NOTE: This story was changed to M rating for crude language and M/M sexual themes (a little lime too). You have been warned. Enjoy!
William was irritated to say the least. He had enlisted Isaacs help against his better judgement and now the red head wouldn't shut up about the experience. He wanted William to go into great detail on what Dantalion had looked like and every time William described him he couldn't help the blush creeping up his neck.
He felt even more embarrassed by the look Dantalion had shot him after Isaac gave him the tea. He had known exactly what was happening and now he probably thought William was crazy.
Isaac is flipping through a book specifically on different types of demons trying to find Dantalion; like he was an actual demon working at a university. William didn't think he would take it this seriously. He was at the point of writing off his thought as a delusion caused by stress.
"Here it is!" He exclaims causing several other students heads to turn in their direction.
"Quiet down you moron we are in a library." William mutters keeping his head down but still leaning over to see what Isaac had found.
The picture portrayed a demon known as the Grand Duke of Hell. Apparently one of the pillars for King Solomon way back when and a force to be reckoned with. His image had some similarities to what William had seen but it was so basic. Pointy ears and fangs seemed a common occurrence for Isaacs demon book. William wasn't convinced in the least. It wasn't scientifically plausible that demons existed. He definitely had imagined it.
"Well now that brings back memories." A soft voice says behind us. William and Isaac jump simultaneously and look around to see Professor Sytry Cartwright looking positively overjoyed.
"Excuse me professor?" William questions and Professor Cartwright eyes him curiously.
"Is this for a class? Because I'm very interested in the report to follow." He says with that same soft voice and small smile.
"N—No Professor. We were just checking on something." Isaac says and William face palms. Great, like that doesn't sound suspicious.
"Well, this happens to be a favorite topic of mine so let me update you since your book is wildely out of date." Isaacs eyes grow large and shining and William tries to look bored by it all but is curious by what the Professor has to say.
"There was indeed a Grand Duke of Hell but he died centuries ago. See, he was a Nephilim and had a fondness for humans and their emotions. After losing a comrade in arms, he just gave up on living. The grief was too much for him."
"But the book says demons don't have feelings or even souls. How could he die from grief?" William says despite himself.
"A common misconception of how demons come to be, Mr. Twining." The bell rings for school closing and Professor Cartwright sighs. "Well I must be going. Have fun with your research boys." He winks and walks to a waiting group of boys.
They head to their dorm room which was supposed to be just Williams room but Isaac had gotten bullied so much by his roommate that William let him switch. He wasn't completely against Isaac as a person or even a friend, he just wished he'd keep his obsession with demons on the downlow.
William works on the essay that Professor Huber had assigned thanking his good luck that the next day of classes were on the other side of campus. He still had a couple more scholarship applications to get through tonight as well and his mind kept wondering. He wasn't used to being distracted by something other than schoolwork and his goals. It was beyond frustrating.
"Oh my gosh William! William! Professor Huber and Professor Cartwright are walking out into the woods!" Isaac bounces excitedly as he unabashedly stalks their professors.
"Mmhmm…" William mutters, his mind racing with possibilities as to why they were out so late at night.
"William! They just disappeared!" Isaacs voice sounded almost panicked and William finally turns to see him frantically looking out the window.
"You said they were going into the forest."
"No, they disappeared Before the forest line! They were there one second and the next second they both went POOF!"
"I think you need to get some rest. You have Math tomorrow and I don't want you embarrassing yourself in front of Professor Huber with your wild imagination." William turns back to his paper forcing himself to focus. It was going to be a long night.
xXx
Dantalion and Sytry lounge by the beach literally on the other side of the world from the university, each in their own thoughts. Dantalion had suggested the late night jump out of the blue and Sytry was always up for scoping out the humans in less clothing.
The days events had left Dantalion drained and his mind raced. He knew he could just let the situation go. William didn't seem too keen on pursuing the truth with something he didn't deem 'natural' but then why were him and Isaac looking him up in a fucking book? His teeth clench thinking of how ecstatic Sytry had been.
Maybe he could ask Uriel to erase both their memories of the occurrence and then everything could go back to normal. Though, as soon as he thought the idea he dismissed it. The thought of William not knowing his true appearance didn't sit well. Even if he didn't believe it was true, Dantalion felt almost compelled to prove his demonic self to William.
Why did he care so much about a human's opinion? Sytry's answer had been that he just wanted to bone him and prove his dominance. William had an arrogance that matched his own but he didn't want to 'bone him', at least not for that reason.
That train of thought had to stop. Regardless of him being human William was his student for fucks sake. Maybe that's what made it more enticing though? Ugh, this needs to stop.
"Oy lover boy, it's getting light out. We should head back before our entrance isn't so easily hidden." Sytry smirks at Dantalions tented swim trunks before vanishing.
Dantalion sat for a moment longer. He needed to get control of the situation. He liked working at the university too much for a mere human boy to come in and break up his routine.
He stands and breathes deeply. Once the finances for Williams schooling are finalized he will treat him like just another student.
xXx
The day went by fast enough. William had classes in the math and science side of campus so Dantalion could breath easy for today. He had straightened out Williams finances with the headmaster who seemed more surprised by his interest than in the money itself. Now he just needed to catch William alone and tell him. He thought of cornering Isaac after class but the red head looked glum and Dantalion didn't want to involve himself in That situation too. He would just wait till after one of his classes tomorrow. Easy.
