Open Stripper!Loki post (human AU)

[you_have_heart]

[The club is dark and the pulsing strobe lights are sure to overwhelm any who come in from the dark of the outside. There is a main stage where a lithe man twists and turns around a metallic pole, moving with the beat of the music. Surrounding the stage are patrons, some watching silently in rapt attention, other being more vocal in their appreciation of the dancer.

Should you approach the stage you will come up just as Loki sinks down to accept tips tucked into his strangely still-present thong.

Should you wait, Loki comes out into the club about 20 minutes after a platform takes him below the stage. He starts smoozing the crowd.

Comments

[you_have_heart]

"While I do enjoy your group's patronage here," read money "I do think that would have served your ends better." Strip clubs only worked when everyone was on board with the idea.

[starspangledspandex]

"I thought so too," Steve tells him, taking a small sip from his drink. "But I was outvoted, so here I am."

He looks super happy about it too. No offense, Loki.

[you_have_heart]

None taken. He's actually rather intrigued that Steve hasn't reacted in a more typical way to him. Even the most reluctant at first would normally loosen up once they had a lap full of Loki.

"At least you got a somewhat engaging conversation out of the deal."

[starspangledspandex]

It is hard to ignore a lap full of Loki, Steve will agree to that much, but he tries to be as proper as possible. Seeing people as nothing more than crass entertainment really isn't his style.

Steve smiles and makes an amused sound, then nods, "Yeah, there is that." He hesitates then adds, "And a nice view besides."

[you_have_heart]

Loki gives a devilish grin.

"Flattery will get you everywhere, Steven. Especially when coupled with those lovely eyes."

[starspangledspandex]

Well, Loki has something else to grin about now because Steve is blushing and ducking his head at the compliment. It's a natural reaction to a compliment right?

"Thanks."

[you_have_heart]

Yep, that gets another grin from Loki. Wider this time.

"Is that all it took? A compliment? Well, I wish I had thought of that sooner. There's so much to work with. You're dimples, that smile, those arms..."

[starspangledspandex]

Sheepishly, he makes an amused sound and shakes his head. Now he's gone and handed Loki his weakness. Steve is lucky that he's not the one forking out a hundred per blush. Tony is going to be sorry that he'd made that arrangement.

"I don't need compliments," he murmurs. He's good, okay. "I'm surprised Tony didn't tell you anything."

[you_have_heart]

And Loki couldn't be happier.

"Everyone needs compliments. And where would the fun be if he told me how to get to you?" He polishes off his class and sets it gently on the table behind him.

"I actually enjoy working here. Things like this present me with a challenge. It's even better when the challenge is so humble."

[starspangledspandex]

Steve really isn't surprised that it makes Loki happy. Tony is paying him a considerable amount for this.

"I guess," he murmurs with a shake of his head as he raises his glass to take another drink. "But I'm just sitting here. You're the one doing all the work."

Well, at least Loki is having fun. Steve would really hate this if the other man hadn't been. "I'm glad you think so. I don't mean to be so difficult; I'm just... a bit of a romantic, I guess."

[you_have_heart]

"There is nothing wrong with that view." He hops off Steve's lap and collects his jacket from the table.

"If you want to keep talking I get off at 11. We could go grab a coffee."

[starspangledspandex]

He leans back in the seat, raising an eyebrow in surprise--that's it? He's surprised he hadn't tried to milk him for more blushes.

"You're the only person here that seems to think so," he tells him with a small scoff. The offer surprises him and he blinks at Loki, considering it for a moment. He's handsome, definitely. His mouth opens and closes for a moment, "Yeah, okay. Let's get coffee."

[you_have_heart]

He's quite happy with what he's earned. Besides his next set is soon.

"I'll meet you in front of the club as soon as I get out. If any of the others give you a hard time about leaving early, just tell them you have a date." With a wink he prances back over to Stark, collects a few hundred dollar bills, and disapears backstage once more.

[starspangledspandex]

"Okay, I'll meet you there," he agrees with a nod and he shoots Tony a dirty look as Loki goes to collect his payment. It's strange that he's getting a date out of this.

Is it weird to go on a date with a stripper? Probably. If he says he has a date, Tony is going to be all over figuring out who so that's not a thing that's happening. He can leave whenever he wants without an explanation. Hopefully Tony would just write it off as Steve being done with shenanigans.

[you_have_heart]

Loki dances his next set with his usual enthusiasm, making sure to make eye contact with Steve in the back of the room a few times.

He leaves the club around 11:15, most of the glitter and make up have been scrubbed off his face, though in the right light glitter can still be seen in random places. Instead of the suit he had Loki stays by the entrance, looking around for Steve.

[starspangledspandex]

He refuses anymore lap dances and silently threatens Tony with death if he sends any other strippers his way. Thankfully the man seems content with the embarrassment he's already caused.

Steve ducks his head the first time Loki meets his eyes but he is watching the man. He looks good. Very handsome. At least Tony had picked one that fit his tastes.

He stands up when it's time and excuses himself, waving off Tony's teasing to meet Loki out front. Steve still can't believe that he's going on a date with a stripper.

"Hey," he says with a small smile as he comes up to the other man. "Ready to go?"

[you_have_heart]

Loki nods and smiles.

"Yes, I am. Is there anywhere you wanted to go? There is a small shop just across the street that is open all night if you did not."

[starspangledspandex]

"No, I really didn't have anywhere in mind," Steve shakes his head and glances across the street.

"The shop is fine. I don't know the area that well."

[you_have_heart]

"Excellent. Follow me." Loki leads Steve across the street. The coffee shop is a a couple of blocks down.

"So what did you tell your teammates to get out of 'bonding time'?"

[starspangledspandex]

"Sure," he says with a smile and he follows Loki without hesitation. He doesn't rush the pace either. Steve really doesn't care how late he's up tonight.

"That it was late and I spent my required time 'bonding'," he scowls. "I think they were surprised I stayed as long as I did."

[you_have_heart]

"So what do you do exaclty?" The club had been warned of a large party coming in that night, but nothing more than that. It wasn't suspicious or anything. They hadn't booked a private party so nothing more than a courtesy call was necessary.

[starspangledspandex]

"We're... part of a military special operations team," he tells him with a small frown. It's mostly true. He wouldn't know what else to call it from the outside.

"We handle things that require a little more force and specialization."

[you_have_heart]

"Oh, sounds mysterious. I suppose you blow into town after some unexplained event, sweep some pretty thing off her feet and then leave once the problems all taken care of?"

[starspangledspandex]

Steve smiles slightly and shakes his head, "Some of that is accurate I suppose but I'm from here and I, well, don't sweep pretty women off their feet usually."

They are on a date, right?

[you_have_heart]

Loki grins at the women part. While he might have been a little awkward in the club but out here his flirting is rather charming.

The coffee shop is a small, cozy place. The barista behind the counter waves to Loki, giving him a knowing look when she spots Steve.

"What would you like?" Loki asks Steve when they approach the counter. "It's on me."