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SELENE.

No matter how much she tried, Selene always found herself repeating her mistakes and succumbing to temptation. Perhaps she was weak, in that sense, or utterly determined to satisfy herself in the present, but.. it was a pattern. A habit, if you must. She very well knew she should stay away from her ex, at least in this way where both were toying with one another, tempting fate. She could feel every tingle upon her skin each time his eyes took her in, every trail of his gaze, every spark it lit up beneath her skin. And the guilt remained at bay, but still present, as she took him in also, daring and confident beneath the facades of a mask. The brunette was okay with him believing she didn’t know it was him; in fact, she preferred it. Him knowing brought about a lot of complications, when all she wanted to do right now was dip her toes without falling in completely. She’d been burned before, she wasn’t about to tempt fate that much again.

There were several people about, but none she felt she should worry over. Nobody knew her identity. At least, she figured as much. “If it weren’t for you I might’ve.. considering I left my coat inside.” As she finds herself in his arms, can feel something like adrenaline coursing through her veins, seeing him this up close not so foreign now. The way he used his coat to pull her close. The way he looked at her. Did he know? “Has anyone ever told you you’re quite the gentleman?” Selene dared not ask for his name, the air of anonymity all too important. And he didn’t seem to ask for hers, either. Perhaps they could get through this without a hitch. “I’d rather keep our affairs a little less political, if you ask me.” She scoffs, amusement lighting up the entirety of her features, her tone of voice tainted with sarcasm. “Me? Wicked? Please, how could you ever assume that of me. —But, pray tell, what did you have in mind?” Still, there was hesitation she felt, knowing she needed to keep some length between them, leaning back some as she toyed, instead, from a slight distance.

Now that they were alone the weight of the moment grew heavy on his shoulders and Alex felt his heart racing. He had kissed those lips a thousand times and yet here he was, hovering before her like an idiot who didn’t know what to do. It was like the excitement that shone from her had him overthinking every second of this and the pressure was beginning to get to him. A soft laugh escaped him and broke the tension for a moment, turning to her with genuine affection in his hues. “Sometimes but for some reason,” he paused with a knowing grin. “It means a lot more coming from you -- a perfect stranger,” he chuckled.

Alex shifted a little so that he was facing her more and his hand fell to her hip where he bided his time by nervously drawing circles over the fabric of her dress. “I can see in those big eyes, beautiful. You’re a woman that a man can never shake and that’s a risk for me,” he joked once more unable to help the lingering look in her eyes as if searching for something – reassurance that whatever happened tonight wouldn’t ruin everything they had worked to fix between them. The older male sucked in a deep breath and then laughed some more with his nerves. “I have a lot of things on my mind right now...namely how I supposedly have a half-sister I didn’t know about making my Dad a big fat liar but if I’m being honest,” his eyes moved from her lap back to her eyes, then fell to her lips. “All I can really think about right now is how bad I want to kiss you but being a gentleman and all,” he laughed. “I guess I just need you to give me that push.”

#c: alex #op: selene #big baby all nervous and shit

SELENE.

“I’ll keep that in mind,” Selene smirks, the entirety of her features lighting up with amusement. He always had a way with her, getting under her skin and making her smile when she didn’t want to smile. Igniting butterflies within when she shouldn’t feel anything but hatred for him considering how they’d ended. But here they were, years later, and finally beginning to heal on better terms. “Oh, is that so? What are you, Superman? You should know a woman can take care of herself,” the brunette dared to counter, brows raised above her mask as she gives him a once over. Clearly a confidence play. “What is it you had in mind?” This was their chance to explore their options without overtly doing so, without knowing for certain that the other knew it was them. “I don’t know about you but, it’s getting a little hot in here and I’d like a little air,” she states, turning to head towards the outdoors with her drink in tow. “Maybe you can tell me outside?”

