to get away from Valentino as fast as possible. His mind felt like it was full of static. He had never thought of Alastor in that way. Well, that's a lie. He had, but never so... visually. Sure, Valentino looked okay, but the other demon completely stole Vox's attention. Vox couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like to touch someone as untouchable as Alastor. He wondered if anyone ever had. Vox knew that if he wanted even a sliver of a chance, he had to get closer to Alastor's level. This only fueled his ambition to be the largest name in Hell. Vox craves success, and he needs it now.

For the next couple of weeks, Vox was constantly working and developing his empire. The only minutes he wasn't improving a latest model or figuring out the business' money, was when he was with Alastor. Even then, there were occasional times he'd get an important call or have to finish up a report while they were meeting. Alastor thoroughly enjoyed watching him be so diligent, although it began to bore him. He was still intrigued by the seemingly workaholic tendencies Vox had adopted. He wonders what has him so motivated.