Doll’s-Aftershow

The home for my reblog’s of “Dash crashin’ Darlin’ smashin’”

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Dash crashin’ Darlin’ smashing.

@emafterdark let me know if I missed anything.

David/Angel/Darlin/Sam

David/Kingpin!Tanker

Mriga/Corvus/Gavin/Freelancer - continued

Gerodi/Cutie/Darlin

Vincent/Lovely/Sam/Darlin

David/Milo/Kingpin!Tanker/Asher - continued

Sam/Darlin/Vincent/Lovely - racer au

Elliot/Sunshine/Darlin

Damn + Darlin royal au

Damn + Darlin

Huxley/Xavier/Freelancer

Darlin/Aaron

Vampire!Darlin/Werewolf!Sam

Darlin/David - skater au

Sam/Darlin/Milo/Sweetheart - actor au

Darlin/Love

Kingpin! Tanker x Geordi

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Dcds thread incoming!!!

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So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

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Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

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Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

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“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

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“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

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“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

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Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

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Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

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Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

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“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

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Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

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Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

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Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

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“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

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“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

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Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

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Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

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Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

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Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

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Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

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Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

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Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

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Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

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Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

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“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

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“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

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“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

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“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

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“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

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Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

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“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

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Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

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In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

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“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

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Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

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Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

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Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

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We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

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“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

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They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

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Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

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Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

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Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

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“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

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Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

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“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

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Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

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Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

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Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

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He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

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Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

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“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

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Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

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Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

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“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

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Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

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“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

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“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

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“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

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“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

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Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

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Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

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Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

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Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

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“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

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Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

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Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

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“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

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“Very sweet!” Vincent kissed down to their neck. He could taste their blood through their skin. “Very..very sweet.”

Darlin had a feeling he wasn’t talking about their personality anymore. Their heart sank—but this wasn’t Quinn. Vincent was different.

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Vincent noticed their almost- wincing? Vincent pulled away despite the sudden hunger, then he remembered the scars.

“Shit- I’m sorry.” Vincent shouldn’t remembered the fucking scars, scars someone had left of their skin. Vampire bites shouldn’t scar but these did, someone wanted them to hurt and scar.

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“It’s-its fine.” Darlin swallowed. They straightened up a little, leaning against the headboard. Vincent felt like his senses were dialed to 11, he was suddenly aware of every movement Darlin made, every breath they took, every pump of their heart.

“I should..I shouldn’t have done that I’m really sorry.” Vincent scooted away from Darlin just enough to where their heartbeat wasn’t pounding against his skull.

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“Really- I was just- I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” Darlin said almost nervously while fidgeting nervously.

Vincent nervously licks his lips and he swore he could taste them on his lips, fuck.

“No I wouldn’t, I’m sorry I made you- uncomfortable.”

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“You’ve never made me uncomfortable, Vince.” Darlin admits. “Have you fed recently?”

Vincent nodded. “Just a few days ago. I-I don’t know why I suddenly got hungry like that..” he could still faintly smell Darlin’s blood. God, they smelled good. He’s smelt wolf blood before, but none as good as that.

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“Are you sure? You seem fidgety?” Darlin scooted closer, tilting their head to look him over. Jesus- he wasn’t a new born why was smelling their blood getting so-

Vincent shook his head trying to think clearly again, he wasn’t a fucking newborn why was he so hungry?

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“I’m fine, I’m not a newborn.” Vincent’s voice came out strained. He could feel his eyes starting to dilate and he shut them until they felt normal again.

“If you say so..I could drive to the blood bank, it’s no big deal. Or you could-you could feed off me.” Darlin offered.

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Vincent jolted, feed of them but with the amount of scars left my vampire teeth. He couldn’t imagine them wanting teeth anywhere near their neck.

“What? No, I can’t.” Vincent said but he could feel his fangs growing and fuck- no. Stop it.

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“You could. I trust you. Just, make it quick?” Darlin was already bracing themselves for the pain of a bite when they offered.

Vincent was literally biting his own tongue at this point trying to restrain himself. “Hand me your wrist.” He wasn’t going to feed from their neck. He wouldn’t do it until they were ready.

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Darlin seemed surprised, but moved closer again and offered their wrist which Vincent was treating like glass as he took it.

