Dance, Dance (and these are the lives you love to lead)

Ari took one last look at his outfit in the full-length mirror, pulling his skirt up slightly and unbuttoning his dress shirt one button lower. A couple of more-than-tipsy dolls complimented him profusely before going into one of the bathroom stalls to make out, or more. Ari nodded at his reflection and left the bathroom. 

He’d never been to this bar before; probably wouldn’t have if not for this blind date, since it was quite far away from his place. But the live band was killing it, and in a little under an hour they’d be opening up the stage into a dance floor, so he was happy he came if only for that.

Ari took a seat at the bar with a clear view to the front door, ordering a fruity cocktail so he didn’t feel bad taking up a stool. He checked his phone; his date should be here any minute, hopefully. 

~~ 

Oreias was in his element. The heavy bass of the club thundered as Oreias grinded against the pole on stage, gyrating his hips provocatively to the music. The crowd screamed, throwing carats onto the stage, as he finished off his performance with a backflip and a neat bow. He gestured towards the stagehand to collect the carats on the stage as he checked the time on his phone. 8:05PM. ‘Shit. I’m late, no time to change.’ He thought as he quickly grabbed a towel, wiping the sweat off his forehead as he dashed to the bar next door to the nightclub he danced at.

He barges into the bar, eyes scanning around the patrons until his eyes land on a pink-haired young man sipping on a cocktail at the bar. He approaches the other with a charismatic smile, “Hey baby, waiting for your Matentines blind date? The name’s Oreias but call me Rei.”

~ 

Ari turned to look at the bun who had come up to him. He was gorgeous; tall with warm brown skin and Gilded Greed horns. He also? Had that ‘glow’ about him that some buns got after they worked out? Did he run here?

Ari smiled charmingly up at him, tail curling playfully. “Hi, ‘Oreias but call me Rei’. You can call me Reverie.” He looked Rei up and down, not hiding how his gaze lingered on a few select areas. Ari wouldn’t have necessarily considered what Oreias was wearing to be athletic wear, but it definitely looked easy to move in. “I like your outfit ~”

~~ 

Oreias chuckled and scratched the back of his head sheepishly, remembering that he was wearing a skimpy dance outfit. “Not gonna lie, I had a show next door and nearly forgot about our date. Promise I’ll make it up to you and show you a good time.” 

Oreias gives a small wave to the bartender who begins making him a drink. He was a regular at this bar and the bartender as a friend of his, knowing Oreias’ regular order by heart. “So Reverie, tell me a little about yourself. You got lucky to be paired with me for your blind date, if I do say so myself~ I am a hot commodity in Burrowgatory, after all.”

—

Ari tried to remember what was next door; he hadn’t really been looking as the Ubun rolled up, but he thought it must be some sort of club judging on how Rei was dressed. Interesting… 

Ari used his foot to push a bar stool closer to Oreias, figuring the other bun might be a bit tired if he just came off of a shift. “Is that so?” He wondered what Rei meant by that; the guesses that came to mind definitely had him intrigued. “Well I’m not famous or anything, but I do garner a fair bit of attention myself ~ “ He took a sip of his cocktail, curious to see what the bartender brought for Oreias, considering the other bun hadn’t verbally ordered anything.  

~~ 

The bartender returns with Oreias’ drink, a Peach Hellini topped with some Celestiale dust. Oreias looks over and gives the bartender a nod of thanks, taking his drink and makes his way over to sit beside Ari at the bar. 

“I’m just some regular guy too, not famous or anything,” Oreias shrugged, “Just some guy who dances at the club next door and somehow got famous. Not that I’m complaining though, it does feel good to have fans who come to the club just for me”

He raises a well-manicured eyebrow, “A fair bit of attention, huh? Guess I’m lucky too then. Why did you end up choosing to go on a Matentines blind date?”

– 

“I’d come for you,” Ari purred, fully intending for it to sound as lewd as it did. 

“As for your question, these blind dates have been helping me meet people I wouldn’t have otherwise, simple as that.” He shrugged. “Having regulars is great, but it’s nice to treat yourself to something new every once in awhile ~” 

~~ 

Oreias nodded as he took a sip of his drink, “Yeah, it’s always nice to meet new faces down here in Burrowgatory. It is nice that these blind dates give everyone the chance to meet ‘the one’ or have some fun at the very least.” He turned to look at the live band finishing their set and moving off the stage. The staff of the bar clear out the area in preparation to convert it to a dance floor. “Hm, looks like the dance floor is opening up. You fancy a dance?”

~ 

“I’d love to… I can’t guarantee I’ll be as good as you, though.” Ari teased. He looked at his half empty glass and downed the rest of it in one gulp, pushing the empty glass to the bartender and thanking them as they took it. He got off of his bar stool and smoothed his skirt out. “Ready when you are, big boy ~ “  

~

Oreias brings Ari to the dance floor as the DJ puts on an energetic song. He dances to the beat of the music, grinding and rolling his hips to the music. He mouths the words to the song, an old favourite of his. Despite the exhaustion of having danced a 2 hour show before his date, Oreias shows no signs of slowing down. As the song progresses, Oreias pulls Ari closer, their bodies moving together to the music. 

–

Rei was a sight to behold on the dance floor, moving as if dancing was more natural than walking. Ari could only imagine the shows he put on next door... He made a mental note to come to this side of town more often. 

When Oreias pulled Ari closer, he eagerly submitted, reveling in the feeling of his body and surprised at how easily they fit together. It had been awhile since Ari moved so fluidly with another bun, and he found himself getting lost to the sound of the music and the senastion of Rei's touch. 

"How am I doing?" He asked playfully, hoping Rei was also enjoying himself. 

~~ 

Oreias chuckles, wrapping an arm around Ari’s waist, “Not bad, pretty boy. Haven’t stepped on my toes yet so you’re doing better than others I’ve danced with.” 

The two of them dance together for a few more songs, energized with sweat dripping down their bodies. Two, three, four dances later, Oreias’ movements begin to slow. “Phew, I’m all worn out from all this moving. How about one last dance and then we can go grab another drink?” As if on cue, the DJ begins a slow song. Oreias reaches out his hand towards Ari with a smile.

– 

"Oh, he's a gentleman too, is he?" Ari took Rei's hand and stepped in close, grateful for the slow song and the chance for his heartbeat to calm. 

This blind date had the least amount of talking, but Ari felt that suited Oreias. He seemed to prefer to communicate through his actions and had very expressive body language, similar to Ari's. 

"Are you doing anything after this?" The question was out of his mouth before he could stop it, but he wasn't mad about it. He looked up at Rei, meeting his warm golden brown eyes 

~ 

Oreias swayed with Ari to the beat of the music, hands on the other’s hips and guiding him along. He gave Ari a wry smile, “Nope, I’m free after this. I would invite you over to my place, but it’s a mess. I’m usually crashing at other peoples’ places or staying with my mistress. If a bit of mess doesn’t bother you, would you like to come over? You could even stay the night if you wanted to.” He teased, winking at Ari.

–

"I don't mind a mess; it's better than five imps and inevitably waking up my housemate," Ari laughed. Rei seemed to read his mind with his suggestion, and of course Ari never passed up an invitation to spend some alone time with pretty men. 

"After this dance, you get your friend -" he used his tail to gesture at the bartender, " - to surprise me with something sweet, and then we head to your place and I treat you to something sweeter?" 

~~ 

Oreias laughed and nodded, waving a hand to the bartender who was about to close up the bar. The bartender rolled his eyes and began making a drink. “Already on it, baby. Let’s make it an unforgettable time.”