Part - 6

Eyes swelling, no matter how many times I look at the mirror it's obvious that I cried. Beel's been knocking on my door for breakfast but I can't show up with this face. Should I fake that I'm not feeling well? I'm pretty sure by afternoon the swell will fade away.

"MC! Are you still asleep? We are leaving. Wake up now or you'll be late." Satan's shouting from the door.

"I'm up, changing. Don't wait for me, I'll go after." I excuse. I had my uniform on and completely ready to go, but my face isn't.

"We'll wait—"

"No please, I'm all right." I cut on whoever said that.

"Open up..." Mammon's voice. Don't tell me all of them are at the front door "...or we'll force this open!"

Ahrg— I greatly regret my existence. Knowing Mammon it's obvious that he will not think twice to break in.

"What's the rush!" I pull the door bursting myself out.

Satan, Mammon, Beel and Belfie are standing frozen as I show up. I expect that reaction, now that I got a glasses on. Round frame transparent but it hides my bare eyes.

"That... that's—" Mammon stammer.

"I know, it's the one you brought for me." I continue to walk ahead. Hope the glasses got their attention not my eyes. I also came up with an excuse that I accidentally splash some soap but better avoid talking about it, my voice might shake speaking, explaining some lies. I'm a bad lair.

Last night is terrible, if the intimacy level exist then I lost my 100% points on Lucifer. If I remember it correctly he left on that time I lay back to bed. After babbling everything out, I didn't hear anything not even a single movement. I'm sure he didn't hear what I said, I can still act normal around him — hope I can.

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The first period class ends. Mammon kept sneaking glances at me and it makes me uncomfortable during the whole class. So I decide to walk outside, by luck I walk pass one of our Professor, and order me to bring the books to the class.

Luck isn't the word now. 4 books, and a heavy one. I grab the 2 along with the dark brown ancient book, and walk out from the teachers room. It's heavy! The important thing is I can still walk. The hall is empty, students are already in there classrooms. No one can see me struggling.

I stagger peacefully in a quiet corridor to our room. When I hear footsteps coming forward. I turn to see Lucifer. Finally someone's around, I can ask him for help. I show a hopeful smile as I stop to wait for him.

"Lucifer!"

A gloomy cloud suddenly float at top of my head.

Why Sadie keeps popping out like a fungus when Lucifer's around?

I quit!

I release a heavy sigh before I continue dragging my steps back on the way. The classroom is a hallway turn from here. Should I call someone and ask for help? My arms numb — no actually I left my phone at the classroom!

"Need a hand?" Lucifer suddenly pop out to my side.

My eyes widen with surprise. Did I call him or something? I don't remember using my pact advantage to bring him here.

Anyway I need him so I nod for a response.

"Lucifer I have something to tell you." Sadie's voice coming closer.

"A moment." Lucifer continue to grab the heavier book.

"Bring that one to my class. You know where it is, right?" I say.

He nods in response.

I'm about to leave when he grab my arm. I looks at him frowning. I don't want to stay here if that girl is around. But... he continue to lean down...

...and before I know it, his lips is already on mine. My heart flutter, head spins as I hold my breath. My foot steps back a little to keep my balance.

"I'll be back." He say as he pulls away.

My whole world stops, I almost lose my grip on the books. Face fluster bringing warm feeling around my cheeks, my ears are burning too.

Why on earth he did that? That's something a lovers do!

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I drop the last two books in the table. Hearts still beating wild, head's in the clouds. That's so sudden I never imagine my first kiss to be that way.

In front of the mirror this morning, I promise to give up on him, to forget my feelings. But... but now, I don't know anymore.

The heavy antique book is here, means Lucifer already came by. I take a deep breath I really don't know how to face him, and why on earth I'm the one feeling all the embarrassment.

"Prof's coming!" Luke hollers and run to his seat.

I also move to our table, on the other side is Solomon.

"I forgot to tell you," He speaks. "You're amazing yesterday." Now he shows a smile.

"What you mean?" I'm kinda baffle.

"The way you ignore the evidence and choose to side Mammon. I'll do the same thing you know. Mammon might be stupid, specially when it comes to Grimm but I know he will never do any harm to you."

"You're right. Who you think did it?" I say lowering my voice.

"I don't know, but I'll help you find out."

"Thanks." I smile.

"Also you look good with that glasses."

Beel, Belfie and Satan are first to complement me wearing this and now Solomon. Should I wear this often, this thing somewhat possess a charm. Wait! Does it?

Hey Mammon, where did you brought this glasses? Don't tell me a witch gave this to you.