He kissed their write before doing anything else, he swore he could taste them through the skin. Was all shifter blood like this?

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Darlin waited for the sharp pain, but it never came. They peeked at their wrist where Vincent was feeding. He was definitely feeding on them, but didn’t all Vampire bites hurt? Why did Darlin feel so dazed and silly?

Vincent was restraining himself as to not take too much, but god Darlin’s blood was good. Sweet, maybe a little bitter but it tasted amazing all the same.

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Vincent licked the bite after pulling his teeth free, kissing it before glancing to Darlin’s who’s expression was somewhat dazed.

“It’s didn’t hurt?” They asked, Vincent wince slightly before explaining “it’s all about intentions, it didn’t hurt because I didn’t want it too.”

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Dcds thread incoming!!!

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So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

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Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

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Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

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“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

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“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

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“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

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Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

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Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

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Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

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“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

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Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

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Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

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Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

[emafterdark]

“Very sweet!” Vincent kissed down to their neck. He could taste their blood through their skin. “Very..very sweet.”

Darlin had a feeling he wasn’t talking about their personality anymore. Their heart sank—but this wasn’t Quinn. Vincent was different.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent noticed their almost- wincing? Vincent pulled away despite the sudden hunger, then he remembered the scars.

“Shit- I’m sorry.” Vincent shouldn’t remembered the fucking scars, scars someone had left of their skin. Vampire bites shouldn’t scar but these did, someone wanted them to hurt and scar.

[emafterdark]

“It’s-its fine.” Darlin swallowed. They straightened up a little, leaning against the headboard. Vincent felt like his senses were dialed to 11, he was suddenly aware of every movement Darlin made, every breath they took, every pump of their heart.

“I should..I shouldn’t have done that I’m really sorry.” Vincent scooted away from Darlin just enough to where their heartbeat wasn’t pounding against his skull.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Really- I was just- I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” Darlin said almost nervously while fidgeting nervously.

Vincent nervously licks his lips and he swore he could taste them on his lips, fuck.

“No I wouldn’t, I’m sorry I made you- uncomfortable.”

[emafterdark]

“You’ve never made me uncomfortable, Vince.” Darlin admits. “Have you fed recently?”

Vincent nodded. “Just a few days ago. I-I don’t know why I suddenly got hungry like that..” he could still faintly smell Darlin’s blood. God, they smelled good. He’s smelt wolf blood before, but none as good as that.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Are you sure? You seem fidgety?” Darlin scooted closer, tilting their head to look him over. Jesus- he wasn’t a new born why was smelling their blood getting so-

Vincent shook his head trying to think clearly again, he wasn’t a fucking newborn why was he so hungry?

[emafterdark]

“I’m fine, I’m not a newborn.” Vincent’s voice came out strained. He could feel his eyes starting to dilate and he shut them until they felt normal again.

“If you say so..I could drive to the blood bank, it’s no big deal. Or you could-you could feed off me.” Darlin offered.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent jolted, feed of them but with the amount of scars left my vampire teeth. He couldn’t imagine them wanting teeth anywhere near their neck.

“What? No, I can’t.” Vincent said but he could feel his fangs growing and fuck- no. Stop it.

[emafterdark]

“You could. I trust you. Just, make it quick?” Darlin was already bracing themselves for the pain of a bite when they offered.

Vincent was literally biting his own tongue at this point trying to restrain himself. “Hand me your wrist.” He wasn’t going to feed from their neck. He wouldn’t do it until they were ready.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed surprised, but moved closer again and offered their wrist which Vincent was treating like glass as he took it.

He kissed their write before doing anything else, he swore he could taste them through the skin. Was all shifter blood like this?

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

[emafterdark]

“Very sweet!” Vincent kissed down to their neck. He could taste their blood through their skin. “Very..very sweet.”

Darlin had a feeling he wasn’t talking about their personality anymore. Their heart sank—but this wasn’t Quinn. Vincent was different.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent noticed their almost- wincing? Vincent pulled away despite the sudden hunger, then he remembered the scars.

“Shit- I’m sorry.” Vincent shouldn’t remembered the fucking scars, scars someone had left of their skin. Vampire bites shouldn’t scar but these did, someone wanted them to hurt and scar.

