interstellar90210 | Vista Enquirer - warning, domestic violence mention

A Darker Kind of Love
by Manny Kanblo

The music world wasn't at all shocked or astounded by the latest Celebrity hookup. In fact, we at the Enquirer were taking bets as to how long it would be before the two Bad Boys of Pride started bumping uglies. None of us believed it when Xanxus of Junkyard Carnival said he wasn't actually after Surperbia Squalo of MANTICORE. With the sizzling hot chemistry we've witnessed whenever they stand next to each other at a microphone it was only a matter of time. With the initial time they sung together, we all knew that is was inevitable that the cello player would eventually bite off more than he could chew and that the bassist would be adding yet another conquest onto his list. In fact, it was during Squalo's birthday bar crawl that they finally came together.

[Pictures of Xaxus and Squalo at some seedy bar about ready to either rip each other's faces off with their teeth or kiss...]

Xanxus has been seen going to MANTICORE concerts and during the Fairy Trials taping, they were witnessed far too close together, whispering sexy words to one another in a secret language they seem to have made up just for the two of them. It might actually be love this time. At least for Squalo. As evident of the Fairy Trials taping, Xanxus is still stringing along the likes of Ryouta Kise.

[blurry pictures of Prince Ryouta on Phantom Xanxus' lap at the taping]

Which makes this reporter curious as to how serious Xanxus is about any of this. We have seen and followed many of his flings. His list of bedmates has become quite a list of who's who in the music industry. There are even rumors that he's been sleeping with members of his own band and with many others, including his own manager. Camila Santoya declined to comment for this piece of journalism and her silence speaks loud and clear. She is yet another body that has been corrupted by Xanxus. One might even think that Xanxus is trying to sleep his way to the top of the charts.

And what of his previous lovers? What about Ryouta Kise, with whom he shared a kiss on national television? And what of Aramat, whom we have seen sparks with? When we showed the two of them pictures of the new couple, Ryouta burst into broken-hearted sobs and refused to talk to us. The lovely Aramat said she would only allow this over her dead body. No son of hers was going to date an abuser like him. (there are an over dramatization of an event that actually didn't happen).

And what of the growing concerns about Xanxus and his violent temper? So far, we've yet to see any evidence of domestic violence, but this reporter only feels it's a matter of time. So now our office has a new bet going. Which of his lovers will end up in the hospital because of him first. I for one hope that it's none of them. I hope they all get a clue and realize that he's not good for them and find healthy relationships with people who aren't just using them for the sex.

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-- A

[ Just sitting in one of the Pride lounges with a drink in hand (yes, it's still morning), casually flipping through the newest magazines. He looks fucking amused and almost snortlaughs a couple of times. ]

[ Finally they figured it out. They weren't even subtle or anything. ]

-- B

S. Squalo @betterthanyou ·

that took a while lol

A
"Frame that shit." He's amused as fuck about it. Though that bullshit about him being abusive. He'll show those fucks a beating if he ever finds them. "Keep it in a scrap book." Though the betting ring thing makes him think that there are all sorts of wagers about all kinds of things back home.

That makes two of them. Good. He's just going to laugh at it as always and pointedly ignore that the goddamn L-word they so tastelessly used doesn't even begin to cover the intensity of what he seems to feel.

"Fuck off," he says generously. "You really think I'm gonna start a scrapbook for your ass? What else do you expect, diary pages with hearts doodled in the fucking margins?"

"Off is not what you want me to fuck." He states and yes, yes he is going to totally plop his ass next to Squalo and pour himself a drink. In the morning. Probably not his first of the day either. "And it's not my ass you want to be scrapbooking. And you know you already write diary entires all about me."

He grins evilly. "Dear Diary. Voi. Xanxus paid attention to be today. I was so happy." Actually...that reminds him of someone else. Someone they both know, sort of. Piercings and umbrellas and a hard on for him.

"Fair," he agrees, because there are definitely better things he could fuck, and grins as Xanxus pours himself some booze too. They're clearly the picture of functioning adults, starting the day with tequila. Then he flips him the bird. "Wow, how did you know I have a portrait of your dick in my wallet?"

...alright, no. His grin actually fades away and he sort of stares at Xanxus with a bit of disgust, because yeah, he's already remembered that guy. And that he hates his guts. Not the name, though. But this is enough for him to get offended.

