Ann stood at the crossroads waiting. She was told to get what she wanted, she had to make a deal, sacrifice her soul to hell after ten years.
Looking around, she wondered how long she would have to wait.
"Hello darlin', I don't usually make deals with young, innocent virgins but the king of hell doesn't pass on the rare. What can I do for you?"
Ann turned to voice that had spoken behind her; the demon looked mature, maybe early fourties with receding dark hair and a beard she had to resist to touch.
She looked over his body, past the dark tie and shirt, to his round, well-fed belly.
Taking a deep breath, she put herself out there. "I want to make a deal."
"Well obviously, why else would I be here? Now, what would you like?" Crowley asked.
"I ... I don't want to be twenty-one and and still be a virgin, I want to make a deal to lose it."
"Well, I can help you with that," Crowley said with a smile.
"That's what I was told." Ann started to feel unsure when Crowley's face remained unchanged. "I'll help you, I will take your innocence and be gentle, as long as you do as I say."
Her mind and body started fighting between being scared and hesitant, and curious and eager. Slowly, she nodded her head and agreed to his rules.
"You're aware that the deal is sealed with a kiss?" The demon's eyes flashed black.
"I know ... I ... you," Ann stuttered, scared by the eyes.
"I can smell you're fear; do you know that does to a demon? Time to seal the deal," he stepped forward and grabbed the back of Ann's neck, damp with nervousness and fear.
Her inexperienced lips stayed still, trying to decide whether to try and kiss back or fight against his hand. Crowley pulled away. "Kiss me back and open your mouth."
His voice scared Ann into obeying him; she stopped thinking about being scared and did what he told her to do. She kissed him back and opened her mouth, holding her tongue still as his massaged hers.
She was just getting brave enough to participate, when Crowley pulled back, suddenly.
"Congratulations darlin', you've reached first base." With the click of his fingers, the demon vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving Ann standing alone at crossroads.