[emafterdark]

“It’s-its fine.” Darlin swallowed. They straightened up a little, leaning against the headboard. Vincent felt like his senses were dialed to 11, he was suddenly aware of every movement Darlin made, every breath they took, every pump of their heart.

“I should..I shouldn’t have done that I’m really sorry.” Vincent scooted away from Darlin just enough to where their heartbeat wasn’t pounding against his skull.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Really- I was just- I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” Darlin said almost nervously while fidgeting nervously.

Vincent nervously licks his lips and he swore he could taste them on his lips, fuck.

“No I wouldn’t, I’m sorry I made you- uncomfortable.”

[emafterdark]

“You’ve never made me uncomfortable, Vince.” Darlin admits. “Have you fed recently?”

Vincent nodded. “Just a few days ago. I-I don’t know why I suddenly got hungry like that..” he could still faintly smell Darlin’s blood. God, they smelled good. He’s smelt wolf blood before, but none as good as that.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Are you sure? You seem fidgety?” Darlin scooted closer, tilting their head to look him over. Jesus- he wasn’t a new born why was smelling their blood getting so-

Vincent shook his head trying to think clearly again, he wasn’t a fucking newborn why was he so hungry?

[emafterdark]

“I’m fine, I’m not a newborn.” Vincent’s voice came out strained. He could feel his eyes starting to dilate and he shut them until they felt normal again.

“If you say so..I could drive to the blood bank, it’s no big deal. Or you could-you could feed off me.” Darlin offered.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent jolted, feed of them but with the amount of scars left my vampire teeth. He couldn’t imagine them wanting teeth anywhere near their neck.

“What? No, I can’t.” Vincent said but he could feel his fangs growing and fuck- no. Stop it.

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

[emafterdark]

“Very sweet!” Vincent kissed down to their neck. He could taste their blood through their skin. “Very..very sweet.”

Darlin had a feeling he wasn’t talking about their personality anymore. Their heart sank—but this wasn’t Quinn. Vincent was different.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent noticed their almost- wincing? Vincent pulled away despite the sudden hunger, then he remembered the scars.

“Shit- I’m sorry.” Vincent shouldn’t remembered the fucking scars, scars someone had left of their skin. Vampire bites shouldn’t scar but these did, someone wanted them to hurt and scar.

[emafterdark]

“It’s-its fine.” Darlin swallowed. They straightened up a little, leaning against the headboard. Vincent felt like his senses were dialed to 11, he was suddenly aware of every movement Darlin made, every breath they took, every pump of their heart.

“I should..I shouldn’t have done that I’m really sorry.” Vincent scooted away from Darlin just enough to where their heartbeat wasn’t pounding against his skull.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Really- I was just- I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” Darlin said almost nervously while fidgeting nervously.

Vincent nervously licks his lips and he swore he could taste them on his lips, fuck.

“No I wouldn’t, I’m sorry I made you- uncomfortable.”

[emafterdark]

“You’ve never made me uncomfortable, Vince.” Darlin admits. “Have you fed recently?”

Vincent nodded. “Just a few days ago. I-I don’t know why I suddenly got hungry like that..” he could still faintly smell Darlin’s blood. God, they smelled good. He’s smelt wolf blood before, but none as good as that.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Are you sure? You seem fidgety?” Darlin scooted closer, tilting their head to look him over. Jesus- he wasn’t a new born why was smelling their blood getting so-

Vincent shook his head trying to think clearly again, he wasn’t a fucking newborn why was he so hungry?

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

[emafterdark]

“Very sweet!” Vincent kissed down to their neck. He could taste their blood through their skin. “Very..very sweet.”

Darlin had a feeling he wasn’t talking about their personality anymore. Their heart sank—but this wasn’t Quinn. Vincent was different.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent noticed their almost- wincing? Vincent pulled away despite the sudden hunger, then he remembered the scars.

“Shit- I’m sorry.” Vincent shouldn’t remembered the fucking scars, scars someone had left of their skin. Vampire bites shouldn’t scar but these did, someone wanted them to hurt and scar.

[emafterdark]

“It’s-its fine.” Darlin swallowed. They straightened up a little, leaning against the headboard. Vincent felt like his senses were dialed to 11, he was suddenly aware of every movement Darlin made, every breath they took, every pump of their heart.

