Poison

Oswald sat next to Fish in her reserved booth. The crowd of people filling the club kept the noise level at a constant dull roar. He normally didn't like to watch the shows but knowing Ivy would be performing made him stay. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat as the lights dimmed. They opened to Ivy in a shimmery emerald green dress. Her long red hair pinned up with a green pin. She moved in time with the music. Her body curving and swaying with the melody. Oswald felt all the breath in his lungs escape as she unzipped the dress and let it fall to the floor with a whisper. Her emerald green corset molded over here. Her breasts high and proud on her chest. Oswald felt his hardness against his leg. His tux was now uncomfortably hot. Ivy's green eyes rimmed with smoky black shadow found him in the crowd. The corner of her mouth turned into a smile. Oswald was entranced by the way she moved. He suddenly felt Fish's fingers on his chin, gently pushing his mouth closed.

     "Isn't she something Ozzie? Look at these men. They are loosing their minds. They will line up around the block to see her. I am assigning you as personal security for her. Don't disappoint me." she whispered in his ear and gave him a gentle pat on the cheek.

Oswald wanted to protest. Being around Ivy made it hard for him to breathe. He knew arguing with Fish was futile. After Ivy's performance he slipped back stage and waited for her outside her dressing room. She emerged in a pair of dark grey leggings and a black hoodie with worn converse. Her hair was down and messy from her performance. She had taken off all her makeup which made her brilliant green eyes stand out even more. She smiled when she saw him.

     "So what did you think?"

     "You were magnificent." He said quietly.

Ivy smiled and intertwined her arm with his. Oswald walked her out to the town car waiting in the alley. She slid in the back seat, Oswald sat next to her. He watched her face as the lights of the city splashed over her. Stopping in front of her apartment, Oswald walked her to the door.

     "So you'll come by tomorrow? I usually get home from school around 2."

Oswald saw the hope in her eyes. She actually wanted him to come over.

     "Of course, Ivy. I would love to."

She smiled and pulled him in to a hug. Oswald felt her body against his. He slipped his arms around her waist squeezing her slightly. She pulled away and went into her building. Oswald settled back into the car, a smile crossing his lips as the car slipped into the night.