Not canon to the actual story, this was just a personal thought I had that I couldn't help but share. It definitely contains adult details. I repeat, this is not apart of the story, just a little imagination going of course. If you don't like the tone of a one night stand and regretful feelings associated with the act, feel free to skip this chapter.

- ML

Chapter 3.5: Another Taste of Clarity

Reiji grasped Otto's sleeve as he began to leave. "Wait," she began. Oh, what am I doing?

The orange eyed Demon turned back to her, a questioning look on his face. She silently motioned for him to follow her upstairs. Her mind buzzed with racing thoughts, questioning just what the heck she thought she was doing, allowing this male into her safe space. She subconsciously clutched her rosary, praying she wasn't going to regret letting this night drone on.

She unlocked her door, eying the keys to Mina's Cafe. Now that Mina was leaving for another city temporarily, Reiji would have to face a new challenge just two short days from now. And that's assuming the upcoming mission allowed her to return on time.

Reiji let Otto go in first, then shut the door behind her. He took in the surroundings of the little one-bedroom apartment, remembering to take his sneakers off at the door, before the carpet. Reiji removed her shoes as well, placing them in a small shelf next to her favorite combat boots, and bamboo sandals. Otto then stood at the tall window, looking out at the lazy river. He turned to the green haired demon.

"You have a nice living space here. But why invite me in?" Otto asked, admiring the quilt laid across her two cushion mint green couch by the window.

"I just, I thought it would be a nice thing to do for an old acquaintance," Reiji replied, making her way to the small kitchen. "This is my way of showing you that I want to trust you again, even after everything we've been through."

She grabbed a bottle from her small fridge, eyeing the blue label: Jade Flower Sake, in Demonic script. This is a good thing... Right?

"I do not mind hosting you for the night as well, I enjoyed your company," Reiji said blankly, taking two glasses from her drying rack by the small kitchen sink. In truth, she was stepping far outside her comfort zone, allowing this male into her sanctuary. She fixed her glasses, exhaling deeply.

Otto blinked, watching her pour two little cups: half for her, and full for him.

"Is that Jade?" he asked, accepting the glass with a raised toast. He downed the alcoholic beverage, grinning. "I love this brand."

"Really? Me too," Reiji smiled, sipping hers slowly. "It's a rare gem in the market. A fast seller, as well."

She offered another drink, which Otto happily accepted. The green haired Demon smirked, then straightened her expression. What is wrong with me? I cannot possibly enjoy this that much. Then, an idea crossed Reiji's mind.

"Just one moment!" Reiji chirped, rushing to her bedroom. She threw her sweater off, followed by her dress. She sighed in relief after she pulled her bras over her head, letting her chest and ribs relax from the compression. She stretched her back, hands over her head.

Her green locks formed three hands instead of two, collecting her clothes. One dropped her dress and undergarments in a hamper, then the other two hung her cardigan sweater on a hanger, placing it in her clothing rack. Then, her locks wrapped themselves in a messy low bun. Reiji secured it with an actual hair tie. She opted for her pajama set of silk capri pants, loosely fitting for comfort, and matching thin robe. It was all black with white trims. She wrapped the robe securely, ensuring minimal cleavage spilled, as it was difficult to cover it all in a simple sleeping robe.

However, I could take advantage of the opportunity.

"Snap out of it," she hissed to herself, slapping her cheeks. She wiped her rectangular glasses with a proper sink cloth, cleaning away the smudges and flakes of dust. Reiji wasn't sure what the end goal was behind dressing down and flaunting... whatever, but her gut was telling her this was acceptable. And of course she obeyed without question.

After emerging from her room, she found Otto lying on the couch, eyes closed. Puzzled, she stood at the small hallway by her bathroom, somewhat hoping he was asleep, so she would quit having such foolish ideas on what to do to him. With him..?

Even the kitchen light brightness was lowered, which was definitely not her doing. Perhaps Otto figured out how the light switch worked. Reiji did not think she was in her room this long. She looked over at her bedside clock. It's only been 10 minutes. She crept toward him, then knelt by the couch, right by his head. His chest rose and fell in his assumed slumber, hands rested on his chest. For a moment, Reiji imagined this was what a deceased body would look like in peace; lips slightly parted, eyes shut, hands placed over their chest before a burial. His dark brown hair, flecks of grey and white at his roots, was no longer slicked back, but a bit frizzier. Even his facial hair was grown out. Oh, she missed so many little details of his physical appearance. Reiji leaned closer to his neck, her natural pupils contracting. He smelled like the jade flower extract of the sake, and smoke from the grill he used at his job.

