#thread: aidanxhyacinth 01

[burnishedrebel]

Once Hyacinth had gone with Robert, Aidan turned his attention to Felicity. He spoke and charmed, listened and soothed, working her slowly but surely over the course of half an hour from ire to intrigue. He had her metaphorically eating out of the palm of his hand, and before the hour was out, he had what he wanted. Investment, into a shell company that wouldn’t deliver the returns he’d promised to her. By the time Felicity would realise, if she ever did at all, Aidan would be long gone. Buoyed by the thought, basking in secret victory, Aidan caught Hyacinth’s glance from across the room. He gave her a slight nod, indicating he wanted her to return with Robert, bookending the encounter to make Felicity focus on her husband again rather than any questions she might think of about his investment. And, above even that, Aidan wanted to start thinking about his night of indulgence with Hyacinth. 

@lustsfuls

HYACINTH  WAS  A  NATURAL  WHEN  it  came  to  flirtation  and  seduction.  charming  the  older  man  and  distracting  him  had  been  easy.  the  attention  towards  her  clearly  ignited  envy  from  felicity.  that  would  be  the  opportunity  for  aidan  to  step  in  and  woo  the  neglected  wife.  she  glanced  at  her  partner-in-crime  one  last  time  and  caught  the  knowing  look.  and  then  she  turned  her  full  attention  back  to  robert  as  he  gave  her  a  tour,  complimenting  him  at  every  opportunity,  and  giggling  whenever  he  told  a  joke.  subtle,  teasing  touches  here  and  there  to  keep  him  excited.  she  let  him  do  all  the  talking,  teaching  her  about  something  whenever  he  could.  she  feigned  interest  and  asked  questions,  knowing  how  much  men  loved  when  they  knew  more  than  their  counterparts.  she  kept  him  entertained  for  as  long  as  she  could,  waiting  for  aidan  to  signal  his  completion,  ready  to  return  once  he  did.

[ @velvetrogue ]

[burnishedrebel]

Aidan had to suppress a grin when Hyacinth subtly and seamlessly gave Robert an opportunity to take her away for a tour of the grand venue. From his position beside the three of them, he easily saw Robert’s eyes light up with possibility whilst Felicity’s narrowed in envy. Sensing his moment for the kill, Aidan gently touched Felicity’s forearm, spurring her attention back to him. Subtlety was a fine weapon for a con artist, so rather than switch to talking about money right away, Aidan focused on her attire and jewellery, identifying designers and praising her look. Charm worked concurrently with subtlety for him, and even as he saw Hyacinth begin to head off with Robert out of the corner of his eye, Aidan knew he could make sure Felicity thought about him nearly as much as her husband throughout the next hour or so. Regardless of the balance, he was confident she wouldn’t consider his eventual switch to investment suspect. As Aidan once again game-planned how to slip it into conversation in his head, he threw a final, knowing look towards Hyacinth. 

@lustsfuls

HYACINTH MAY NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE in aidan‘s field, but she had the charm and the confidence. people had a way of picking up genuine confidence that one projected. she smiled, giving his cheek one last pat as they proceeded to approach their target. his hand settling at the small of her back, she leaned into his touch. reaching the older couple, hyacinth flashed her billion dollar-smile, baring her dimples. ❝a pleasant evening. i‘m hyacinth,❞ she greeted. ❝i didn‘t expect that my darling knows such a ravishing couple.❞ she addressed the older pair. her presence roused different reactions; envy from the woman and lust from the man. perfect. this was exactly what they intended. to throw the wife off her game and enchant the husband. it was effortless for a nubile young woman like herself. on cue, she focsed her attention on the older man, letting aidan work work his own magic while she kept the husband distracted. ❝i‘ve arrived a bit late. i haven‘t gotten the chance to explore place,❞ she remarked to bait him to give her a tour. with how taken he was with her, he was eager to offer it to her. she stole a quick glance at aidan, seeing how he progressed.

