Dawn just struck Safe Haven. The mallow sunlight peeking from the horizon marking the early rise of the day. A bit of sunlight reflected on the glass of the buildings, giving of a warm and soothing vibe throughout the district. The almost silent atmosphere was calming to the ears until...
"COME ON SLOWPOKE!!" A person yells calling someone over as they walk up the stairs.
"W-wait up! I'm dying here!" The other person pants while supporting his body on the railings of the stairs. Sweat drops from his chin landing on the stairs below.
"How... in hell!!... was the elevator 'out of order' today of all days?!" He groans out tired while resting his head on the railings.
"Suck it up Al! You don't see me complaining!!" B retorted at him while smirking.
"You, you have wings!! I'm a reptile! You know how hard it is to carry this 10 ton tail up the stairs!" He complains at her while swishing his tail from side to side.
"Blablabla, all I hear are excuses, now come on! We're almost there!" B says as she continues rushing up the stairs. Al groans at her unusually hyperactive behaviour as he tries to keep up with her.
Well, it wasn't that unusual. Today was the first time they got to see Kayla since she was discharged from the hospital yesterday. B was especially excited to see her bestie after she got hurt in the incident. She was worried sick, both her and Al.
"Well, we're here!" B exclaims as they stood in front of Kayla's apartment room. Al arrives shortly after her and coughs before straightening his shirt and glasses.
"Ya know, you really need to exercise more!" B mocks him grinning from ear to ear.
"Just press the damn bell already!" Al grunts at her.
"Alright, alright!" B responded pushing her fingers on the door bell. They can hear the bell ring and someone answered.
"Be there in a sec!" Kayla's voice chimes from inside.
"It's okay, I'll get it!" Another voice said slowly but Al and B couldn't here it clearly so they thought it was Kayla. Soon, the knob twists and the door creaks open revealing a person that wasn't Kayla. It was a red furred jackal with a black iris and red pupil. He was wearing a black hoodie with a red outline.
"Ummm, hello?" Damian greeted them awkwardly only to be met with a punch. As the fist plants itself on his face, the tremendous force sends him flying, crashing into Kayla's couch.
"What the hell?!!" Damian yells at her as he tried standing up but he was suddenly pinned down by B. B looks at him with a threatening gaze as she holds his collar in her hands and brought his face closer to her.
"Who are you!!??" B asks him in a threatening voice. She immediately tighten her grip at his collar and showed her fangs. Kayla immediately rushes towards them after hearing the commotion.
"What's going on!?" Kayla shouts as she bursts from her kitchen.
"Stay away Kayla! This creepy guy broke into your house!!" B responded as she still held Damian by his collar almost choking him.
"No, that's Damian! He's the one that saved me!!" Kayla swiftly told her. B's eye bulges when she heard what Kayla said. She looks at Damian who immediately gave her an annoyed look.
"Ohh, ummm!" B stammers as she immediately stood up and stops pinning him. She extends her hand to help Damian up but Damian gave her a cold look before sighing and grabbing her arm. Damian groans in pain as his chest was aching from her pinning him down.
"I'm sorry..." B apologies as she rubs her head in embarrassment. Al just looks at her and shook his head in disappointment.
"Well, let's just settle down and we'll talk!" Al suggest at all of them.
Damian just sighs and lowers his head before moving to the table. He sat next to Kayla while crossing his arms and his expression was that of an unamused person. Al and B sat opposite of them while B was suddenly timid and shy which was opposite of her original character. It was a moment of uncomfortable silence between the four of them. Al sighs again before moving his gaze to Damian.
"I'm sorry...Mr. Damian was it?"
"Just Damian is fine!" Damian told him.
"Right! Again, sorry Damian for the trouble. I don't know what got into my girlfriend here all of the sudden!" He apologizes before turning his gaze to B.
"Name's Al!" He says before lending his hand out for a handshake. Damian hesitated for a while but he shook it anyways.
