Hello, hello everybody! I apologize for taking a little longer with the update… but really, my teachers must think I have nothing better to do with my time than making homework!

Anyway, thanks to my lovely reviewers: Hopelesslielost, icingsugar, Olivia Eternal Song and meggie272.

Good Omens and all characters related are property of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. As for the other books' references, I apologize. I must stop watching Hugh Grant's movies. I shall try, although I can promise nothing.

Chapter 10

It was a lovely morning.

The sort of morning that just demands you to take a walk on the park. Or to go outside. Never mind the destination, the only point is that you don't stay inside.

Therefore, Aziraphale had decided to honor the day's request and was now heading towards St. James Park. He was being 'escorted' by a very unwilling demon that would much rather be having lunch instead of feeding the ducks at the park. Nevertheless, Crowley had figured that in order to 'woo' the angel, he needed to keep him pleased.

Which was proving to be more and more difficult with each passing day.

He didn't know what else to do, since he had tried everything: flowers, romantic lunch set ups, chocolates, candle-light dinners… And still nothing. He didn't want to be the one bringing up the topic of whether or not they had more than friendship feelings for each other, but time was running short and if things continued this way…

Well, he would have run out of options.

He stole a glance in Aziraphale's direction and managed to suppress a sigh. If the angel wasn't going to make a move, he would have to take matters into his own hands. It was time to get serious.

So he decided that as soon as he was back at his apartment, he would start working on the next day's perfect romantic dinner.

Hastur was getting bored watching those two lovebirds being completely oblivious. It was clear to him that both were mad about each other and it was precisely that much sweetness what was driving him insane. Either they speed things up on their own…

Or he would be speeding them up for them. After all, he was a Hell's Duke, so inciting some lust in those two couldn't be that difficult. It would be far easier if he got Louis to collaborate but he somehow doubted the Deadly Sin would like to get involved. Either way, he was sure to succeed.

He sighed as he plopped on a park's bench. From that point, he could watch the demon and the angel quite well, without being seen. Then again, none of them could recognize him even if they saw him...

He figured he would spy on them for a little longer. Then he would go for a much needed drink.

"So… how is it going?"

"Umm… fairly well, I would say"

"Is that so?"

Louis kept staring at the demon in front of him. They hadn't seen each other in a week and he had hoped for a bigger progress. After all, Aziraphale and Crowley clearly had a thing for each other. And Karin's bold statements had undoubtedly put some questions in the angel's head, so, why the heck…?

"I don't wanna do it"

Oh, so that was it. He sighed but nodded his head. He had expected that. After a whole week of being unable to contact or trace the other demon, he had half expected such news.

Not that he liked them. But at least he had been prepared and therefore he had a speech ready for this situation "Listen Crowley; what you must keep in mind is…"

"He trusts me" he complained half-heartily "How am I supposed to make him Fall after that?"

"I don't know if you're going native or if you're going angelic. That's stupid, Crowley. He trusts you? Well, that's his problem. He should have known better" the Deadly Sin looked around, trying to find the waiter and ask for another drink. He had the distinct feeling they would be needing it "Or you shouldn't have been so damn likeable"

Crowley let out a dry chuckle "I wasn't trying to get him to like me"

"Yeah. Maybe that was the problem" Louis leaned against the seat's back and kept watching his companion in contemplative silence "There's no way out. Surely you realize this?" the other nodded grudgingly "You have to do it"

"I know" Crowley sighed and rested his head against the table "And I'll do it. Doesn't mean that remorse isn't eating me alive"

"Remorse? Hmph. Definitely the latter, then"

"What are you talking about?"

"You're going angelic" the Deadly Sin explained mockingly "That's a dangerous path, my friend" another satisfied smirk as the lower-ranked demon sneered "You know it's true"

"It is not. I have no wish whatsoever to redeem myself. I just like Aziraphale too much" and seeing Louis was smirking in a way that clearly said 'I told you so' he added "Not in that way"

"Hey, I said nothing" finally the waiter reappeared and the demon asked for another whisky "So; do you have big plans for tonight?"

"As the matter of fact, I do"

"Oh?"

"We're having dinner at my place"

"Sounds promising" he took a sip of his now refilled drink and leaned closer to his companion "You're running out of time, you know? Maybe you would like to speed things up a bit?"

"I can't. Can't get him to suspect nothing, I'm afraid"

"I didn't mean that" Lust whispered and then took a quick glance around, as if making sure nobody was hearing them "I could give you a little help, if you would like"

"Huh? How come?"

The higher-ranked demon smirked "Oh, you'll se" he whispered, placing a finger tip over Crowley's forehead. Said demon arched an eyebrow and was about to make a question when he felt a sudden energy rushing into his body.

"What the…?"

"Just do me a favor" stated Louis, leaning back, looking slightly exhausted "Never, ever tell Karin I did this. I would never hear the end of it"

"So… you've decided to change your business focus?"

"Huh?" Aziraphale looked up from his book and stared at the newcomer. Karin just smirked.

"Well, I was just wondering. I mean, with all this flowers and stuff, one could easily mistake this place for a gift shop"

"Oh" the angel blushed lightly and put his book down "Well, in my defense, I did try to talk Crowley out of bringing me gifts"

"And he chose to ignore you. Lovely" the female shaped demon walked towards the counter and inspected the book her friend had been reading "Oh-my-Gosh. Are you seriously reading this?"

"What?"

"Bridget Jones' diary? Honestly hon, this is the sort of stuff I didn't expect from you"

"Hey, it's very well-written!"

"Well, I wouldn't know about that" she argued, skimming through it "since I've never read it. I loved the movie, though. Corny, but adorable" she eyed the book pile sitting over the counter "You've been reading quite a lot, huh?"

