𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥'𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞

ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟘

I thought I was selfless by walking away from my old life to protect Rose from my parents. They can be cruel and uncaring when it comes to people in their way. Looking back at it, I hurt her more than I helped Rose.

"Can I have a burger, fries, and a chocolate milkshake?" Rose asked the waitress. She was a middle-aged woman. She smiled, nodding her head before writing it down on her notepad. She looked towards me, and I start giving her my order.

"Chicken tenders, fries, and a side of ranch, please," I said, returning her smile. She wrote it down before walking away towards the kitchen quickly.

"I thought about you all the time. You are my best friend, and you are important. The only thing holding me back was my parents. They have a significant influence on all industries. They could ruin your future, and I wasn't going to do that to you, " I said pleadingly, hoping she would understand my setback.

I could tell she knew what I was grasping at. However, I knew what I had done could be considered unforgivable. I left her to fend for herself. She had no one in her corner, but I knew she could do it without me.

"I understand, and no need to apologize. You did what you did; you shouldn't feel bad. I had myself, and that was all I ever needed, " Rose said. I couldn't tell if she was truly hurt or has already healed.

Rose would never admit she needed anyone. I believed she honestly didn't. She was never given the option to have a family growing up from home to home showed her how the world worked at a young age.

Seeing strong relationships isn't something she grew up with me neither until I came to New York.

"I hope we can still be friends. One day you'll trust me enough to let me in that chaotic head of yours, " I said jokingly, quirking one of my eyebrows. A small smile broke out on her face. It was a breath of relief compared to the serious expression she previously wore.

"Yes, we can still be friends, and maybe one day, " Rose said, laughing. I don't think I could not stand not being her friend. No matter how much she may believe, she doesn't want somebody there for her.

She gets me whether she likes it or not.

Right after she said that the waitress came back with our plates of food, we thanked her, and both dug in.

"I know we just started being friends again, but at least give this whole biological family thing a try, " I said, shrugging my shoulders before stuffing my face with fries.

"I mean, they haven't made any effort to talk to me. They gave me rules, and you know how I am with rules, " she said, rolling her eyes and then taking a drink of her milkshake.

"Let me guess the classic rules, no drugs, and alcohol, no dating, being respectful, all of that bullshit, " I said, laughing at how Darlo was sorely mistaken about her listening to anything.

"Telling me not to be a teenager aren't rules. They are simply clipping my angel wings and telling me not to fly, " Rose said dramatically, spreading her arms out in front of her. I look at her like she's crazy she looks back at me before both of us bust out laughing.

"I know what you mean. One more question?" I said after calming down from our laughing fit.

"What's going on between you and Lucifer?" I asked. Either she is going to deny something is going on even though something is or tell me straight.

"I don't fucking know. I just met him, and he makes me all fucking flustered I hate it. We keep trying to one-up each other, testing the waters, but fuck, this has never happened to me before!" Rose said, throwing her hands in the air. Straight forward, it is then.

"You both are playing with fire. I can feel this tension, and it's fucking weird because of Lucifer!? The man whore!" I said in disbelief. I have a feeling Rose is a player, not as much compared to Lucifer. However, they both have their issues.

"I can't do boy drama. I have family drama and friend drama! Last week I was drama-free. What the fuck happened?" she said, shaking her head and wiping her greasy hands with a napkin.

"Do you need me to go into detail about what happened because I will?" I said sarcastically.

"Oh, shut up. I'm perfectly aware of what happened, " Rose said. We were both done with our food, so I excused myself to the bathroom. I get up, walking into the bathroom, I do my business.

After washing my hands, I walk out of the bathroom, taking out my wallet, ready to pay. I went to the counter and asked for the check.

"May I have the check for table seven?" I said to the clerk. She looks at the screen before looking back up at me.

"It was already paid for by a young lady not even two minutes ago, " They said.

"Fucking Rose, " I said under my breath. Of course, she paid. It was too good to be true that maybe for once, she'd let me. Screw me and my hopefully thinking.

"Ready to go, " speak of her, she shall appear. Rose stood next to me with a sly smirk on her face. I gave her a stern look, and in return, she just shrugged her shoulders.

"Can you at least let me leave a tip?" I said, hopefully. She rolled her eyes before pushing me out of the diner.

"Already covered, " she said, walking towards the passenger side of the car.

"You're never going to let me pay for anything?" I said, rolling my eyes.

"Just because you have the money doesn't mean you should feel obligated to pay for anything. When I asked you to pay at breakfast, I was just fucking with you, " Rose said seriously. We got in the car and started driving back to the house. Everyone is probably still there, in all honesty.

My mission was accomplished. I got my best friend back.
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A/N short chapter, I know, but there is more to come.