"And I'm pretty sure 'MY GIRLFRIEND' is also sorry for her rude behaviour, am I right?" He emphasizes while glaring at B with his eyes. B just lowers her head in embarrassment as she fidgets with her fingers.
"I'm sorry..." B mutters quietly without looking at Damian.
"It's fine!" Damian suddenly said which took the attention of the three of them.
"I know how it is to have someone rowdy around! Can be quite painful!" He jokes before earning a powerful punch to the shoulder from Kayla. The pain coursing through his already injured body.
"Owww!" He grunts as he rubs his shoulder in pain while laying on the sight of Kayla pouting before she suddenly smiles and laughs. The three of them soon followed her laughter with their own as the air around them cleared a bit.
"I'll go prepare some drinks!" Kayla cuts them off before moving her chair back and standing up. She them walks up to the kitchen. B who noticed this took her opportunity.
"I'll help you!" She offers as she follows Kayla to the kitchen.
"So... that was very brave and kind of you, you saved my star's life!" Al commended him.
"Umm maybe... but I just happened to be there so I did what I have to do!" Damian said to him.
"Still, no other person would have risked their lives for it!" Al commended him.
"Thanks..." Damian said unsure about whether or not his actions were brave.
Meanwhile in the kitchen,
Kayla was preparing and washing the cups while B was searching for any sort of beverage in the fridge.
"Soooo... that was unexpected!" Kayla said to B.
"Ye,yeah... I'm really sorry for that!" B apologies to her while rummaging her fridge.
"Well, it's not me you should be apologising to!" Kayla said to her.
"So anyway... how did you two meet?" B asks her.
"Remember the guy I told you... the one I met at the diner..."
"You mean the guy you said ran away from you? The demon..." B whispers the last part at Kayla.
"Well... yes but he's a nice person! Being a demon doesn't change that!" Kayla said to her.
"Oh really, I thought he'd be more... sinister..." B said to her before pausing for a while.
"You two kissed yet?" B suddenly said with a cheeky grin which causes Kayla to lose her grip on the cups she was washing as some of them fell on the sink creating a loud crashing noise alerting the two guys conversing.
"Everything's okay back there?" Al yells asking them while Damian looks at the kitchen concerned.
"Yeah!! Everything's fine!!" Kayla exclaims back before immediately looking at B.
"What the hell B?!" Kayla screams at her silently.
"What!! He's creepy but... he's good looking! Ya know, a good looking guy like him, a good looking girl like you!! You haven't tried?" B nods at her.
"Well, no... but that's not my point, he's an old friend... I know he doesn't feel that way anymore!" Kayla says to her.
"Anymore??" B asks back at her.
"He used to have a crush with me... but that was a long time ago!" Kayla explains.
"I'm pretty sure he moved on! We all did..." Kayla said staring into her sink. She didn't know if what she said was true as she wasn't truly sure she moved on herself.
"Uh-huh!" B nods sarcastically.
"Listen Kay, I don't know what you're going through but you gotta move on. No offense but that Zill guy ain't coming back!" B advices her.
Kayla snaps back and just grumbles at her.
" I know that! Just... get this drink out to them, and don't say anything weird!" She says to her pushing her out of the kitchen.
"Alright... no need to get so worked up about it!" B complains as she carries the tray with a jug containing some orange juice with a few cups to the table. Kayla then soon joins them on the table. Conversations took place as they get to know each other better.
"Wow, you were in the same club with Kayla?" Al asks him enthusiastically.
"Yeah! We were in the music club back at the ZPA! It was definitely weird times..." Damian said.
"Yeah weird..." Kayla added.
"Well, being in the same club, then I'll guess you're good with music too am I right?" Al asks him again.
"Nah... I'm just average... I don't really sing and I only know how to play banjos or something alike!" Damian confessed as he took a sip from the cold glass if orange juice.