It wasn't easy though. It seemed William had come to a decision last night that he would avoid Dantalion by any means necessary, even blatantly ignoring him when he tried calling him over after Phys Ed. William had picked up his pace and raced off to the cafeteria leaving the demon to stand there shocked. Did William hate him that much? Maybe the demon thing really did frighten him and he couldn't bear to even look at him normal. It wouldn't be the first time but it hurt still.
After lunch, the students handed in their essays and then read a few chapters while Dantalion graded their papers. William would have to get his paper from him but the thought of being snubbed again by the blonde made Dantalion change his tactic. He stuck a sticky note on the last page of Williams paper saying to talk to the Headmaster ASAP. With how William was acting, if he knew Dantalion had been the one to pay his tuition he might just flat out refuse it.
One by one the students walk up to grab their papers and then leave. William is the last to get up. He was struggling with treating Professor Huber as any normal Professor and trying to ignore the little voice saying 'What if he's a demon?'. There were no 'what ifs' about it. William couldn't accept it. If he did, all his beliefs in science would collapse and without those beliefs he wouldn't know what to do with himself.
Keeping his eyes low he walks up to the podium. When he finally looks up he realizes Dantalion is already gone. His paper is laying on the desk with a big 'A' circled and some comments written in the margins.
This is what you wanted William. Dantalion is an adult. He's not going to care if one student gives him the cold shoulder. William couldn't be conceited enough to think he had any effect on the Professor.
William flips through his paper reading the comments till the last page. A sticky note saying "Go to Headmaster ASAP" was there. It had to have been from Dantalion. Why didn't he just tell William face to face? William admitted he had been pretty cold lately but why should that effect his professors behavior? Regardless, he headed straight to the headmaster's office.
Headmaster Cecil was a nice middle-aged man who seemed older than he appeared. He was smiling when William took a seat in front of him. "William, I am pleased to say your tuition has been paid for the year."
William stares at him not expecting this at all. "What? How? By who?" He asks thinking that maybe his Uncle had pulled through but quickly dismissed that thought.
The headmaster bows his head for a moment. "I was told not to tell who your sponsor is at this time." William frowns in thought.
"But I need to thank them and make a plan to repay them for what they have done."
"No need. Just see it as a sign that you are on the right path." The headmaster smiles and William stands up still feeling uncertain but the happiness wells up inside nonetheless.
"Thank you, headmaster! Please send my sponsor my sincerest gratitude and if they ever need anything to please call me first." William says with a low bow.
"I'm sure they would love to hear that. Have a good night William." He leaves feeling elated yet apprehensive. He didn't like being in another's debt. Especially when he didn't even know Who he was indebted to.
xXx
William leaves his last class for the week feeling satisfied. It had been a month since his tuition had been paid and he hadn't had any other weird encounters with Professor Huber. Isaac had even stopped mentioning demons and angels after another week. Actually, he hadn't talked to Professor Huber at all. William frowns at the realization. He had been so focused on his schoolwork, which is what he wanted, that he had completely forgotten about the weirdness between him and the professor.
It was normal. Professor Huber never gave special attention to any of his students unless it was sports related. Speaking of…. he had heard there was one last rugby game of the season tonight. He only paid attention because he heard Professor Huber would be playing. He needed some fresh air anyways. He had been studying nonstop and now that exams were done he could relax a little before the next week started.
After dropping off his books in his room, William headed out to the field where there was a huge crowd on the bleachers and standing around the closest side of the field. William had no interest in sports and didn't particularly like crowds but he was curious to all the hype surrounding his professor.
He stood to one side of the bleachers farthest from the crowd and watched Professor Huber dash across the field almost effortlessly. One of the opposing team tried tripping him up but he jumped over him and ducked and rolled into the goal zone. The crowd erupted in screams and chanting 'Huber'.
"Do you want to join the running bet on Professor Huber?" A student approached from behind and William gives him a blank look.
"Bet? Isn't gambling forbidden at school?"
The student grins. "Professor Huber got special permission from the headmaster. His winnings go to a charity to help support students who can't pay for their tuition here."
William stares at him. Gears whirling. "What students does it support?"
"Oh, we don't know that. But the fact he donates his winnings to an internal cause is so cool right?" The student gushes and William agrees. It was cool.
"I'm low on money or I would help. Thanks though." The student nods and walks off. There was money sticking out of his pockets and William wondered how much money Professor Huber racked in from one of his games. It was enough to pay for his tuition apparently. William had no delusions now about who his sponsor was and he was split between wanting to show gratitude and wanting to be furious; not at the professor but at himself. He had ignored and avoided his professor for what? Because he thought he was a demon? That wasn't even his professors fault and he still went and helped William. Since when did he have a bias against people who were different? He had touched the professor which meant he was real and made out of the same scientifically sound atoms that any other human was made of.
William clutched his chest, feeling the guilt grip his heart in a vice. He was terrible. He needed to make this right.