[ @velvetrogue ]

[burnishedrebel]

The traces of a smirk crept onto Aidan’s lips when Hyacinth cupped his face and stroked his cheek like they were a couple. He had to admit that even he wouldn’t have thought of such an intimate yet unexpected way of selling their cover story. “Why thank you, darling,” he murmured mere moments after she’d wished him good luck. Aidan guided her towards an older couple with his hand on the small of her back. They were in their fifties, and as they approached, Aidan could see the male of the two ravishing Hyacinth with his eyes. The woman looked at her, too, but with a glint of suspicion and envy about her gaze. Good. It was precisely what Aidan wanted. She was his mark, not the man. “Felicity. Robert. Wonderful to see you,” Aidan greeted once they reached the pair. “Let me introduce you to Hyacinth, my date for the evening,” he added, allowing Hyacinth to take centre stage briefly whilst he looked at Felicity for her reaction. Ever the predictive manipulator, Aidan knew that a hot younger woman would throw Felicity off her game, especially when her notorious husband thirsted so evidently. With her walls down, Aidan could use his silver tongue to get past the last of her defences and into her bank account. All Hyacinth had to do was keep being the gorgeous diversion.

@lustsfuls

HYACINTH  ENJOYED  GRAND  GATHERINGS.  IT  was  an  opportunity  to  get  attention  and  network  connections.  she  had  a  natural  talent  for  both,  which  got  her  (sort  of)  far  in  life.  whatever  aidan  needed,  she  was  ready  to  do  his  bidding.  their  entrance  garnered  attention  as  heads  turned  towards  them.  she  leaned  into  him,  feeling  his  hand  on  the  small  of  her  back.  she  sashayed  beside  him,  their  steps  in  sync  as  they  made  their  way  to  the  ballroom.  the  distance  closed  between  them,  and  she  inhaled  sharply,  briefly  distracted  by  those  lips  of  his  on  her  jaw.  she  imagined  how  his  mouth  would  feel  on  her  skin  and  all  over  body.  it�� took  a  while  for  her  to  snap  out  of  it.  they  had  work  to  do,  she  reminded  herself.  ❝i‘m  ready.❞  she  cupped  his  face  and  stroked  his  cheek  to  go  through  with  their  act  as  a  couple.  ❝got  it.❞  she  regained  her  composure  when  he  pulled  away,  remembering  their  plan.  ❝deal.  good  luck,  darling.❞

[burnishedrebel]

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A slight smirk had crept onto Aidan’s lips as they left, spurred by their playful banter. Although, by the time they arrived at the venue, his expression was all business. Aidan was a consummate professional, first and foremost, even as his mind occasionally jumped ahead to undressing and worshipping Hyacinth later that night. As they entered the gala, heads turned towards them, and Aidan knew his plan had already worked. He kept his hand on the small of Hycainth’s back, their steps in sync as they walked through the ornate, expansive ballroom. “Ready for our plan?” he murmured as he leaned in, words low and husky, coming right before he pressed his lips gently to Hyacinth’s jaw, part of the act that they were a couple. "I'll make the introductions, you dazzle them, and I'll get to work," he added just before pulling away and meeting her gaze again. "Deal?"

@lustsfuls

HYACINTH  COULDN'T  IGNORE  THE  FACT  that  aidan  was  dashingly  handsome.  there  was  no  doubt  that  his  scheme  would  succeed.  he  had  the  looks  and  the  charisma.  any  woman  would  fall  at  his  feet,  and  though  she  hid  it  well,  she  was  no  exception.  she  fixed  his  tie  and  flattened  her  palm  against  his  chest,  smoothening  any  crease  on  his  suit.  ❝i'm  sure  you  are.❞  she  sensed  the  double  entendre  in  his  statement.  the  promise  of  him  giving  her  a  proper  apology  later  with  the  understanding  that  it  would  be  more  than  that.  ❝more  is  better  than  less.  i  look  forward  to  it.❞  she  batted  her  lashes  at  him,  her  eyes  lighting  up  in  excitement.  taking  the  arm  aidan  offered,  she  giggled  at  the  compliment.  ❝i'm  not  the  only  one  who'll  have  that  kind  of  effect.❞  she  stood  beside  him  as  they  readied  to  leave.

[burnishedrebel]

For the first time that night, Aidan smirked when Hyacinth told him he didn’t look so bad himself. His gaze remained on hers as he stood before her, and despite his height advantage over the blonde, Aidan knew she held the advantage. Nevertheless, Aidan was fine with that, and he remained contently where he stood as Hyacinth made a point of adjusting his bow tie. The smirk returned to his lips when Hyacinth agreed he could escort her home and give her a proper ‘apology’ once they were there. “I’m very grateful,” he murmured, adding, “And, of course, I’ll be suitably apologetic. Overly so, in fact…” Opting to leave it there for the moment, always loving foreplay in advance no matter how the pay-off might be hours away, Aidan instead smirked and offered his arm for Hyacinth to take. “Shall we?” he asked. “I’m sure everybody there will be captivated by the sight of you when we walk in.” 

