The Dark Angels: With Wings (5 page)

The flight was uneventful and they actually got some much needed sleep. As they were going in for the landing the pilot told them to look out of the window on the right side of the plane. Angel moved over to Dare's side of the plane to look out the window with him. Right there was the biggest damned rainbow he had ever seen. It connected right to the island.

Angel was still leaning over him and grinned into his face. "They are flying the rainbow flag just for us." His dark hair mixed with blond as he leaned over to look.

He ignored the twist in his belly and rolled his eyes. "For you, you mean. Now buckle up. We are landing."

"Yes, dearest." Angel grumbled and restrained himself into the seat.

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The villa in Bali was beautiful. The resort, Barung Barung, was filled with butterflies. The creatures seemed to form their own greeting committee.

They could be seen floating about the open-air lobby and all around the grounds.

Angel and Darius were taken by golf cart down to the base of the mountain and their private villa. It had a gorgeous pool overlooking the other side of the ravine. It looked like a Balinese painting. He now understood why the art of Bali seemed flat. The perspective of the steep gulches caused the trees to flatten right out.

The villa was lovely. Ornately carved doors opened into a covered outdoor room, which hosted a big day bed piled with vividly colored pillows that looked out onto the mountain. It was a private shaped patio, which was cooled by a fan above the overstuffed daybed.

The bellman pointed out the view. "It's quite lovely as the sun rises over the hill. We recommend you have breakfast here." Walking across the room he came to another large intricately carved door. He opened it and ushered them into the living room where a bar, sofas and a flat screen graced the wall. Through a swinging door was a tiny well equipped kitchen. "The kitchen and bar are stocked with the items you requested, Mr. Luv."

Downstairs were two giant master bedrooms and an open-air

bathroom. The bathroom was covered but otherwise completely outside. The giant soaking tub and shower were hidden in Balinese Palms and flowering vines. Even the toilet stall was outside.

Angel quietly teased, "Looks big enough for two." Dare didn't respond but couldn't help but think he was correct.

The place was quiet with a tranquil Zen-like feel to it.

After the bellman left them, they quickly unpacked. Bless Tommy, his stuff was packed on hangers so he just hung them up and threw the underwear in the drawer. He tossed his toiletries case in the bathroom.

They agreed to meet at the pool when they were done. Their rooms were connected by a small sitting room with a dining table. The French doors led out onto the patio and the private blue and gold tiled sparkling pool. Shaded overstuffed lounge chairs and tables surrounded the water.

Palm trees swayed in the breeze. The pool area was so lovely it just called to you.

He changed into his trunks and jumped in. When Darius surfaced Angel walked over to the edge to dip his foot in. "How is it?"

"Refreshing!"

"That means cold, huh?" Angel frowned.

He laughed at the look of disgust Angel made. "Dare!" Angel shouted as Darius splashed him with a little water. Angel jumped back as if he were allergic to water.

"How about we swim in one of the tubs?"

Dare was totally confused, so he asked, "What?"

"In the outside bathroom. Yours has a huge tub, right?" After his nod, the singer continued, "Then let's swim in that until they fix the heat in the pool."

Why did Angel's casual suggestion make his stomach flutter? He didn't understand, or maybe he just didn't want to understand. Getting out of the pool, Dare felt brown eyes on him looking him up and down. The slow perusal of his body quickened his heart and shortened his breath. Angel gave him one of his sexy crooked smiles and handed him a big blue fluffy towel.

Angel watched as Darius wrapped a towel around his waist and then turned towards his own room, leaving Angel to follow.

He started the tub while Angel called maintenance requesting they repair the heater. Angel thanked the hotel staff and replaced the phone. He looked over at him and told him, "The maintenance staff will go through the side gate so we don't have to wait for them."

Darius ran his fingers through the long side of his blond hair trying not to feel like prey. His flight or fight response was kicking in. It was stupid, but as Angel walked across the room he felt like he was being stalked.