"Aww, don't be like that... you're actually quite good in my opinion!" Kayla says as she lays her hand on his shoulder.
"T-thanks!" Damian blushes as he quickly took another sip of his drink. Kayla who realised this quickly removes her hand and blushes in return as well. Al sneakily shared a glance with B and they both chuckled seeing the both of them.
"Oh yes, Kayla..." Al suddenly calls for her.
"Since you're already fine... I guess we can start working on your album starting tomorrow or... do you still need some time?" Al asks her.
"Yeah, sure... been dying to get back to the music!" Kayla responded.
"Splendid! So, we'll all be at the studio tomorrow then!" Al suggests to her.
"I'll be there!"
"Well, I guess that's all, I have not much else to tell ya!" Al said before turning his head towards Damian.
"And as a thanks for saving Kayla here, I can give you a free pass on the studio! You can come and check her singing if you like!" Al offers Damian as he pushes his glasses to adjust them.
"Thanks but... I'll pass! I really don't want to disturb her and I know how much this album means to her!" Damian politely declines. Kayla was disappointed inside but she kept it to herself.
"Well, anyways, if you change your mind, give us a call! We'll welcome you anytime!" Al said.
Kayla just stood frozen thinking about earlier. Why was she so upset with Damian not coming to the studio? Was she really expecting him to come? Why does she fell that way?
All these thoughts ran in her mind like a bullet train, unending, swift and repetitive. She kept thinking until she was too distracted to hear B calling her.
"Umm hello!! Earth to Kayla?"
B out of spite, snaps her fingers in front of Kayla making her flinch and bringing her back to reality.
"You're okay girl?" B asks her.
"Yeah... I'm fine! Just thinking about something..." Kayla replies.
"Well, I was saying... that me and Al should head home. It's getting late!" B says to her.
"Oh okay! Thank you so much for coming today! It's been fun talking to you guys!" Kayla says.
"Welcome! Thanks for having us!" Al said as he took one last sip from his glass.
Soon Al and B stood up and walks towards the door. B gave Kayla a huge hug putting her face besides Kayla. Al shook Damian's hand before exiting the apartment. B took one last look behind her and stares at Damian.
"I'm sorry Damian... for earlier! I hope it didn't hurt as much!" B apologies again. Damian just chuckles and shook his head.
"It's fine! Glad to finally be able to meet you guys though!" Damian responded. B waved shyly at them before leaving the building with Al.
"Well, I guess that's my queue. Thanks for having me today Kayla!" Damian said as he exited her apartment. Kayla bit her lip while staring at the ground. She thought of something earlier and is hesitating to tell him.
"Oh! What the hell!" Kayla took her chance.
"Umm, Damian... you know you could umm...stay" She said the last word silently almost whispering.
"Pardon?" Damian asks her back not clearly hearing what she had said. Kayla out her fist in front of her mouth and cleared her throat.
"Hmm,hmm, I mean, you can stay the night if you want!" Kayla said to him.
"You mean stay the night like...sleeping here?" Damian asks her confused and intrigue at the same time. It was a flurry of emotions.
"Yeah!" Kayla answers nonchalantly.
"Holy shit! Did she just asked me to sleep in her house?"
"Holy shit! Did I just ask a guy to sleep in my house?"
"Umm... I mean... I would love too but... a guy... sleeping at your house... and you're single... not that it's bad but... you get my point!" Damian stammers while rubbing the back of his head.
"I mean... you're probably right but... it'll be just like a sleepover!! That would be fun right! Hehe!" She laughs awkwardly while putting on an awkward grin.
"Sleepover... really!? What are you, twelve?" Kayla cursed herself in her mind. She thought she might look stupid in front of Damian.
"Well, I've never been in a sleepover before so if you're fine with it, then I'm cool!!" Damian awkwardly says agreeing with her.
