A/N: This is based off of the game of mafia. I'm sure you've played it at a party sometime. Also there is some shipping in this, just FYI. So without further ado, here we go.

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"Come on, James," Intern Joe whined. "It'll be fun!"

"Yeah," James said sarcastically as he tossed his headphones onto his desk. "It'll be great to be a damn townsperson and get murdered immediately so I get to do nothing. Mafia is such a fun game." He rolled his eyes.

"You can be the narrator!" Joe exclaimed.

"Pfft," James spat.

"Oh, come on!" Joe whined. Then he had an idea. "You get to make up the ways that everyone dies."

James thought for a moment. That does sound fun. "Sure. I'm in."

When James and Joe entered the main room of the office it became obvious that they were being waited for. Each of the other people in the office had found a seat and was comfortable. Each person also held a card in their hands which dictated their role.

Joe dashed over next to Spencer where his card lay on the floor and sat down.

James walked over to the couch where Aleks was seated and pushed him to the side as he cleared a spot for himself. Aleks didn't fight back, but glared at James as he sat where his legs once were.

"Well," Kevin said, "Who's gonna be the narrator?"

"I'm the goddamn narrator," James growled. Kevin nodded quickly and leaned away from James even though he was across the room.

"Alright," Jordan said, breaking the silent tension. "Let's begin shall we?"

"Jordan's part of the mafia!" Aleks exclaimed, pointing a finger at Jordan. "He wouldn't be so eager to start otherwise."

"Aleks must be part of the mafia!" Jordan called back. "Otherwise he wouldn't try to pawn it off on me!"

"BOTH OF THEM ARE THE MAFIA!" Dan shouted in mock discovery, knowing full well that there was only one member of the mafia in their game. Everyone laughed at the small argument that had already broken out.

After the laughter had subsided, James spoke up once again. "Alright. Let's get on with it. Everyone g-"

"JAMES IS THE MAFIA!" Dex screeched sending another wave of laughter throughout the group.

"I'm the fucking narrator, you prick," James growled. "Now get your asses to sleep." Everyone did as instructed and shut their eyes and fell silent.

"Mafia, wake up," James said unenthusiastically. He watched as Spencer's eyes quickly opened and a devious smirk spread across his lips. "Who do you want to kill?"

Spencer's smile grew wider as he held out his hand and pointed at Aleks' small figure.

James rolled his eyes and stuck his tongue out before grumbling, "Go back to sleep, asshole."

"Doctor, wake up," James said, actually sounding emotionally invested.

Stefani blinked her eyes open and surveyed the group sitting around her with a small smile.

"Who do you want to save?"

She thought for a moment before pointing a finger towards Dex. She held her arm out until James nodded and bid her to go back to sleep.

"Detective wake up," James said, his enthusiasm lacking once again. Kevin triumphantly opened his eyes and cockily smiled at James. "Who do you want to investigate?" Kevin shrugged and pointed towards Intern Joe. James nodded and said, "Go back to sleep." Kevin's eyes fell shut once more.

"Everyone wake up," James grumbled. The group opened their eyes and silently awaited the story.

"Last night," James began, tinges of sarcasm drifting in and out as he spoke, "We had a terrible tragedy. The mafia killed," a pause, "Aleksandr." The room was quickly filled with fake gasps and faux fear. "They took him out of his home and drowned him in the lake. Sadly, the doctor was unable to save him." Spencer tried to hide a small smile while Stefani tried to keep from appearing slightly downcast. "The detective was also wrong, but that's probably just because he's a dumbass." Kevin did all he could to keep himself from slapping James upside the head. Dex, who was sitting next to Kevin, snickered, as he was now fully aware who the detective was.

"Anyone want to say anything before we all go back to sleep?" James asked, hoping that someone would clue Kevin in so the game could be over more quickly.

"Why the fuck would you kill me?" Aleks muttered, acting shocked and hurt.

"Shut up, Aleks," Jordan said, "Dead men tell no tales."

"I'm not telling a tale, I'm asking a question."

"Dead men don't speak at all, Aleks," Jordan said, "That's what was implied."

"Damn dude, no need t-" Aleks began before being hastily shushed by the others. He rolled his eyes, crossed his arms and slumped into the chair.

"Anyone else?" James said, raising his eyebrows. No one spoke up, so he continued. "Alright. Everyone back to sleep." Aleks opened his mouth to speak, but James cut him off. "Except for Aleksandr."

After everyone, minus Aleks and James, had closed their eyes once again, James turned to Aleks and leaned in.

"Dude, what the f-"

"Shh, Aleks," James whispered, "Dead men tell no tales." He smirked before pressing his lips against Aleks'. Aleks couldn't help but sqeuak in surprise as he felt James' lips against his own. He soon kissed back happily, making James pull away with a smile. He licked his lips and blinked happily.