Alex chuckled and looked down at his glass, a flicker of shyness that only she was capable of instilling in him. She had a power over him rivaled by no other and he hated it. Here he was years after their supposed break up and he still hung on her every word. It was a little pathetic but right now he was too excited by the moment to give a crap. He finished his drink and then with a coy look in his eyes held out his arm and guided her to the nearest exit. The fresh air hit him in the face and he felt relieved as the way she was playing with him was torturous. The doors swung shut behind them drowning out the loud music and chatter of the crowd, leaving just them and the distant mumbles of the few smokers in the mix who had come outside to get their fix.

When they found a quiet spot away from the crowds with a bench to rest their legs Alex paused for a moment to take her in. The cloud-free sky shone with the brightness of the moon which seemed to bring to light her beauty, even more, causing Alex to stare but in doing so the older male noted something. A hint of something in those big eyes he adored, his brows knitting together with worry. “Here,” Alex muttered before he pulled his tux jacket off and draped it over his shoulders. “Superman would be nothing without a Lois Lane by his side -- so can’t let you go and freeze to death, can I?” A smile spread over his lips as he pulled the coat tight around her middle before meeting her eyes once more with a wink. She was one of the best actresses in the world but try as she may she would never fool him.

“Now where were we?” He asked with a wiggle of his brows, leaning back against the bench with his arm casually draped around her and crossing his legs as if pondering. “I think we were in the midst of a serious debate about Brexit, right?” He turned to her deadpan serious before laughing. “Nah, you just wanted to know what freaky shit I had in mind for us,” he then added with a laugh. “Dragging an innocent guy like me outside to have your wicked way with...disgraceful.”

#c: alex #op: selene

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SELENE.

“Well, aren’t you just the charmer,” Selene purrs, a satisfied smile the only show of expression she could convey, considering the mask that covered near half of her features. Being around an ex who she was on surprisingly good terms with as of late felt like tempting fate. Toying with temptation. Dipping her toes into the past when she likely shouldn’t but, she couldn’t help herself. When they were good, they were good. Having a drink with Alex couldn’t cause any harm. Taking the glass he offered, her buzzed self beams at the opportunity to toast to something they both wanted. In a sense. And the mystery of whether he knew her identity or not, though part of her was sure he did, only made the ordeal that much more intriguing. “You flatter me, handsome,” she throws in a sly smile, clinking her glass with his own. “And it’s fine by me, considering I was never any good at friendships, anyhow.” Without any further hesitation, she downs the brown liquid in one go, ready to feel her insides be on fire, and to lose herself for another night. Particularly that one, considering the possibility of a domino effect, each and every one of them exposed despite their bid to be masked. “Like my knight in shining armour, you just saved me from a night of total and utter boredom. I thought no one was ever going to buy me one. Or be remotely interesting enough to down whiskey with me.”

The flirtatious back and forth brought an unlikely blush to the male’s cheeks, thankful that the mask hid it from her prying eyes. Alex wasn’t sure what it was of late but that old spark he had for her was back tenfold and he could no longer deny the overwhelming pull she had on him. He was besotted and felt like his old self again, which for once didn’t feel like a bad thing. The years with her had been his happiest and if he ignored how it had ended, Alex had never been more proud of the man he had been than when with her. “I’m not the only one fond of a little flattery, beautiful.” Not that he was complaining. Alex would sop up every little morsel of flattery and compliments she threw his way, as there was no one whose opinion mattered more. He hated it but it was true. He followed suit and threw back his drink before clicking his fingers to the waiting staff, ordering more in a flash. The pull between them had Alex instinctively shuffling closer to her with each gesture or movement he made, so much so that their midriffs ghosted past one another as they talked. “When you’re with me I’ll always take care of you,” he muttered, hiding his suggestive smirk behind the rim of his glass before he took a sip of the brown liquid within. “And let’s not insult each other,” he added with a raise of his brow. “I can tell a gorgeous lady such as yourself knows a lot more interesting things to do in a night than just drinking,” he joked with a soft chuckle. “Keep it up and who knows...I might swoop in later and save you from boredom once again.”

#c: alex #op: selene

SELENE.

