When morning came, Lucifer woke first for once. He snapped awake faster than usual. He sighed softly with relief to see Adam still tucked against his chest, in his arms, and fast asleep. Lucifer propped himself up on his elbow and leaned over to check Adam's neck. There was no sign Adam had disobeyed again, but Lucifer was still worried about what he could potentially do in his sleep. Seeing Adam's neck unmarked, Lucifer laid back down and continued to hold Adam quietly for a bit.
Lucifer enjoyed the quiet intimacy. He didn't try to wake Adam, just enjoyed holding him while he slept. The elder angel was starting to crave another kiss. The brief touch of lips wasn't enough. He wanted to explore Adam's mouth again and feel Adam's tongue against his, perhaps slide a hand under Adam's shirt…
The king huffed and silently scolded himself. Now wasn't the time to get all hot and bothered. Adam was asleep, and they wouldn't have much private time before they needed to get up for breakfast anyway. He chided himself to be patient. He had all the time in the world now to court and entice his angel properly. There was no need to rush.
Adam began to rouse. He yawned and stretched, then settled again. He was used to Lucifer still being asleep, so he didn't try to move. Adam raised his left hand to rub the sleep from his eyes. Once he was done, he rested his hand back over Lucifer's hand. He was slightly surprised when Lucifer's arms tightened around him in a sort of hug.
"Good morning, my angel." Lucifer cooed, placing a kiss on Adam's shoulder.
"Good morning, Lucifer. I'm surprised you're awake already." Adam greeted, barely above a whisper. Lucifer raised one hand to pet Adam's hair.
"I suppose I'm still a bit shaken by yesterday. The idea that I could potentially hurt you in my sleep is deeply unsettling… I haven't done that before, have I?" Lucifer asked. He gently stroked his fingers through Adam's hair.
"No, yesterday was the only time you've ever done it. I think it was because I went out of your reach. You really seem to like keeping me nestled against you while you sleep. Please, try not to worry about it so much. I don't think it will happen again as long as I stay in bed like I'm supposed to. I learned my lesson." Adam murmured. Lucifer unwrapped his arms from Adam and sat up.
"Good boy. Now let's get up and ready for the day." Lucifer uttered softly, stretching again. Adam pulled off the covers and rose up from the bed. Their morning routine went as usual. Lucifer stripped off Adam's old bandages before their shower.
Adam turned his back in the shower as usual, but this time, Lucifer was distracted. The smaller man watched with hungry eyes as Adam bathed. The water rolling down his skin, the way his muscles moved under the skin as he bathed, and of course that perfectly shaped, firm ass on full display for him.
Lucifer snapped himself out of it when he felt his member begin to stiffen. He shook his head. Now was not the time for this, he scolded himself. Lucifer raised his eyes to the wounds on Adam's back. The thought of how painful that amputation must have been for him, and how much the wounds must still hurt, successfully put an end to Lucifer's growing problem. Adam was none the wiser. Once they were both washed up and towel dried, Lucifer couldn't help but find himself distracted again while Adam dressed.
As they both discarded their towels into the hamper and took their clothes for the day from the dresser, Lucifer watched Adam out of the corner of his eye. First he sneaked a quick peek at Adam's goods, knowing those would be first to be hidden from him. He found himself wondering how big Adam's member was when he was excited, as he knew a man's flaccid size could be quite misleading. Even the usually wiry patch of hair at his nether region looked soft.
The movement of Adam's arms as he put his underwear on drew Lucifer's attention. Adam's arms were leanly muscled, probably from wielding that heavy axe of his. Lucifer would have to make sure he carved out some cuddle time today so those arms would hold him again.
Adam's chest drew his eye with its defined and lightly toned pecs. They definitely had a firmness to them Lucifer wanted to touch, and not just over his shirt like last night. His eyes roved down to his soft, slightly flabby stomach, which Lucifer found cute. He wanted to run his fingers over it and find out if Adam was ticklish.
Eyes traveling back down, Lucifer noticed Adam's ass again. Even partially hidden by underwear, that firm, round ass still looked so inviting for Lucifer to reach out and palm. Lucifer wrenched his eyes away long enough to go down to Adam's legs, well toned and lean muscled like his arms. Lucifer wanted to say fuck breakfast and just spend the time touching his beautiful angel's supple skin all over…
Lucifer's brain snapped back to reality when Adam's jeans went on. Lucifer glanced down at himself. Luckily, he'd done a pretty good job dressing himself on autopilot. Adam had not noticed Lucifer had been watching him. Adam pulled out a light green pullover shirt, but set it aside. Adam laid down on the bed and waited for Lucifer.
The king of hell blinked at Adam, then remembered what he needed to do and went back to the bathroom for the supplies. Once his wounds were treated, and supplies returned, Adam donned his shirt and he and Lucifer went to the breakfast table. Angel was the only one missing.
Adam restrained a sigh as he took his spot between Lucifer and Husk. Of course Niffty would have made french toast as part of the breakfast spread. Adam knew he wasn't touching that. He might cry if he tasted it. Luckily there was plenty more on the table.
"Good morning, Apple Dumpling. How was your night last night?" Lucifer asked, smiling tenderly at Charlie.
"Good morning, Dad. It was great. Vaggie and I had some nice alone time with a movie. I heard you were up late with Husk and Angel last night. How was your evening?" Charlie replied. Angel walked in and seated himself. Once he was seated, everyone started serving themselves.