And since he's still brainwashed, he's going to do the unimaginable and actually smack Xanxus over the head with the magazine. "VOOOOIII!! Like hell I'd celebrate something that pathetic!!"

"Because I got into it last night when I needed to pay for my pizza. Your credit card got a few extra purchases on it now." Like an elephant or an island. Well, not that, but close enough. "I saw your little wallet shrine to me." He's still grinning and drapes an arm around Squalo despite how offended he just made him. Xanxus doesn't remember the mutual hate.

Though that magazine smack get Xanxus to just stare at Squalo hard because...did he just get hit. It takes all his restraint not to punch Squalo as hard as he can. (And now that might be wall caving in hard).

"No, but you totally draw pictures of sharks in the margin and write your name as Mrs Xanxus." Ans he takes a nice long drink.

He doesn't actually have one (probably), but they're being assholes right now. At least he doesn't move away, but --

Yeah, he totally looks at Xanxus with a clear oh shit expression on his face when he realizes what he's just done, and probably doesn't breathe for a moment or two -- but then it seems the danger has passed, and he sighs, sinking back into the couch, still frowning but a bit less fight-ey now. Which means he'll actually stop himself from elbowing Xanxus for that addition.

"Like hell," he grumbles. "I'm very happy with my dick, thanks."

Totally being assholes but he would do it. Buy an island or something. But pizza does sound good. Real pizza, not that shitty store bought stuff. Maybe he'll make Squalo make some right after actually being a semi-decent human being to him.

"I'm glad your happy with dick. I'll be sure to give you a lot more of it."Xanxus chugs his drink and pours himself another. "Besides, I'm not the one with the girl's name, Superbina." Yes. Yes that was totally on purpose.

Edited 2016-04-23 22:42 (UTC)

Maybe he should. Squalo makes some kick-ass pizza, among his other few good qualities.

Now, he's quite pleased with that first part and is about to shoot something like you'd better back, but then Xanxus just has to go and call him a girl. Not to mention bastardizing the name he's hated his whole life into an even more insulting version of itself, and he sees white for a moment.

He could punch the bastard, he considers. Or he could flip the couch over. Both of those things would result in violence, though. So he goes for the third option; with terrifying calmness he reaches out and grips Xanxus' crotch with his metal hand, squeezing it threateningly. Not hard enough to cause permanent damage (yet), but it's ought to be painful.

"Wanna repeat that, Xanxia?"

It his best quality, tbh. Xanxus is very fond of Squalo's cooking ability. But now they're not being adults. They're being assholes and it feels like this is so normal. So right. This is part of what he's been missing all this time.

Except there is a far too strong hand on his family jewels and that's a threat he can't let stand. He's rather fond of his penis, thank you very much. It hurts a bit and there probably will be a couch flipping because Xanxus never takes well to threats against his junk.

"I told you I'd give you all the dick you wanted, fucking scum."

Ah yes. That promise of violence lurking behind the corner. Splendid.

...he might want to wait until that hand's off him before starting to couch flip, or he might definitely lose a precious body part. Which is to say, Squalo's not letting go.

"You know what I meant. Call me by that name again and the only dick you'll have to give will be down your own throat."

Perhaps he's a little crazy because he's really tempted to call Squalo by a girl name again. Mostly because he feels like he's certain that this man looks great while in a murderous bloodlust. Probably not pointed at him though so he just rolls his eyes. "If you want me to suck you off, you could just say so." Not that he would. That's for special things like birthdays or Christmas or something.

Well, to his credit, he doesn't use the name again, so Squalo will just glare at him more because, once again, that's not what he's talking about, and finally releases him.

That may or may not be a mistake.

MISS ARAMAT @daturapiano

#betterthanyou I DID NOT say that. #thisisslander

Didn't think you would.

[ Though she wouldn't have been wrong. His memories of it are pretty damn clear too, but... Xanxus had promised him they'd have a fresh start, and he wants to believe. ]

[ That might be why he's not agreeing with the slander part. ]

Edited 2016-04-17 23:23 (UTC)

Anon @NonnyMcNonimous

I resent that. Slander is spoken. In print, it's libel.

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