“I should..I shouldn’t have done that I’m really sorry.” Vincent scooted away from Darlin just enough to where their heartbeat wasn’t pounding against his skull.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Really- I was just- I know you wouldn’t hurt me.” Darlin said almost nervously while fidgeting nervously.

Vincent nervously licks his lips and he swore he could taste them on his lips, fuck.

“No I wouldn’t, I’m sorry I made you- uncomfortable.”

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

[emafterdark]

“Very sweet!” Vincent kissed down to their neck. He could taste their blood through their skin. “Very..very sweet.”

Darlin had a feeling he wasn’t talking about their personality anymore. Their heart sank—but this wasn’t Quinn. Vincent was different.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent noticed their almost- wincing? Vincent pulled away despite the sudden hunger, then he remembered the scars.

“Shit- I’m sorry.” Vincent shouldn’t remembered the fucking scars, scars someone had left of their skin. Vampire bites shouldn’t scar but these did, someone wanted them to hurt and scar.

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin looked at him and smiled, really smiled, and pulled Vincent closer to pepper his face in kisses. Vincent could only squirm in their arms as he kept laughing.

“I..” Darlin bit their lip in hesitation. “I’m really happy. You make me happy.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“So sweet.” He laughed while kissing their jaw line as they tried to hold back laugh. It tickled.

“Oi- sweet?” They growled while trying to hold back laughter

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[emafterdark]

“I can hear your heart speeding up.” Vincent admits. He liked listening to their heart, it was soothing.

Darlin feigned a growl. “Shut up, I’m not used to this.” They placed a hand over their face to try and hide the very obvious blush. “So are we a thing now?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent gently pulled their hand away from their face, to look at their flushed expression, they barely spared a glancing look

Vincent leaned down and kissed their cheek, “I would like that.”

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent brought his hand to cup their cheek. “Hey, what’s wrong? Do you not want to talk about it?” Darlin shook their head, shoving down the overwhelming sense of dread in them. “No-no we should.”

Vincent only nodded. “Well, I don’t do hookups. Especially not with clients.” Darlin frowned more. “But! But. I really really like you. And I care a lot about you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent left them relax and they gently smiled, turning their face away to hide the red creeping up their neck and face.

“I like you too.” They clearly weren’t good with admitting things were they?

[honeyed-faerie]

Darlin’❤️❤️❤️❤️

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Darlin tangled their limbs with Vincent’s, clinging to him. He was so comfortable, Darlin felt bad they almost messed things up with him.

“So..should we talk about this?” Vincent gestured between the two of them. “Us?”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin tensed, they worried they were about to get kicked out. They grumbled and pulling back to look at Vincent.

They must’ve been clearly nervous when they frowned ever so slightly, “yeah we probably should.”

[branchtrance]

He now has balls

[dollscircus]

Perfection

[branchtrance]

He done

[dolls-aftershow]

👏

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

“You are quite charming.” Vincent agreed, stretching his arm over to the night stand to grab his phone. He opened it and handed it to Darlin. “Take your pick, anything you’d like.”

Darlin barely paid any attention until they saw the prices. “Jesus Vincent, this is expensive!” Vincent just stared at them. “I don’t mind spending a little money on you.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Says the stripper.” They teased which earned a playful hit from Vincent, They laughed and they spent a minute picking something before handing the phone back.

“Thank you.” They added a little quieter and they nuzzled their face back into Vincent. Cuddle bug, he remarked to himself

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

“But then the bed would be cold.” Darlin argued. Vincent only groaned. This wolf was stubborn. “Do you want me to order some breakfast then? I’ll have to get up to answer the door, but we can stay like this for a bit longer.”

Darlin yawned, giving a teasing smile. “Mmmm. Yeah.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Stubborn mutt.” He teased, but darlin chuckled gently and leaned down to kiss Vincent. It was a softer kiss then late night.

“It’s a part of my charm.” They joked while leaning to muzzle their face into his neck.

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.

[emafterdark]

“M fine, I can eat later.” Darlin spoke up. As if on cue, their stomach growled, and they growled at it. Vincent smiled. “I can make you some breakfast?”