He smells different.

Appetizing, even.

I crave what's inside it.

I have to taste it, I have to—

She shrieked in surprise at the touch of a hand to her cheek. Of all the things she disliked, anyone touching her so suddenly was in her top three. She fell on her bottom, then looked up to see that Otto was indeed awake, his outer hand raised where her face was moments before. She was shaken up, her previous thoughts completely wiped through panic. Those thoughts were not mine, not mine at all!

"I, I'm so sorry, I d-did not mean to intrude, I—"

"It's okay," he responded softly. She was frozen in place, hot with embarrassment. The darker demon couldn't bring herself to move an inch. What was she so afraid of?

Otto sat up, looking down at his lap. Reiji finally regained feeling in her sluggish limbs, scrambling to her feet, but careful to keep her robe in check. He looked up at her once more, a deep sadness and longing in his marmalade gaze. Despite her itching to run away, she held that gaze, her pupils dilating in response.

"You look so sad," she whispered. He shook his head, letting out a small chuckle.

"You're the first person to show such kindness in a long time," he admitted sheepishly.

"Forgive me, but you are mistaken," the green haired demon replied quietly. "I am a very selfish person. I brought you here to, uh," she trailed off, the words lost. To do what, exactly?

Devour him.

She winced, looking away from Otto. So many unnatural thoughts whispered in her mind. It seemed too feral to be real.

Just one bite...

"Is that why you encouraged drinking?" he inquired. Her eyes widened, shame setting in her chest.

"No, I promise I'd never take advantage!"

You lie, you lie, beguiled freak!

Otto chuckled. "I'm a Snake Demon, alcohol doesn't really affect us that much."

Reiji deadpanned. She covered her chest, looking down. Her elven ears burning red. "Oh, I thought—"

"Don't worry about it, I understand you wanted to relax, I can kinda tell." He glanced up and down at her evening attire. Reiji blushed, furrowing her brows. The snake demon stood up, balancing on his tiptoes before giving a kiss on her cheek. Reiji looked at him in shock. Otto's expression was unreadable as her kissed her lips. Reiji fell into autopilot, her thoughts buzzing blankly as she moved robotically. The snake demon began to untie her robe. The female demon did not resist, allowing him to grasp her waist. His hands were unexpectedly freezing on Reiji's warm skin. He then guided her to sit on the couch, then rested his knee between her legs. Their lips soon met in another kiss, although Reiji could hardly feel his rough lips against hers. She closed her eyes again, letting that blank space take over her whole body. Her flesh no longer felt like her own.

Give him to me. He doesn't deserve you.

Reiji submitted completely to the voice in her head.

Before she knew it, her robe was off her shoulders and Otto had pulled her hips closer to the edge of the couch, gently tugging her capri shorts down. Reiji felt as though she were watching another person in her place. However, this female's eyes glowed a lustful red, watching Otto intently. It briefly glanced at Reiji, smirking. Did it see Reiji, or was it a trick in her head? The green haired demon was intimidated by this foreign sensation of watching her own eyes.

But then, she was back in herself, a low moan escaping her throat as she felt fingers between the folds of flesh between her thighs. Otto had pushed her small, dark green curls back on her vulva as he flicked his tongue over her clitoris, then left and right in a consistent rhythm. He had already inserted two fingers, gently messaging the roof of her vaginal canal, over her g-spot. Reiji gasped, grasping the blanket that was under her now, pyshing her hips up to feel more of his fingers. The green haired demon wouldn't dare meet his gaze, not that she even could. The female demon didn't feel at home in herself, hesitant to move too much and break the spell.

He sped up his tongue motions, then slowed down suddenly, fingering her g-spot as he looked up at her, admiring how open the green haired demon was to his touch. His chin hair was clearly wet from her arousal fluids, but he did not seem to care. When she peeked at him, she covered her eyes, whining.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help but savor this," he purred. Otto closed his eyes once more, continuing his tonguing and fingering. His tongue seemed to pulse like a heartbeat on her clit, pressing rapidly at a certain spot on her clitoral hood, just near the underside that pushed her closer to climax. Her gasped turned to higher pitched moans as he played with her sweet spots, refusing to stop for a second more. Reiji's legs trembled and tightened around his head as he licked and fingered mercilessly. He sucked her clitoris as he pulsed with his tongue over and over fingering faster on her g-spot. Reiji leaned her head back as she pushed his head against her hips, riding on his face. She no longer cared how vulnerable this moment left her.