"We had a very nice evening. I had some wine. Adam had his first introduction to alcohol, and we had a nice time chatting with Husk and Angel. Really the only thing that threatened to ruin the night was getting called into an urgent meeting today. I'll be leaving right after breakfast." Lucifer answered as he filled his plate.
"If you need a sitter, I'm free today and I'll be happy to oblige." Alastor offered. He leered maliciously at Adam with half-lidded eyes. A shiver went down Adam's spine, and it was not the kind Lucifer caused the night before. Lucifer laughed, but Angel interrupted before he could speak.
"Too late, Al. I called dibs last night. Adam's going out shopping with me today. We're gonna have a blast. When I bring him home, he's gonna look irresistible." Angel was getting more excited as he spoke.
"Never going to happen. There is quite literally no way in hell I will ever leave you in charge of Adam." Lucifer declared, taking a bite of the eggs now on his plate. Alastor just laughed lightly and leaned his chin on his hand.
"Don't trust me with your prized possession, Your Majesty?" Alastor asked, making sure the sarcasm on 'your majesty' was audible.
"Absolutely not. I wouldn't trust you with one of my rubber ducks, let alone Adam. When I leave him with a chaperone, I expect to get him back in one piece." Lucifer glared heatedly as he spoke. Adam reached over and took Lucifer's right hand, trying to calm him down.
"He's already missing two pieces." Alastor replied snidely. He calmly took a bite of the bacon on his plate.
"Three, Alastor." Adam corrected. He hoped to interrupt the banter before Lucifer became too worked up. Adam pointed to his side where his missing rib had been. "I'm missing a rib too."
"Well, aren't you just falling apart?" Alastor asked. Adam paused for a moment to have a bite of sausage.
"You're just pissy that you aren't getting your way. Or is it that you're STILL pissy because you fucking LOST to me, and I sent you running away like a little bitch?" Adam asked with a smirk. Husk's eyes widened and he watched for Alastor's reaction.
"You speak so boldly for one who's been disarmed, dismembered, and leashed, PET." Alastor spat out his words with venom, leaning forward a bit. His smile stayed in place, but his eyes and voice made his anger obvious.
"It must wound your pride even more that Lucifer was the one to- '' Adam began. Vaggie cut him off.
"Adam, enough. Quit antagonizing Alastor." Vaggie demanded.
"Vaggie, have you BEEN HERE the last few days? He antagonizes me all the fucking time. It's not MY fault he can't take the L with any grace." Adam retorted. Lucifer sipped his drink.
"Your point was made, Adam. That's enough." Lucifer spoke in an undertone. Adam went quiet and went back to eating his breakfast.
Alastor went back to eating as well, trying to not let his anger show. He was fuming silently, but he could be patient. That mouthy pet would get his reprisal for that disrespect in due time.
Husk watched the exchange and ate his french toast. He looked at Adam with worry. He knew Adam had only gotten away with getting the best of Alastor because of Lucifer's presence. The cat demon was glad Lucifer had chosen to allow Angel to take Adam out today. Maybe something more important or interesting would catch Alastor's attention by the time they returned.
"Alastor, are you going to be making another broadcast today?" Charlie asked, trying to get the conversation rolling again. She wished Alastor didn't pick on her dad and Adam so much. She was grateful at least that Adam listened to her dad.
"Of course, my dear. I have a lovely broadcast planned. Some news, an advertisement for the hotel, some good music. It'd be a crime to deny hell my impeccable skills for too long." Alastor praised himself.
Adam opened his mouth, about to make a wisecrack about Alastor's music choices. Just as he was drawing a breath to speak, Lucifer quickly put his right hand on Adam's left. Adam shut his mouth and turned to Lucifer. His master shook his head. Adam sighed in disappointment and drank his water instead. Charlie noticed and smiled gratefully at Lucifer, glad her father had nipped that in the bud.
As the meal came to an end, Lucifer headed to the lobby with Adam and Angel Dust. He was a bit nervous about letting someone else take Adam outside the safety of the hotel. Lucifer handed Angel a stack of bills, bigger than the one he'd given to Husk.
"Here Angel, half is yours for watching him for me, and the other half is to spend on Adam. Now remember to stay sober, keep him close and keep your eyes on him. If an emergency happens don't hesitate to call me. Adam, remember you walk BESIDE Angel, not behind him. Stay where he can see you. And just like I told you last time, mind Angel as you would mind me." Lucifer gave his final instructions.
"Yes, Lucifer." Adam replied dutifully.
"Relaaax, Lucifer. I've got this, we'll be fine. I swear on my afterlife I will not have any alcohol or dope of any kind while I'm in charge of Adam, okay?" Angel Dust raised one hand to swear.
"Alright. I'll see you two later." Lucifer muttered. The three of them left the lobby and went outside, going their separate ways. Adam looked around him nervously as he walked. He didn't have Lucifer to protect him this time, and still no weapon. Angel Dust clapped him on the shoulder.
"You relax too, Adam. It'll do ya some good to get out of the hotel now and then. Besides, you're with me. Worst thing that's likely to happen is we might get swarmed by some of my adoring fans who want my autograph." Angel fluffed his chest fur as he talked, as if a fan might run up to him at any moment.
"So where are we going?" Adam asked. He was taking care to keep pace with Angel's longer stride, being that the spider demon was even taller than Alastor. Angel slowed his pace a little, noticing Adam was having a bit of trouble.
"We're going to the Seductive Succubus. High quality sex shop. They've got toys, lubes, massage oils, BDSM gear, and tons of sexy clothes and accessories. Trust me, you're going to look amazing. You'll feel like a whole new man." Angel assured him. Adam snorted.