Out of curiousity I sent Mammon a message because I can't randomly call him while the class is ongoing.

Mammon.

I got that from human world, that's an expensive one you know.

Are you sure this thing doesn't have spell?

Do humans put spell on thier stuff?

We don't. I guess.

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It's a bit chilly here in the school field.  Fewer students around since it's almost 6pm. Lucifer told me to wait for him somewhere near the private lounge of Diablo inside the school. But Simeon and Luke found me, out of panic I didn't tell the reason why I'm there and just go along with them outside the building, until I get to excuse myself. And now I'm here, feeling cold and it get worst when Solomon handed me a cold drink. I didn't inform Lucifer that I'm outside. I've been wondering how he always finds me, or it's a coincidence. Let's see if he can still finds me. Also I already removed my glasses. I hate seducing people using magic, it's not love and it's wrong. Though Mammon already confirmed that it doesn't have spell, still I couldn't risk it.

"You're really stubborn, you know that."

I take a deep breath before I turn. I've been anxious since the time he told me to wait for him. Now I'm going to face the demon who gives me anxiety.

"I know you'll find me... and—" I can't continue my words. I don't know what to say!

"Are you hungry? Where you want to eat? At the house? I'll cook for you."

Does he forget what he did this morning? Why he's acting oddly nice this time?

"I... I need to visit a friend first. You go ahead. I'll be there at dinner."

After I said that he quickly grab me by arm. "You're not going anywhere without me."

A tree leaf falls just in front of us. It fall straight down to the ground.

"Remember the lost soul, the foxcat. I promise her that I'll visit her often." I explain.

"Invite her for dinner then." He say.

"A-are you sure?"

He nod in assurance. That melts my heart.

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I'm starting to feel unease while we're walking at the park. I want to ask him, what's that kiss for and all this kindness. Is he sorry for what he did last night. But, a kiss is not an apology.

"How are we going to find her with this crowd?"

We are near the river, and I look around already, yet there's no hint of this tiny white creature.

"I don't know maybe she's afraid to come close because you're around." I say anxiously tug a lock in my hair. "I'll go to that spot, you wait here."

There's a dark part near the river and there is a huge gravel, no crowds in that area. She'll probably show up if I go there.

"Did she ask you to be her companion?"

"Yeah." I answer and continue to walk.

"Let's go, she's not your friend." He take my hand.

"Why?"

"Listen, MC. Lost soul are bored creatures, they'll look for fun by making friends with living telling that they are free. When we all know they are not. They'll try to convince you to go with them but the only way to join them is to end your life. That's how suicide starts here in Devildom."

My mouth gap. He got a point but I don't think she can convince me to kill myself easily.

"She tried but she didn't insist."

"That's an act to gain your trust. Let's go."

He drags me away from the river. I feel bad for the foxcat, but I don't doubt Lucifer either. Should I just ask her frankly?

"Don't even think of meeting her without me."

He told me to not sneak out at night and if I do he'll be glad to accompany me. He always say something that gives spark of hope in me yet he also said something that triggers it. He's only doing this because of Diablo's request nothing more nothing less.

I want to read his mind for a moment but that's an impossible request. But I know what's possible—

"Why are you doing this? Why did you do that?" I pull back to cease him.

He stops, and turn.

"I'm sorry. I don't exactly know how to say it, where to start. I hope you can forgive me." He speaks like as if he knows what I mean. I'm asking about the kiss, he's making me confuse.

"On what—"

He drags me closer to an embrace. Like the kiss this is something I don't expect. "On letting you cry last night. It's your FAULT for saying words that you're not suppose to say. You left me completely speechless."

Everything didn't sink in until— Does that mean— "You... you heard everything?"

"I was there until you fell asleep."

Everything!

"I thought it's Mammon. I always thought that the reason why you enjoy staying here is because of him. I suppress my jealousy for long. But now, I can boldly tell you to not smile so wide on Solomon. You get it MC."

I don't know what face his making, since mine is bury into his chest but I'm greatly aware that I'm blushing.

"You mean..."

"I mean, I use to have this unsettled feelings towards you. I always wonder what it was but now I know, I want you. You're mine, MC."

My arms stiff, hands gripping fist. I want to cry, I want to smile, I want to giggle down to the floor, jump many times. Or I want someone to slap me, to check if this isn't a dream.

He just claim me!!

"Do you want to say something?"

I shake my head. This time I have nothing to say, I'm just so happy but a bit confuse probably.

"Will then, let's head home."

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Lucifer is in apron, chopping that onion. Onion? I'm not sure what's that purple thing, actually I can't name all the ingredients here in the table. He's now cooking his last dish. Not here just to sit, I'm actually helping him if he needs a hand.