@lustsfuls

HYACINTH  WAS  DETERMINED  TO  BE  right  in  the  argument.  but  thankfully,  aidan  didn't  go  further,  ending  their  petty  debate.  the  blonde  focused  on  the  finishing  touches,  detecting  his  scrutiny  while  she  did  so.  she  felt  a  little  smug,  knowing  what  that  look  meant.  preparing  extensively  and  dolling  up  for  the  night  was  very  worth  it.

❝sure  you  can.  you  don't  look  so  bad  yourself.❞  she  stood  over  him  and  pulled  him  up  to  rise  from  the  bed.  giving  him  a  once-over—just  to  reciprocate  his  gaze—her  hand  reached  out  to  fix  his  slightly  crooked  tie.  her  lips  curled  into  a  smile  of  amusement  at  his  offer.  ❝yes,  you  may,❞  she  accepted.  what  a  gentleman.  perhaps  he  had  a  ulterior  motive,  but  she  couldn't  care  less  about  it.  whatever  he  had  in  mind,  she  most  likely  shared  the  same  naughty  thoughts.  ❝you  look  regretful,  and  i'm  soft-hearted,  so  i'll  accept  your  proper  apology,❞  she  quipped  playfully  and  stepped  back,  green  eyes  glittering  mischievously.

[burnishedrebel]

Aidan rolled his eyes again at Hyacinth’s sassy retort, but he knew there was no point arguing further when they were both so clearly set in their positions. Instead, he waited for her to finish, and as he did so, Aidan’s gaze kept returning to Hyacinth, alternating between her figure and her face, the male drinking in every beautiful inch. When Hyacinth turned to him and teased him about being distracted, Aidan smirked. 

“I’m a professional. I can handle myself,” he told her, an element of playfulness about his tone nevertheless. With her coming to stand right before him, Aidan looked up at her, again taking a moment to admire her beauty before standing up when she tugged on his wrist. The motion allowed him to tower over her in return. Nodding when she told him about her heels, Aidan said, “After we’re done tonight, may I see you home safely?” Ever the gentleman, despite his criminal ways, Aidan wouldn’t dream of simply putting her in a taxi. Of course, he had his own nefarious motive lingering too, one which he didn’t bother hiding as he added, “And after I see you home, could I perhaps apologise properly for being so grumpy tonight?”

@lustsfuls

❝I  DON'T  CARE  ABOUT  WHAT  you  could  do  in  two  hours.  what  i'm  doing  right  now  is  more  important  than  whatever  you  could  do  in  your  two  hours.  plus,  it's  for  your  sake,  and  the  success  of  your  night  depends  on  this,❞  hyacinth  retorted  sassily.  deciding  on  which  red  shade  she  wanted,  she  put  it  on  meticulously,  blotting  and  layering  her  lipstick.  she  locked  her  whole  makeup  with  a  fixing  spray  afterwards.  through  the  mirror,  she  noticed  him  scrutinize  her  figure.

once  she  was  done  with  doing  her  makeup,  she  turned  to  face  him,  smiling  smugly  at  his  comment.  ❝that  means  i'm  doing  a  great  job,  then.❞  she  flipped  her  hair.  ❝don't  let  me  distract  you,  you  might  not  be  able  to  do  your  job  properly,❞  she  teased.  stepping  forward,  she  moved  to  the  edge  of  the  bed,  towered  over  him,  and  grabbed  his  cuffs,  holding  his  wrist  to  pull  him  up.  ❝i  just  have  to  put  on  my  heels  and  then  i'm  ready  to  go.❞

[burnishedrebel]

“Two hours? The amount of things I could do in two hours…” Aidan retorted, his words trailing off. It didn’t take much thought for him to consider just what kind of criminal activities he could undertake in that time, not least robbing a place or seducing some victim to get into their beds and their wallets. Despite his complaints, Hyacinth was clearly unfazed and continued getting ready at her own pace. Aidan remained sitting on the edge of the bed, his focus alternating between his phone and Hyacinth whilst the wait went on. 