"I practically already am. Did you fucking meet me before?" Adam muttered. He thought back with shame on the way he had behaved at the trial. The hateful way he'd spoken about Angel Dust, reducing him to just his occupation, proclaiming him 'unholy' right alongside Lute, dismissing all the progress he'd made… He wondered if Charlie had told Angel or if he didn't know.
"That makes it even more appropriate. A new you deserves a new look. And I gotta say… Al was right about those robes. Not that Al was right to burn them. That was a shitty thing he did because he wanted to hurt you. But he was right when he said they were ugly. They were shapeless and totally overshadowed your body rather than complimenting it." Angel pointed out. Adam rolled his eyes.
"Those weren't the only clothes I had. Do you think I walked around heaven wearing my exorcist gear all the time? I only wore those when going to hell or in the presence of those from hell. The hood and robes weren't supposed to be flattering or attractive. They were supposed to make me look big and intimidating, and help me stand out among the other exorcists so they could easily spot me during exterminations." Adam explained. Angel nodded, as that made more sense.
Angel became a bit distracted when he noticed someone looking at Adam. He glared and flipped them off. Adam looked, seeing a demon quickly turn and walk away without the chance to get a good look at them.
"Be careful, Angel. Don't go getting into a fight if we don't need to." Adam advised. He shook his head slightly, surprised the slender man was so reckless. Angel gave a cocky smirk.
"Don't be fooled by the sex appeal. Just because I'm smoking hot doesn't mean I can't kick some ass too. I can hold my own." Angel asserted. Adam raised his head up a bit and straightened his back.
"Same here. I may have lost my wings and my axe, but that doesn't make me helpless. I can go hand to hand if need be." Adam stated, reminding himself what he was capable of. A few minutes walk and they made it to the Seductive Succubus without incident. Angel held the door open for Adam.
"Age before beauty." Angel teased, playfully primping his hair with one of his free hands. Adam laughed and rolled his eyes as he walked in.
"Whatever, prettyboy." Adam took only a few steps, making sure Angel was close behind him. The first things on display as they walked in were the sex toys and BDSM gear. Other demons were casually shopping. Adam froze momentarily, feeling very out of place. Angel took him by the arm, prompting him to move again.
"The clothes are in the back room." Angel said, walking Adam past the sex toys, BDSM supplies, other kink supplies, and the large selections of lubes and massage oils. Angel guided Adam to a large room in the back full of clothing and accessories. A small sign at the back of that room read 'Fitting Rooms'. Some of the clothes on the racks looked like costumes, but Angel led him away from those. He brought him over to some clothing racks with shirts on them.
"Okay, let's find you something nice and hot." Angel muttered, starting to look through the racks. Adam started looking through them too. He still didn't feel the need for anymore clothing, but he'd accepted that this was what was happening and played along.
"Oooh, how about this?" Angel held up a short sleeve fishnet shirt. Adam's eyes widened. He shook his head vigorously.
"No fucking way. That's not even a shirt, Angel. That's a fucking tuna net in the shape of a shirt." Adam refused. Angel sighed and put it back.
"That's because it's a fishnet shirt, Adam. Hm, would you consider a crop top?" Angel asked, looking at Adam thoughtfully. Adam shook his head.
"They look good on you but not for me, thanks… I don't want anything with an open back either. Even when my wounds heal, they're going to scar." Adam muttered, blushing at the very thought of wearing a crop top. He subconsciously put a hand on his belly, not wanting to show it.
"Right, right, you're shy. Okay, something on the subtle side, let's see… Oh how about this one?" Angel pulled out a dark red shirt. This shirt had long sleeves, but a wide collar to show off a lot of collar bone, which connected to a wide V at the bottom that went all the way down the chest and to the top of the stomach. The V was held together by laces in metal eyelets.
"See, this should work for you. The lacing can be adjusted to show more or less skin, depending on the company you're planning to be around." Angel suggested, grinning. Adam looked at it for a moment and nodded.
"Yeah, I'll try that one." Adam took it from Angel, folded it partially and put it over his arm. They continued looking through the racks and eventually both of them had a small collection of items to try on. Adam's was smaller than Angel's.
They headed to the fitting rooms to try on their first outfits. Angel emerged from the fitting rooms first. He was wearing a powder pink tank top with a swirly, smoke-like black design all over it. The back was open and held together only by lacing, so that the fabric of the shirt itself went only to his shoulder blades before relying on the lacing to keep it from falling off. The lacing was tied in a neat bow at the bottom. Angel's pants were a pair of perfectly fitted magenta capris with a smattering of small black stars printed down the side.
Adam emerged a few moments later. For his first outfit he was trying on the first shirt Angel had picked out for him. It seemed to fit on him just slightly loosely and Adam had the front laces pulled mostly closed, showing little skin. Adam paired it with a pair of black pants which had decorative red lacing going up the side of each leg. Adam smiled at Angel and playfully gave him an exaggerated elevator eyes look.
"You look like a bombshell. You'd make an asexual go 'hot damn'." Adam complimented. Angel's eyes lit up and he smiled wide.
"Aw, you're too sweet. And you're looking so alluring. That shirt looks really great on you. Try showing a little more skin though and people will REALLY want some. Here let me show you." Angel stepped closer to loosen the lacing of his shirt, letting the large V hang open more and expose some more chest. Angel took him by the hand and led him over to some mirrors on the wall.