"Sure!!" Kayla says excitedly before hugging him tightly. Damian was taken aback by the sudden hug but chooses to embrace it and enjoy every single second of it. Soon, they've separated and both of them stood frozen. A couple of virgins standing awkwardly like two twigs in a storm.
"I'll go grab some clothes first so... be right back?"
"Yeah sure, go ahead!" Kayla says to him.
Damian soon snaps his finger and disappear in a puff of red smoke with some runes hovering and sparkling before it vanishes.
Kayla immediately slams her door shut and crashes her body on it laying flat standing in front of it.
"What the f*ck? Did I just invite him... why?" She questions herself on her newfound feelings. Was it because he saved her... maybe...yeah... maybe that's why... there's no other intention besides that is there?
She keep questioning herself before somebody knocks on her door. Kayla's eye shot open before she turns back and opens her door. It was none other than Damian himself with a small luggage. He was sweating and Kayla thought it was because he was tired for using his powers but actually he was sweating buckets because of the sheer nervousness inside him.
"Can I come in?" He asks her as she lets him in. He puts his small luggage bag on the side of her couch as he sits on the couch. Kayla soon join him and sat next to him. Both of them sat awkwardly, each one avoiding their gaze not wanting to crack under the sheer pressure.
"Ummm, soooo, what now?" Damian asks her.
For a moment, Kayla was stunned. She invited him but she didn't prepare anything to do when suddenly an idea came up in her head.
"Well... you could help me with my song!" She suggests. Damian instantly pops his eyes open as wide as he can as he words fail to describe it.
"You mean... like a song that will go into your album? You sure that I'm the right guy for that?" Damian asks her concerned.
"If you're not confident, you could just listen to some of it, give some feedback, that'll be fine right?" Kayla asks him.
"Yeah sure!" He answers with confidence cause at least he could do that.
"Alrighty then!" Kayla then bounces herself off her couch and immediately went inside her room.
She then returns with a pen and a book with some cans of energy drink.
"Wow! You're sponsored by them or something?" Damian jokes while pointing at the pile of energy drink she brought.
"Well, I usually write my songs past midnight so these are essential!!" Kayla giggles before answering his question.
"That's... amazing!" Damian commends her flabbergasted about her commitment to her career.
"Thanks!" Kayla shyly thanks him while tucking some of her fur behind her ear.
Soon, Kayla put her game face on and opens her book. She grips her pencil tightly before writing some things on her book. Damian who sat next to her just stares at her with full focus intrigued on her routine. Kayla then went back and forth testing her tunes on her piano which was a few feet from them. She continues repeating the same actions over and over again but Damian never seems to be bored or tired of it. Instead, he listens to her tune, admiring her.
"I'm sorry if this bores you!" Kayla apologies to him.
"No, actually it's kinda fun watching you..." Damian says. Kayla paused hearing what he said and seconds after that he realised.
"I mean, it's fun watching you play the piano! It's not meant to be weird or anything!" Damian chuckles nervously.
"Well, I'm glad I have someone with me. I usually do this all alone so having some company is nice!" Kayla says to him.
After some time, Kayla asked Damian if he wanted some food. Damian insisted that he treat them to some take-away but Kayla refused and insisted she cooks for them herself. With Kayla being relentless, Damian gave up and left the choice to her to which she cooked for them.
"Oh wow! It's delicious!! So you're not only talented at singing but you're a damn great cook!!" Damian complimented her while stuffing his face with her cooking.
"Thanks but this is nothing! My mom cooks better than me!" Kayla insisted.
"Well, maybe but I haven't have something this great in a while!" Damian said.
"There's always seconds if you want so take your time!" Kayla giggles at him. Somehow his compliments, it brings a certain warmth in her heart something she doesn't know.