Angel bumped into him with a hip. "Come on, Dare. Our bath awaits."

Without another word, Angel pulled his black Speedos to his ankles and stepped out of them. He picked them off the floor giving Darius quite the view. Angel was simply lovely from every angle. His flawless skin over lean muscle was sexy as hell.

Reclining back in the tub, Angel was just watching him through half closed eyes. Must have added bubbles because the tub was full of suds. Dare realized he was frozen in place, staring at Angel like a deer in headlights.

He knew he needed to move and to stop making such a big deal out of what simply was not a big deal.
Decisions. Do I strip off my trunks or just
leave them on? Why was it even a question? Without looking I know my dick
is telling tales on me.
That got him moving. He almost slipped he moved so fast getting in the tub, trunks and all. Angel laughed. Dare had never heard him laugh so openly before. It was a musical unguarded sound and Darius craved to hear it again.

He sank into the warm tub across from Angel with a sigh as the water caressed him. Angel just watched him through hooded eyes. It was so quiet he could hear the bubbles pop. The air was warm but comfortable. It was pretty cool to be in a bathtub and look up past the shelter at the sky.

He would have been relaxing if his thoughts were not racing.
I am in a
tub with Angel Luv and he is naked. He is laying there completely naked
surrounded in bubbles looking unbelievably delicious. This could be the next
cover of our album. Fuck! What the hell am I doing

"Freaking out, straight boy?"

"No!" He answered too quickly and a little too loudly to be believed.

His voice even cracked. "Why should I be?"

Angel's foot reached out and caressed his calf. He let out a girlie yip as he jumped in surprise.

Angel chided, "Calm down. Geez! I am not planning to attack you."

Angel grinned with a big teasing smile. "Unless you wanted me too." He sat up and commanded, "Come here, Dare."

When he didn't move, Angel simply moved him so he was sitting between Angel's outstretched legs. Angel put his strong hands on his shoulders and squeezed. "Damn, you are wound tight." Angel massaged and kneaded the knots out of his shoulders and neck.

He melted with a moan of pleasure before he realized it.

Angel asked, "Feel good, Dare?"

He nodded trying to convey without words how amazing his hands really felt. He could hear Angel smile behind him.

"Good." Angel talked to him as he massaged the stress right out of him. "I took a class once and almost got certified." Those amazing hands continued to relax him until he was limp. Angel's hands went up and massaged his scalp. "I always found the process of giving a massage very peaceful. I am focusing on releasing areas where your chi is blocked."

Angel's voice stroked inside his head while his hands were massaging on the outside just about made him purr.

Angel stopped the massage and his head must have fallen back onto Angel's shoulder at some point. He jumped when he realized Angel was holding him against his chest. "Oh, sorry." He knew his face went deep red with embarrassment. He just hoped the bubbles in the tub hid the source of his discomfort.

Angel laughed at his silly reaction. "Shhh. It's okay, Dare. I won't bite you...much."

He broke out from Angel's arms and returned to the opposite side of the garden tub. Water splashed a bit at his hasty retreat. He struggled with what to say. "You, um, you have great hands." Wanting to pull that right back after he said it but was unable to do so. Waiting to see if he jumped on that.

"Thank you." Angel grinned at him as he lowered his eyes shyly.

That was all he said? There were so many flirtatious come-backs and
all he said was thank you? Who was he

"Come on. Let's get dressed. There is a Temple Dance tonight."

Angel's voice matched his smile. Both were full of sweetness and warmth and it made his stomach do flip-flops. "I promised you we would see more than just the villa." Angel laughed as he stood up, naked. The bubbly water ran off his well-developed body, tracing muscles as it slowly flowed back down into the water. The star grinned at him without remorse as he stepped out of the tub, giving Darius views he should never have of a man.