"See? You've got a sexy body. Don't be afraid to show it off a little. Giving people a little peek at the goods shows confidence." Angel stood beside Adam and they both admired themselves in the mirror for a moment. Then Angel turned to look at Adam directly, frowning.
"What's wrong?" Adam asked, a little unnerved by the way Angel was looking at him. The spider demon stared at him thoughtfully for another second, looking Adam over.
"It's great, but it's still a little wanting. It needs an accessory or two. A little pop of bling would be nice too. Something shiny and bright really pops when you're wearing dark colors." Angel led Adam over to the accessories, not worried about their small piles of other clothes yet to be tried on. They weren't paid for yet, so no one would likely bother to steal them.
"Seriously, Angel, collars? I already have one, remember?" Adam remarked flatly. Angel started picking through the different styles, colors, and sizes of collars.
"Collars are hot though. It's just an accessory. Just try a couple on and see how you look." Adam heaved a sigh, helping choose a few. Angel picked out a few to try on for himself, figuring that Adam would be more comfortable if he wasn't the only one wearing a collar. When they had a small selection they returned to the mirrors.
Adam put on a black collar with a few red rhinestones first, something that would match his current outfit. He put it on and frowned.
"It looks… pretty good, but it's not very comfortable." Adam commented. Angel looked at him after putting on his own collar. He laughed.
"That's because you've got it adjusted too tight." Angel readjusted the collar for him to the correct tightness. Adam smiled a little bit. He was still a bit uncomfortable in this store, but he appreciated how hard Angel Dust was trying to be supportive and make him comfortable. Angel grinned seeing Adam smiling. Angel stood side by side with Adam and put two arms around Adam in a side hug.
"There ya go, look at us. A couple of super sexy bottoms looking our best!" Angel looked at their reflections with pride.
"Angel, I'm not a bottom. I'm not even gay." Adam rolled his eyes. Angel just shook his head, side-hugging him closer. He pulled out his phone and unlocked it.
"Take a selfie with me!" Angel Dust demanded, opening the camera.
"Well, Lucifer DID say I have to do what you tell me, so I guess I have to." Adam teased. Angel Dust framed the shot and smiled for the camera. Adam put his arm around Angel and smiled. Angel snapped the picture and then checked it out.
"You should get that collar. Really looks good with that outfit. Here, try this one on next. This'll go with everything." Angel held up a simple black collar and a D ring in the front. Adam put it on, this time adjusting it correctly, then looked in the mirror. Meanwhile Angel switched to a different collar too.
"That purple one adds a nice splash of a different color to your outfit. Mine's comfortable, and the metal ring adds a little bit of shine to the outfit. " Adam commented. Angel took Adam's hand and led him back over towards the collar display. At the end of the collar section there was a large selection of decorative charms. Angel started looking at some shiny ones. Adam understood what Angel was thinking and picked up a shiny red mirror-like star charm.
"How about this one?" Adam asked, holding the little clip up to the D ring. Adam was smiling again.
"Now you're getting into it. That'll be a nice bit of bling." Angel put the red star charm on Adam's collar and found a hot pink ribbon charm to hang on his own new collar. They picked out a few more in different colors to go with their new collars and went back to the pile of clothes they'd been distracted from.
Angel demanded another selfie with the new collars before they changed outfits and Adam posed with him. Angel then checked out the photo. The spider demon's eyes widened and he grabbed Adam by the arm.
"Shit, get in the fitting roo-" Angel began in a harsh whisper.
"Angel, Hi there Baby. Didn't expect to see you today." Crooned a voice with a strange accent.
"Fuck." Angel whispered. He let go of Adam's arm and turned around. Angel put on a fake smile. Adam turned around to see who was speaking to Angel. Adam recognized the moth demon he had seen Angel interact with at the trial. This demon was the one that owned Angel's soul, whom he'd only heard addressed as Val.
"Good morning, Val. How ya doing?" Angel asked politely. He didn't want any conflict with his boss while he was supposed to be watching Adam. Valentino smiled and took a drag on his cigarette.
"Well aren't you in a sweet mood today? I'm doing great. I come in for routine business and I get the surprise of getting to see Lucifer's little pet in the flesh. Aren't you going to introduce me, Baby?" Val looked down upon the two shorter men.
"Eh, Right. Adam, this is Valentino. He's an overlord, and he controls a big chunk of the porn industry in hell. He's also my boss. And Val, you know who Adam is." Angel kept the polite smile on his face and side eye'd Adam to see how he was taking this.
"Pleased to meet you properly, Adam." Valentino smiled at Adam, a bit of drool leaking out of the side of his mouth. He held out his hand for Adam's as if to shake it. Adam's guard dropped a bit. After being totally objectified when he'd gone out with Lucifer, the basic respect of being greeted like a person was refreshing and slightly shocking.
Adam lifted his right hand and reached for Valentino's, but Angel caught his hand. Angel pulled it back down to Adam's side, holding it so that Adam did not reach out again. Angel didn't think Valentino would lick Adam like he had Charlie, but he didn't want to risk Adam's reaction to such a thing.
"Best to not, Val. Lucifer is really possessive of Adam. He doesn't let anyone touch Adam without his permission." Angel explained, Valentino's smile fell, but his hand fell back to his side as well.
"Speak of the devil, where is His Majesty? I didn't expect to see him in this type of store." Valentino asked, taking another drag on his cigarette and glancing around as if he might see him anywhere.