Darlin shook their head, resting it atop Vincent’s. “No.” Vincent sighed. “You’ve gotta—“ “I don’t want you to go.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent found them being all needy way more cute then he should’ve, he brushed a hand through their hair, “you could just come with me to the kitchen.”

They practically purred against his hand in their hair, “M’ comfy.”

“We can’t just come back after breakfast.” He added

[emafterdark]

Dcds thread incoming!!!

@dolls-aftershow

So stripper Vincent au.

Vincent was quite popular for a club all the way on the edge of Dahlia. He only did private shows, so people were always trying to schedule a show with him.

Darlin happened to catch Vincent on a not so busy night, it was late and they were slightly buzzed.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent was pleasantly surprised by this stranger, tall, built and strong looking with a sour expression.

Darlin went out with a friend, who ditched them to hook up with someone they meant and Darlin needed to blow off some steam catching the pretty vampire on a slow night.

[emafterdark]

Vincent was intrigued, they wanted to break this attractive stranger. He sauntered up to them at the bar. “You know, most people come in here looking excited to see us dancers”

Darlin huffed and sipped their drink. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy to have been ditched.”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Aw, feelin’ lonely then are you?” Vincent gently teased, trailing his eyes over them. Drinking the stranger in.

They sipped their drink and glanced to Vincent, doing the same. “You plannin’ on keeping me company?” They scoffed gently

[emafterdark]

“Maybe. Depends on how much you pay me. I should be charging you for even talking to me right now.” Vincent joked.

Darlin seemed to laugh at that. “I take it you’re popular around here?” Did they not know who Vincent was? That’s new.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Very.” Vincent said with a slight smile, leaning forward so he could hear them over the music. They shrugged and finished their drink.

“People are suckers for a pretty face.” They joked more to themself then anything, Vincent casted his eyes over their body.

“And a nice body.” He added, more talking about theirs then anything

[emafterdark]

Darlin nodded and thought for a moment. They would love to blow off some steam right now. But they barely know this guy. But when has that ever stopped Darlin?

“Alright, fine. Lead the way…?” Darlin trailed off. “Vincent.” Vincent wasn’t one to give out his services to non-paying customers, but fuck Darlin looked so good. “Lead the way, Vincent.” Darlin gestured.

Vincent smiled and grabbed Darlin’s hand, pulling them to one of the far back rooms.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin did cringe a little from the loud music, Vincent gently guided them into a seat. Darlin leaning back and taking a moment to get used to the loud music.

“Any particular song?” Vincent asked while leaning over Darlin, leaning their head forward again they hummed.

“Surprise me.”

[emafterdark]

Vincent chuckled. “Alright then.” He changed the song to one Darlin had never heard before, loud bass exchanged for soft orchestra, and words that blurred together in Darlin’s mind.

Vincent stepped back a little and his whole demeanor seemed to change. “You let me know if I do anything you don’t like, alright?”

[dolls-aftershow]

“Of course.” Darlin vocalised after a few moments, maybe it was the alcohol and headache playing at their mind but their eyes left heavy still they still watching Vincent move like a hawk.

Mesmerised by just movements, clenching their fists around the chair to resists the urge to reach out and touch him. He looked so soft.

[emafterdark]

Vincent kept a smirk on his face the whole time, hands roaming all across his body. He moved fluidly, slowly moving closer to tanker.

Feeling a little bold, he suddenly sits himself on Tankers lap, still moving and dancing slowly. Tanker had to suppress the growl in their throat, knuckles turning white from their grip on the chair.

[dollscircus]

Vincent watched them suppress a growl, he rested a shoulder to keep himself steady and he could feel them tease under his hand.

He paused to check their face, but their expression hasn’t changed so he continued moving above them.

[emafterdark]

Tanker let a hand rest on Vincent’s thigh, resisting the urge to squeeze it and feel the muscle. Vincent hummed, tank’s hands were calloused, but soft against him.

“You seem to be enjoying yourself.” Tanker commented, watching Vincent trail his hands down his chest and hips. He grinded down into their lap subtly.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Ah ah, careful there.” Tanker playfully teased when feeling him grind down on them, Vincent laughed at their sneer.

