The Prophecy

Sleepover

"Why don't you come spend the night at my place?," I asked Tessie. "I mean my place is really close and you live practically at the other end of the area. I have a couch you can crash on, or you can sleep in my bed and I'll sleep on the couch."

I know it was weird, but I'd grown accustomed to her presence and even from the very start she never felt threatening to me. Quite the contrary, actually. I always felt safe with her. She looked at me like I'd grown a third head and sprouted wings - which, to put it fairly, was probably something that wasn't that strange for her.

"Your place?," she said taken aback. "I mean... uh.," she stuttered. I smiled at her and touched her shoulder.

"I don't mind. We're going to school together in the morning anyway, it would just be easier if you come spend the night," I said. She looked at me like a lost kitten and I felt I'd melt inside. I just wanted to hug her and tell her everything will be alright.

"It's late. Come on, Tessie, let's go." I said and took her hand in mine. It was hot to the touch, and she hesitated for a moment, but in the end she followed me home. We arrived at my apartment door and opened it, but she didn't step in. I opened the door and motioned her to step inside, but she just looked at me.

"Do you know what you're doing, Annie?," she asked. Not in her regular I am in charge voice, but something much more timid. I nodded at her. She shook her head.

"You're literally inviting Hell into your Heaven, Annie. I'm a succubus. You can't un-invite me. Once you do this, I can come and go as I please. And once I'm in, I could do anything while you sleep," she said seriously.

I smiled at her, took her hand and pulled her inside. "I know, Tessie. But I'm not inviting all of Hell here. Just you," I said and closed the door behind me. "And succubus or no, but you won't do anything. I know you," I said and turned toward the kitchen. She grabbed my hand, spun me around and pushed me against the wall.

"Annie..." she said, her eyes bright yellow, her maroon skin glistening in the low light. Her tail swishing behind her and her little adorable horns sprouting from her head. I repressed an urge to pat her horns. "I'm still a succubus, Annie. I might not be able to resist my nature," she said and leaned in closer.

Her lips were just inches from mine. My heart fluttered like crazy and my cheeks flushed red. I had learned enough that I knew enough about the human body to figure this one out, but it didn't make much sense. I apparently liked her. Like.. like liked. My body felt hot and I had the urge to reach out and kiss her. But we were both women! And she was a Demon, and I an Angel! This is not how it was supposed to be!

"I know you by now Tessie," I said and put my hand on her shoulder. "You wouldn't do anything to me that I don't want to." I took all of my willpower to not kiss her. I felt my cheeks flush and I turned around.

"You know what, Tessie. I'll prove it to you," I said and walked to the kitchen. "You can sleep in my bed tonight. Make yourself at home. I'll make us a small evening snack and then we'll sleep," I said and rounded the corner to the kitchen and left her standing in the doorway.