The game ended with Professor Hubers team being the victor. William stayed back from the crowd that surrounded his professor waiting for the right time to approach. It might take a while. He sighs and just as he glances at his professor again blood red eyes meet his. Professor Huber's surprise is clear as he moves towards William completely ignoring the students around him. They know better than to argue but they shoot plenty of death glares at William for stealing their idols attention.
"William, were you watching the game?" His professors usually blasé expression shows more than William can put into words. He gulps not wanting to lose his nerve in the face of such an open expression.
"Yes. You were great Professor." He couldn't look away and Dantalion didn't break contact.
"Thank you."
"Uh…I heard about the bet you have going on…. for the kids in need of tuition assistance." At that, his professor looks away, a red tinge appearing on his ears.
"I see." Was his simple response.
William drops his voice not wanting the nearby students to overhear, "Thank you Professor." He meant it wholeheartedly and Professor Huber stiffens at the gratitude. Why was he acting this way?
"Of course." He still wasn't meeting Williams eyes and for some reason that bothered William, a lot. "I should get back to the team. Thanks for coming by William." He turns to go but William wasn't about to be brushed off. His chest hurt from guilt and shame over his cold attitude.
He grabs the retreating man's wrist and he freezes, eyes widening as he looks back at William who was also in a stupor. Last time he was in contact with Dantalion was when the whole demon mess started and now…well…William stared up his professor, his mouth agape showing fangs, his ears pointed just like in Isaacs demon book, his hair was spiked and disheveled and this time William noticed weird ringlet markings around his neck and collar. Demon. The word crashes around in his brain trying to enter to be recognized as real.
He meets Dantalions gaze and gulps at the insecurity he sees and a little fear too. Fear at his rejection? "D—Dantalion." He says realizing it was the first time saying his professors first name out loud. "Thank you for sponsoring me, Dantalion." He gulps and presses on, "Dantalion, I—" He's cut off by the end of day bell. The world around them starts moving again and he lets go of his professors wrist, not realizing he had clutched it so tightly.
Dantalions image turned back to human and William couldn't help but feel sad. Always having to hide your true self must be hard. Especially if your true face was something people would run in terror from. He looks up one last time to see the widest smile ever on Dantalions face. The swarm of students pushes closer and William clears his throat with a small smile. "I'll see you later." His Professor says still smiling as he turns to address the barrage of students.
William sighs and turns to go back to his dorm. He was exhausted. These new emotions wore him out and he didn't know how to deal with the pain in his chest. He thought saying his piece would relieve the pressure and he could move on, but deep down he knew it was more than just being appreciative. Professor Huber, no, Dantalion had looked at him with such vulnerability. His face heats up thinking about that look. It was the most naked look he could ever remember receiving and it had been from a man he barely knew yet knew something very personal and intimate about that no one else could even fathom believing.
No matter what Dantalion was, William could touch him and see him so there had to be a logical explanation to his existence. He needed to return the favor. He didn't like one sided relationships and even though he didn't know exactly know what to call what was between him and Dantalion he knew that he had to share something in return to show he understood.
William dug under his bed for the small blue box that held his most precious treasure; his families ring. It was the only memento he had of his parents and up till now he had always dismissed the old power he felt from the ring. He knew it had a biblical background but he had never been interested in that rubbish. He would show the ring to Dantalion. Maybe he would know something about it or at the very least it would give William a chance to talk to him and share some personal information that he didn't share with anyone else.
He flops into bed, the rings box under his pillow, thinking of red eyes and a fanged mouth that wasn't scary at all.
xXx
"Dantalion what should we do for Christmas this year? Another drinking game with the lambs?" Sytry cackles as they share a bottle of wine. It was the end of the term and they only had one week left of classes before Christmas break. Since the game, William and Dantalion had done a 180. The next day William had shown up at his office after classes with a small blush on his pale cheeks asking if he had free time to talk. Dantalion had been surprised to see the ring of King Solomon in the boys possession but it had brought about a good feeling in his chest. William proceeded to talk about how it was his late fathers. William even listened with interest as Dantalion had told him how great a King he actually was because he was there at the time. William didn't even bat an eye at the story or when Dantalion told him he was over a thousand years old. It ended in a comfortable mood; one Dantalion hadn't felt in centuries.
They had many conversations over the last month. Dantalion had shared many of his adventures only avoiding the most painful one involving the last turf war. William didn't open up much but he did love to talk about sciences and history and even taught him so new things.
He grinned and poured himself another glass, even topping off Sytrys as he went on about what he wanted to do to his boys. They never did much for Christams. Sytry always received gifts before most of the boys went home for the week break. His gift to them was usually a chaste kiss on their cheeks which sent them in a frenzy.
Dantalion received gifts too but he was more casual about showing his gratitude, usually letting the boy take a picture with him or doing an arm wrestling match (which he always won but the boys still thoroughly enjoyed it).
"Well? You seem to be on good terms with William again. Why not finally relieve your centuries of celibacy?" Sytry purrs at him but he just rolls his eyes. He wasn't going to ruin the good atmosphere with William for that reason. Though…in his drunken state the thought sounded wonderful.