“Or what?” He teased, grinding down a little harder on them and listening to the subtle growl that slipping through their throat

[emafterdark]

“Or you might have to turn that music up a little, because I won’t hold back.” Tanker’s hands snaked up to Vincent’s hips. He was barely clothed as is, but god they wanted to tear the clothes off.

Vincent shuddered under tanker’s hungry stare, still grinding. “Yeah? What if I don’t want you to?” Vincent couldn’t stop himself, he could get in trouble with his boss for this, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.

[dolls-aftershow]

Tanker let’s a growl slip from their throat, smirk ever so slightly while finally letting their hands rest on his hips, a little tentatively at first.

Tanker ground their hips up into Vincent, causing him to gasp ever so slightly, fuck their hands felt way to good on him

[emafterdark]

Tanker hummed, now it was their turn to tease. Vincent whined softly feeling Tanker gently squeeze his hips. “Oh fuck,” he groaned.

Tanker was letting their growls out freely now, admiring Vincent on top of them. They moved Vincent’s hips with their hands while Vincent rested his on their chest. Fuck, they felt so strong.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent’s head rolled back a little exposing his neck, Tanker dragged her tongue across their teeth. They wanted to bite him.

Vincent drug his nails into their chest a little harder then he expected, snapping his eyes back to them, they hissed ever so slightly and flashing their teeth.

Sharp canines

[emafterdark]

Vincent never paid attention to Darlin’s aura until now. They’re a shifter. Shifters are strong. Vincent gasped when Darlin pulled him closer, bringing one hand up to gently wrap around his neck softly.

Vincent was about to actually start begging to have Darlin fuck him, when Darlin’s pants pocket lit up suddenly by their phone screen.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin ignored it at first but when it rang a second time, they growled and fished their phone out of their pocket still with Vincent squirming on their lap.

“What?!” They snarled by winced quickly after when the other person spoke, “Shit- sorry David.”

David?

[emafterdark]

Who the hell was David? Did this stranger have a boyfriend? “What do I need to come back for? You missing me or something?” Darlin teased casually. They always joked like that with David.

Vincent suddenly stopped moving, and Darlin glanced towards him. He looked confused. And there was a hint of something else too.

“Yeah, I know David, I’ll be home before midnight.” David was nagging them about their horrible sleeping habits. He was always so worried for no reason.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent suddenly rose up, confusing Darlin, they had barely hung up the phone ready to get back to it but Vincent was staring at them with- what? They didn’t pin point it.

“Huh? What-“ they tried to speak but Vincent just felt without a word, leaving Darlin confused and then wincing from the headache they forgot they had

[emafterdark]

Darlin went to follow after Vincent but they lost him in the crowd. Ah, fuck. They aren’t even sure what they did this time. Darlin groans, stumbling a little from their headache before leaving the club. Vincent was popular, they’d see him again.

Except they didn’t. It was like Vincent knew how to avoid them everytime they stopped by. Darlin was getting frustrated, they didn’t even do anything.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin usually can handle their drinks a little better but a night out with a friend so a little to intense, their had ditched them. Again.

They were leaning against the wall outside the club, head down and throbbing. They’d closed their eyes but they flickered open when sensing him.

“You look like shit.” Then they heard with, without the flirty tone this time

[emafterdark]

“Feel like it too.” Darlin groaned, their vision was blurred, but they tried to focus on Vincent. “Mind telling me why you flaked a while back?” Darlin’s face was in a permanent scowl, but Vincent seemed unphased.

“You didn’t seem to mind not telling me you had a boyfriend.” Vincent crossed his arms. He wasn’t in his usual attire, just a hoodie and jeans. Darlin decided they liked him both ways. 

But- boyfriend? When did they have a boyfriend?

[dolls-aftershow]

“I don’t-“ then they remembered the phone call, their teasing meant to only annoy and they- well they couldn’t help it. They burst out laughing.

Vincent was taken a back by this out burst, having the push thought of their laugh sounding so sweet out of his head.

“No- that wasn’t my-“ Darlin winced while collecting their thoughts, “He’s my alpha. And he’s a dick so I like getting a rise out of him. We aren’t dating!”