His voice was that but an all too familiar sound, unmistakable even amidst the raging music it could easily lose itself in. His stature and figure all too telling with the Armani suit that almost clings at his muscular frame. And that order, a double whiskey, most definitely him. And even though masks prevented them from revealing their true identities, they were also the perfect excuse to pretend. And that she would. Pretending was her favourite game; she was an actress, after all. This would be all too easy. Until, of course, Alex identified her. Her slender frame leans back against the counter top, that sparkling number of hers failing to conceal all the leg she was showing as she scanned the crowd. “So, what’s it take for a man to buy a woman a drink these days?” Selene questions, peering over at the masked male now with nothing but a smirk present upon her features.

Goosebumps tickled the back of his neck causing the little hairs to stand on end, simply from the sound of her voice. Alex knew without looking it was her but it wouldn’t be a masquerade ball without the tease of wondering who was beneath the mask. With this in mind, Alex turned to her with a smirk and let his eyes move over her shamelessly. Why hide his blatant attraction when she didn’t know who he was, right? That was his weak argument.

Looking back at the barman, Alex waved him over and added on an extra drink before turning back to the woman facing him. “A woman like you shouldn’t have to ask,” he chimed with a playful grin. Brown hues dipped ever so and moved down her once again, taking in every curve that was accentuated by the expensive fabric. A quick glance back up at her with a wicked glint in his eyes told her everything he was thinking before they fell again and continued their journey down her long legs.

The moment was interrupted by the sound of the drinks hitting the bar top and the annoying squeak of the barman. Alex sighed with frustration and turned to the barman with a tight-lipped smile, passing him a generous tip in the hopes he would piss off and leave them alone. The male passed the drink to her before lifting his own, holding it up invitingly. “A toast – to new friendships,” he winked at her before adding, “Although in that dress I’m not sure I want to be your friend, sweetheart.”

#c: alex #op: selene

– WINTER BALL, RITZ CARLTON HOTEL WITH @selenedubcis

The NYC Winter Ball was a must-attend event on the annual social calendar, especially for the cities elite. Alex had made the mistake of not attending once before and the rumor mill was fast at work, paparazzi roaming the city in search for the exclusive; Had New York’s most eligible bachelor put on too much holiday weight or was he madly in love and too whipped to be let out for fear he might break hearts? They hounded him for some scandal and he couldn’t leave his house for a week without being harassed.

It was much less hassle to throw on a tux and give up one night of his time. Besides, this year he was kind of excited. He had heard through the NYC grapevine that Selene would be there and the last few times they had been together had almost been like times of old, if not even better.

Alex mingled through the crowds, snapping up champagne flute after champagne flute, already tipsy and the night was still young. He was restless and in search for one person, but of course, was trying his best to be casual about it. The search was fruitless and bored of champagne, Alex made his way to the bar for something stronger.

The blond haired male leaned against the bar in his black Armani suit, tailored to fit every sculpted edge of him. The was completed by an expensive black and silver masquerade mask that adorned his features. “Whiskey -- make it a double,” he called to the bartender.

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Alex had always been quite the philanthropist and over the years especially now as CEO, he liked to share his wealth with as many good charities as he good. It didn’t even have to be a donation, he was more than happy to volunteer his time. It’s why he jumped at the chance to be a sexy Santa for auction at one of NYC’s fancy charity balls.

It was his turn on stage and a little nervous at first, he soon came into his own and began to dance and flash his abs for the rich women in the audience -- most of whom were old enough to be his Mom. The male’s hips were shaking and he was lapping up the screams and approval like he was one of the dancers from Magic Mike, except of course he couldn’t dance. It was all going swimmingly until he heard a familiar voice call out a ridiculous amount and he almost froze on the spot.

Oh God...it was Selene.

#c: alex #op: selene #i mean i had to #plus you know she would so toy with him like this #pluuuuuus i left it open for you to decide what happens next ;)#you CAN totes make him dance more cus i have mooooore gifs ;)))))