"William can finally look me in the eyes even if we are touching. I'm not going to ruin that to relieve my sexual frustration." Sytry smirks and leans closer, his wine glass tipping almost spilling its contents.
"Oh, touching huh? What kind of touching?" He leans even closer, his face almost in kissing range. Why did the fallen angel have to test him like this? They had no attraction to each other but the fact they were alone so much of the time, usually drunk, always lead to these weird encounters.
"Don't get any funny ideas. It's just casual hand contact when we share papers or if our legs bump. My office is small and cluttered. It's a normal thing to happen." Dantalion turns his head drunk enough to be tempted to catch Sytrys lips just to try it out.
"You seemed to be a little attached to that red head lately, Sytry." He says nonchalantly and Sytry pulls back abruptly, suddenly interested in his wine glass.
"Isaac is a very knowledgeable boy." He says softly. "I'm pretty sure he knows I'm not human but he's never treated me any differently." Dantalion nods thoughtfully and the two demons sit in comfortable silence thinking about the two mortals in their lives that seemed to turn their easy world upside down.
"Besides… I don't want to erase his memories if something were to happen." The fallen angels words were so soft and sad. Dantalion turns away trying not to think of how he Should have erased Williams memories months ago. He just couldn't. The feeling of acceptance was overwhelming and Dantalion was high off it.
Humans really were interesting creatures. Dantalion thought trying to lighten the mood in his mind. Should he get William a Christmas present? It definitely wasn't appropriate for a professor but since the game whenever they were alone William called him by his first name. Did William see their relationship as going beyond the normal student and professor realm? Dantalion definitely saw them as more than that but…. he still couldn't read William very well. The boy held everything so close to his chest.
Dantalion sighs and sinks further into his lounge chair, staring up at the starry sky from their houses back deck. Even if he didn't know exactly how William felt every time they touched William intentionally met his eyes and kept talking to him, demon features and all. It always warmed his chest when it happened and he even started thinking of just letting down his illusion all the time for William. He didn't seem to mind either way and he was tired of hiding from him. With William, he wanted to be himself. He wanted to feel his acceptance every minute of every day.
As they sat there, a soft snow started falling and the air turned even darker and quieter. He was almost asleep when a shout from far away rings in his ears. He bolts up with Sytry already facing towards the university.
"It's William and Isaac." He says and Dantalion nods. They jump off their deck and dash into the woods without a second thought, silently following the source of the noise to a secluded pathway leading from the university to town.
"Hey nerd where's the essay for Huber's class?" The leader, Gilles aka the bully of their class, grabs Isaacs shirt front and shakes him. William clenches his teeth, cursing the guys for finding them in such a secluded area. They were just headed back from having a couple celebratory shots from the bar down the road and these numbskulls popped up out of nowhere.
"I—I don't have it yet." Isaac stutters. The boy scowls and shoves him back. He stumbles and land on his butt.
"Come on nerd. Huber may look tough but his homework is crap. You should be able to do it in no time. In fact, I bet if you sucked his dick he'd write the paper for you." The boys howl with laughter and Williams whole body starts to shake.
"How dare you say that about Professor Huber." He says in a low voice. The boys keep laughing as William walks towards them putting himself in front of Isaac. He hadn't been this furious since his parents died.
"What? Are you already giving him sexual favors for your good grades? I heard the guy is Desperate for attention and loves little boys." Gilles grins wider and before he can react Williams fist connects with his face. He had never punched someone before. It was exhilarating. Or maybe that was the alcohol.
"Shut up! You know nothing about Dantalion. You fuckers should be grateful to have him as a professor!" He's yelling but he can't stop. He was so angry at these guys. They had no idea how caring and smart Dantalion was.
"You are going to regret that brat." Gilles growls and takes a swing but William ducks in time before launching himself forward tackling the guy to the ground. He's not thinking anymore. All he wants to do is hurt this guy. His fists connect over and over pummeling the guys face in and his friends step back, not expecting to have this much retaliation.
"You fucker. Say you are sorry!" William growls between punches.
"Fuck you homo. Huber's a pussy." Gilles spits out as his lip busts open.
"William, stop! We will get expelled for this!" He vaguely hears Isaac in the background but he's too focused on the struggling body under him.
The leaders nose breaks and Williams fists get slick with blood.
"Not until he apologizes for badmouthing Dantalion!"
"William!" A new voice enters his thoughts and strong arms encircle his waist hauling him off the broken boy. "William, calm, calm…" The voice says softly in his ear and his whole body shivers. He relaxes slightly against the warmth behind him but his rage is still burning hot.
"Dantalion…That—that fucker said—" William shakes harder just thinking of the boys words. He wanted to beat him up even more still.
Dantalion turns him around and looks at him closely. "You think I care about what brats like him say? He's nothing. He's barely passing my class and apparently only because poor Isaac is doing his work."
"You heard that?" Isaac says from behind William.
"Shhhh, it's okay." William hears Sytry cooing as Isaac sniffles and the waterworks start.
"Were you watching me pummel that guy?" William asks with a small grin after a minute of pulling himself back to sanity. Dantalion grins widely showing fangs and laughs.
"Hell yeah I watched. I've never had a human fight for me like you just did William."
"He was a gloating mess." Sytry mutters as he strokes Isaacs hair.
