The intertwining of hearts (Dialuci)

Dreams

I opened the door of the house at 10:47 pm swiftly walking into the house. The door gently clicked behind me. The lights were mostly all off, the only thing still on being a dim light in the kitchen. The closer I walked the louder they got. Mammon and Asmo. Slowly pulling my demon form out of sight I stepped into the doorway watching them quietly talk together. For a while I just stood there, watching how they comforted one another. I saw Asmo rub Mammon's arm reassuringly as he whispered affirmations. Perhaps I was too harsh on them...They were so amazing, so kind, they were my brothers...And I loved them. So why did I always act so rude? Perhaps it was as easy to answer as stress, or maybe it was just that I was so caught up in my image to acknowledge their feelings. I moved from leaning against the door frame to walk closer into their view. "I'm back." I softly spoke as they looked up to face me. "Sorry for being out the whole day, I was taking care of a problem."I sighed relaxed. For some odd reason, torturing humans seemed to relieve a lot of stress."Oh well uh...Barbatos came back later today to drop this off."Asmo held up a small bag." Oh? More work? Delightful." I laughed walking closer to grab it."Yeah, no, as someone who knows their brands...unless the work is stylish accessories I'm afraid it's just another gift from Diavolo." I eagerly rook the bag from Asmodeus if not to see what Diavolo wasted money on this time than to take it out of the hands of someone who was known for gossiping. "I wish Diavolo would buy me gifts all the time~ " he whined before yawning."Now, as much as I'd love to stay up talking about why I would recommend you try gossiping with Satan at least once, I need my beauty sleep." He blew a kiss vaguely towards me and Mammon and disappeared into the darkness of the hall."He has dirt on literally everyone I tell ya."I smiled listening to him."Well, I recommend getting some sleep, the sooner your eye heals, the better."I pinched his cheek pulling it slightly in a playful manner."You can also have the day off tomorrow if you want." I let go before parting his head." R-really? Hell yeah!" He cheered happily."But don't go around getting hurt just so you can have time off." I smirked as he nodded. "Now go get your ass to sleep," I said as he rushed out of the room.

Once he was gone I set the bag down lightly. "Once again he decided to spoil me, how stupid." I smiled lovingly. Of course, I didn't like him wasting money on useless things but I'll be damned if I didn't live it as well. I pulled the card out lightly. It had my name scribbled across the front in the same beautiful handwriting Diavolo used for signing his own name on things. The wax seal was a dark red, pressed with the symbol for the Royal Family. I pulled it off carefully not wanting to damage the paper or the seal either. Slowly I pulled out the folded letter.

My dear Lucifer,

I know that you will probably think I'm wasting my money again but I simply couldn't resist giving you these. I am aware that you advised I didn't buy you any other things for the party however I was all too sure these would look absolutely heavenly on you.
As for how you can make it up to me? Simply wear them, that's all I ask of you.

You've been the greatest thing in my life. I have no doubt that every one of my dreams is coming to fruition because of you. Without you at my side, I believe it would have been impossible to get this far. No number of gifts or thanks could ever compare to what you've done for me. I'm all too aware of my faults, and far too incapable to ever make up for them, but I will still try for the rest of my life, to make you smile is all I wish for. Perhaps someday I will be able to atone for all I've done, then maybe I could stand by your side in confidence that I'm worthy of your aid, but until then, please, let me just continue as we are now.

Yours truly, Diavolo.

I beamed uncontrollably reading it. He really had such a way with words. I sighed lovingly before putting the letter back into the envelope gently. Tomorrow I would have to tell him just how much it meant to see those words written by him. Because as much as I hated to admit that I would do anything to hear him say them out loud, it's truly what I wanted. Though it felt embarrassing to read I was much too glad I did.

Once again, the string on my finger tightened. Diavolo, well, he quite literally had my heart tied around his finger. I wanted to stay like how this was forever, just the two of us, until the end of time.

But in contrast, I also wished for more, such a stupid thought. But I wanted to have something more than just a good friendship, I wanted to share my life with him. I wanted to hold hands, kiss, and to grow old with one another...I wanted to have a family with him.

I knew it wasn't something appropriate to wish of your friend but...Oh God, I wanted it so badly my heart ached at the thought.

I laughed at such a ridiculous notion of having that life. If only it were possible. But alas, I'm just his right-hand man, and he's a Prince, and one day, a King.

With that thought, I took the bag and headed upstairs to my room (almost tripping on the stairs).

Slowly I got ready for bed, finally slipping into bed and falling into a dreamless sleep.

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