"Ya won't, cuz he's not here. Lucifer had a meeting to go to today. Adam isn't allowed to be unsupervised. I'm supervising, so I decided to take him out shopping for some sexy outfits." Angel moved just slightly in front of Adam protectively.
"Oh, well then, move aside and let me see your work so far, Baby." Valentino's tone was friendly, but his expression changed when Angel didn't move aside right away.
"I said move, Angel." Valentino said in a menacing tone. Adam put his hand on Angel's shoulder and stepped around him, closer to the large moth demon.
"It's fine, Angel. If I can handle Alastor staring me down, I can handle him. I'm starting to get used to being stared at." Adam murmured. Valentino smiled again and leaned in close to Adam, closer than Adam was prepared for. First, he leaned into and inspected Adam's face. Valentino was practically in kissing distance. Adam noticed the demon's breath surprisingly smelled of mint.
"Such a cute face. Those pretty golden eyes, that button nose, even that patch of a beard, and those kissable looking lips… I bet they'd look even better with a smile. Show me your smile babydoll." Valentino crooned again. Adam's gaze hardened, being told to smile had just squashed the goodwill Valentino had created by trying to greet him properly, and pissed Adam off on top of it.
"Piss off, sleazeball. I don't take orders from you. I'm letting you look at my outfit. Be grateful you're getting that much." Adam snapped. Valentino frowned, but didn't move back at all.
"Such a sharp tongue. Do you speak to your master like that?" Valentino asked. He took a drag on his cigarette, but turned his head to the side to blow his smoke toward Angel instead of into Adam's face. Angel gave him a dirty look and fanned the smoke away from his face with his hand.
"Of course I don't, but you're not Lucifer. Nor are you anyone he cares about, so suck a fat cock. Finish looking at my clothes and back off." Adam snapped.
Valentino glared viciously, unused to this disrespect. The moth lost his temper. His hand shot out and grabbed Adam by the throat. He tightened his hand enough to hurt a bit, but not enough to cut off Adam's air. Valentino had learned through experience that no one could ever manage to listen while being strangled, but the threat of it kept peoples' attention.
"Listen here you audacious little bitch, you may not be on MY leash, but you're still someone else's PROPERTY. You better learn your place and watch your mouth before-" Val was cut off when Angel panicked and pried Valentino's hand off Adam's neck and forced the moth's arm away. Valentino glared hatefully at Angel Dust. With a motion of his hand, the magenta leash appeared around Angel's wrist and Valentino yanked him closer.
"Don't make me have to teach YOU a lesson too." Valentino threatened, practically growling. Adam realized with wide eyes and a sinking feeling that his mouth had caused this, but he was afraid anything he did might make it worse. Angel looked clearly scared, but he kept his head.
"Val, I know you're mad, but you need to listen to me for just a second. I wasn't disrespecting you. I was HELPING you just now. Think about it real fast. Adam is Lucifer's property, right? Imagine what he'd do if you left a bruise on Adam. What might Lucifer do to you if you damaged his prized possession, huh?" Angel rattled out, eyes wide with fear. His words were enough to reach Valentino. The moth let go of his leash, allowing it to dissipate. Angel stepped back and turned to Adam, his look of fear still intact but less intense.
"Adam, quit talking to Valentino like that! You're right, he isn't Lucifer. You don't have to obey him, but you're gonna cause problems talking to an overlord like that." Angel scolded, partly as a warning and partly to try to pacify Valentino's still hot temper.
Adam looked at Angel and his stomach clenched in regret. He realized that what he'd just said might result in retribution on Angel Dust the next day, in addition to whatever Angel had just narrowly talked himself out of. He cursed himself for not thinking before he spoke yet again. Adam didn't care if Valentino hurt him, but Angel had it hard enough. He didn't want Angel to suffer for his words. Adam took a deep breath.
"Yes, Angel. I'm sorry. I'll behave." Adam turned back towards Valentino and looked him in the eye. "I apologize for my impertinence, Sir. I regret speaking to you with such sharp words. It won't happen again. I will be courteous from now on." Adam tried to keep his tone as respectful as possible. Valentino's body language relaxed slowly and his smile returned. The apology had successfully placated him.
"Well now, that is much better. That is how someone of your standing should speak to an overlord. Now that you've found your manners, how about that smile, Babydoll?" Valentino crooned again, leaning back into Adam's face. Adam noted that his attempt at smooth talking seemed to indicate that Valentino was in a good mood, and that his mood seemed highly pliable. Adam smiled for Valentino, trying his best to make it look real for Angel's sake.
"Oh yeah, even cuter with a sweet smile." Valentino muttered, his eyes lowering as he looked Adam's outfit over. His eyes lingered on the open V exposing some of Adam's chest. After what felt to Adam like ten minutes, Valentino finally stood upright again. He took another drag on his cigarette, blowing the smoke over the tops of the shorter mens' heads.
"Yeah, he cleans up real nice in something sexy. Your fashion sense is as impeccable as always, Angel Cakes. If you can just get him to show a little more skin, Lucifer is going to drag him to bed by the leash." Adam's eyes widened and his face started to flush as that image was put into his mind.
"Oh believe me, I'm trying. As brash as he talks, it's shocking how insecure he is about showing his body." Angel couldn't help but gripe just a little. Val smirked, noticing the blush on Adam's face.
"Is he now? Adam, let me assure you, you have nothing to be insecure about. Such a shame Lucifer bought your soul first. I could have made you a star right alongside Angel Dust… I noticed you don't have any hickies or marks. Has Lucifer not fucked you yet, or is he just not much of a kisser?" Valentino asked casually, as if this was entirely typical conversation.
