"So you're in love with me…"
"...Do you find it repulsive?"
"... I still need to sort out my feelings…you gonna be okay with that?"
"Of course."
Chloe replayed their conversation in the car in her head, after she told him she needed time to think.
She's pretty sure he's somewhat disappointed, judging by how his lips formed into a thin line. The dropoff was quite awkward too. He was about to give her a quick hug, or a peck on the cheek (she thinks) but stopped himself midway and reached for the door instead.
"I'll see you tomorrow, yeah?"
Lucifer leaned slightly to level himself so that she could see his face.
"Goodnight, Detective."
A long sigh escaped his lips as he watched the taillights of her car disappear. He is convinced that he has gone completely insane for the woman. Apprehensive as he was due to the fact that she was placed in his path for some grand plan, he was seriously considering asking Him to turn him into a mere mortal, made just for her. If that's even possible. Not with his wings and all. And his reputation and whatnot. Though He is the Almighty, right?
What was that quote? Nothing is impossible with God? Hmm.
Lucifer wanted to be alone that night and wasn't expecting company, what with everyone being preoccupied. Maze is looking after Linda, Chloe with her spawn, etcetera.
But man, his big brother might have missed the memo, since he found him sitting on his couch, all broody. He returned Amenadiel's necklace and wanted to kick him out instantly, however, his brother had his way of dragging conversations. There was no way he was gonna leave without giving a piece of his mind.
Ugh.
Lucifer groaned inwardly. When his brother suggested that the wings were a gift, he immediately snorted and replied.
"Preposterous."
"Why not, Luci? You did as He ask, even though it took a while."
"I had to make a choice, brother. It had nothing to do with the deal. Mum was about to spew light everywhere and could have killed hundreds of people…"
"And you saved them."
"Correction. I only wanted to save the detective. And maybe the douche."
But Amenadiel wasn't having any of it. Lucifer's fingers fiddled nervously on his glass before he drank all of its contents and frowned at his brother.
"Really, Luci?" He said, unamused. Despite the devil's natural selfishness, he knew that Lucifer would do everything in his power to save as many lives as he could. See, if their mom exploded that day, should the Detective survive, she'd have had more questions, and Lucifer would not want to be pestered with that. In simpler words, it'll be hard to explain.
"Wouldn't you say it's a team effort? You did slow down time after all. You saved them, not me." Lucifer fought back.
"But if you didn't talk to Mom, then slowing the time would be meaningless."
"Thus, the tag team."
Lucifer grew anxious of the conversation. It was getting uncomfortable, because, he's the devil who doesn't give a damn if people died, maybe except for the ones he really cared about, and yet...
"Still, it was you who took the burden."
"What the hell are you saying, Amenadiel?"
"You saved not only the humans, but Heaven as well, and prevented an otherwise impending war. If our roles were reversed that day…"
"Linda would have died."
"Innocent lives would have been lost, chaos would have reigned, and all that shenanigans as you say. Luci, you saved everyone. You deserved to be rewarded."
Lucifer scoffed once again. When would his brother stop spewing nonsense already?
"Do I now, brother?"
He walked towards the couch and sat down across Amenadiel.
"If you must know, it wasn't my intention at all. I simply don't want…" He paused, conflicted somehow.
"I am sorry, Lucifer. For standing idly when you were cast out."
Now he's confused more than ever that his brows creased. What just happened? Why is he suddenly apologizing?
"Brother, I think you need to get laid, pronto. You're talking rubbish, and quite frankly, you lost me on the part I don't even remember."
Amenadiel stood up and sighed as Lucifer followed his gaze.
"I mean it, Luci."
He watched the firstborn angel's retreating back and frowned once more. The elevator doors closed and now he's by himself for his much needed privacy.
The first fallen angel thought about upgrading the elevator with some high-end security features so no one uninvited could enter his home.
Bloody hell. Now I would have to think about that too. Where's distraction when you need one?
Lucifer played a melody on his piano while he reminisced all the words he'd thrown at Chloe. It was embarrassing, really. The 'truly, madly, deeply' part - but he meant what he said. What was he expecting? Why was he expecting anything at all? Just because he told her about how he felt, doesn't mean she'll feel the same. Of course he knew that. It's just that, sense went out of the window whenever he mused about the future - their future together, if that's even possible.
Ridiculous.
He thought.
He then proceeded to play 'Heart and Soul', their first duet, and sang his heart out.
Heart and soul, I fell in love with you
Heart and soul
The way a fool would do, madly
Because you held me tight
And stole a kiss in the night
Heart and soul, I begged to be adored
Lost control, and tumbled overboard, gladly
That magic night we kissed
There in the moon mist
Oh! but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing
But now I see, what one embrace can do
Look at me, it's got me loving you madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul
Another sigh before he shook his head and stood up. Maybe she'll come around someday. And even if she doesn't, for as long as she allows, (even more, perhaps), he will stay by her side.
Yeah, sounds about right.
A/N: Thank you for the reviews and kudos :) I appreciate it very much.
