#valkoxreaderxrafayel

[sereneflutter]

A wolf and a fish walk into an art gallery

A/N Valko is supposed be Rafayels foil supposedly and yet I haven't seen anything about them interacting. I have seen caleb and sylus tho which is so fucking good, keep doing that. Anyways this is my effort in creating valkoxreaderxrafayel and I may make this a series that will turn nsfw.

If you can't find it write it yourself.

Part two

Tags: jealousy, first meeting, Valko, Rafayel, xmcreader

Warnings: none

Word count: 267

Rafayel's latest collection is truly breathtaking, as usual. Each painting at first glance is calm, but as you look a little closer something is unsettling. One is of a lost city under the ocean; columns on each side and in the middle light filters down over a school of fish as they swim up in a funnel. When you look closely a handprint is on one of the columns, in a shade that almost blends in seamlessly. Another is of a sunken merfolk statue; the statue has a muscular lean build that one would assume is from a man, but as the view is on the statue's back there is no way of knowing for certain. The figure holds a trident and on the tips barely there is blood. The last one you look at is of the beach at night; shells and tops of waves catching the moonlight, but within a wave about to crash down is a pair of eyes staring at the viewer.

"It's amazing what people can hide in plain sight." Valko's voice rings clear in your ears as his breath tickles your skin. You step back as you turn to see him dressed in a well-fitted suit. He wears a smirk, "I am surprised to find you here. Didn't think of you as one to spend your free time admiring art."

Before you even find the words to ask why Valko is here Rafayel has stepped in close to your side and wrapped an arm around your waist. "I hope you aren't harassing my bodyguard" Rafayel smiles brightly. "They are off duty tonight."

Valko flicks his eyes down to where Rafayel now has his hand. His smirk has now fallen replaced with an assessing look. "Harassing?" He lets out a quiet dry laugh. "Not at all. We were discussing your work."

"You seem awfully interested in that one." Rafayel tilted his head.

Valko's eyes drifted back to the canvas. "Most people just admire the composition" his gaze lingered on the eyes hidden among the shades of blue. "I prefer the details."

"That is the fun part of art. Some people only see the paint. Others start telling on themselves."

Rafayel and Valko stare at each other for what feels like an impossibly long moment. You clear your throat to break the growing tension.

"Valko, this is Rafayel, my employer. Rafayel this is Valko a-" your mind hesitates wondering what to call him. Valko seems to take enjoyment in that while Rafayel frowns.

Luckily or unluckily Valko finishes for you, "business partner." Rafayel shoots you a quizzical look. You would have to answer for that later.

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After Hours

Part one.

Tags: Flirting, jealousy, Valko, Rafayel, xmcreader

Warnings: None

Word count: 459

"And here I thought I was your favorite employer" Rafayel huffs dramatically. You hold back the urge to roll your eyes. "Worst of all it's all private information with you."

"I told you what I can."

"You're lucky your cute otherwise I'd be terribly offended." He admires his own paintings. The exhibition is nearly over; most people have left already. "Which one was your favorite, cutie?"

Your eyes flick away to the painting a little further down. "The sunken statue. There was something oddly familiar about it."

"Isn't it funny the things we can't remember still leave an impact?" He looks like he's remembering something. A pained expression crosses his features for just a moment. Just as quickly his face changes into a dramatic pout. "I think you have spent the whole night looking at my paintings and that bulky man."

"He's not bulky."

Rafayel glares, "He is." He turns his body fully to you. "This night is about me shouldn't you be paying attention to me?"

"Isn't your art an extension of you?"

"An extension of me, yes." He takes a step closer. "But the original is much more interesting."

"I don't know. Your paintings are giving you some pretty stiff competition."

He places a hand over his heart. "Betrayed... by my own creations."

"Only you could compete with your own paintings."

His color shifting eyes met yours with a smile. "Tell me then who's winning right now?"

"Don't make me inflate your ego any more than it is."

He gasps, "You think my ego is big?"

You don't even offer a response instead choosing to change the topic. "It's getting late."

"Don't run away because you just gave away that I won."

"Winning against yourself doesn't count."

"You make it very difficult to be charming."

"You were trying to be charming?" Rafayel glares with a pout. You give a small smile. "Goodnight Raf, I'll see you later."

Your getting ready for bed when a notification comes through. You check your phone.

Valko: I hope I didn't cause too much trouble tonight

Valko: I didn't get a chance to tell you...you looked exquisite

You smile as the light illuminates your face in your dimly lit bedroom.

You: Why were you there?

You: Should I be concerned?

Valko: No

Valko: I was simply curious after hearing about him from some investors

Valko: They have interesting taste

You: Is Rafayel's art not up to your taste?

Valko: I wouldn't say that

Valko: He clearly has an eye for beauty

You: I think he might appreciate hearing that

Valko: Perhaps

Valko: but I wasn't referring to the paintings

You stare at the text, not knowing how to respond.

Valko: Rafayel himself seemed a little dramatic I suppose artists usually are

You: He can be a lot, but he's a great guy

Valko: He's protective I can respect that

Valko: I am too

Valko: and competitive

You: It isn't a competition

Valko: Goodnight, lil pup

You sigh and send a quick goodnight back. Your heart is racing. It's hours of tossing and turning before you are able to fall asleep.