"Of course not! What the fuck makes you think either one of us likes men?! I had two wives and he seduced both of them, don't you know that?! We're both straight!" Adam declared. The thought of their kiss yesterday came to mind and Adam's face turned even redder. Still, that was none of Valentino's business. Valentino laughed at Adam getting flustered.
"So is spaghetti until it gets hot and wet, Sweetheart. And judging by the way you're blushing at the very mention of sleeping with him… you're a bottom. And Lucifer, well the man doesn't wear a TOP hat for nothing." Valentino uttered his words with a smirk.
Adam was shrinking back from Valentino in embarrassment. He ducked his head trying to hide his red face, willing the heat in his face to go away. The images the fucking moth was putting into his mind were trying to take over his thoughts. Angel set a hand on his shoulder, wanting to comfort Adam, but unable to make Valentino leave.
"I am not having sex with Lucifer, and I am not going to." Adam muttered weakly, the strength leaving his voice. Luckily for Valentino, his hearing was much better than his sight. He chuckled, paused, and took another drag on his cigarette.
"Sweetheart, you are either a liar, or in denial. Mark my words: If Lucifer isn't giving you that royal cock yet, he will be. By all that's unholy you're adorable. I'd love to get a taste of you myself if I could. Oh the things I could have done with you if I'd had the chance to put my own leash on you…
"A genuine divine angel on its own would sure be something, but if I could put YOU in one of my movies? Adam, the ex head of the exorcists, in bondage and taking all kinds of demon cock? Every pervert in hell would be dying for it." Valentino seemed to salivate more at the idea. Angel moved in front of Adam as the mortified angel backed off further with ducked head and hunched shoulders, desperately trying to get that image out of his head.
"Don't work yourself up, Val. Adam belongs to Lucifer, and there is absolutely no way that's going to change." Angel reminded him. Valentino stared at Adam thoughtfully.
"You're right, Baby. No one with half a brain would be willing to give up a sexy little sub like Adam there, but maybe His Majesty could be convinced to rent him out. Angel, you tell Lucifer when you see him later to call me if he wants to make a little side cash and we can hash out an agreement." Valentino smirked as Adam was practically hiding behind Angel Dust at this point.
"I'll tell him, but don't hold your breath. Like I said, Lucifer is real possessive and doesn't even let people TOUCH him without permission. I doubt he'd let Adam perform in a porno even if he wanted to. Which he clearly does not." Angel pointed out. Valentino once again puffed on his cigarette.
"But whether or not he performs isn't really up to him. It's up to the one holding his leash. We'll just see if His Majesty can't be persuaded." Valentino's phone went off, and the moth demon took it out to check his texts.
"Ah, my order's ready. I've got other things to do today so I've got to run. I'll see you tomorrow, Angel Cakes. Adam, hopefully I'll see you soon." Valentino turned and walked away.
Adam turned to the side and leaned against the wall on his shoulder, covering his face with his hands and just stewing in his emotions. He felt embarrassed and dirty from the way Valentino had talked about him and the mental pictures he'd put in his head. Angel Dust put his hands on Adam's shoulders.
"Hey, it's okay. I know Valentino is… a lot to deal with. He's gone now. Take some deep breaths." Angel coached gently. Adam managed to compose himself.
"I don't know how you even DEAL with him day after day. I'm so sorry I escalated things by calling him a sleazeball and telling him to suck a fat cock. I don't want you to end up paying the price for my big mouth tomorrow. Damn it, why can't I learn to think before I speak?" Adam asked himself, frustrated.
"Eh, he IS a sleazeball. And anything he does tomorrow won't be the worst he's done. Trust me." Angel said, smiling comfortingly as he patted Adam's lower back, avoiding Adam's wounds.
"I really hope that apology calmed him down. It better have worked, because I'm pretty sure if I licked my lips right now, I'd taste his ass." Adam muttered a bit bitterly. Angel snickered.
"C'mon, forget about him. We've got more clothes to try on." Angel grabbed Adam's hand and pulled him back towards the dressing rooms and their thankfully undisturbed piles of clothes to try on.
They tried on several outfits, separating the piles into what they were keeping and what was getting put back as they went. Adam stepped out of his fitting room in his last outfit.
The final shirt was a deep ocean blue. It was covered in little silver stars, giving the impression of the night sky on earth. It had a low V, exposing the collar bone and just a bit of chest. The fabric was slightly sheer, offering a veiled peek at Adam's physique. The sleeves were long but made of a fine mesh. It was the most revealing shirt Angel had gotten Adam to try on. Adam's pants were black and well fitted, with blue flame designs going up the legs. It was all accented by his simple collar, now with a blue star charm bedighting it.
Angel stepped out in a crop top with short sleeves, a red to orange gradient, and a V neck to let some of his chest fur hang out. Angel was wearing a pair of skinny jeans with swirl designs made of bright red rhinestones on the ankles. Angel grinned at Adam and picked up his stack of clothes to return, ready to go put them back.
"Oh yeah, you should DEFINITELY buy that. Wear it out, even. When Lucifer sees you in that, he's gonna ask you to sleep in HIS bed tonight." Angel winked. Adam raised one eyebrow.
"Angel, where do you THINK I've been sleeping?" Angel stared at him in shock. The sinner dropped the clothes he was holding, as well as his jaw.
"You sleep in Lucifer's bed?!" He asked in a soft, awestruck tone. Adam gave him a confused look.
