Game of Deception

A Dangerous One

Kai is enjoying his mission way too much. He knows that the last thing he needs is an ego boost but he can't help it.

He's been in so many wars and battles and he is so used to having his enemies right at his mercy. He doesn't know why Aphrodite's son excites him so much. Kai thinks it's partly because of the pheromones and partly because of the fact that Skylar is so used to having all the control.

Oh how he'd love to strip all that control away one day.

"You suck at this." Kai comments at Skylar's attempt at giving him a massage.

"Johnny never complains." Skylar grumbles.

Kai turns around to c**k an eyebrow at him. "You seem like good friends." he says with obvious sarcasm.

Skylar rolls his eyes at him. "For the last time, we're not like that. We're just friends, don't make it weird."

Kai snorts. "Don't make it weird? You really make it sound like making out with a friend is a normal thing."

"You can kiss someone and still be friends." Skylar reasons. Kai gives him a judging look. "Okay, I know it's weird but it's normal for us. Don't ask."

Kai quickly sees an opening. "You're implying that you have lots of experiences when it comes to kissing. How many times?"

Skylar looks unfazed by the question. "Enough to leave whomever I kissed wanting more." he bats his eyelashes.

"I see," Kai slowly turns so that he's fully facing Skylar. "That's interesting."

"Are you curious?" Skylar asks.

"I'm..." Kai wonders if he's going too fast but he decides to take the bait. He reaches out his hand and swipes his index finger at Skylar's bottom lip. "Intrigued."

Skylar stills but he hesitantly holds onto Kai's hand before guiding the finger into his mouth.

"He is a dangerous one indeed." Kai thinks as he smirks in amusement.

Skylar didn't break eye contact and Kai returns his gaze with just as much intensity. Skylar gently sucks on his finger, circling it with his tongue and Kai found himself mesmerized for a bit before getting a hold of himself and adding another finger in so suddenly.

Skylar mewls, not expecting Kai to play along so easily. He rubs his fingers against the other's tongue and hums in satisfaction when Skylar whimpers. "I think kissing is not the only thing you're good at." Kai comments as he curls his fingers. Skylar's breath hitches.

When it gets too much for Skylar, he pulls away first. A trail of saliva obscenely follows his lips as he backs away. Skylar wipes it off, still not breaking eye contact with Kai.

It all suddenly stops when they heard a knock on the door. Skylar quickly stands up. "The pizza is here." he announces.

"I left money on the counter." Kai points at him.

He takes a deep breath when Skylar left for a moment to get the food. He was worried if he scared Skylar off by playing along and quickly taking in control but the younger just looks like he's in a daze.

"I got free coupons and a discount." Skylar says when he returns.

"What did you do?" Kai asks.

"I paid and greeted the delivery man good evening." Skylar shrugs.

"You're such a charmer."

Skylar shyly smiles. "Let's eat?"

They ate dinner like nothing happened right before that. Neither of them brought it up anyways. Skylar was focused on whatever show was playing on Kai's TV while the latter was focused on watching Skylar eat.

He needs a plan. Skylar is used to this act and he probably thinks that he's leading Kai on.

After eating, Kai tells Skylar to clean up before telling him good night and proceeding to his room.

Once he was sure that Skylar's distracted, he takes his laptop and video calls Blaze once again. Athena's son answers the call after a few rings.

"Why are you calling this late?" Blaze groans. "You better have good news."

"There's progress." Kai says. "Skylar probably thinks he has me wrapped around his finger by now."

More like he has his lips wrapped around my finger. Kai winces.

"Have you discovered anything about his partner? The son of Eros?" Kai asks.

"Oh right, I did my research and he started becoming a conman when he partnered up with Skylar. He has done some minor swindling though. I traced his old targets and I found out his strategy, Skylar is probably doing the same." Blaze narrates.

"Do tell,"

"It's obvious, he will get to know you first then he'll seduce you until you let your guard down fully. He usually steals from his targets after sleeping with them."

Kai nods. "It won't take too long then."

"Since he's at your place, he's most likely looking around for stuff to steal but I suppose you haven't allowed him in your bedroom yet." Blaze says.

"Not yet, I have a plan for that."

"Oh and by the way, I was able to track down Johnny this morning right after you told me about him. He made some purchases in a black market for rogue demigods. He gave something to Skylar but I am not sure what it is. I'm giving you an early warning." Blaze tells him.

"He looked completely flustered when he left his room in a hurry earlier. He probably saw the gift by then." Kai deducts.

