Obey Me! One-Shots

lucifer- settling in

the quiet sound of my footsteps echoed throughout the wide halls in the House of Lamentation. since arriving and moving in with the seven demon brothers, sleep had been harder to come by. it wasn't that i was uncomfortable, but rather i just couldn't settle in once night had fallen. taking walks around the large house helped me to tire myself, and that was what i was doing now.

walking around as quietly as i could, i couldn't help but allow my mind to wander to a particular demon brother. lucifer was the oldest, and something about him drew me into him. it might've been the way he was always making sure i was satisfied in the Devildom, or the way he kept me out of harms way from his brothers and other students. it also might've been the comforting and secure feeling i felt around him, especially when he would stand so protectively close to me.

as i continued thinking of everything there is to enjoy about the eldest brother, my feet led me to the common room. i smiled in surprise, and took a seat in the chair lucifer usually sits in. leaning back with my knees pulled to my chest, i lazily stared into the low burning fire and continued to absent mindedly think about my crush.

realistically, i don't think he could ever like me. i am only a human, and lucifer is a hard working demon who's  devoted to diavolo, the demon king's son. even if he did return my feelings, i'm sure he would put his duties first. of course, the chance at having your romantic feelings returned never stopped anyone from falling into love.

the sound of another set of footsteps pulls me from my thoughts, and i look up to see lucifer. i blush and quickly avert my eyes back to the fire.

"y/n? what are you doing here so late?" he asks in obvious surprise.

"i was having a hard time falling asleep, so decided to walk to tire myself...what are you doing up?" i keep my face turned toward the fire as i hear him sit on the deep red sofa beside me. my heart was beating quicker than usual at his closeness, and i didn't want him to see the light blush that i knew covered my face.

"is there something wrong with your room? is that why you can't sleep?" his voice is filled with concern. it makes me smile, seeing how his caring older brother instincts fall into everything he does.

"oh not at all, the room is wonderful. you didn't answer my question though, why are you up?"

he chuckles, "you know with all the trouble mammon causes me i am always having some extra work to do,"

i laugh and finally look at him, seeing a light smile on his face as well. his face is sweetly illuminated by the low fire. my heart jumps at the adorable sight. i look away before i am caught staring.

"i understand the difficulty of settling into the Devildom. if there is anything else you need to feel more at home, don't hesitate to ask."

i smile at his kindness, but then feel confused. "what do you mean you understand? did you not grow up here?"

"i'll make us some tea, come to the kitchen," he stands and i follow him. reaching the kitchen, i sit at a bar stool while lucifer prepares a pot of tea. once the tea is finished, he pours a generous cup for the both of us.

"lucifer... what did you mean by understanding what it was like to settle here? is that why you are still awake? can you not sleep?"

he sips his tea and sighs deeply. "that is a story for another time y/n. let's get you to bed, you have school tomorrow."

deciding it was best to leave the conversation at that to avoid upsetting him, i nod my head. we finish our tea in a comfortable silence. i can't help but smile slightly, as spending quiet time with lucifer like this was something i really enjoyed.

we finish our mugs and i follow lucifer to my bedroom. he opens the door and walks in before me, turning on the low lights.

gesturing to the bed he says, "get in. i'll tuck you in tonight. please avoid wandering in the future. if you can't sleep, find me."

"t-tuck me in? lucifer it's fine really, i can-"

"it always helped my brothers. just get in bed." he cuts me off, and there is an emotion in his voice that i am unable to place. i get into the bed, already feeling the heat rush to my cheeks. was i really being tucked in by my crush? what did he mean by this helped his brothers?

the bed dips as he sits beside me. he pulls the blanket to my chest, and brushes some lose strands of hair from my forehead gently. the feeling of his warm fingertips on me make my heart pound, and i pray the room is dim enough to where he can't see my burning cheeks.

"...lucifer?"

"i told you it was a story for another time y/n. get some rest now."

"thank you. good night lucifer."

he brushes my hair behind my ear before getting up. turning the lights off, he stops in the doorway.

"good night y/n." he says softly.