Took a wrong turn somewhere (or is it right?)

[yokunaru]

[When Yuuri wakes up, he's greeted with a pounding headache, the likes of which he's never had before. Opening his eyes gets him an eyeful of cheerful sunlight that sends him whimpering back under the covers. He tries again a few minutes later, just managing to swing his legs over the side of the bed, wincing the whole time.

He freezes when he finally gets a good look at the room. This is...not his hotel room.

The shock is enough to temporarily push back the discomfort and make him jump to his feet. What happened? Where am I? he wonders, when he comes up empty handed after a quick search of the room for his belongings. One hand running through his hair as his panic steadily rises, Yuuri finally starts toward the door, intent on finding answers.]

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[wauuu]

I'll help! [Victor is right along, a cute tinge of blush to his own cheeks. Yuuri taking any initiative swells his heart up three sizes. Slow, though, an easy pace... He keeps busy setting some mats down around the pole, even if the shape is a bit awkward]

[yokunaru]

[His gaze flits up to watch Victor briefly before he gets to work. It's a struggle not to keep sneaking looks at Victor, when he's very much aware of him now. Once they've laid down all the mats, Yuuri steps back and studies their handiwork.]

That should do it. It's a little messy, but it wouldn't stay nice and neat if we're using these to break our fall anyway.

[wauuu]

Let's try not to need them! [falling shouldn't really be happening, if they're careful and going easy]

[yokunaru]

I'll be here to keep you from falling if you start slipping, too.

[Right at that point, Yuuri realizes how much close-contact this is most likely going to result in, and bites his lip. He can do this! It's only Victor, who he's been crushing on for years and years.....]

[wauuu]

[Victor is in cozy clothes for this, so he'll reach for the pole, grasping it a few different ways he remembered, just to recall the feeling.]

What's the most basic stance, again?

[yokunaru]

[Yuuri reaches over to put a hand on Victor's before he can try climbing up or anything similar, trying not to look too hesitant as he does so.]

First lesson... wear shorts if you can when you're doing this. You won't slip as much that way.

[wauuu]

No wonder you and Chris tore your clothes off. [he winks] Should I go change?

[think about it, Yuuri.... Victor in shorts.]

[yokunaru]

[He blushes again, but manages to resist hiding his face this time, which is an improvement.] Yeah... as drunk as I was, at least I remembered not to try anything with my dress pants on.

Um... [Clearing his throat.] It's probably safer if you change. [He has no ulterior motives whatsoever.]

[wauuu]

Do you need a pair, too?

[yokunaru]

Oh. [It only takes a second to remember that even with his luggage returned, shorts definitely hadn't been on his list of items to bring to Sochi.]

Yes. If you don't mind.

[wauuu]

I'll be right back, then! [he'll scamper off, going to his room down the hall. He rummages around, finding some gym shorts. You know, the kind that are exactly as short as Yuuri might hope and also fear. He'll have his on and throw Yuuri the other pair, they're a nice blue, blue seemed like a good color for Yuuri. Victor is back by the pole and it's clear he's just about All Legs.

This pole dancing lesson is quickly going to become a "don't get a boner" challenge.]

[yokunaru]

[The shorts he catches on reflex alone, because he's too busy staring. Oh geez. He thought he knew what he was getting into, but knowing that Victor would be wearing shorts and seeing him wear them is something entirely different. He clutches the blue shorts to his chest.]

I'm--I'm going to go change. [He squeaks out and practically flees from the room. This is it, this is how he's going to die: Victor in really short shorts. There are probably worse, but also less humiliating ways to go.]

[wauuu]

[Victor will just kind of blink, not saying anything. He'd seen Yuuri poledancing in his underwear the night prior, but if sober-him wanted to preserve some modesty Victor wouldn't push it. He'll be clicking on some dance music to play over the speaks, nothing too loud or distracting, since Yuuri was supposed to be instructing him]

[yokunaru]

[It doesn't take long for him to actually change, but Yuuri considers dragging his feet a little before returning. Only the guilt that immediately makes itself known keeps him from letting this happen.]