[emafterdark]

“Your al-” Oh. Oh no. “Oh my god.” Vincent felt like an idiot. He facepalmed himself, wishing he could curl up and disappear on the sidewalk. “I am so, so sorry! I-I just thought that he was- That you were- oh my god..” Darlin only laughed harder.

“I would never date David! I grew up with him, we’re like family!” Their headache seemed to disappear with the laughter, although their stomach hurt a little. Vincent groaned, “How should I know that?!”

Oh, sweet stupid Vincent.

[dolls-aftershow]

“You could’ve asked-“ They tried to stop laughing just fighting back a giggle, “instead of just leaving right when it was getting good.” They teased but it was half hearted.

He could’ve just asked. Fuck why didn’t he just ask?!

“I didn’t think. I thought you were just using me I guess.” Vincent admitted, a little embarrassed.

[emafterdark]

“I’d never do that, I’m not some asshole.” Well. Darlin was an asshole, but they’d never use Vincent like that. “Especially not to you.”

Vincent cocked an eyebrow, admiring Darlin’s half smile. “Yeah? And why am I so special?” He shoved his hands in his pockets, it was chilly outside. He moved a little closer to Darlin.

Darlin hummed, shrugging their shoulders. “I’m not sure. You caught my attention.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent would be lying if he said that this wolf who’s name he did not know hadn’t left his mind either despite their first interaction not ending well.

“Aren’t you sweet?” Vincent teased, seemingly to finally notice the origin of their pain.

“Mmh yeah. I’m the sweetest.” Darlin scoffed with a smile

[emafterdark]

“Hey, do you wanna head somewhere else? I don’t think being near loud bass is going to help your head.” Vincent offered. “There’s a Chinese spot not too far from here, best egg rolls in town.”

Darlin straightened up, although they start to regret it when their head begins to throb even harder. “Yes-Yeah, yeah that’d be great right now.”

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin seemed to be more content in the quiet spot, but scowling anymore even gently smiling as they eat their food happily.

Vincent watched their expression with his own smile, were they always so cute?

[emafterdark]

In this lighting, Darlin could see Vincent better. God he was cute. Darlin kept their head down to push down those thoughts, shoveling more food into their mouth.

“Slow down, you’re gonna choke.” Vincent warned, and Darlin chuckled. “Oh not like that, what are you, 12?” He started to eat some of his own food, although not a lot. He didn’t need to, after all.

“Not hungry?” Darlin questioned. Apparently, they hadn’t noticed Vincent’s aura yet.

[dolls-aftershow]

“This usually isn’t apart of my diet.” Vincent responses while picking at his food, Vincent was suddenly thinking about how he’s never tasted shifter blood before. Huh.

Darlin finally noticed his aura and instantly sized him up. An instinct darlin as when seeing vampires but it was only for a second.

[emafterdark]

Vincent stiffened at Darlin’s sudden glare at him. “You alright?” Darlin just shrugged and continued eating. This guy wasn’t Quinn. They weren’t in danger. But they still remained on guard.

“Well, I suppose introductions are in order. I’m Vincent Solaire.” Vincent held his hand out. Darlin hesitantly shook it. “Tanker.” Well, guess they’re not very talkative.

Wait- Solaire? As in one of the strongest vamp clans in dahlia?

[dolls-aftershow]

Hold on- a shifter with an alpha names David? David Shaw?

“Tanker sounds like a bad stripper name.” Vincent teased which caused Darlin to laugh again- he liked their laugh.

“Watch it- or I’ll show you how I got that nickname.” They chuckled

[emafterdark]

Vincent smiled. “I’m no easy feat, Id like to see you try.” He wasn’t much of a fighter, but if it got him under tanker, he wasn’t going to complain.

Darlin just raised a brow. “Is that a challenge, pretty boy?” They scanned their eyes over Vincent once more. He looked so good, even now. “Just because you’re pretty doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you.”

Vincent leaned closer, smirk tugging at his lips. “I’m not as fragile as I look, you can be rough.”

[dolls-aftershow]

We aren’t talking about fighting anymore are we?

“Guess I’ll have to keep that in mind.” Darlin notices themself leaning forward across the table a little closer by the moment.