William blushes and Dantalion wipes a hand across his cheek, moving his hair to the side. "Thank you, William."
"A—Anytime!" Williams suddenly very aware of how close they were and his body heats up for other reasons. Ugh what was happening to him?
A groan breaks up Williams train of thought thankfully and he turns back to see Gilles struggle to get up. His buddies had long since abandoned him. Dantalion leaves Williams side and grabs the boys shirt, hauling him up over his head. His other hand is engulfed in flames and he raises it, giving the leader a good look at his face.
"You ever threaten William or Isaac again I will take you down to Hell myself and ensure you an eternity of torment." His voice is low, eyes glowing bright red. It sends a shiver down Williams spine.
Gilles shakes in pure terror as he wets himself, unable to break contact with Dantalions gaze.
"Are we clear?"
"Y—Yes! Oh god yes. Please don't kill me!"
"God has nothing to do with this." Dantalion drops the kid, extinguishing the flame. "Get out of my sight and if you breath of word of this to anyone…" William doesn't see the look Dantalion gives the boy but the frantic nodding means his point came across crystal clear.
Dantalion sighs heavily before looking back at the three behind him. "It's late and there's class tomorrow. Let's get you guys back to bed."
The demons materialize in the boys room. William blinks and chuckles, shaking his head at how bizarre this night had been. His brain still too sloshed to even begin thinking about how to they got to the room in an instant.
Isaac gushes over their transportation, barraging Professor Cartwright with question after question, eyes alight with pure joy. Williams attention abruptly returns forward as his bloodied hands are grasped by Dantalions larger ones.
"Let's get you cleaned up from your little ass kicking." He's grinning and William decides he loves when Dantalion smiles like that.
"Sytry, we will be back. Behave." The last part is said with a hard glare in which Professor Cartwright returns with an innocent smile.
Dantalion leads him towards the infirmary, his hand gently holding Williams. His heart was pounding hard as he tries to sober up from the intoxication of watching the blonde beat the shit out of another male. It had set his blood on fire with desire and all he could do was watch. Probably good that Sytry had pushed him into action. The boy had been close to losing consciousness.
"What are you thinking about with that wide grin?" Williams asks looking up at the demon with a small smile of his own.
Dantalion coughs and looks away, blushing slightly. He couldn't tell William how turned on he was watching the usually reserved blonde spill blood. William hadn't made any indication that he liked Dantalion more than a friend at most and he didn't want to ruin the progress they had made. He couldn't come up with a response fast enough.
"Is it not something you can tell me?" William says only half succeeding at keeping the disappointment out of his voice.
Dantalion winces and faces forward. "I'm just in awe at how you keep surprising me, William." That wasn't a lie.
William doesn't respond and the demon looks over to see him looking away, cheeks pink.
They reach the nurses office and Dantalion searches the first aid box as William sits on one of the patient beds.
He had been alone with Dantalion before but this time was different. He was hyped up from the fight and his back and waist burned from when the demon had yanked him off Gilles. His senses seemed heightened too as his nose is engulfed with an unknown fiery spice when Dantalion knees in front of him.
William notices that even before taking his hands he sees the demon as he is. "Your illusion isn't working." He says as antiseptic is poured liberally over his busted knuckles, making him bite his lip to keep from gasping.
"It is. Just not with you." The older man says lightly, wiping away the blood with a sterile cloth. Even the smell of the rubbing alcohol was minimal. William blinks and can't help but breath in deeply. That scent was killing him.
"I—I see." He was dizzy. He tries to focus on anything else besides the man in front of him giving him the most gentle and loving care. It was a losing battle.
"Dantalion…I…umm…" He swallows thickly. What was he trying to say? It had been a turbulent couple of days. His thoughts were a hot mess right now. Speaking of hot…he almost felt the heat radiating off of the demon bandaging his hands.
"Yes?" He looks up. His impossibly red eyes were so open now. He didn't have that fear like he did at the game.
"Y—You smell…good…." Both their faces turn crimson. William hangs his head wondering why the hell he had to say That of all things. "Forget I said that…" He mumbles.
"Tch. Not a chance." Dantalion smirks as he finishes the last hand. "All done. Now let's get you back in bed so you aren't a total zombie during my class." William looks over at the nurse's wall clock; it was already past 1 a.m. He didn't want to leave the demons side yet. The adrenaline from the fight still pumped through him giving him courage he knew he wouldn't have once he fell asleep. Tests were done. This coming week was a fluff week with no real work. He was already on a night of firsts. Why stop now?
"We could stay here a little longer. The nurse won't be in for a few hours." He says slowly watching Dantalion pause as he put leftover supplies away. He seemed to be at war with himself.
"It's not a good idea to leave Isaac alone with Sytry too long." He says with a sigh. "Nor for you with me." William almost missed the last part as Dantalion walks back over to the blonde. He kneels in front of William head down, feeling deflated by his own response. His disheveled hair sticking out in all directions and looking too soft not to touch.
William reaches out and runs his hand through the hair marveling at how soft it really did feel. Dantalion stiffens clenching his fists. "How can a demon have such soft hair?" He murmurs mostly to himself.