Soon, after the delicious meal, they continued back to what they were doing. Kayla and Damian sat next to each other on the couch while Kayla was busy writing her song. After some time, Damian's eyes starts to become heavier. He couldn't maintain his focus as the drowsiness was getting to him. After a while, he couldn't stay awake and fell asleep sitting. Kayla who was busy with her songs didn't realise this at first. Soon after, she looks to the side to see what Damian was up to only to see him sleeping soundly. Kayla was surprised so she tries to silence herself even more not wanting to disturb his sound sleep. With the dim lights from her phone shining on them, Kayla could see his sleeping face in all it's glory. The way his red fur reflects some of the light and his expression. It's so peaceful. Out of nowhere, she realised her face was inches from his so she blushed before retreating. She then focuses back on her work.
Damian who was asleep then felt something on his face. Something warm. He opens his eyes forcefully trying to wake himself up. He blinks awhile trying to clear the blur in his eyes. He then opens them fully to see sunlight penetrating from the balcony to the couch. He uses his hand to shield his sight from the light as it was a bit blinding.
"It's already morning..." Damian thought to himself.
He yawns while stretching his arms and felt something heavy on his laps as he was stretching. He immediately looks down only to panic in return.
It was Kayla sleeping soundly on his lap with her head resting on his lap while her hands were tucked under her head.
"When did this happen!!!?" He freaks out.
Damian was freaking out inside trying not to wake her up. One wrong move and it will be a pandemonium of awkwardness. He sighs before steeling himself for what he was about to do. His legs reaches the ground softly as he gently lifts her head. He then was able to get off from the couch as he rests her head slowly on a pillow. He breathes a sigh of relief as all of that was over. He suddenly looks back at her face, admiring the innocence and beauty radiating from it. The soft wind caressing her fur as it waves ever so gently and how the mallow sunlight shines on her brown fur. Damian's breath were literally taken away just by looking at her. Then, he shook his head trying to get her images of his mind. He then slowly snaps his finger as a red aura engulfs her. Suddenly, her body was lifted in the air slowly. Her sleeping body was then brought inside her bedroom as Damian opens her door slowly not wanting to wake her up suddenly. He then uses his power to gently lay her on her bed and covers her with her sheets. He breathes a sigh of relief before leaving the room closing the door.
After the whole situation, Damian just paces around the living room before choosing to lie on the couch. As his body lands on the soft leather, suddenly, he hit something hard and flat on his back. He spins his body to see Kayla's music book in his hands. His hand makes it way as he grabs the book gently bringing it to his face.
"Should I?" He questions himself. After some thought, he opens it to see a bunch of scribbled up lyrics and music notes. He took his time reading every line and every note, trying to memories it. Suddenly, he saw a set of notes which caught his eye. A thought suddenly flashed in his mind. He then stares at Kayla's bedroom door before sighing.
"Oh, what the hell!"
He snaps his finger as an acoustic guitar appears landing on his hand. He then sat crossing one of his legs on top of the other. He took a long breath, his fingers wriggling in the air. He sighs before plucking his fingers on the guitar as tune was created. He then continues, creating a melody flowing in the air, the same melody that he tried to memories from the book. His mouth opens. He broke into the song crooning with a soft voice layered inside. His head coming up with the lyrics as they go. Something he kept inside him for quite a while.
(What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down)
It was true. The first time he laid his eyes upon her all those years ago, the first thing that made him fell for her was her voice, bringing euphoria in his ears.
(What's going on in that beautiful mind?
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright)
From that moment on, the only person in his mind, was her. He couldn't keep her out of his mind. Her images flashing every time she wasn't there.
(My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind)
His voice lilting between high and low as it keeps switching. His soft, dulcet voice caressing the air, flowing like a wild river.
('Cause all of me
Loves all of you)
It was the first time he's said it out loud. Something he knew to be true.
(Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections)
His mind filled with pictures of her beauty. The way he admires them from top to bottom.
(Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning)
How he felt for her. How he hopes for her to feel the same way.
('Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh)
The way he screams, so bold yet elegant at the same time. The way he spat out the lyrics, eyes closed, his head focuses on her.