“Keep it in mind? Have you got something planning later!” Vincent didn’t notice himself leaning closer either.

[emafterdark]

“Maybe, if you want there to be a later.” Darlin leaned closer, they were really close together. Darlin could feel Vincent’s breath fanning their face.

“I think I do.” Vincent realized how close they were first, but didn’t back away. He glanced down to Tankers lips. He wanted to kiss them so badly.

Did they want to kiss him too?

[dolls-aftershow]

They did, badly.

They smiled slightly while their eyes shamelessly staring at Vincent’s lips, they looked soft and Darlin had shamefully thought about kissing him way to much.

“I’m glad.”

[emafterdark]

Fuck it.

Vincent leaned forward to close the gap, kissing Darlin softly. He was unsure, he hadn’t kissed someone and meant it for a long while.

Darlin brought their hand up to wrap around the back of Vincent’s neck, keeping him close. They were passionate, unlike Vincent. Confident, if not a little held back by their own shyness.

[dolls-aftershow]

Darlin let out an ever so quiet growl in their throat while the kiss deepened a little, their hand unconsciously tugged at the back of Vincent’s hair.

[emafterdark]

Vincent groaned, feeling his jeans tighten a little bit. From a kiss? Really? God, Vincent hasn’t dated in a long time.

The kiss lasted almost a minute before the two pulled away for air, Darlin with a smile on their face.

[dolls-aftershow]

“So uh- wanna get out of here?” Darlin asked, suddenly reminding Vincent they were in public. He looked around the building, which was empty. Thank god.

“Oh I’d like that very much.” Vincent smiled, “My place or yours?”

[emafterdark]

Darlin cringed inwardly at the thought of their messy place. “Yours, if that’s alright.” Vincent smiled and placed a few bills on the counter, grabbing Darlin’s hand and leading them to his car. It looked old, vintage maybe.

The car came to life with a roar. “Impressive.” Darlin remarked as they got in, already itching to take Vincent there and now.

[dolls-aftershow]

“Glad you like it.”

Pretty much as soon as they arrived at Vincent’s place, Darlin didn’t really brother looking around the place before pulling Vincent in for a more intense kiss.

[emafterdark]

Vincent has never been fucked the way he was that night, Darlin was rough and intense, but they were still gentle with him, checking in to make sure they were doing good.

Darlin didn’t want to mess this up again, their phone silenced and left somewhere in the room with the rest of their clothes.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent did notice something’s, the there were more scars hiding under their clothes which was way hotter then he expected but he did notice bites. Vampire bite had hadn’t been healed with magic.

After darlin had fallen asleep holding him which was adorable, he found himself looking and trailing the scars with his eyes

[emafterdark]

Who had hurt Darlin? Vincent couldn’t help the way his fangs elongated by themselves, he was pissed. And they hadn’t even had a chance to heal it. Any other vampire would probably heal their bites before they left a mark.

Actually, most bites don’t even scar. Someone intended this, to mark them up. Vincent had to shake the murderous thoughts from his head, trying his best to settle in Darlin’s arms and fall asleep.

[dolls-aftershow]

He hadn’t even been aware that his hand way reaching out for them until his hand grazed a scar. Darlin grumbled in their sleep but didn’t stir only pulling Vincent in to themself.

[emafterdark]

Vincent looked at the scar for a second before looking back at Darlin. They looked so peaceful like this, who would want to hurt them?

Vincent didn’t sleep much that night, head spinning with thoughts of Darlin’s many scars.

[dolls-aftershow]

“What?” They grumbled, finally waking up if only a little, feeling his eyes on them and opening on if their own to look at him.

Vincent smiled at them, “just admiring the sight.”

[emafterdark]

Darlin let out an amused hum. “Not much to see.” It was a joke, but Vincent apparently didn’t take it as one, brows coming together in a crease. “Yes it is. You’re beautiful.”

Darlin debated going back to sleep, they didn’t want to argue about their beauty right now.

[dolls-aftershow]

Vincent watched from for a moment, before realising that they’d probably hadn’t eaten for a while. It had been a good few hours since dinner.

“Are you hungry?” Vincent asked, they mumbled something he could understand but didn’t seem to want to move yet.