GP: Saturnalia Grand Opening

[goodfellow]

It had taken considerably longer than Robin anticipated, thanks to some building code issues that had pushed back his renovations by months, but following the thrown together "preview" on New Year's Eve (that had gone very well if he did say so himself), Saturnalia was finally officially open for business.

The inside of the club looked somewhat different than it had in January: more polished now, better decorations, furniture, lighting. There was still Greek inspiration, particularly in the murals on the walls - modern, graffiti-inspired versions of Greek art and myths, bright colors splashed amidst chrome industrial decor. Most of the employees (bartenders, dancers) were wearing togas.

The grand opening was a hot ticket, but Robin had sent out invitations generously, and instructed the bouncers at the door to let in the beautiful people as usual, yes, but to be rather random about it as well. After all, what was the fun in only the rich and beautiful?

Alcohol was free flowing, and the music was hot, spun by a DJ on a stage who seemed to have the perfect sense of the crowd. He may have even had a little help by magic. Because why leave these things to chance?

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[alcuin]

Alcuin looked pleased by the compliment from Shannon, and pliantly allowed himself to be pulled closer. He slid his arms around Shannon's neck.

"Thank you. You don't think I'm too pale to pull it off?"

[shannonteverius]

Shannon shook his head, his gaze fixed on Alcuin's dark eyes. "Not at all."

[alcuin]

"Men are watching us," Alcuin said, his voice a bit softer despite the noise of the club. "I'll bet we make a pretty picture."

[shannonteverius]

Shannon raised one of his golden brows. "Do you doubt it?"

Noticing that he'd been forgotten, the other man drifted off to find another dance partner.

[alcuin]

"Not in the least," Alcuin said, and moved a little closer to Shannon, executing a body roll in time with the music. He was a good dancer, and there was something naturally sensual in the way he moved.

[shannonteverius]

Shannon was a good dancer, and his moves complemented Alcuin's. Although it was clear that Alcuin was the better dancer, they looked good together, and more than a few people were sending lingering glances their way.

"Shall we cause some trouble?" Shannon asked, his voice sultry. With the alcohol running through his system, it was easy for him to flirt with Alcuin. The fact that they were dancing helped too, since that was all he meant by it. Flirting and dancing.

[alcuin]

"Yes, please," Alcuin said, a little breathless. He felt similarly; that it was effortless and nice to flirt with Shannon. To seduce Shannon? He wasn't specifically trying... yet. But the possibility sent a little thrill through him.

[shannonteverius]

Shannon took a small step closer, bringing their bodies fully together. He let Alcuin's movements guide them for the dance, but it was he who slid his hands over Alcuin's hips and down the sides of Alcuin's thighs. Their faces were close, breath mingling and gazes locked as they moved. A circle was forming around them, but Shannon paid the onlookers no attention.

[alcuin]

Alcuin wondered what sort of trouble Shannon had in mind. They were certainly making those around them envious... lustful...

It was the feeling of Shannon's breath warm against his lips that made Alcuin act.

It was tentative, and he barely had to move at all, to brush his lips against Shannon's as they danced.

[shannonteverius]

Despite his obvious flirting, Shannon was monogamous. It was a concept his lover was painfully unable to comprehend, but he couldn't imagine being with anyone else - excluding that one threesome, but that had not been his choice.

Alcuin was pretty and sweet and attractive, but even then Shannon had not considered sleeping with him. A kiss though... He had not planned on it, yet the opportunity was there and it was one he had created. This time, whatever happened was his choice.

He found himself unable to lean that tiny bit forward necessary to press their lips together, yet he didn't step away or break the contact, either.

[alcuin]

Alcuin was not so drunk that he couldn't read Shannon, something that he was terribly good at.

He knew right away that Shannon did not want to kiss him, though he didn't pull back right away, not wanting to show his disappointment and sheepishness, not wanting to embarrass either one of them.

So he kept dancing with him, at least until the song ended.

[shannonteverius]

There was a touch of sadness in Shannon's eyes when Alcuin broke the kiss. Shannon felt like he should say something, but he wasn't sure what. He kept hold of Alcuin, continuing their dance as he thought.

"I don't know how to be intimate with more than one person," he said finally. It was a difficult statement for him, and he pitched his voice so that only Alcuin could hear.

[alcuin]

For a moment, Alcuin didn't know what to say. He just didn't understand.

He reached for one of Shannon's hands, laced their fingers together. "I could teach you," he said, lowering his voice as well.

[shannonteverius]

Shannon's breath caught in his throat. "I-" He couldn't say yes or no. The idea was beyond his comprehension. He curled his fingers over Alcuin's hand, making it clear that his answer was not a rejection. "I'll think about it," he said. It was the only answer he could give.

[alcuin]

"I'll be here," Alcuin promised, and squeezed Shannon's hand.

[shannonteverius]

Shannon smiled, any remaining sadness vanishing from his expression. He wrapped his free arm around Alcuin's waist and pulled the other man against him. "Finish the dance with me?"