(TW Unalive Mention which is tied. with huge spoilers, I think. Lesson 16+ can read)
(But if we are gonna be honest you probably got spoiled as soon as you played right? )
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"Hey Mammon, I'm sorry but I forgot I had to talk with Lucifer today", You apologized, much to his dismay, his expression turning into a sad frown. An 'Oh' escaped from his lips and he nodded thoughtfully. He looked sad but you couldn't help but feel Lucifer needed you more right now.
What would happen if you were not there?
I mean, he would probably neglect his sleeping needs as usual. Even though you scolded him too many times on it, he always comes back with an excuse such as 'It's very important' or 'Diavolo couldn't finish it in time, now it's my turn to do it' or something along these lines.
You cared for him, just like you cared for the others and you also knew the struggles of staying up, late to finish any homework for the next day because you procrastinated on it for too long. Inevitable, you always say, even though it wasn't, and you knew.
You broke away from your thoughts after realising that Lucifer kept his door open.
He anticipated you to come to his study and force him to take a break. After all, sometimes you just sometimes to be kicked away from work if you can't get yourself to.
You knocked, despite the open door, out of pure politeness and a hoarse 'Enter' was heard.
How long was he awake now to sound like that?
"Ah, (Y/N), what brings you he-"
"Take a break"
"..."
His mouth hangs agape, words threatening to spill, but he closes it again. He set down his fountain pen, and back into the raven-black ink bottle, inhaling and exhaling exhaustingly.
"It's fine. I can work for very long. I don't need a break"
"You don't sound good. Besides, I let Mammon walk to his room alone and went to you instead. I expect at least something"
You smiled at him, and he felt himself going soft immediately. He couldn't deny you, not at all.
"Is that so? I guess, I have no choice then. Take a seat then. Or do you want to relax elsewhere?"
"What about the common room? Satan is reading a really big book in his room right now, so he won't come to, well, cause any discomfort for now. I like the atmosphere of the room."
"Always updated on everything. That's very much like you, (Y/N). Well then, let's get us some hot beverages. Tea sounds good?"
You nodded a deep satisfaction arising from your chest. He smiled at you, reflecting the same content as you.
. . . . . . .
After a rather comforting lengthy debate about whether black tea or green tea was better, concluding that green tea was more popular, but black tea had more class, you settled in the Common Room. A soft thud was heard when you plopped yourself onto the couch. Again, a satisfied smile crept onto your face. Lucifer sat down next to you, placing the teacup down, after taking a gentle sip.
"It's still hot?"
"I'm a demon. I don't get bothered by it. But I can't exactly cuddle with you with the teacup in hand."
Did he say cuddle?! I mean yeah relaxing means cuddling sometimes but I me-
You couldn't finish your thought, instead, a warm feeling spread through your chest. A Lucifer that adorned your sides, squeezed you lightly. It looked like he was more than just tired. He looked soft, seeming to doze off in just those four seconds from snuggling up to you.
It was unexpected, but welcome nonetheless. It's not every day you get to hug him. He was comforting and comfortable, the warmth from the fire, the tea and his body heat, melting together so peacefully.
It was times like these when you truly believed he wasn't as bad as Mammon would say, having his soft sides.
He wanted to be safe from pain by closing off. Usual.
It probably took him harder with Lilith's tragic death back then, than you assumed. Despite the time that passed he probably never had anyone to talk to. Just like you didn't as well. I mean, on second thought, you did have people, but the thought of troubling someone with your problems was exhausting, to say the least. You both knew the feeling. You both knew you couldn't talk about it. It made you feel alone.
But not right now.
The way you embraced each other gave comfort.
And even though you both didn't talk one bit and abandoned both your teas, you both felt
Free.
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