"Man I'm starving! You got anything to eat at your place? I have some cash on me too, we can stop for something if you want," Steve asked as they walked towards Stophs house.
"Yes, I'm sure I have something," Stoph smiled at Steve's growling stomach. He had not felt hunger for a long time. He could hardly even taste food anymore.
"Good. 'Cus I'm worried if I have to wait much longer, I might start snacking on you. You smell good enough," Steve laughed and bent to plant a moist kiss to Stoph's collarbone. Stoph blushed and slid his hand into Steve's as they walked up the driveway to the front door.
"Go ahead into the kitchen and see if you can-" Stoph was cut short at the man standing in the living room.
"Luc....ian. Steve this is my... Dad... Lucian," Stoph spoke uneasily. He shifted from foot to foot wondering what Satan was doing in his living room.
"So, you're the Steve I have heard so much about," Lucifer stood and shook Steve's hand.
'I wonder Mephistopheles, what would he think if he knew who he was shaking hands with?' Lucifer sent the wicked thought into his head. Stoph swallowed audibly.
"So your Stoph's dad. It's nice to meet you," Steve smiled warmly at the Devil himself.
"Stoph... yes. He is my son. Of sorts," Lucifer smiled at Mephistopheles. "Well I just needed to have a word with... Stoph. Which is why I'm here. As I'm sure you know, I'm usually...working. I didn't realize he was having company," Lucifer smiled, adjusting the sunglasses on his face.
"A moment?" he asked Stoph. Without waiting for a reply he turned and walked into the dining room.
"Go ahead and help yourself to anything in the kitchen," Stoph told Steven, before following Lucifer quickly. He didn't like to be kept waiting.
"Why is he here. And why doesn't he know about you yet?" Lucifer asked Mephistopheles.
"You gave me a week and I'm taking full advantage of your generosity. He's here because altho I work for you, I do lead a second life here and must keep up with my school work," Stoph replied shortly. Anger building.
"Do. Not. Test. Me. Mephistopheles," Lucifer glared at his Demon Lord.
"My apologies. I just did not expect you is all," Stoph bowed his head hoping Steve wasn't watching.
"Yes well, you know me, I love surprises," Lucifer smiled.
"I came to warn you that a problem has arisen. Michael has been snooping about. As far as THEY are concerned, we have no right messing with the 'innocents'. When are they going to learn that no one is ever innocent," he added before turning and walking through the kitchen, leaving Stoph behind. He heard him give a short goodbye to Steve before leaving the house. Through a door. Stoph was quite surprised and pleased. He did not relish the idea of explaining to Steve how his 'dad' had disappeared without a trace.
Mephistopheles thought of what Lucifer had said. One of the Arcs, as the other Demon Lords and himself liked to call them, were around? They usually kept away from mortals and demons. Often if the two clashed it meant a whole lot of bad that was hard to explain to mortals. Mephistopheles remembered how his last clash with Michael caused the Bubonic plague. He warned himself to be more aware.
"Dude, no offense, but your dad is kind of creepy," Steve walked into the dining room with a sandwich.
"None taken. We get along though, so I have no complaints," Stoph said still staring at the door Lucifer had just walked out of.
'I think that was the first time I've seen him use a door,' Stoph laughed inside.
"That's good... so this project," Steve set down his backpack and began pulling several papers out.
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Wednesday~ 5 days until The Deal expires
"What was Faust like?" Steve asked while they laid on Stoph's bed after school.
"What?" Stoph asked confused for a moment.
"Your ex," Steve said, stroking Stoph's soft shiny black hair while staring up at the ceiling.
"Oh. He was... greedy," Stoph said honestly.
"Really? How so?" Steve asked curiously. Glad to feel the weight of Stoph's body on his.
"He liked power. He wanted a lot of it. He was already powerful. His family was rich and popular. He had good grades. And was good at everything he tried at. But he always wanted more," Stoph explained.
"What deal did he make?" Steve asked.
"He made a stupid deal with a... bad person, Stoph replied vaguely. "Why the 20 questions?"
"Just wonderin' if you have a type. I don't think I'm greedy though, so we must have something else in common," Steve smiled.
"Not really. You two couldn't be more different," Stoph said.
"Good. I don't wanna be part of a club," Steve smiled into his boys hair. Stoph chuckled and turned over so he was facing Steve.
"You should come with me tomorrow night," Steve said suddenly. After a moment of silence passed between them.