Sebastián's Point Of View
Sebastián couldn't believe what he was seeing, and not just for a single reason. So many things ran through his head, questions he had. The Pet in Stephen's lap was inanely beautiful. He was so much smaller in stature to Stephen it was almost laughable. The sight was akin to a small kitten sleeping on the arm of a wild Jaguar.
He also couldn't come to grips with the fact that, Stephen had been brushing his hair like a loving big brother for a while now. His hands only stopped long enough to wake the guy up. When his slow fluttering eyelids stopped and we locked eyes I shuddered.
His pure gray eyes that made you want to corrupt him, and a glare that threatened to castrate anyone who tried.
'Ah... I see how the boss went off script. It's like heaven meets hell. Angel's loving Demon's and vice-versa. The Darkness falling for the light.'
He understood and supported the cursed star-crossed lovers. It was only a matter of time before their father's saw the new pet, and from the way Stephen was acting already... heads were sure to roll.
He tried to act casual after the creepy butler popped up and scared him. He strode over to the sofa to sit, with a confidence he didn't feel. Stephen dismissed the butler and it was just the three of them left alone.
The guy didn't look like he had any fight in him, but the glare those gray eyes gave Sebastián, stopped him in his tracks earlier. No way he would have approached him, much less when he was beside the Sadistic Princess.
But ole Stephen over here, was indeed such a crazy bastard. He looked so calm for someone with a tornado coming right at him. He had to know right? He was actively kissing this guy in front of company, all but staking his claim out loud, shamelessly.
"Well then Sebastián, what's your report?"
Stephen said, breaking him from his thoughts.
The guy had gone back to resting on Stephen's chest, while Stephen brushed his hair. It was like witnessing a spell, in real time. The guy's body visibly relaxed with each brush stroke.
"Don't stare... he doesn't like it. And I hope you are not thinking I'll repeat myself." Stephen said, snapping his finger into view.
Sebastián looked up and snapped out of his daze.
"Boss... it's worse than we thought. Our father's have already landed in New York and there are 3 obvious distractions and 1 shrouded in mystery. It seems there will be a week of unscrupulous parties, auctions, and shows."
At the mention of auctions the guy currently in the boss's lap was visibly trembling. Almost like he was having a small seizure.
"What's the matter Mizu? What's wrong?" Stephen said, dropping the brush and grabbing his face with both hands.
"Sujin Clay was seen in my apartment after over four years of silence, the same guy who abducted me and had previously tried to auction me off? And you're saying there's going to be an auction for the rich and depraved? I don't believe in coincidences just as I don't believe in fate. I don't think any of this is unrelated. But that also means I have no safe place to stay."
The guy, Mizu, went on a rant forgetting to breathe partway through. But what he didn't know was he gave Sebastián a name to follow. A potential way in to this top secret underground world. They needed a way in, that wouldn't alert their father's of their attendance.
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Stephen's Point Of View
Stephen's head was reeling from the information Myah neglected to tell him. That had been the POS that she had mentioned. The guy who when he had just relayed the message, thinking it would allow Mizu to relax knowing he hadn't been abandoned, made him tremble just like this. Stephen clenched his fists.
"I'll keep you safe Mizu... it'll be fine I can double security here. We just need to wait them out a week... Right?"
"Isn't this your family home? Will your guys actually be able to keep your father out of his house? Also, I know nothing about this place to navigate an escape of any kind."
"Technically, this is the safest room in this estate since the latest blueprints of this house." Sebastián said, leaning back into the sofa shrugging his shoulders.
"There's a hidden panic room... with like 4-5 days worth of rations. It has CCTV for the entire house, and an escape hatch to the roof in case of dire circumstances." Sebastián continued, listing everything off with his fingers.
He was right, however a safe room was only safe if the house was safe. If the house was in danger the room was redundant. There were other features programed into the houses system but he wasn't sure he had enough time to walk Mizu through it all. Stephen was tense.
"How much time until the first event? Do you know Bas?" Stephen asked.
"Well the first activities start on Wednesday and end at midnight the following Wednesday."
"Whaa? But why? It's only Sunday why wait so long?" Mizu blurted out, and Stephen couldn't help but look away, feeling guilty.
"Jesus Stephen! Learn some friggin self control! Uh... uh hmm... so look... it's Tuesday morning. Around 11am I'd say."
Mizu's face turned red at the implication. He had indeed slept much longer than he thought, and Stephen never wanted to correct him. He had slept like the dead both times. Sleeping for nearly 20 hours each time. Like he hadn't slept peacefully in months and it had all hit him at once. It was also why he hadn't accepted Myah's advice fully. He slept for so long and took many naps but no nightmares had plagued him.
Mizu turned his head up to Stephen, he was so cute when he was scared or embarrassed. It stirred his dark impulses.
Stephen placed a kiss on his lips and whispered, "I'm sorry," Through the breathy kiss. The red deepened in his cheeks.
"Also Sebastián its not like that. I was the perfect gentleman. Mizu was just tired. And slept for a very long time... twice." He said defending himself, and Mizu's honor.