For now helps not needed.

My chin rest on my hand while admiring my man. Eh! Still awkward to say that.

"I'll serve the other dish to the dining table?" Moving is necessary before Lucifer gets bored with me around.

"Not yet, I need you here to taste this one."

I return to my seat. I'm excited to try it since all the dish he cooks are excellent. Or maybe I'm just in love that's why everything taste good.

"I'm hungry." Beel's voice comes out from the door along with his groaning stomach."Oh— MC you're here."

"Go back to the table, food will serve in a minute." Lucifer says. "Is Mammon already home?"

"Not yet. Make it fast." Beel then closes the door.

"Did he told you where he's going?"

"No, I didn't receive a message from him." I answer. "Do you want me to call him?"

He stops stirring the egg in the bowl then looks at me. Is that word triggering?

"Call him but hand me the phone when he answers."

I nod and grab my D.D.D on the table. In just a brief moment after I dial Mammon's number, he answers.

'MC! Miss me?' He yells. I quickly give it to Lucifer.

"Where are you?" He ask.

'Lu—Lucifer—'

We both look at each other after he hang up. He then continue to use my phone.  I think he's sending him a message.

I'll unfreeze your card if you go home in 5 minutes.

Is he serious on unfreezing Mammon's card just for him to be at the dinner. That's kinda suspicious.

Yo—No scam??? Alright be there in a sec.

I show Lucifer his response. Mammon can't say no to that.

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Nothing interesting happened in the dining table. Except that Mammon, again wanted to live alone. Telling us that he found a good place to stay and Lucifer is against it obviously. And when Asmo tried to invite me in his room, Lucifer is the first one to object. That surprise them, even I. I'm not ready to tell anyone about us. But he made up an excuse, hope it's convincing to them.

"What exactly you want me to do?" I ask. I'm here lazily sit on a sofa in Lucifer's secret study.

"Come here," he call. He's at the front of the shelf with folders. He grabs one and walk to the piano.

I stride to his side.

"Play me a music?" I excitedly say.

"That's what I'm about to do."

He move to the side on the rectangular chair. "Sit beside me."

Before, I don't really feel calm when I'm around him but recently I just feel completely comfortable. I don't know when this quick change starts.

He tap one of the piano key, and the other then he continue to play. As soon as it starts, the music feels like it directly touch my heart. It sounds majestic, captivating and all the amazing words out there. He love listening to music, and he also plays it. Guess who's the lucky girl!

"Do you like it?" He ask as soon as he finish.

"Of course." I smile. I can't put my appreciation into words.

"I made that one for you?"

"Really?!"

Too much surprises for the night.

"This song is actually meant for apology but I can't find time to record it, so it remains in paper."

"Apology for what?"

"For everything but to be specific on that time I hurt you and that time I almost hurt you."

Never seen Lucifer with this kind of face. I can see worry and sincerity in it.

"That's all in the past—"

"I know you'll say that," —He turn to look up at the painting— "...but it's still clear to me how you fell, lost consciousness down to the floor and it's all because of me. I thought you'll hate me forever after that, I already accepted that fact. While guilt kept knocking, I made a melody with you in my head. I admit that my rage was not all about the Grimoire that was taken but also how you shielded them. How you give to much affection towards everyone around you. Then I found myself thinking that what if I'm not the oldest. I want to be around you like my brothers do. Play games with you, like Levi, go shopping with you, like Asmo, share your food with me, like Beel, sleep with you, the way you lay down beside Belfie, and put my arms around you the way Mammon always do."

"Lucifer," I call. As soon as he turns at me, I kiss him. He says a lot, he have no idea how much I think about him when I'm around his brothers. How I always thought that he should be around when we are having fun. He might not enjoy it but his presence will make me more happier.

"That's something I can't do with your brothers."

He smiles. "When are we going to tell them?"

"I'm not ready, I don't want to be tease." I shy away, stares down at the piano key. "Will...will you play it again I want to hear it once more?"

No words, he just play the song again, looking so cool the way he move his hands to the keyboard. The way he timely close his eyes and the way he looks at me with a smile.

"I want to play somewhere where a lot can hear this melody."

That somewhat triggers a part of my heart. "Am I not enough audience for you?"

The music suddenly stops. "I didn't know you're possessive on something you owns, MC." He grins.

"Is that a bad thing?"

"No, because I think I will be more possessive than you are." His hand reaches my hair and starts caressing it.

I'm always aware about my feelings for him but I never imagine us like this. Sitting in front of a piano alone in his secret study room.

I hope us will never end.

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