The Need to Get High (Petros/Cloudaeis)

[kyaarisa]

I nodded once and kept at his side as we entered the back room. It was clear who exactly the boss was. He just looked like he could kill someone in two seconds.

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I bowed slightly at Freqz and gave a nod of thanks when he quietly gestured to a seat in front of him. I sat and pulled Clou to sit on my lap sideways. Freqz smirked at this and gives me a nod, showing he understands.

[kyaarisa]

I rested my cheek on his shoulder. He was comfy too. My eyes lazily looked over to the boss as they began talking.

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"I see you've brought your mate with you. Rather risky move don't you think?" Freqz drawled lazily, glass-grey eyes never leaving my own.

"I see no threat towards him. Not as long as this deal goes according to plan."

"As we both hope. Now about your drek-ale...I hear it does not stay fresh as long as other companies. I am willing to pay 50% of your asking price."

"It stay fresh the same amount of time as any other drek-ale. Mine just happens to taste better since it is made with fresher ingredients. As for your bar, you only have one. Normally I would do business with a chain of bars, since they would sell more. But your bar seems to still make more profit. How high is your success rate?"

"Quite high, only the most elite drink here so of course everyone tries to get in. It is like a toy that a child want but cannot have, this only makes them want it more. And in return, do more and pay more to get what they want."

[kyaarisa]

I closed my eyes, quietly listening to their voices. There's something off, but I can't say anything...

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I noticed Clou starting to drift off to sleep and decided to wrap this up.

"How about this? A 25% discount. I feel you will easily make up the difference with your sales. So how about it?" I watched him carfully, arms tightening slightly around Clou.

"Heh, very well." He leaned over and signed the paper I handed him. Taking it I stood, holding Clou bridal style. With a curt nod and slight bow I exited the room. I kept my pace relaxed but quick.

[kyaarisa]

I snuggled my cheek against his shoulder. I love pretending to sleep to get benefits. Use to do this for my brother. I kept the smile off until he put me down in the car. I opened my eyes and grinned, "He only wanted to pay fifty percent, huh?"

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I sigh and nod, leaning back I tell the driver to head to Clou's home. He just nodded and seemed to know the way. I looked over and frowned at Clou.

"Sometimes people overestimate their success rate."

[kyaarisa]

"Oh, I know," I closed my eyes again in self-satisfaction, "When I was younger, I tagged along with my brother on his little deal-making trips that he had to do for schooling. He called me his perfect little sidekick. I'd flirt, pretend to be ill or sleep from boredom. The deals would be done quicker and with more benefits on my brother's side."

I opened my eyes and looked at him, "You probably thought I knew nothing of business when you first saw me, huh?"

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"That's not business, it's called manipulation. Only scumbags use it during a deal." I state bluntly as I turn to my bag, pulling out a small computer and logging on to check my stocks.

[kyaarisa]

I glared, "So I'm a scumbag?"

Anger fueled in me, igniting. Him saying that just reminded me what kind of person he is and has proved to me he is. The only thing that has truly captivated me about him is his smarts and kisses. The cat in me was pacing and scowling. I, however, kept the simple glare I had on.

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I smirked and turned towards him, closing my computer and leaning over so that he was cornered against the door and seat.

"Don't act that way, I'm a scumbag as well. We are mates after all, it would make sense that we both are rotten." I whisper in his ear before pulling back and looking out the window boredly, as if nothing had happened.

[kyaarisa]

I huffed and looked out the window. The car came to a stop about ten minutes later. I opened the door and took my seatbelt off.

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I glance over at him and nod a farwell.

"Bye."

[kyaarisa]

I hesitated before leaning towards him and kissing the corner of his mouth, taking him by surprise. I pulled away and slipped out of the car. I closed the door and walked to the front door of my house. I opened the door, my mother-father hugging me instantly. I chuckled, "Mom... I'm okay..."