As she appeared to be putting the finishing touches on her make-up, however, Aidan found his gaze moving towards her figure in the emerald dress. He noted how it complimented her form and how the colour worked with her blonde hair and the cosmetics she was applying. So, rather than quibble further about being fashionably late, Aidan said, “The danger with taking you tonight is that I might get too distracted to be on my guard, too…”

@lustsfuls

❝IT  TAKES  ABOUT  TWO  HOURS,❞  hyacinth  answered  pointedly.  on  average,  it  was  only  an  hour,  but  she  liked  doing  extra  steps,  which  prolonged  the  process.  she  sensed  the  irritation  and  resignation  in  his  voice,  but  she  was  unfazed,  still  continuing  with  her  slow  pace  like  before.  she  drew  her  eyeliner  carefully,  and  then  proceeded  to  apply  her  false  lashes,  blinking  slowly.  she  did  the  other  one,  and  looked  at  him  through  the  mirror  wen  he  sat  on  the  bed.

❝yes,  it's  still  a  thing,❞  the  blonde  quipped.  she  was  on  the  last  step—lipstick—and  she  contemplated  about  the  color  that  would  match  her  look  perfectly.  she  was  going  to  go  for  red  to  complement  her  emerald  dress,  but  which  shade  of  red  would  be  the  question.

[burnishedrebel]

The incredulousness in Hyacinth’s tone made Aidan roll his eyes. “Seriously, how long does it take to put some makeup on? Surely not that much longer? You’ve been at it for ages already,” he fired back, irritation and resignation showing in equal measure within his tone. He sighed, too, moving over to sit on the edge of the king-size bed behind them, his position meaning Hyacinth could see him through the glass of the dresser mirror. Aidan looked at his watch, his mind considering her words about a late entrance. “Is fashionably late still a thing?” Aidan queried, his tone softer than before. Awaiting Hyacinth’s reply, Aidan began thinking of the possibilities, his mind on the job at hand, but his gaze lingered back towards her figure seated at the dresser. 

@lustsfuls

HYACINTH  KNEW  HER  ROLE  VERY  well.  to  be  the  perfect  eye  candy  and  serve  as  a  distraction.  she  was  used  to  it.  she'd  do  anything  for  a  generous  amount  of  money.  with  this  being  her  job,  she  had  to  bank  on  her  looks,  and  she  was  good  at  it.  it  was  easy  for  her.  she  could  do  it  with  one  eye  open,  but  there  were  times  when  she  was  in  the  mood  to  be  extra.  like  now.  she  took  her  sweet  time,  enjoying  the  opportunity  to  pamper  herself.

❝just  a  few  minutes?❞  she  repeated  incredulously.  the  blonde  was  in  the  middle  of  applying  her mascara and falsies.  there  was  a  single  step  left—putting  on  a  lip  liner  and  lipstick—but  she'd  need  a  little  more  than  the  time  he  assigned.  ❝i  don't  know  how  long  but  longer  than  a  few  minutes,❞  she  answered.  ❝we  don't  need  to  be  on  time.  being  late  will  give  us  a  chance  to  make  an  entrance.❞

[burnishedrebel]

Adorned in his finely tailored tuxedo, Aidan stopped pacing as soon as Hyacinth admonished him. He settled his gaze on hers, tension evident in his jawline and his brow furrowing. Just as he intended to speak, Hyacinth continued. With her second statement, Aidan had to admit she had a point. The whole reason for hiring someone to be his arm candy for the evening was so he could enact his illicit deeds, relying upon her being a distraction. The more stunning she was, the better the deception. And yet, Aidan also liked things to run to his timings and expectations. He needed to be in control, as all good con artists did. He had to balance his needs with Hyacinth's. Sighing as he recognised that, Aidan said, “Fine… how much longer do you think you’ll be? I can spare a few minutes, but we need to get downstairs sooner rather than later.” 

@lustsfuls

❝WILL  YOU  PLEASE  STOP  COMPLAINING? if  i  don’t  take  my  time  getting  ready,  you’ll  end  up  with  an  underdressed  and  non-presentable  girlfriend,❞  hyacinth  called  out,  watching  the  other  pace  around  the  room.  she  had  enough  listening  to  their  lecture  about  tardiness.  ❝if  you  wanted  a  simple  girl  to  show  off  then  you’ve  come  to  the  wrong  person.❞  she  was  almost  done  with  her  makeup  but  it  was  tempting  to  prolong  the  process  just  to  get  on  their  nerves.

– muse: hyacinth  foster  /  22-27  /  student  &  OF  creator  /  bisexual – open  to: anyone – plot: girlfriend-for-hire  situation (she  could’ve  been  paid  or  blackmailed  into  it)