I've Been There For You Longer - Diavolo x Barbatos Angst (Obey Me)

Chapter 1 - Since We Were Young

Diavolo and Barbatos had always been together since they were young. It all started with a little request that made Diavolo want Barbatos with him wherever he went. Of course as he wasn't allowed to deny the request of the future king so he accepted. Surprisingly enough, he hasn't been dumped after thousands of years: Barbatos was just too dedicated to serve Diavolo, or maybe just a little bit in love. 

'Your tea is ready, my lord.' Barbados served Diavolo his daily dose of tea which he savoured so much.

'Your tea can never beat anything in the world Barbatos.' He chuckled as he took a sip and placed his cup down next to his biscuits.

'I'm glad you like it, my lord.' Barbatos bowed as a thank you for enjoying the tea he put so much work into to make sure it was as perfect as always.

'Barbatos I've told you many times there's no need for formalities, we've known each other ever since we were young.' Diavolo offered a stack of biscuits to Barbatos. 'Sit down for a while with me for once, will you?'

'This is something I'm not supposed to do, but if it is your wish my lo- uh Diavolo.' Barbatos brought a chair to sit opposite Diavolo, pouring a cup of tea for himself to drink. At least it was to the right standard of his tastes too. 

They had a small conversation on other delightful hot drinks and what to eat with them. Diavolo's favourite was always going to be Barbatos's tea with some cake or biscuits to nicely finish it off. Barbatos preferred tea as well, but with some Madam Scream's Macarons they were much better.

'My lo- Diavolo I'm sure your over-exaggerating.' Barbatos was flustered, still not used to the non-formalities. What made it even worse was how innocent yet hot he looked in his eyes.

'I'm glad I'm getting to know you better as a friend.' Wow he really friendzoned Barbatos. They'll always be friends possibly best friends but no further. A butler shouldn't have emotions, they should just serve their guests and obey commands. Barbatos even knew from Diavolo's looks and attitude towards Lucifer that he was in love with him instead, a fallen angel, a man with pride, a ruler of hell. Barbatos was just out of the league, he was just a scummy butler who served the demon prince just to have a roof under his head.

Barbatos sighed, 'You know everything about me Diavolo, I should have nothing to hide from you.' Yet Barbatos still hid his feelings towards a guy who doesn't even like him romantically.

'You haven't told me who you liked.' Diavolo smirked, hoping he'd reply with his own name, even if he acted like he didn't have feelings towards Barbatos. Who did he think he was? First he begged Barbatos to serve him now he's hoping that Barbatos romantically likes him? Please he's a butler, they don't have these emotions and if they do they'd certainly not be towards a selfish prince.

'I do not have a preference to anyone Diavolo.' Barbatos calmly responded but his body reacted differently, his face now turning into a tomato.

'Your face isn't saying that.' Diavolo's smirk grew larger as he leaned in to hear who the lucky person was. 'I thought you said you have nothing to hide from me.'

'I don't and I am not hiding anything.' Diavolo leaning in did not help his temperature turn down, instead it shot right up to something around 60 degrees celcius.

A sudden thud interrupted the conversation from outside. 'Allow me to check what that sudden noise was.' Barbatos dashed outside, trying to cool down from the intense heated moment.

'You better tell me after we find out what that was.' Diavolo chased after Barbatos, going outside to see two familiar figures, one differently dressed than what he usually wore.