"Shampoo. Same as humans…"
"I guess I thought you were completely different. Different feelings and thoughts. Different urges…" He trails off noticing they were both breathing harder.
Dantalion finally looks up as Williams hand slides down his cheek and trails the length of his ear. He shivers willing himself to stay calm. This was not the place.
He had moved closer without realizing it, his hands where on Williams knees. It was the look on the blondes face that did him in; desire, need, openness. Fuck being cautious. He closes the space between them, capturing Williams mouth with his hungrily. William moans softly and returns the kiss frantically, clutching the mans shirt tightly. He had never felt so on fire in his life.
Dantalion lays him back onto the bed, breaking their kiss to nibble on the soft skin under his jaw. William runs his hands over the demons broad chest enjoying the small gasps in his ear. When his hands rest on the demons hips he is suddenly aware of another feeling. Dantalion dips his hips down slightly, his hard on straining against his jeans, and grinds against Williams making the boy gasp and arch his back. It was all new for him. William had no experience with this and normally that would terrify him, but he couldn't even try to feel afraid as he felt his demons own body reacting the same way. He reveled in the power that he had to make such a strong fearsome being yield to him.
Dantalion was trying not to crush his human as he felt tentative hands trailing along his attention starved body and playing with his pants waistline. William was being bold but he knew he had little experience. He was trying to go slow but fuck his body felt good underneath him.
He lays down more firmly and grinds harder against his boys hard on. Williams arms wrap around his waist tightly and his breathing erratic, the small moans were almost enough by themselves to send the demon over the edge.
"D—Dantalion…" William moans louder and digs his nails in the demons back, his body stiffens as his hips convulse with his orgasm. Dantalion kisses him hard again and groans as his own orgasm rocks his whole body, leaving him panting and a little shaky.
William can't help but feel amazing. He was sweating, panting and his pants were soaked but he felt liberated. He smiles and then starts laughing softly. Dantalion chuckles, taking in the boys elated expression. He looked almost high. The blonde laughs harder and flings his arms around his demons neck, nuzzling his cheek.
Dantalion lifts him up, turning around so he's sitting on the beds edge with the elated blonde straddling him. They sit there for a bit, foreheads touching, letting their hearts relax back to a steady rhythm.
"William. I have a favor to ask." William opens his eyes and looks into red orbs. "Will you…. let me stay by your side? For as long as you can stand me." William leans back caught off guard by the question. The demon tenses keeping his head down.
"You want to stay with me? Really?" He felt hope welling up even though he tried to squash it.
"Yes, really." The demon pulls the boy closer against him. "You've weaseled your cute way into my heart and I don't like the idea of you not being with me." William flushes bright red at the embarrassing statement but he can't help but smile.
"Dantalion. Look at me." The demon flinches again but looks up, hesitantly meeting the blondes emerald gaze. "I have some big career goals I am aiming towards and I can't let anything get in the way of that."
He leans closer resting his forehead on the demons. "But, I think having a partner to ground me and keep me sane is a vital part in my plans. And I don't want anyone else but you filling that role." He kisses the stunned demon briefly sealing the contract.
"That sure was a round about way of accepting… could've just said yes." The demon grumbles, standing with William in his arms. Williams laughs, slowly untangling his limbs from the hard body and standing on wobbly legs.
"I've got to keep you in some suspense. After a thousand years I'm sure the typical responses are boring by now." William starts heading towards the door feeling lightheaded, exhaustion finally slamming into him after the long evening.
"I've never asked this favor of anyone else William." Dantalion says softly behind him as he walks to catch up, grasping the boys hand intertwining their fingers.
"Good. See that it stays that way." They both laugh softly and head back to the dorm for much needed rest.
xXx
The next few days at school were calm. The students were getting excited for break and the faculty had a ton of paperwork to grade before end of semester. William and Isaac didn't see their demons outside of class at all. Isaac wouldn't stop gushing over how cool Sytry looked when he finally showed his demon form (which to William didn't look much like a demon but more like a prettier boy) and William couldn't stop thinking about Dantalions body on top of his. He felt vulgar for having such thoughts in class but there wasn't much material being covered and the heated looks Dantalion would shoot him meant he wasn't alone.
Isaac and William walk out into the gym uninterrupted. William is used to the fact the students ignore them. Before it was because he had the top grades and was snubbed for being too smart; now it was out of fear. A funny rumor started after the weekend about William beating up a band of gangbangers because they had picked on Isaac and his bandaged hands only fueled the fire. William didn't mind it in the least and Isaac was just happy to not be bullied to do homework for everyone else.
William notices a hush come over the class as Michael, the flunky of the school and richest because of his father's business, saunters over to him, a dark look on his face.
"Twining. I have to retake my Math test so be a dear and do it for me." He says with a grin not even caring who heard him.
"What makes you think I'd do that?" William really wasn't in the mood for a fight. Sure, he had beaten up that other meathead but he had been drunk and his base instincts had taken over. He wasn't normally that out of control. Except when it came to a certain red eyed demon who was late again to his own class.
Michael scowls and is about to grab his t-shirt when a hand knocks his arm away and Gilles, the leader from the weekend, stands between them. William is actually surprised. The guy hadn't so much as looked at William and Isaac all week. His nose was still blue from bruising and he had a black eye that was still healing.
