She had always known
"You're safe,that's all that matters" was all he said and then he was gone.
She hung up the phone after speaking to Dan and then ran for the stairs at the sound of gunfire. She needed to get there before it was too late. She needed to get to Lucifer, he was up against Pearce and his men alone and while she knew Lucifer could look after himself she was still worried.
As she raced down the stairs her heart was pounding so hard and fast she thought that it could actually burst through her chest, everything was coming to ahead and she wasn't sure she was ready for it. She could feel where the bullet had hit her vest and knew it was going to really hurt when the adrenaline coursing through her body wore off.
The sound of gunfire had stopped and then she heard Lucifer and Pearce talking and then scuffling,when she got into the gallery she immediately saw Pearce on the floor with Lucifer crouched over him.
As she approached them she could see bloodied feathers scattered everywhere,some of the sculptures had been damaged beyond repair, Pearce's men lay groaning and then she saw the curved blade of a knife embedded in Pearce's chest. Lucifer stood when he heard her enter the gallery and turned to face her,her first reaction was to stumble and then she stopped. There before stood a figure that resembled an horrifically burnt corpse but with eyes like fire and wearing Lucifer's suit.
"It's all true" Chloe muttered
"Detective?" Lucifer asked quizzically.
She paused for a moment,took a breath and then responded.
"Lucifer,you need to change back, the LAPD can't arrive here and find the Devil standing here". She told him.
"I don't seem to be able to at the moment detective". He told her.
"Then you need to get out of here,go to Lux and I'll come over as soon as I can". She told him. "But Lucifer,please don't run".
He didn't respond, instead he walked past her to the stairwell and with a look over his shoulder he was gone.
By the time the LAPD had cleared the crime scene it was late and Chloe was exhausted,her chest was hurting where the bullet had hit her vest but she had told Lucifer she'd go and see him.
She couldn't deny seeing him as he was at the scene was a shock but she knew that sooner or later she would see his Devil form properly rather than a partial reflection in some metal work. She parked her car in her normal space and walked to the elevator,it was going to be a long night she thought to herself,it was a good idea to ask Dan to have Trixie tonight.
She heard the piano as she stepped out of the elevator,the music was downbeat and if she was honest depressing which just worried her, Chloe then saw a pile of letters on the piano.
"You normally play more upbeat music, Lucifer". Chloe said as she walked to him.
"Sorry Detective I didn't hear you arrive,I'm surprised to see you at all actually". He replied confused at her arrival.
"I Said I'd come over so why wouldn't I?". Chloe responded.
"Most people tend to turn me away when they realise who I am,so I've come to expect the worst in these situations". Lucifer said to her morosely.
Chloe sat next to him and covered one of his hands with hers but didn't say anything,they sat in silence neither noticed really knowing what to say until Chloe remembered the letters on the piano. When she looked they were addressed to their friends and one was for her.
"What are these?". She asked.
"They're for everyone to tell them what I'm leaving them,you're getting most of my money, detective". He told her.
"What do you mean by leaving them Lucifer? Why would you be leaving?". She queried.
"Because when the penny drops detective you'll want me gone and so I'll leave and return to Hell. I couldn't stay detective".Lucifer told her.
"Lucifer I've known for a long time what you are but it's who you are that matters to me". She said to him,not moving her hand from his.
"What do you mean you've known for a long time,why didn't you say anything?". He was shocked at what she had just said.
"Because I wanted you to show me when you were ready,not because I forced you too and I was afraid you'd run if I confronted you". She responded.
Lucifer looked at their joined hands not knowing what to say but then Chloe continued.
"Lucifer you may be the devil but you're so much more,yes I thought about running when I figured it out but then I thought you always said who you were,you never pretended to be anything else". Chloe said to him passionately.
"Nobody chooses the devil detective, that's one thing I've learned throughout my life" He said solemnly.
"Lucifer show me your other face". She actually told him.
"Why on earth would you want to see that detective?". He asked but did it anyway.
Chloe watched as instantly the Devil was sat with her,her heart skipped a beat but not in fear but sorrow, sorrow at what he'd been through. He'd closed his eyes expecting to hear footsteps hurrying to the elevator but instead he felt a hand touch his face.
"Lucifer,look at me please?". Chloe asked him.
He opened his eyes and saw Chloe looking at him in a way he couldn't remember anyone ever looking at him the same way and then he froze. Chloe's lips touched his,it was only a light kiss but Lucifer didn't know how to react and before he could respond she pulled away.
He looked at her mesmerised as she smiled at him,she placed her hand back on his cheek and he leaned into it and then it was her Lucifer looking back at her.
"I choose you Lucifer because I love you". She said softly.