Her insides pulsed and tightened around his fingers. He stopped moving them, letting her orgasm grow. The red gleam in the female demon's eyes yearned from within, screaming to be let out. No audible words echoed in her mind, however. Just the passing thought of a longing to be set free, to consume the male. But just as her pleasure peaked, it soon surpassed, the entity within drawing back as well, closed away from Reiji's mental front.

"S-stop, please! It's sensitive!" she sputtered, pulling his messy hair back. Otto slowly retracted his fingers from her warm, pulsing insides, gently sucking the fluids from his finger before wiping them on his pants. He then wiped his chin hair with the same hand.

He stopped, thank goodness. I thought he'd drain me.

Reiji allowed herself to relax, arms resting at her sides lazily. Her mind was an empty buzz still, but her toes and fingers began to feel like her own again. She cracked her eyes open, half expecting the snake demon to undress as well. However, he still sat on his knees, a blank in his marmalade eyes. Reiji turned red, covering her face in her chest this time. Then, she glanced up at he stood. It was clear to the darker demon that he was aroused as well, but he went to her bathroom in a hurry. She head the water run as he most likely washed his hands. Reiji sat up, puzzled. He returned a few moments later. Otto raised a brow.

"What's wrong?"

"You stopped completely. Why?"

"Oh, that. Um," he thought for a moment. "I, uh, didn't bring protection…"

"Ah, that's right. Not safe," Reiji murmured. A tingling feeling of disappointment lingered in the background of her mind.

"I'm sorry, I should have prepared."

"This wasn't planned," Otto said, smiling a little. But that expression dropped to that blank look once more. "You don't have a thing to be sorry for... I need to go." Otto walked to the door, grabbing his shoes. Reiji stood, following him while tying her robe. It just barely covered her buttocks, but that's didn't matter right now.

"Wait, please don't go," Reiji pleaded, but Otto hastily slipped his sneakers on.

"T-this was a mistake, I shouldn't have come…" the looked at each other for a split second before he opened the door, remorse in his eyes.

"Otto, please—"

"Good bye, Reiji."

He shut the door abruptly, causing the green haired demon to jump in surprise. She stood in the small foyer, devastated at the sudden abandonment. However, she could not bring herself to follow him, especially in exposed exposed state. Tears welled in her eyes, deep regret in her mind.

A mistake. He called this a mistake.

She sullenly retreated to her room, then paused to turn the bathroom light off. But before she did, she froze, staring at her reflection. Her golden eyes were still red, a single black mark etched in both irises. The reflection grinned wickedly. She turned the light off in a panic, then back on. Her normal, crying face looked back. She sobbed quietly, self-conscious in her somewhat lighter brown skin once more.

"He hates me, he must," she whispered painfully, sitting on her bed in the dark. No matter who she tried to open up to, they always ran away and avoided her like a sickness. Perhaps she was bound to be unwanted and untouched by a gentle hand a second time. Not even Otto, one of her oldest surviving peers, wanted to be near her. It was a mistake to even touch her.

Find him. Catch him!

Everything around the female demon went dark, including her sight. She burned hot with a carnal desire, it was an animalistic sensation Reiji had never felt before. It was not love, but an insatiable craving that itched to drive her out of the apartment. She pushed the window open, her long green hair spreading into wide stretched wings and she fell outside. Reiji's sense of smell heightened intensely, seeking out something. Someone. Otto came to mind when she detected that familiar odor of smoke, and the jade flower sake on his breath. Reiji saw a faint trail of fumes wafting from the snake demon. It was strange viewing scents in the naked eye, like a predator hunting their prey. On the prowl, Reiji swooped down toward the male, grabbing him in the right grasp of her hair showering hands, wrapping long hairy fingers into a cocoon around him. Otto was terrified. She could hear him shouting for help, devastated that the female he thought he could befriend would do this to him. But Reiji didn't have the capacity to save him. The green haired demon was terrified of her overwhelming emotions, but lacked the strength to fight it.

Otto was the prey. The entity had won.

And cut! This is more of a one-shot to me, completely separate from an actual story-line I have here. If you liked it, great! If you didn't, also great! At least it was acknowledged.

- ML