"Back off Michael." He says steadily, fists clenched. William had to admit he looked tough.
"No, you back off Gilles. Since when do you come to these nerds rescue huh? You getting soft on me?" Michael sneers not the least bit scared.
"How about you shut the f—". He freezes. William looks around him to see Dantalion enter the gym looking tired. Gilles body was so tense that William thought he'd fall over if touched.
"Problem boys?" The demon's voice rings loud and clear making the whole class jump including Michael.
"P—Professor Huber!" Gilles voice is high and cracks at the end. William steps out from around the poor guy and meets Dantalions eyes.
"Gilles was just telling Michael to fuck off and stop picking on people." William says matter-of-factly making Michael cringe.
"Oh? Michael I saw you failed my Math class. I hope you weren't trying to pawn off the product of your stupidity and laziness onto another classmate to ruin their holiday break." His cold voice sent shivers down the blondes' spine. He never wanted to be on Dantalion's bad side.
Michael just gaped like a fish, too afraid to say anything. No one moved. Everyone looked at Michael, the biggest bully in school, who looked close to pissing himself. William could see Dantalions eyes flashing red but he didn't think anyone else could see it. It had been a surprise to see the demonic features in class on Monday but when no one else commented, he had relaxed and enjoyed watching him teach even more.
"N—No Sir! I—I was just going to ask William for some studying tips and then Gilles intervened wanting to pick a fight." Gilles fists clench tighter and William holds back a growl. The rage he had felt last weekend bubbles up again, threatening to surface.
Dantalion looks over at him for a brief moment feeling the intensity of his rage. "That's a fucking lie." William grinds out. The class gasps softly at his crude language. The William they knew never said such things. He even surprised himself but the rage…it was a spiteful emotion. He didn't like Gilles but the guy had stuck up for him just now when no one else would've. That meant a lot to him and he wasn't going to let Michael make him to the heat.
"Michael was about to pick a fight with me and Gilles intervened." Dantalions eyes glance over to Gilles who immediately starts shaking, no doubt remembering the last time he had met the demons full gaze.
William grips his arm making the boy jump and visibly shake himself back to normalcy, giving William a small grateful smile.
"Michael, I think the headmaster would love to hear about this little exercise. Go to him now." His voice dead serious but Michael wasn't done.
"You are going to believe them over me? My father pays your fucking salary!" He yells and William felt the rage explode from Dantalion in a bright red wave. It made his angry emotions diminish by comparison.
In a flash, Dantalion has grabbed the boy pulling him close. "Listen here boy. Your daddy may be rich but he could never touch me or anyone in this school if I deem it so. You are nothing compared to me. You are lowly trash!" He growls deep in his throat and William takes a step towards them. Something about Dantalions behavior wasn't normal.
"Go to the headmaster or I will kill you myself. You got me?" Michael sags under the threat and nods frantically. He's released and he dashes out of the gym.
The rest of the class was silent wondering if they really had just heard their favorite professor threaten to kill a student. "Class is dismissed. Everyone leave right now." William looks at Dantalion but his head is still low, his face hidden by the mess of dark brown hair.
Everyone scatters. "Let's go William." Isaac says quietly, coming up beside him.
"In a minute." He says and the red head nods and heads to the locker room.
"You too William." Dantalion murmurs, straightening and facing away from the worried blonde.
"Are you okay? You don't look okay…" William says stepping closer.
"Leave William. I will come find you later." His whole body was tense, clawed hands clenching and unclenching, and his breath was harsh. William didn't want to leave. The demon looked almost in pain and he had no idea why.
"William!" A new voice enters and William turns to see Professor Cartwright running over to him, a look of concern and worry on his usual calm face. "Isaac is waiting for you. You don't want to miss lunch now do you?" He says but his eyes don't leave Dantalions shaking back.
William looks between them wishing Dantalion would turn around so he could just see his face. "Fine. Come find me later Dantalion." The demon nods and William leaves feeling a heavy weight settle in his chest. Something wasn't right.
Once the humans were gone, Dantalion hunches down clutching his middle trying to keep the growling to a low rumble. "What's happening? Is it a spell?" Sytry walks around him trying to find the cause.
"It happened when I threatened a student."
Sytrys eyes widen. "You threatened a student? Why would you do something so stupid?" He says urgently shaking the other demon. "C'mon we need to get away from the school." He grabs the other demons arm and they vanish, appearing outside the school grounds in a wooded clearing.
Dantalion throws his head back and roars. His whole being pulsed with uncontrollable rage. Sytry had only seem him lose control once before and that was when Baphomet was killed.
Sytry is about to knock some sense into him when a blue disk of light appears under them both and their powers vanish.
Dantalion sags and breathes heavily, sweat dripping off his face. "Well now, let's call this session Divine Punishment." Uriel appears before them, bright with large angelic wings keeping him airborne.
"Uriel. What's going on? Why was Dantalion going crazy?" Sytry yells at the angel knowing Heaven had something to do with it. Dantalion was too old and smart to lose control like that in the school.