"You didn't know? I thought it was pretty damn obvious. I go into his room with him every night and I don't come out until morning. I have been sleeping in his bed since the first night after he put his collar on me. Seriously, where did you think I have been sleeping? There's only one bed in his room, Angel." Adam stated. He was baffled that Angel hadn't figured they were sharing a bed.
"I-I thought he made you one with magic or something! Fuck, I can't BELIEVE you two have been in bed together since the first night!" Angel shouted.
"Sh! Angel, don't think like Valentino! Nothing of a sexual nature has happened in that bed, okay? We lie down in the same bed and we go to sleep. That's all." Adam said in a harsh whisper, not wanting rumors to start flying. Adam turned to hang his unchosen clothes back on the return rack. Seeing Angel still gobsmacked, he picked up the clothes at Angel's feet and did the same with those.
Adam came back to Angel after his chore. He noticed Angel's mouth was still agape and with two fingers lifted Angel's chin until his jaw shut. Adam then turned to his stack of clothing, collars, and accessories he'd chosen to buy.
"Stop making such a big deal of it. It's not anything salacious. He thinks I'll get in some sort of trouble if I'm not being watched, so he keeps me on a short leash. It's not like I had any choice in the matter, anyway. When the one who holds your leash gives you an order there's only one thing you can do. You should know that better than me. You've been in this situation longer." Adam's mood began to turn a bit solemn. Angel turned to pick up his own new clothes and finally found his voice again.
"Lucifer is nothin' like Valentino, Adam. I know both of them well enough to know that. Lucifer owns your soul, but that's about all they have in common as far as being a master. I know you haven't seen a whole lot of sinners in situations like ours, but trust me when I say Lucifer dotes on ya like a pet. I understand how you're feeling about it, believe me I do, but you've got it cushy. And I'm not saying that to downplay your feelings. It hurts to lose your freedom even in the best possible situation. I'm just trying to give you some perspective." Angel put one of his free hands on Adam's shoulder. Adam nodded and gave Angel a slightly strained smile.
"So was there anything else you wanted to get before we check out?" Adam asked. He appreciated Angel's comfort. Angel was still thinking of him, even though Angel's own situation was undoubtedly worse. 'There's no question to be posed, he's unholy. Case closed.' His own words from the trial echoed in his head.
"Yeah, I wanted to go check out the sex toys if you can handle it." Angel looked genuinely concerned. Adam groaned.
"I can handle it. Just don't expect me to pick anything out. Even if I WANTED to, I barely get the privacy to go to the bathroom by myself." Adam followed Angel to the sex toy section. He stood back and waited as Angel approached the display. Adam stood back, but Angel turned.
"Adam, C'mere. We both know you're not supposed to be out of my sight for too long." Angel instructed. Adam came to Angel's side.
"Actually, let's hold hands just in case I get too distracted." Angel didn't want to mess this up and lose the chance to take Adam out on the town again in the future. He held a hand out to Adam. The first man looked away awkwardly, but took the offered hand. He couldn't help but notice how different it felt from holding Lucifer's hand. Angel's hand was larger and had a soft, fine fur on it, as he wasn't wearing any gloves at the moment. Adam glanced over at the variety of massage oils, finding that less embarrassing.
As his eyes roamed over the bottles, Adam was surprised by the variety of scents available. There were mainly different flower, fruit, and herb scents, along with some blends given silly names like 'Sensual Night' or 'Love or Lust?' Adam rolled his eyes a bit at those, but reading them was enough to keep him occupied while Angel looked at the sex toys.
Several minutes later, Angel had his upper pair of arms full of his new clothes and collars, one lower arm full of sex toys, and the remaining arm engaged in holding Adam's hand. Adam looked over at him and chuckled. Angel looked happy though.
"Are you ready to check out? Your arms are getting full. Guess we should have grabbed a cart." Adam gazed at Angel warmly as he spoke.
"Yeah, let's go. I better not spend any more money." Angel headed for the counter, still holding Adam's hand. Adam glanced at their hands, but decided not to pull away. Angel began loading their purchases on the counter.
"Hey, Zane. How ya doing?" Angel asked the cashier. Zane was a large guy about Adam's size. He had a long, fluffy mane of blood red hair that reminded Adam of a lion's mane. He had a humanlike face, aside from the nose of a big cat and a set of animalistic canines which he flashed when he smiled. His eyes were a stormy gray. Adam noticed a tufted tail flicking behind him. Zane's clothing was a sheer shirt, quite a bit more sheer than the one Adam was wearing, and his pants looked tight and decorated with belt buckles both appearing to to be bought from the store itself.
"Great to see you Angel Dust. I'm pretty good. No one's made a huge mess of the store today. Though I was worried when Valentino came in. You know how he can be." Angel nodded. Zane began ringing up their purchases.
"Hey, would you care to stick around? I'm on my hour lunch break in about fifteen. You and me could slip into the back room and…" Angel shook his head.
"Rain check. I can't. Lucifer's busy, so I'm Adam's chaperone. Call me after you're off shift though. Lucifer should be back at the hotel by then." Angel gave Zane a wink.
Zane gave Adam a look as he continued his work scanning the items. Adam wondered if he was about to be gawked at like a zoo animal again. Zane smiled at Adam.
"Nice to see you. Well, in the flesh that is. I always kinda wondered what you looked like under the robes and hood. It was crazy to see you unmasked on TV." Zane spoke with a very casual tone.