"Mhm sure, I'll believe it if you can confidently say that he's not sleepy now because you fucked him as soon as he woke up today." Sebastián said, laughing hard.
Mizu had gone back to buring his face into Stephen's chest, and Stephen was currently glaring at the second-in-command wishing looks could kill. Luckily his number two wasn't an idiot, and quickly shut up when no denial was given.
Clearing his throat Sebastián quickly tried to get back on track. He went over some contingencies he had concocted, and also business related matters and sales.
"But boss we have a mole. There is information that otherwise would not have made it out of this house without a mole. Also not trying to be that guy, but Mizu is waaaay too-" He stopped midway, noticing the look in Stephen's eyes.
"Yeah well you can't take him into the public eye without causing a scene. Either people will die or he's getting yoinked away." Sebastián finished, looking more nervous as he went on.
"Well then we just have to protect him don't we? Isn't that why you're back."
"Meh, curiosity really. I mean not everyday you hear rumors about your boss."
"Is that right? Seems like you'd like to get punched. Where you always such a masochist?"
"Now, now boss... don't look at me like that. I personally didn't believe them. When have you ever kept a male pet?"
"It's not like that ok? And stop, your making Mizu uncomfortable."
Mizu slowly looked up at Stephen, he could tell brushing Mizu's hair was becoming his new favorite hobby. Mizu looked so calm and at peace, even though he still trembled, he hadn't let go of Stephen.
'Talk about stroking my ego.'
"What do you want to do Mizu?" Stephen asked, tensing up. He wasn't sure why, but he'd fight tooth and nail to make sure Mizu stayed by his side.
"You said this room is safe right? I don't have a panic room in my old apartment, and I don't think my new apartment will have a panic room either. But can I really stay?" He asked, clutching Stephen's shirt.
Stephen could only smile softly at him. This guy who looked like a frightened kitten most of the time was desperately pleading with his body to be protected. Stephen could do nothing but squeeze him back. Sebastián however, had already began to ramble.
"I mean, looking at the boss right now? You could probably ask for the deed to the house and he'd give it to you. I don't think I've ever seen him like this before. Like some kind of love sick puppy, or a high school football star who pulled the hottest date in town." Sebastián said, looking between Mizu and Stephen in open bemusement.
"I want you to shut up... Now!" Stephen said, loud and authoritatively.
"Right, shutting up." Sebastián replied immediately.
"Hahahaha!" Mizu started laughing.
The sight made it feel like all the air was being sucked out the room. He was more stunning when he laughed.
"You two have such frightening auras but you're like two little kids. You guys are just so ador-... seriously? Now? You took all the cuteness out of it. You pervert!"
Stephen grinned at him, unashamed. It was a natural bodily reaction. He couldn't help it. It was all Mizuyuki's fault.
"You are so beautiful when you laugh, its not my fault. Judging by the way he's squirming I'm sure Sebastián popped one too. So don't blame me for your cuteness."
"In my defense I've been too busy with work, so it's been a while." Sebastián said, making excuses.
Stephen took out a switchblade behind Mizuyuki's back, "Keep talking, I dare you. You won't be able to make anymore excuses without it." He said, in a deep dark voice.
"Well look at that, your ugly mug worked like a charm. Jr's happiness died instantly." Sebastián said with a shrug.
Stephen put away the blade, then he picked Mizu up and repositioned him sideways so he could see all parties involved.
"Mizu, Sebastián is going to look into this week's events. Is there anything you could tell him that might help? You don't have to if it's painful, but even a name is enough for him to get started."
Mizu, already looking like he needed warmth, curled up into himself at the question. Then he turned his head towards Sebastián, immediately flinching at his wide-eyed curiosity.
"W-Well there was a name I heard more than once while being held in captivity. Domonic, I think. He never said anyone's name more than his. Also that he always had a different car, like someone owned a car lot or they stole a bunch of random cars and made them invisible. To be honest I blocked out a lot of it, Sujin is a scourge on this earth. If you do catch him I'd like to kick him in the nuts! So do it for me, yeah? Oh also you should contact Todd, he no doubt has been watching CCTV footage since the beginning. They may have him pinned already. Myah doesn't like to tell me things that might trigger an episode for me so..."
Stephen just stroked Mizuyuki's hair watching him, he truly was adorable. Like a baby chipmunk or a tiny squirrel trying to look intimidating. It was doing absolutely nothing for the erection in his pants, unbearably throbbing against Mizuyuki's ass.
"Domonic hmm? No last name but not impossible. Thanks kid." Sebastián said, holding his hand out to Mizuyuki.
Mizu swallowed audibly, then lifted a trembling hand to Sebastián's. When Mizu clasped his hand he gasped and yanked his hand back. Sebastián just smirked at that then stood.
"Alright I've got enough info to start with. Mizu it was nice meeting you. Boss run him through the drills and codes for the panic room. And take it easy will you. Stay home for the time being, I want to be able to track our dad's movements before I let you leave him alone. I shouldn't have to tell you about the monsters who raised us." Sebastián said, heading for the door not turning back a single time.
"Yeah, thanks for everything. Keep me posted."
Sebastián just waved while walking out of the room, never turning his head.