"J-Ja-"

"Shh," James said, pressing a finger to Aleks' lips. He gave Aleks another quick peck on the cheek before continuing the game. "Mafia, wake up," he said, trying to sound unamused.

Aleks' jaw dropped as he saw Spencer's eyes open. Then, his eyes narrowed and he glared at his "killer". When James saw the sliver of faux hostility, he wrapped his arm around Aleks, and pulled him in close. Aleks buried his face into James and grumbled in mock anger. James couldn't help but laugh.

"Who do you want to kill?"

A finger was pointed over to Jordan.

"Go back to sleep." A short pause. "Doctor wake up. Who do you want to save?" Stefani's finger soon pointed to Dan. James nodded. "Back to sleep. Detective, wake up. Who do you want to investigate," he said, his voice containing no hint of enjoyment. Kevin quickly pointed to Dex, then closed his eyes before James could tell him to do so.

"Everyone, wake up." As the pairs of eyes peeled open and looked to James awaiting the story, many noticed the new closeness of James and Aleks. Dan jokingly wiggled his eyebrows at them while Stefani and Spencer hooted and hollered.

"Watch out!" Intern Joe screeched. "I think those two have something going on!"

"Oh, and you should speak. You and Spencer have been holding hands and nearly spooning this whole goddamn time," Aleks growled. Surprisingly, James felt no need to shush him and instead giggled at his rebuke.

"S-so?" Joe mumbled as Spencer's face grew red. Everyone snickered at this, but no one prodded either pair further.

James cleared his throat, breaking the awkward silence. "So, last night Jordan was stabbed three times by his own butterfly knife."

"Wha-?" Jordan said exasperatedly before being violently shushed.

"Our doctor once again failed," James growled, "And the detective was as wrong as ever." Kevin's lip tugged up into a slight grimace. "Everyone just go back to sleep."

"Mafia," James mumbled. Spencer smirked over to Jordan before pointing over to Dex.

"Nurse," James spat, leaning back, obviously bored with this game. Stefani thought for a second before pointing towards herself.

"Aaand detective," James grumbled. Kevin pointed over to Dan.

"Alright wake the fuck up."

Aleks scoffed and nudged James with his elbow. "At least try to sound amused."

"Fuck off. You are dead," James growled. Aleks rolled his eyes but complied and shifted into James' side once again.

"Last night," James sighed, "Dex was suffocated in the bear room."

"What the fuck?!" Dex screeched, the pitch of his voice skyrocketing in surprise.

"Shut the fuck up. I'm the only one talking right now." James glared at Dex for a second before continuing. "The doctor couldn't save him cuz they were being selfish. Oh, and the detective was still very wrong." He smirked. "G'night."

"Maaafia," James sang, finding joy in speaking in odd fashions. Spencer bit his lip in faux regret and pointed to Intern Joe who still lay snuggled up against him. James nodded.

"Doctor." Stefani pointed off towards Spencer. Whoops.

"Detective." This time, Kevin sat for a moment, deep in thought. "Fucking spit it out!" Kevin glared at James and stuck his finger out at Spencer.

"Waaake up. Last night the Mafia made a final kill just before he was discovered." James smirked. Kevin took a moment to fist pump by himself and all of the people who were 'dead' rolled their eyes.

"Do you want to know the killer or the victim first?" A chorus of both answers rang out. "Killer it is."

A small amount of suspense and anticipation built up as James sat silent.

"It was," James paused once again sending a chorus of groans through the group. "Spencer." A few 'I knew it's' rang out alongside some utterances of surprise.

"And his final kill, I'm so sorry, was Intern Joe."

"How could you!" Joe screeched at Spencer, pulling away from him.

"Joe! I didn't mean it! I thought I could throw them off of my tail! Please!" Spencer shouted, matching the other's levels of dramatics.

"No," Joe said, looking hurt, "I trusted you." He turned away and pressed a hand to his forehead dramatically.

Everyone burst out laughing at their display, and Joe and Spencer smiled at each other before reassuming their close proximity.

"We might have to do that again sometime, huh?" Stefani said, smiling.

Many out of the group smiled and nodded.

"Fuuuuuck no!" James yelled before stomping off, pulling Aleks along with him.

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A/N: Wow this is an old plotline. I started this one way back when I still wasn't done with the first chapter of this book. It's here now I guess. There's another one somewhat similar to this but I'm not sure when (or if) it will be finished.

Either way I think I got through another rut of writers block, which is necessary for school at this point. (Yikes!)

Either way, hope y'all enjoyed!

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