(Disclaimer: I do not own The Bad Guys; just Lilith and my other OC's.)

(Authors Note: Hello everyone! Thanks again for taking the time to read my story! Enjoy this latest chapter :D.)

Chapter 10

"Hey, Lily, can you take over the bar for the rest of your shift? Steffan just got an emergency text from his boyfriend and needs to head out," her manager, Kiki, asked, to which she gave a nod:

"Sure thing." Stepping behind the bar, Lilith set to work washing some whiskey glasses before a dark-haired man (late 20's to early 30's) approached and sat down across from her. "Good evening, Sir. What can I get you?"

"I'll take a Corona," he neutrally answered.

With a nod, Lilith filled a pint glass with his drink of choice and served him. "There you are. Would you like anything else at the moment?"

"Meh, I'm good for now, sweet cheeks," the man answered with a wink, to which Lilith frowned and narrowed her blue eyes:

'Oh great, it's gonna be one of those nights,' she mentally groaned. Sure, she's had plenty of guys address her as 'sweetheart' or 'babe', but 'sweet cheeks'?! That was a new one and it annoyed the piss outta her. Regardless, she wasn't going to let his comment prevent her from doing her job. "Very well, cazzo (dick)," she muttered that last bit under her breath and forced a smile, despite wanting to cringe at his words and slap him.

"So, your name's Lilith, huh? That's not very common. I'm guessing your folks were the religious sort?"

"Not really," she dryly answered while finishing her task and cursing the fact that name tags were necessary. Of course, she understood why they were, but still..

"Are you originally from here? You don't seem like the typical California girls I encounter."

"I'm not obligated to answer that question."

"Oh, I see. You don't trust me. I get it." He then leaned against the bar and asked, "So, what's a pretty young thing like you doing in a place like this?"

"Just trying to make a decent living for myself," she answered honestly while trying to ignore his predatory gaze. The only predator she wanted staring at her like that was Snake.

"So, what time do you get off?"

"Late." Before he could ask another question, two older women (early 50's) approached the bar, to which Lilith waited on them while mentally thanking the universe for a distraction and an excuse to avoid talking to that guy further. Of course, he'll likely start up another conversation after she finishes serving the two ladies, but for now, it was a moment of peace.

While Lilith was a polite person and often conversed with patrons, she always kept her guard up as a precaution. Sensing that the man was still staring at her, she did her best to ignore him as she prepared the women's drinks.

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-10:20 PM-

Despite business picking up as the hours ticked by, the man from earlier was still sitting at the bar and eyeing Lilith while she worked. Sure, there was nothing wrong with people sitting at the bar for hours on end, as many of the regulars often did, but it was eerie to have eyes following your every move and to have inappropriate/personal questions thrown at you every few minutes.

Although she was going to receive overtime pay for her work and wouldn't be able to clock out until after 2:00 AM, Lilith hoped that the remaining hours would pass quickly. At the moment, she was out back on a break and texting Snake:

*Hey, I'm so sorry if I woke you up with this text, but I just wanted to reach out and talk with you for a few minutes.*

*No worries, I was already awake. Is everything alright?*

*Not really. I'm filling in for Steffan at the bar, so I'll be working later than usual tonight. Normally, that wouldn't be so bad, but there's this guy who's giving me the creeps and sending me all sorts of red flags. I'm outside right now because my manager told me to take a break and I also wanted to get away from him.*

*Would you like for the guys and I to swing by? We're all still wide awake.*

*Are you sure you wouldn't mind?*

*Not at all. We'll be there shortly.*

*Thank you!*

*No problem. Stay safe.*

Knowing Snake and his friends were now on their way brought a sense of relief to the young blonde as she emitted a sigh and leaned against the brick wall while taking in her current surroundings. Pulling out a peppermint candy from her apron, she unwrapped it and popped it in her mouth before glancing down at her phone, noting that her break was coming to an end.

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-Ten Minutes Later-

Upon re-entering the restaurant and stepping back behind the bar after her coworker, Quinn, left to resume waiting on tables, Lilith was met with a predatory smile from the dark-haired man, who was nursing his (2nd) beer and watching her.

