The Project (H2OVanoss)

Chapter 16: Manipulator

Lui's POV
I'd be lying if I say I'm innocent. It's simply a facade that I've grown used to doing. I enjoy being in control. I need to be in control; to have the satisfaction of people acting the way I want them to. I'm not like Evan, where it is quite apparent that he is a dominant figure and heavily influences us. Would I challenge him? No, because everyone knows that he is not to be messed with. Besides, I have my eyes on something much more fun to play with. Something that I would love to get my hands on; monopolize as I please and be mine no matter the circumstances. That 'something' is none other than the adorable pit bull hybrid, David.

Like everyone else, David is enraptured with my cuteness, and if that's what it takes to capture his heart, then so be it. I wouldn't be able to take it if Nogla belongs to anybody else but me, because he's mine and I get what I want when I want it.
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When I finally come to, I find myself leaning against a wall with an aching body. I'm still in the combat room, which refreshes my memories of the previous fight. Judging by the exhausted Jon in Evan's arms standing in the centre of the room, I take it that Vanoss managed to overpower Delirious, meaning the plan was a success. A groan escapes me as I attempt at pushing myself up from the ground; being a distraction during a fight is not pleasant.

When I finally stand, still a little wobbly, I glance around the room seeing how much damage occurred. Everybody seems to be up and about, although a few like me are not in the best shape. When I catch David rubbing the back of his neck trying to soothe the pain, a sigh of relief leaks from me. Everyone is a little worse for wear, but as long as nobody is too hurt, we should be good.

I approach the two lovebirds in the middle, before noticing a very *cough* very prominent bruise on Evan's neck that resembles a hickey. Possessive much, Delirious. To be honest, it's getting really hard not to lock those two in a closet until they come out laid because they act like they're already a couple. Since I can be an evil bastard, I feel like it's only necessary to tease.

"So Jon," I begin to ask the drowsy male. "What did Evan taste like?" He gives me a puzzled expression and if Evan was drinking something, it would've ended up all over me. I smirk before pointing at the glowing magenta mark on Vanoss' neck. With one glance, Jon's face lights up with embarrassment and horror while Evan is trying to cover up the evidence.
"Oh god! Did Delirious seriously do that to you?! I'm so sorry Evan!" Delirious is frantically apologizing, but a spark in his baby blue eyes tells me that he's feeling more accomplished than he should. Idiots.

"Lui!" A grumble draws my attention away from the dishevelled pair, and my brown eyes meet jade green ones.
"Yeah?" I squeak in my childish voice as I walk towards him. He lets out an amused chuckle at my actions, but winces. I I flash him a worried look.
"You mind coming with me to get some ice for the back of my neck?" He questions and of course I can never say no to him, so I nod my head.
"Yeah, I need something for my back as well."
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Our journey to his room is in comfortable silence, which only continues while I wait for him to get medical supplies on his bed that smells like him. The smell of earth and rain comforts me despite my back beginning to hurt more.

"Sorry I took a little bit, I asked Moo for help because he was there when I was grabbing stuff." Nogla apologizes as he enters the room with a basket containing things that will help relieve our pain.
"Don't worry about it, now get over here so I can look at your neck." I demand, and he pouts at my authoritative gesture.
"That's not cute." I simply roll my eyes as he plops down in front of me on the bed, taking off his shirt and revealing pale skin, and firm muscles. Yum.

I shake those thoughts from my head before inspecting the back of his neck. The bruising is minor but considering the place it's in I can see why David's been complaining. We have some cooling cream that I find and squirt on my hand, but a sudden idea pops in my head so I decide to tread dangerous waters. As I tentatively place my ointment filled hand on his neck, he takes in a sharp breath. I lean into him, my lips brushing his ear.
"I'm not always cute." I state darkly while rubbing the cream into his injured skin as I get a satisfying shiver as a response.

When I finish my handiwork I lean back, admiring my job and the slight red on David's ears. Cute. I get up from my spot and proceed to peel off my shirt and tend to the bruising and scrapes gracing my back. I disregard Nogla when I grab disinfectant for the cuts, but a hands stops me from taking it. I look up to glare at David, but his dark eyes take me off guard.
"You thought you could take control." He says through narrowed eyes, and I meet the challenge.
"I don't think, I know I can take control of you. I have been for a while now." I say triumphantly, but the man chuckles darkly.
"What if I knew that you being all cute was an act?" He provokes, and I try not to react.
"If you knew, why didn't you do anything about it?" I smirk confidently.
"Because I wanted you to have your fun while it lasts." With those words, I feel my confidence slowly drain away. I'm not very pleased, so I reach out and press my hand against the hard muscles of his chest. I lean towards him menacingly.
"I'm always in control, and you won't be able to change that. Controlling you is the most enjoyable because I love you and your reactions." In the moment I admit something a shouldn't have, and I cover my mouth in shock. His eyes also widen as disbelief is written all over his face. This is bad. I have to get away before someone gets hurt.

I quickly get off the bed and sprint towards the door in a hurry. I quickly twist the knob, but to my horror it's locked.
"Nooo!" I protest as I scramble to find a way out. Hands have already grabbed my wrists though, and pull me back to the bed where I find myself pinned on my stomach.
"David let me go!" I demand as he straddles me down. His height giving him a great advantage and leaving me helpless.

"No, not when I've found out you feel the same." He says sternly as I hear a cap being opened with a click. When a soothing substance hits my back, my breath catches in my throat.
"W-what?" I stutter, unable to believe his words. I feel his weight shift as he stops the movement of his hands on my back for a moment.
"You want to control me? Well I won't let you because it's me that will be controlling you." He growls in my ear setting my body on fire. Resisting as best I can, I squirm under him, my face still pressed into the bed like my stomach.
"I won't let you." I declare in defiance, and he laughs.
"Well right now you are. You can't do anything and you're stuck under me, therefore I'm currently in control." He leans down and I feel lips press against my exposed neck.
"And I like it." He finishes with a hum, before pulling off me.
"You're done, Monkey" Monkey? I twist to see my tail curled around my leg. As I carefully get up and look at Nogla, his doggie ears and tail are out. Weird.

As the situation that just happened replays itself, I flush. Thinking of revenge, I get ready to pounce the unsuspecting hybrid while he cleans up the ointments. I stride towards him before grabbing both arms and pulling him back to the bed. I press his face into the pillows as I cross both wrists and pin them to his back like a cop arresting somebody. My tail wraps around his legs to keep them from moving. I hear his muffled protests coming from the pillows as I lean towards his face. Knowing how sensitive our hybrid forms are, I proceed to lick and bite one of his dog ears. The whimpers of pleasure coming from him are enough to arouse me but I try to hold back and keep my voice even as I whisper in his ears.
"Who's in control now?" I challenge before squeaking in surprise as he manages to use his strength and flips us so my bandaged back is pressed against the bed with him on top of me. He smirks before nuzzling into the crook of my neck with a happy sigh.
"We may never know, but for now, let's just get some well-needed rest." He answers into my neck, and a wave of content rolls through me.
"Agreed." I respond as we tangle in each other's limbs and let sleep take its toll.
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A/N I'm sorry this is so late, but I've been dealing with a lot of stuff which has made me too busy to write :( Exams are also coming up for me so there will be less posting for a little while, but thank you guys so much for being patient and for 10k reads. When did this witchcraft happen D: anyways I hope you guys enjoy and let me know what you think :) ignore spelling/grammar errors I will fix them when I can.
~misty-chaos