Okay, I'm ready. [It's a total lie, he's definitely not ready. Somehow his voice stays relatively steady, even when he catches sight of those shorts again.]

[wauuu]

[Victor has not an ounce of modesty, compared to Yuuri. He just smiled brightly, gesturing toward the pole]

Perfect! Show me something easy, to start.

[yokunaru]

[With Victor giving him something to focus on, Yuuri manages to get past his internal panic and nod.]

Okay... why don't we get you used to the pole first? Climbing up and down a few times like this is a good way to start.

[Yuuri grabs onto the pole with both hands and uses his feet and shin to brace himself against the pole and then climb up. He slides down once he's able to touch the ceiling with his hand, and steps away to give Victor some room.] You try it.

[wauuu]

[Victor will watch Yuuri, grinning enthusiastically all the while. Wait, yes, he's totally paying attention to the actual instructions. Focus up! He'll nod, doing as Yuuri demonstrated after. He takes much longer than Yuuri, but he's very careful when getting his position and grip steady.

All the more time for Yuuri to be distracted over just how nice his arms flex and his legs move as he climbs and descends with controlled movements]

[yokunaru]

[He'd started with the best intentions, eyes glued to Victor as he watches him climb. Once it becomes clear his grip on the bar is perfectly fine, though, Yuuri can't help but let his attention wander. The shorts make it way too easy to fall into shameless oggling.

When Victor's feet are back on the floor again, Yuuri quickly yanks his eyes back up, hoping Victor hadn't caught him.]

U-um, good! Do you think you're getting the hang of it?

[wauuu]

[Of course, Victor catches him. He tries not to let on, playing up the ditsy act as he thought over the question, looking at the pole again.]

I don't want to fall again. Let me give it another go! [so. He's doing it again.

He's sure there's a better view of his ass this time. The bare, under curve of it is visible by the time he reaches the top. There's a thrill he's scarcely containing, hoping Yuuri's eyes were glued to him. He won't look, he just hopes.]

[yokunaru]

[There's no way he can't look when it's right there. Yuuri admittedly feels a little terrible staring at Victor like this, when he's supposed to be making sure he doesn't slip. Yet, he can't quite manage to tear his eyes away.

I never had trouble staying focused in class before, he thinks guitily. Then again, he's always found Victor attractive even before this. He's worrying at his bottom lip again by the time Victor touches down the second time.]

You did it faster this time. How do you feel? [At least, he thinks it was faster. He was somewhat distracted the whole time.]

[wauuu]

[That's a good look on Yuuri, Victor thinks, just a little nervous with desire. Victor wants to tease Yuuri right around that sweet spot, wanting to embarrass him, get him thinking, but not embarrass him out of a room. The older man will wink cheerfully]

More confident, now! What's next?

[yokunaru]

[Yuuri's relieved when Victor wants to move onto something else--he isn't sure he could've handled him doing that again.

Cheeks still pink, Yuuri steps toward Victor and the pole.]

Confident enough to try one of the basic spinning moves?

[wauuu]

Not sure, show me! [he's going to watch just as carefully as Yuuri was watching him]

[yokunaru]

Okay. This one's called the carousel.

[As his fingers curl around the pole again, Yuuri's realizes that something has shifted between them. He's much more aware of Victor's gaze on him this time.

Yuuri braces one hand lower on the pole as he takes a step for the momentum to launch himself up into the air. The muscles in his arms and legs go taut as he spins around, keeping his legs straight and almost parallel to the pole until he gently steps back on the mats.]

[wauuu]

[there's nothing wrong with mutual ogling! Victor watches carefully, grinning and clapping as Yuuri lands smoothly.]

Could I see it twice more before I try? I was watching your legs, I should see how your arms are, then try to take in the whole picture. [also more excuses to look over Yuuri's lovely body]