"Hey, sweet cheeks, I was beginning to miss you," he stated, prompting her to suppress the urge to roll her eyes.

"You say that to all the girls you meet?"

"No. Just the ones I find attractive," he added with a wink, causing her to internally cringe. "By the way, I've been meaning to ask, are those real," he gestured towards her breasts with a perverted smile, to which she narrowed her eyes:

"Sir, I will not tolerate being asked that sort of question, nor will humor you by providing an answer!"

Un-phased by her response, he continued to smile, "Oh, you're a feisty one. I like that in a woman."

Before she could respond, the Bad Guys suddenly entered and while Wolf, Shark, Piranha and Webs opted to be seated at a nearby table, Snake slithered over to the bar and took a seat on top of one of the stools, prompting the man to visibly tremble:

"Evening, dear," he addressed her with a charming smile, to which her expression brightened upon seeing her serpentine boyfriend:

"Hey, hon."

"..Wait, are you two dating," the man asked, shocked, to which she nodded:

"We are. So I suggest you refrain from asking me any further questions regarding my anatomy, lest you want to deal with my boyfriend here."

"N-Noted," he shuddered as Snake flicked out his tongue and gave him a stern look that said 'Don't even try it'.

Taking the hint, the man paid for his drinks and even left a decent tip in the nearby jar before vacating the vicinity, causing Lilith to breathe a sigh of relief. Sure, she was used to guys hitting on her and making her feel uncomfortable from time to time, but she still hated it. While most guys give up after a few minutes and leave her alone when their advances fail, there are the occasional few who are quite persistent and cannot take a hint, despite her lack of interest.

Regardless, she was just glad to be rid of that man; however, she knew he certainly wouldn't be the last one who would try 'wooing' her with their charm.

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-Later-

Having offered to escort her home after she finished work, Snake was now riding the bus with Lilith as his friends had left the restaurant and headed back to the lair nearly an hour ago. Of course, Wolf had offered to pick him up afterwards, but he assured him that wouldn't be necessary. In fact, Lilith had asked him to spend the night over at her place since she was still a bit on edge after her whole experience. While she wasn't new to hearing lewd comments regarding her body, she felt violated and worried that creep would try to follow her home, despite the Bad Guys presence.

Nonetheless, she was just happy to be spending time with Hubert.

Upon disembarking from the bus and entering her apartment building, Lilith and Snake rode the elevator up to the third floor and approached her apartment. Unlocking the door, they stepped/slithered inside, to which she hung up her keys and slipped off her shoes.

"I'm going to take a quick shower. Feel free to make yourself at home."

"Alright. Let me know if you need anything," he replied with a wink, prompting her to blush:

"I'll keep that in mind." She then lovingly cupped his cheeks and planted a kiss upon his lips, causing his tail to happily wag and his heart rate to quicken.

Once Lilith grabbed her night clothes and stepped inside the bathroom, Snake slithered over to the book nook and selected a novel off the shelf before curling up in the chair and casually reading to pass the time.

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After roughly fifteen minutes, Lilith stepped out of the bathroom wearing nothing but a pair of black panties and a baggy DBZ (Dragon Ball Z) t-shirt. Normally, she wouldn't bother wearing a shirt to bed, but since she had a guest, she had to make an exception. As for her lack of bottoms, that couldn't be helped: she had no sleep shorts or lounging pants to speak of, and she refused to sleep in activewear or denim. Besides, she wasn't embarrassed: Snake had already seen her in a bikini, so what difference did it make if she was wearing pants or not?

Slipping into her queen-sized bed, Lilith made a 'come hither' motion with her finger, to which Snake emitted a soft chuckle and obliged. Of course, neither of them were quite ready to go all the way, nor would they at this time. Tonight was just for sleeping.

Unbuttoning his shirt and setting it and his hat atop her dresser, Snake slithered into her bed and slipped underneath the covers where he then gently wrapped her in his coils and kissed her forehead. "Goodnight, Lilith."

"Night, Hubert," she tiredly replied as she nuzzled against his neck and held him close as sleep claimed the both of them in a welcomed embrace.