"Find out what that gift is before Skylar uses it on you." Blaze orders.

"Copy that."

"Be careful about Skylar, Kai." Another voice joins in. Kai isn't even surprised to see Chad behind Blaze.

That was when Kai realizes that they were both shirtless. "Oh Zeus, were you two...?"

"We were about to you damn cockblock." Chad deadpans. "Anyways has Skylar seduced you yet?"

"He's cautious but he is working on it." Kai recalls Skylar's tongue against his fingers earlier.

"Gosh, I wish I was on that mission. He's f*****g hot." Chad exclaims.

Blaze looks at him, offended. "Excuse me?"

Chad grins. "I'm kidding, love. But you have to admit, Skylar is really attractive."

"He is. Which is why Kai should finish his mission quickly so that we could personally meet Skylar."

Kai gives them a judging look. "You're going to ask him to join a threesome, aren't you?"

"Hell yeah." Chad grins while Blaze rolls his eyes.

"Don't taint him with your kinks, he'll be in court once I take him there so good luck with your plans." Kai grumbles.

"Kai, a thing I know about Madame Aphro's kids at camp is that they're super kinky so it's going to be fun. He has also been hanging out with a son of Eros." Chad adds. "You may be a ladies man here in camp Kai but Skylar is the real deal. Why do you think none of his targets reported him to the police? It's because even after getting robbed, they're still whipped for him."

"You make it sound like my mission is to have s*x with him." Kai winces.

"And why not?" Chad retorts. Blaze glares at him.

"You know what, you two can continue with your plans. I'll go take a rest." Kai says.

"Get it, Kai!" Kai ends the call as Chad cheers.

Kai's mind drifts back to the moment earlier when Skylar was sucking on his fingers. It was damn hot, a whole mouthful of sin. Now that Kai thinks about it, they already started it and Skylar will be making his advances soon. It excites him in a way.

He's the son of the god of war and he has no plans on losing this battle.

"f**k," Kai curses when he realizes that he's already half-hard. He quickly locks the door before returning to his bed. He slips his hand underneath his pajama pants then began to stroke himself.

Skylar wins tonight... Just tonight. Kai thinks as he releases with the thoughts of Skylar sucking him off. Spoiler alert, it wasn't just his fingers anymore.

Once Skylar was done cleaning up, he locks himself in his room. He paces around his room in frustration.

Why? Why does it feel like his powers aren't working on Kai? Does he have be bolder with his moves? What if Kai ends up thinking that he's a creep? He needs to think everything through.

A part of him wants to call Johnny but his pride prevented him from doing so. He cannot depend on him all the time. Kai is probably his biggest challenge yet and he doesn't want this mission to fail.

His phone began ringing and he mentally curses his luck upon seeing Johnny's name. He composes himself before answering the call.

"Do you need anything?" Skylar asks.

"How is his apartment? Any progress? Have you seen my gift?"

"Stop calling too often, it's bad enough that Kai thinks that there is something going on between us." Skylar complains. "There is progress and no, I do not plan to see your gift."

"Oh come on Skylar, it was risky to buy that gift. At least check it out." Johnny pleads.

Skylar checks underneath his bed for the gift. He takes the box and drops it onto his bed. "This has your perversion written all over it, Johnny." He grumbles as he unties the ribbon.

"I bought it just for you." Johnny coos.

Skylar takes the lid off and removes the wrapping paper inside. His mind completely malfunctions when he sees the gift inside.

"So... Do you like it?" Johnny asks when Skylar was quiet for more than a minute.

"A f*****g corset?! Really?!" Skylar hisses. He hears Johnny's laughter.

"It's a girdle, Skylar. Your mom has one too." Johnny explains.

"Girdle, corset or whatever it is... Do you expect me to wear this--this abomination? Is this a joke because it isn't funny."

He glares at the black girdle with lace, straps and matching stockings with it. "Oh come on, it's customized. It's your size, at least appreciate it."

"Customized?! I didn't even ask for this favor. Why do you even know my measurements? That's disturbing."

"I am offended. Louis Vuitton haute couture? Our matching suits? Does it not ring a bell?" Johnny scoffs.

"Those were suit measurements, this one is for underwear you perv." Skylar accuses. "How is a girdle even going to work on Kai?"

"Zeus himself got tempted by a girdle, you have the upper hand. Remember when you wore those thigh highs for Ryan Blake?"

Skylar winces. "Do not remind me. That was a nightmare."