Dare sat there for a moment trying to pull himself together as the singer went to get dressed. He tried to clear his mind but the image of Angel's perfect body remained. He knew it was going to be a very interesting trip, on a number of different levels.

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They headed to Ubud, the closest town, in the resort's mini-van. Angel took the back seat and Dare sat on the middle bench seat with his back against the sliding door so he could talk to Angel.

He was gazing out at the passing shops and all the different restaurants as they got closer to the Temple. Then he noticed Angel had no makeup on. Angel hadn't even lined his eyes. The whole time he had known the lead singer, he couldn't remember seeing Angel without it. His eyes slipped down to checked Angel's fingernails and they were devoid of polish.

He looked back up at his makeup-less face and realized Angel didn't need it; he was naturally beautiful. Dare got lost in looking; couldn't help it, he knew he was staring at Angel but couldn't seem to pull his eyes away.

Angel arched his perfectly shaped brow at him, and asked curiously, "Yes, Dare? Care to share with the class?"

"No, I mean, um you don't have on your makeup." He didn't know why he was stammering like an embarrassed fourteen-year old. Angel was his friend.

Angel tilted his head with a frown. "Is that a problem?" He sounded a little defensive.

"No." He paused not knowing why this was getting so uncomfortable.

"I mean I just never saw you without. You always have at least your eyes lined."

Angel looked very self-conscious as he stated more than asked, "Bad, huh?" Then he looked out of the window. The town shops seemed to interest him as he bit into his plump lower lip.

Darius had never seen Angel with anything less than full on in your face rock star attitude when it came to his confidence. So he had a strange but very strong need to reassure Angel. "Nah, you always look good. I just haven't..."
Fuck! Couldn't he just shut the hell up?
"You look good without it. You look good with it." He blushed as he muttered, "You just always look good."
Nope!
Obviously, shutting the hell up was beyond him. It was his turn to now take an interest in staring out at the shops.

Angel seemed so pleased he laughed. "Well, thank you, Dare. That is nice of you to say."

Darius knew when he was being teased so he didn't bother to respond for fear of making himself look like more of an ass.

Kill me! Just kill me now! Yes, I find you fucking hot! Gorgeous,
actually. Makes no damned sense, but there it is.

They arrived at the Temple complex, which was ornately carved with flowers, animals, and symbols. They couldn't enter the entire grounds beyond the open pavilion because it was closed. So they went to the open pavilion where they were doing the performance. Finding empty seats, they sat a bit off center in the third row.

He was excited, looking forward to the performance. It had nothing to do with feeling the heat of Angel's body pressed into his right side. It was the tight seating that made his thigh push against Angel's causing it to feel way too sexual.

It wasn't sexual. It had nothing to do with sex.
He was insane since Angel was just sitting there--but fuck! He smelled good too, so he tried not inhaling too deeply.

Dare tried to focus on the upcoming performance. He hadn't really seen a show he wasn't performing in for quite some time. Watching the musicians as they filed in helped him avoid his own thoughts that were spinning in directions they shouldn't be heading towards. The instruments being used looked to be mostly percussion but there were several string instruments which were beautiful.

Angel leaned closer to him. He tried not to react to the hot chills going through his body from the effect of Angel's mouth right next to his ear as he whispered, "Josh would love those instruments."

Darius smiled at him. "We should bring him some." He bet the kid could learn to play them within a few days too.

Nodding, Angel leaned back. "These performances were originally contests to see which town would be spared from sending men to the king's army. So they were playing for their lives, literally."

Darius waited, thinking Angel was going to say more but the music started. He could have sworn he felt the sweep of tongue lick inside his ear, but he must have been mistaken. Darius caught himself sighing, again. Not because he was disappointed that Angel moved away from his ear. It wasn't like he was interested in feeling Angel's breath tickling his ear and neck. He wrote off the ache in his lower belly as excitement...of the musical kind. His cock...he was just going to ignore because there was no acceptable explanation for its behavior.