Uriel frowns and the blue disk crackles shooting spears of light up through the demons bodies making them scream. "What happened? I'll tell you what happened. You both have consorted with humans on a level that betrays our contract. Three humans know of your existence and worse yet, you two fools have allowed love to form. Do I really need to tell you why that's forbidden?" The angel glowers down at them like a mother scolding her children.
"Did you really think I wouldn't find out? I've known since the first day William saw your face, Dantalion." The demon raises his head warily. "I was hoping you would have the decency to fix your own mistakes but instead you made it worse and involved two other humans. Oh and then threatened another with his life. Do you know how tedious it will be to erase all those boys memories?" Uriel sends another wave through them and their screams fill the chill air.
"The High Heavens allowed you two miscreants to be here on the condition that you wouldn't meddle in the humans affairs. It was explicitly laid out that no human should know of your true nature and that no relationships would be formed beyond that of what your working profession allowed or else their memory would be erased immediately." The demons scowl but say nothing. Uriel was right of course.
"Now, you know what must be done." He continues with a quieter tone. Dantalions head shoots up.
"No! Please…I'll do anything else." He starts before Uriel inflicts more pain on his body causing him to cry in rage.
"There's nothing else you can do, Grand Duke of Hell. You must fix this mess and erase those humans memories of you two permanently!" He raises his hand again just as a small body races in between them.
"Stop it!" William yells up at the angel, trying to keep his fear from showing. He and Isaac had heard the screams and followed them. He couldn't take seeing Dantalion and even Sytry in agony anymore.
"How…did you hear us?" Uriel floats down and stands in front of William looking curious. "I had a barrier up that should've blocked our little meeting from any mortals senses."
"I don't know. Just stop hurting them, please." He begs as he feels Dantalion straighten with a groan behind him.
"William, this is not a good time." The demon says softly and the blonde turns around angrily.
"You know I was worried about your stupid demon ass? You were acting all weird and then I heard the roar and screaming. I'm missing classes because of this you know!" He knew the last part was unimportant but he was just so frustrated.
"I'm sorry I made you worry." He says with a frown. "But you aren't safe here. You and Isaac go back to the dorm."
"Actually, this is perfect." Uriel says causing William to refocus on him. Dantalions eyes narrow. "William, my boy. You don't want your friends to hurt anymore right?"
William nods. "Of course not."
"Well then, let me just touch your head for a second and everything will be fine again." The angel says with an innocent face.
"NO! Do not touch him!" Dantalion makes to lunge at the angel but pain shoots up his spine and he howls, falling to his hands and knees.
"Stop! What will happen? What will happen when you touch me?" William yells in a panic. Dantalions screams jolted through his body painfully. If he could stop the pain he would do anything.
"You and Isaac will forget about the demons entirely. All this Heaven and Hell stuff will just leave your mind and you will go on as if nothing happened."
"But I'll still keep my memories of Dantalion right? He just won't be a demon?" William asks thinking it didn't sound too bad.
"No. You won't have any memory of ever having a relationship with these two demons at all. It'll be like before you saw his face. Just like that." Uriel said with a smile.
"There's no other way?" William says softly looking back at the two demons hunched over and then meeting Isaacs fearful gaze as he hovers near Sytry.
"There is. These two will be banished back to hell for eternity and your memories will be erased of their existence completely." William hangs his head. That was even worse. He hears Isaac sob behind him and his fists clench.
"Regardless, make a decision or I'll make it for you." Uriel smiles and raise his hand sending another pain-filled wave. The screams jolt Williams body to action and he holds his head up looking Uriel straight in the eyes.
"Fine. Erase our memory. There's no reason for them to be banished. I know they love it here." He turns to look at Isaac who nods approval through his tears. William was holding his own tears back with every fiber of his being.
"Excellent!" The angel waves his hands and the air immediately thins back to normal. The demons stand warily and Dantalion pulls William back away from Uriel.
"You'll go through me before touching him." He growls even though William could feel his body shaking from the abuse.
"No Dantalion." William turns towards him, his back to Uriel. "I don't want you banished. It'll be okay." His voice shakes as he looks up at the cabernet eyes that were welling with tears.
"But…you'll forget me. You'll forget everything." He squeezes his eyes shut hanging his head to rest against Williams.
William sighs and runs his hands over the demons wet cheeks before lifting his head up to meet his gaze. "It's okay. It'll be okay." He didn't know what else to say. His eyes were glossy with unshed tears but he remained in control. This was his decision after all. And just because he knew it'd probably be the last time he ever felt for someone like he did for the demon, William pulled his face down and kissed him hard, hoping the feelings he could never voice were pushed through to Dantalion, giving him comfort.
Uriel clears his throat impatiently and they break up. William leans up to the demons ear, "We have a contract to uphold after all." Dantalions breath hitches in response to the whispered words but his chest still felt like a knife was being wedged into it. "This isn't the end." He concludes softly so only his demon can hear.
William turns before he can change his mind and walks purposefully towards Uriel. Isaac follows close behind and he tries not to hear the broken sobs from two different demons behind them.
"Very good my lambs." The angel says. "This will be over shortly." He touches them and a white light bursts out of his hands. All William can see is brightness until the softness of his pillow greets him and he falls into a heavy sleep.