Aziraphale shrugged "I do have a lot of spare time, dear"

"Of course" she replied calmly, now reading the books covers "Quite a selection, I must say. Oh, I watched this movie too! Absolutely loved it!"

"Karin dear, Jane Austen's works are classics. How could you…?"

"I don't read romantic novels, honey bunch" was her response "But that's hardly the point, right?"

"I beg your pardon?"

The demon rolled her eyes "My point is, why have you been reading every frigging romantic novel you could get your hands on?"

"No particular reason"

"Riiiight"

Long, tense, unnerving silence followed "I'm doing a little research, ok?"

"Research?"

"Yes. I'm…" he sighed, running a hand through his hair "There's something that has been bothering me and I'm trying to… make some sense out of it"

"Huh. Interesting" she smirked smugly, conformably sitting over the counter "Could this something be the warm feeling stirring inside of you every time Crowley shows up with a rose bouquet? 'Cozz if that's the case, do not waste any more time trying to figure what it is; I'll tell you right away my dear friend! You see, it's a little thing humans are very fond of calling 'love'!"

"KARIN!"

"What?" she argued somewhat angrily "Why don't you do yourself a favor and admit you're in love?"

"Because I'm not!"

"Right"

"And even if a was" he continued, apparently having not heard her "It would never work"

"How did you figure?"

"Well because… because… well… I mean, me and Crowley, we're not… I don't think… We're just not meant to be!"

"Oh, really? How come?"

"He's not interested"

"Oh, of course. That's why he showers you with unnecessary gifts and asks you out every chance he gets. Clearly he's not even slightly interested. Good point"

"Dear…"

"Honestly, he can't be any more obvious. Or are you expecting him to show up in the middle of the night, sweep you off your feet, look you in the eye, tell you he can't live without you, that he's madly in love with you and then ask you to be his forever? And naturally, afterwards you'll hope for the big white wedding and to live happily ever after"

"We both know that's not gonna happen"

"And you sound awfully disappointed about it" the girl stated frustrated "Really hon, you must stay realistic. He loves you and you love him. There; that's the simple and plain truth"

"Or so you think"

"Or so I…? AZIRAPHALE! Don't you dare to deny it any longer! It's as clear as…"

"You know dear? Despite how lovely and interesting your hypotheses are, I have to stay real. And I also have to get ready for a… umm…"

"I believe the word you're looking for is 'date'"

"Yes, well, that…"

Karin smirked even more and jumped off the counter "Well then, let's get you ready for it. Obviously, I'll have to pick out your outfit, since you still lack of fashion sense…"

"He'll be here any minute now. And I really don't want to explain to whom I was arguing at the phone"

"We're not arguing, pumpkin" Crowley groaned at the pet-name and Louis chuckled "I'm merely informing you what you should expect when…"

"I don't need your lecture, Louis"

"Is that so? Hmph. Interesting; because last time I checked you had no experience whatsoever with…"

"Not another word!"

"I wasn't going to say that!" the Deadly Sin argued mockingly "such a pervy mind you have. I was going to say 'with making an angel Fall"

"Yes, and I'm Queen Elizabeth" the lower-ranked demon argued, peeking through the window, making sure Aziraphale hadn't arrived "I'm going to hang up now"

"Are you sure you don't...?"

"Yeah, sure" just then he saw a white car parking outside his building "Oh, for G-Someone's sake!"

"What's the matter?"

"Nothing" protested the demon through clenched teeth "Your girl is here"

"Oh? And what's Karin…?"

"Apparently, she has come to drop Aziraphale off" again, he groaned "Honestly…"

"Jealous, Crowley dear?" Louis laughed at the mere idea "You're being over dramatic. She might actually be doing you a favor"

"How come?"

"Well… you'll see. Right now, I do think you need to hang up before Aziraphale knocks…" and as if on cue, the angel knocked on the door "Ok, gotta go!" Crowley exclaimed, suddenly feeling somewhat nervous.

"Good lu-!" but the rest of Louis phrase was lost as the other demon hung up and tossed the phone on a random direction.

Time for the show to start!

"So, anyway, if you needed anything… and I mean anything, like a quick last-minute advice or…"

"Karin, I'll be fine. It's not even a real date, anyway. It probably means nothing"

"Yeah, because guys totally invite you to their apartment just so you can compliment their new carpet" she smirked and winked somewhat manically "Although maybe he would like to test his new bed with you…"

"KARIN!"

"What?! Really dear, you can't be that naïve. Six millennia here and still no…?" Aziraphale was shaking his head vigorously and the girl eyed him unbelieving "You gotta be kidding me"

"I'm an angel, dear"

"So what? It doesn't mean… well, it does mean you don't have any sort of hormones whatsoever but still… A little experimenting now and then has never killed anyone…"

"Anyway… I doubt I'll be needing your help at all, dear" he added, quickly changing the subject "We'll probably just have a nice quiet dinner…"

"To make up for the loud…"

"KARIN!"

"Okay, okay. I'll shut up. Geez! You... Oh, here we are" she stated, parking outside Crowley's building "So… good luck, I guess" she was smiling at him in a very unnerving manner. Like a mother who's watching her child graduate. And Aziraphale didn't like that look. Oh no, not at all.

"Thank you for driving me here" he said, getting out the car "I'll see you later, ok?"

"Of course! Sooner than you might think!" she exclaimed, still grinning like a madwoman "Bye-bye, angel dear"

And so, the angel walked into the building.

So… how did you like it? I don't like the ending very much… but it shall work for my 'evil' purposes. LOL

I hope you enjoyed it, next chapter shall be up as soon as I can… but pretty please, review?

Thanks for reading!