"What? On TV?" Adam asked softly, going a little pale. Zane laughed lightly.
"You haven't told him about Vox yet, Angel? Adam, the whole fight was broadcast live. Everybody saw you take down Alastor, then get your ass beat by Lucifer. And then well… the messy business. The broadcast didn't end until after you sold your soul to Lucifer and he put his leash on you. And for anyone who missed the live broadcast, Alastor made a radio broadcast about it the next morning." Zane tried to be sensitive, but wanted Adam to know what was going on.
"Of course the bastard made an announcement… Great, fucking everyone saw me get owned, lose my wings, and then LITERALLY get owned. The most miserable and painful moments of my afterlife needed to be witnessed by the masses." Adam's voice dripped in sarcasm and he pouted a bit.
"Hey, at least everyone saw you sell your soul. Otherwise you'd have had overlords in a bidding war-" Zane stopped when Angel Dust sent him a sharp look and made a throat-cutting motion with his hand to tell Zane to stop. Zane scrambled for something else to say.
"Anyway, this stuff is going to look awesome on you. Hope you'll come back sometime." Zane's smile became awkward but he was trying to be friendly. Angel made sure he rang up the items they were wearing and paid for their purchases.
"We definitely will be back. Lucifer might demand I bring him back here for more after he sees Adam in these outfits." Angel Dust stated hopefully. He enjoyed watching Adam slowly come further and further out of his shell. Suddenly, Angel grabbed Zane and pulled him forward, halfway over the counter, quite suddenly meeting him for a brief kiss. Zane quickly melted into it for a moment. Then Angel broke the kiss and stepped back.
"That's to hold ya over until after work. Bye, Zane!" Angel took his bag and headed for the door. Adam quickly grabbed his and followed. As soon as they left the store, Adam made sure to stay at Angel's side.
"See, wasn't that fun? You're going to look so damn good too. We'll show everyone when we get back just how good we look. And I can't WAIT to see Lucifer's reaction to you in that." Angel chattered happily as they walked down the street.
"Yeah it was fun, but I wish you'd get it out of your head that Lucifer and I are… involved in that way. We're both straight guys. The man is still wearing his fucking wedding ring. The only reason I share his bed is because he doesn't trust me to be unsupervised. Well, that and he owns my soul, so I have to sleep where he tells me to." Adam muttered, rolling his eyes.
"Or he likes you, and he's possessive. Think about it, have you ever gotten into any trouble since you've gotten here? Well, since Lucifer leashed you anyway." Adam thought of yesterday morning and looked away. Angel's eyes widened.
"You DID get in trouble. What did you do? C'mon, spill." Angel lowered his volume and leaned in closer as they walked. Adam sighed and tried not to let himself blush.
"I'm not allowed to get out of bed while he's asleep. He says it's because he's worried I'll sneak off and get into some kind of trouble. Yesterday, I woke up before him and I wasn't tired anymore, so I thought I'd get up and ready on my own. I figured if I didn't leave the bedroom it would be fine.
"But before I could even get all the way out of the bed, Lucifer somehow used the leash in his sleep and dragged me back over to him. I ended up being dragged across the bed on my back and it irritated my wounds. It was the only time he ever choked me a little too. Thankfully, once I was back in arm's reach he let go of the leash and pulled me back up against his body by hand. He didn't wake up that whole time, and didn't find out until he saw my irritated wounds later." Adam muttered, his head down at the thought.
"Wait, he pulled you BACK up against his body? Do you two cuddle at night too?!" Angel's voice dropped to a whisper. This was even more serious than he thought. Adam realized he'd made a mistake and said too much, but he didn't want Angel to go making assumptions.
"He insists on sleeping spooned." Adam muttered again, halfway under his breath. Angel made an exhilarated squeak and covered his mouth, eyes sparkling with delight.
"Are you the big spoon or little spoon?!" Angel asked. He was fairly sure he already knew the answer, but had to check. Adam shot him a dirty look.
"Shut up, Angel." This answer just confirmed Angel's suspicions and made him make another suppressed noise of excitement.
"You're the little spoon!" Angel was walking faster and practically bouncing with pep in his elation. Adam struggled to keep up as they headed back towards the hotel. Angel noticed and slowed his pace, but inwardly he was still buzzing. He HAD to tell people about this.
"So what did he end up doing about it?" Angel asked, trying to get Adam's mind off being embarrassed. Adam sighed and placed his hand on his neck.
"Not a lot, but the point was made. Mostly, he lectured me about obeying him and his rules. Stay in the bed means stay in the bed. Scolded me for deliberately disobeying him, and let me squirm a while before he finally told me he was going to let the extra pain from the wounds be my punishment. Then I had another reminder to behave last night before bed." Adam mumbled.
"Not bad, but sounds like Lucifer… So is that all? You haven't gotten in any other trouble?" Angel asked. Adam nodded.
"That's all. You've seen I don't really defy him. It's not like his rules are that unreasonable. Heed direct orders, no getting out of bed while he's asleep, no being unsupervised, and apparently no heels. Oh and I guess obey my chaperones." Adam reached up and rubbed his neck with his free hand. It used to be that he was the one who made the rules.
Soon, they made it back to the hotel. Adam held the door for Angel Dust this time, and followed the spider demon in. Everyone seemed to be spending time in the lobby. Husk was at the bar as usual. Vaggie, Charlie, and Alastor were all sitting on barstools, apparently having a conversation. This left only one barstool open, next to Alastor. Angel approached the group, Adam following close behind.