"Seducing daddy Ryan was a success though? We got 50 thousand dollars from that man." Johnny chuckles.

"Yeah but I had to exchange my pride and dignity for that money. I'll never go daddy, daddy, daddy again." Skylar mockingly says.

Johnny was quiet for a moment. "Say that again Skylar, you sounded so hot whining like that."

"You know what? f**k you and your perverted kinks. I'm seducing Kai my way." He huffs before ending the call.

Skylar closes the gift box before shoving it back underneath his bed. He turns off the light before slumping tiredly on his bed.

Kai is tougher than his previous targets. Maybe it will be a lot different once alcohol is involved but when will Skylar find a chance for that?

He remembers how Kai looked at him though. It was different. His other targets have this vulnerability and shock in them whenever he makes advances but Kai looks like he wanted it all along. His pupils were dilated, his gaze was deep and the way he moved his fingers was rough and demanding.

What weirded him out the most is that he actually liked it. "Shit." Skylar quickly sits up the bed. He clasps a hand over his mouth. "I liked it?" he squeaks.

He shakes his head to clear his thoughts. The mission excites him, that's that. Kai being different is what's making him enjoy it.

"I need a shower." Skylar sighs as he slid off his bed. He took a towel and left his room.

The lights were all off except for the bathroom so Skylar took a closer look. As if on cue, the door opens and Kai steps out. He was only in his bathrobe.

"Oh... didn't you just take a shower?" Skylar asks.

For the first time, it was Kai who averts his gaze. "It's hot." he responds. "Have a good night." he flippantly says before going to his bedroom.

The whole apartment was air-conditioned though. Skylar's brows rise in interest. He steps in the bathroom and sees that the mirrors didn't fog up which indicates that Kai had a cold shower.

Skylar looks around and he sees a laundry basket at the corner of the room and in there he sees Kai's pajamas.

"Gotcha." Skylar smirks.

A sudden cold shower, a change of clothes, Kai acting weird, it could only mean one thing.

"It did turn him on." Skylar snickers. He's getting under Kai's skin.

The following morning, Skylar got up early to prepare breakfast. He's not a good cook so he was only able to make grilled cheese toast and coffee. They ate breakfast quietly and neither of them mentioned about what happened the previous night.

Skylar however, made sure Kai remembers it by making eye contact as he's eating. Yes, he can make himself look sexy while eating grilled cheese.

"You take a shower first so that you can prepare my clothes while I'm showering." Kai says.

An opening to enter Kai's bedroom. Perfect. Skylar finishes up eating, took a shower and got dressed. Once he was sure that Kai is in the bathroom, he enters Kai's bedroom.

Laptop on the bed and wallet on the bedside drawer. Skylar checks the walk-in closet.

"Bingo." He grins when he sees a drawer full of watches. Patek Philippe, Piguet, Cartier and Rolex. Stealing four watches alone will make him a millionaire. "I'll come back for you babies." Skylar says before preparing Kai's clothes.

Preparing Kai's clothes is probably the best part of his job. He genuinely enjoys that because he loves designer clothes so much and Kai's closet is a wonder.

"Johnny would love this." Skylar gasps as he took out a Christian Dior suit.

"He'd love what, Seth?"

Skylar winces before turning around to see Kai standing by the door. It was dark last night so he didn't properly see Kai in a bathrobe and now here he is clear as day. He returns the suit in the rack. "Sorry sir, we both love clothes so much and seeing what's inside your closet is very overwhelming. I got too excited."

"It's fine, feel free to borrow anything if you want to." Kai shrugs.

"You allow your assistants to borrow your clothes?" Skylar snorts.

"Only the ones I'm interested in."

"Oh..." Skylar gulps. "I'm--flattered?" he awkwardly laughs. "I should leave so you could put some clothes on."

"You can't just back off after that." Kai crosses his arms and leans against the threshold.

"What do you expect me to do then?" Skylar asks cautiously.

"I don't know, after what happened last night I expect you to have a clue on what I want?" Kai says as if he was stating the obvious.

"It's 7AM, you'll be late for work. Let's talk about this some other time, preferably tonight with lots of alcohol involved." Skylar jokingly says.

"Cool." Kai nods.

"Huh?"

"Let's have some drinks tonight after work. Would you like that, Seth?"

Oh wow, Kai actually took the bait. Skylar is mentally rejoicing.

"I'd love that." Skylar replies.

His mission is ending earlier than expected... or that's what Kai wants him to think.