Tall, Dark and Handsome
Helios tapped his hoof as he did his makeup for the night’s show. He was excited. More so than he usually was for a night of dancing for his adoring crowd. Tonight the new bouncer started. Usually that wouldn’t be that big of a deal but he’d heard rumors that he was tall, dark and handsome. Not to mention the whispers that he was somehow involved with the gang already and a past convict. He wasn’t sure how much of it was true but already he was far more interesting than the usual people that came through the club.
He’d be sure to work extra hard tonight to impress the new worker. Hopefully he’d peak his head in to see some of the show and manage crowd control. It wasn’t unusual for men to be thrown out of Club Umbra, after all. It was a shady strip club in the heart of gang territory. Sleazebags were typical clientele. nonetheless the club looked after the dancers and took care of any gross men that made unwanted advances towards them. Helios was thankful for that. It hadn’t always been that way, after all.
He finished doing his makeup, batting his glittery eyelashes in the mirror and smacking his painted lips. He’d be a showstopper tonight. None of the other dancers would ever be able to headline like he could. He fashioned his harness around his chest and throat and straightened his panties, snapping the band against his hip. He nodded approvingly of his appearance and headed out onto the floor.
It wasn’t long into the night that Helios noticed the boss talking to a large, intimidating looking man. He rolled his hips, holding onto the pole but keeping his purple eyes on the two men. The newcomer was immaculately dressed and had striking white hair tied up in a bun with a black undercut. He was gorgeous and Helios felt his breath slip away when he made eye contact with him as the boss pointed in his direction. He didn’t doubt that the boss was explaining that he was the one he’d have to watch out for the most. He was the best dancer and therefore the most harassed. He didn’t doubt the newbie would have to beat a few men on his behalf in the near future.
He saw him nod and he avert his eyes from the dancer in favor of looking back at the boss once again. Helios let out the breath he’d been holding and continued dancing with even more passion, the cheers around him drowned out by his heart pounding in his ears. This new bouncer was even more gorgeous than the rumors had led him to believe. He’d have to introduce himself.
Helios finished up for the night, collecting his clothes and money from the floor before heading back to his dressing room. He’d introduce himself after he’d cleaned himself up a bit, but when he stood back up and turned to go back to his dressing room he was met with the broad chest of the new bouncer. He sucked in a breath of air and stared up at him. He really hadn’t wanted to meet him like this; naked, sweaty and covered in glitter. “Uh… sorry…” he apologized, holding his things to his chest.
The man grunted. “You’re Blaise?” He asked, his voice deep and monotone.
He nodded quickly. “Yeah… well that’s my stage name. But yeah. That’s me.” He explained, not meeting his eyes. He wasn’t nearly as confident off of stage and face to face with him. “You can call me Helios though.”
He nodded. “Helios.” He repeated. “I’m Mercer. I’m the new bouncer Mr Bishop hired. He told me to especially look after you. So I wanted to introduce myself since it seems we’ll be spending some time with each other.”
He felt the blush creeping onto his cheeks, thankfully he was still hot from dancing and he could pass it off as that. “Wow. I really appreciate that. We get some perverts in here. I can usually fend them off myself but it’ll be nice knowing I don’t have to worry about that as much.” He admitted, pushing a strand of hair back. “It’s truly a pleasure to meet you, Mercer.”
Mercer hummed. “I’ll walk you back to your dressing room. I look forward to working with you.”
Helios led the way back to his room, stopping at the door for a moment and looking up at him. “Don’t worry if you hear things from inside the room from time to time. Sometimes I invite people back.” He admitted, subconsciously looking the other man over. “I Uh… I really do appreciate it. I look forward to working with you, too.”
Mercer nodded his understanding. “I’ll be here every night you are.”
He smiled and nodded, opening the door and walking in, leaving him in silence to guard his room. He dropped his things and flopped down on his sofa. Gods this new bouncer was hot. He’d certainly be working harder now to impress him. Especially knowing he’d be watching him. He’d seduce the man yet. That he swore.