(How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood)
All the tears they had the moment fate made them stumble upon each other. Their demons, they faced together.
(You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you)
A mixture of happiness and sadness blending in his mind. Every memory from that day, from the first time he met her to the first time they've actually became friends. Every emotions laid out in his words.
(My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you)
His voice starts to warble as tears leaks from his eyes. Black, dark tears yet they scream purity, love.
(Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you)
Repeated lyrics but his energy never fades. His tears starts dripping on the strings of his guitar exploding into smaller droplets.
(You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you...)
His fingers suddenly froze when he felt something touching his shoulder. He looks to his side seeing a hand gently touching his shoulder. He then turns his head only to gaze at Kayla with a sad and pitied expression. He then realised his state, crying, he could feel the tears rolling down his cheeks. He shook her shoulders off and tries to wipe his tears but they won't stop. He wipes them vigorously, again and again and again. He knew he messed up, he basically confessed to her. He prepares for the worst, her rejecting him or something worse. But he had to get it over with so he steels his heart and stares at her directly, still weeping.
"I...I...lov...
Suddenly, her body crashes onto his as she pulls him in a tight embrace. He could feel her warm colours blanketing him. Her face then moves in front of his until they were inches away. Kayla then lowers her face until their lips met. Damian's eye bulges at what she did. It was truly a suprise. He could feel the warmth engulfing his whole body. A sense of comfort and joy vibrating throughout. She could feel him shaking to which she held his cheeks with her hand. Damian then extend him arm to her back and pulls her closer. Both of their hearts in unison, unaware of their surroundings as the only people now in that world was them. Kayla could feel his heartbeat, pounding rapidly as was hers. What was minutes felt like hours, an eternity they wouldn't mind living but all good things must come to an end as they separated from their kiss. Kayla looks at him with a loving gaze.
"I love you too, Damian!" Kayla says to him trying to control her own tears. She then pulls him in another hug as they both stayed there for a while.
After sometime,
"Soo..." Damian said awkwardly.
"Yeah..." Kayla responded the same way.
"Damian, I never thought you still love me... After all these years, I thought you moved on!" Kayla said to him.
"How could I? You were my only crush and I've never look at anyone the same way I look at you..." Damian said to her.
"But I never thought you would feel the same!" Damian spoke with a hint of nervousness.
"I don't know what it is myself but ever since the day we met again, I felt something in me. Something I felt about you. When you saved me, when we talk... It was calming and... happy. Every time, I couldn't stop thinking about you!" Kayla said to him.
"Well, I guess that makes two of us!" Damian chuckles and that made Kayla giggled in a cute manner.
"I love you Kayla! And there's no one I rather be with than you!" Damian said to her suddenly switching to a serious tone. If she wasn't crying then, she was now. Her tears black on one side and clear on the other drips down. She hugs him tightly and he responded by comforting her.
"I love you too Damian!" She says to him. Both of them enjoyed each others comfort as they cuddled on her couch.
"So, we're official now?" Damian asks shyly.
"Yeah... I guess we are!" Kayla giggles at his sudden shy behaviour. Suddenly, Damian blushes and scratches his chin in embarrassment.
"C-Can I, you know?" Damian asks her.
"Okay! Go on!" Kayla giggles as she knew what he meant. She then closes her face on his and their lips met again. The second time even more powerful than the last. There was no one she rather be with than him.
She now knew what she had been feeling. It was her passion, her love for her hellish demon. And his for his heavenly angel. What awaits them now that their loves are unsealed? What challenges awaits them? what joy would be brought upon them? Only fate will tell on this journey of two opposites.
A/N: Ahh finally... It's been a pleasure writing this for you guys. More chapters to come which I hope can live up to your expectations. I'll try my best to keep them coming. As always, I appreciate your support and always appreciate the feedback you guys give. Anyways, thank you, enjoy and I'll see you in the next one!! Peace!!!