The Choice

Alaric stood, lean against the refrigerator door, grabing a bottle of mineral water and placing it on Raven's stomach.

He then strolled casually to his usual seat at the end of the room, where club members often gathered to relax and have fun.

Meanwhile, Gavin sat beside Alaric at the same table. His eyes were fixed on the laptop screen in front of him as he spoke, "After this, we'll announce how many applications we've received within 24 hours after Raven's profile as a new host was uploaded."

Dhimas turned to Ryder. "Wanna bet? Will there be more bookings from girls or guys?"

"Not interested, man. I'm more curious about the initiation process. Wonder who Raven will choose among me, Gavin, and Alaric, hehe..." Ryder chuckled.

"Why are you suddenly so eager?" Dhimas furrowed his brow.

"I'm always eager when it comes to wooing a virgin! Right, Ven? You'll pick me, won't you? Your little virgin is still untouched, right?" Ryder turned to Raven — who was now able to move his hands and flipped him off.

Ryder laughed. "Oh, come on, don't act like you don't believe me! With me, it's not that bad, Ven. Just gave you a teaser earlier. I play it smooth, I promise!" He said with a coaxing tone. "Won't hurt, I swear!"

Raven rolled his eyes and snorted.

Amidst the laughter and banter that filled the recreation room, Gavin observed Alaric closely.

Memories of his initiation into the club flooded his mind. Alaric, of course, was a crucial part of it. He was Gavin's initiation partner.

Ryder, always eager to try new things and seemingly fearless, had once chosen Gavin as his initiation partner when he first joined.

Why?

Because Ryder always felt intimidated by Alaric, his strong dominant aura capable of intimidating even the bravest.

Now, Raven had three options among the club members for their first same-sex intercourse initiation: Gavin, Alaric, or Ryder.

Gavin was confident that this time he would be chosen as Raven's partner. Raven seemed not particularly fond of either Alaric or Ryder.

Hardly anyone dared to choose Alaric. Even though he appeared calm, gentle, and protective, everyone knew that Alaric possessed a strong dominant aura and intimidation that could make anyone feel powerless.

Alaric sat in his chair, propping his chin up as he waited for the countdown on the laptop screen while snacking on chips.

Meanwhile, Raven slowly rose from their lying position. He staggered as he attempted to sit on the sofa, still looking weak.

Raven tried to open the mineral water bottle that Alaric had placed on their stomach but failed.

Seeing this, Dhimas set down his gaming controller, took the bottle from Raven's hand, and opened it for them.

"Thanks," Raven accepted it and took a sip.

"Okay. Ten seconds left... 10... 9... 8... 7..." Gavin began the countdown.

Instantly, Dhimas and Ryder set down their game controllers and ran to surround Gavin. Only Aiden seemed unfazed.

He also set down his game controller but instead took out his beadwork wallet. He began making bracelets.

"6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... calculating..." Gavin fell silent for a moment as the system processed the summary.

"Damn it...!" Dhimas cursed.

Alaric glanced over then chuckled shortly after. "Ah, I told you so. He's going to generate a lot of money. Behold, the new gold mine of the host club." He tilted his head, smiling sweetly at Raven.

"Seventy-seven applicants, damn. He's fully booked for the next 7-8 months! That bastard even looks like a girl, ugh!" Ryder's eyes widened in disbelief.

Alaric appeared proud that his assessment was correct. He raised his eyebrows up and down, looking at Gavin.

Gavin clicked his tongue in frustration for losing the bet.

"So, Raven, after the initial opening, we usually proceed with initiation. In your case, it's sexual intercourse with the same gender. Because you opened the sexual intercourse package, and I'm sure you haven't done it with a guy before," Alaric said.

"My initiation was with Gavin. Ryder was with Gavin. Aiden was with Gavin too. Then Dhimas chose Aiden. But Dhimas and Aiden closed the sexual intercourse package. So, your initiation partner options are Gavin, Ryder, or me," he continued.

"So, who do you want to choose for your same-gender sexual intercourse initiation?"

Raven listened without turning to look at Alaric. They stared straight at the wall as if indifferent while Alaric explained.

"Considering the amount of experience, I'd recommend Ryder. If you want to learn from the best, then it's Gavin," Alaric said while looking at Raven. "Among the three of us, I have the least experience."

"Why is that? I thought you were the number one host here?" Raven retorted.

"Well, because Alaric is the most expensive, so he accepts fewer jobs. He only works about 3-4 times a month, and even then, his earnings are far greater than Ryder's, who can take on 12-15 jobs a month," Gavin explained. "Ryder is the most active and hardworking host here," Gavin diplomatically added, knowing he was being watched by Ryder.

"Then why do you say Gavin is the best?" Raven asked again.

"Because based on reviews, when Ryder is in the bottom position, his performance is poor. He's not good at being a bottom," Alaric answered.

Ryder grinned at Raven. "But I'm good at being a top, Ven."

Raven rolled their eyes again.

"While Gavin, based on reviews, he's the most versatile here. Whether as a top or bottom, his performance is always good. You could say he's actually the best host here. Not me," Alaric admitted.

"While my experience in sexual intercourse is only as a top. I have no experience as a bottom. That's why I'm less experienced than Ryder and Gavin," Alaric explained.

"You said the client determines whether we'll be top or bottom, right?" Raven interjected.

"Yes."

"Then? Why have you always been a top?" Raven asked.

"Well, so far, all my clients have asked me to be a top."

"Oh," Raven replied. "In that case, I choose you as my initiation partner. And I want you to be the bottom, Alaric," Raven insisted.

"What?!" They all exclaimed in surprise.

Alaric raised both eyebrows.

"Shiiiittttt." Dhimas muttered in disbelief.

Aiden immediately widened his eyes.

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