Blissful Ballad

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲-𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧

Managing to get himself together Aziraphale takes the bus downtown finding his way around seeing the Bentley outside of an apartment building hoping he's wrong. Meanwhile inside, Crowley smiles holding  the hips of the person he's having fun with on his lap laughing a bit seeing them with his glasses on. Looking down at him the person smiles "I've always loved your eyes, even if they're contacts" he says cupping his face kissing him once and then trailing down kissing his neck obviously hammered. Looking over at the clock Crowley hiccups a bit having them pull away "Darling, I have to go" he says in a slur giving them a sloppy kiss. Latching his belt and fixing up his clothing before leaving he leaves back down to the Bentley. Hopping in he jumps a bit seeing Aziraphale sitting in the passenger's seat with tears streaming down his face gripping his fits on his lap staring down at the floor. 

"A-Angel I-" interrupting him Aziraphale says still staring at the floor "I-I was hoping I was wrong Crowley.. I never liked to learn the truth of horrible things..especially if it's something with you in the picture" he says looking over at him with the saddest expression."I-I can explain, Aziraphale please-" nodding no he steps out of the car walking away down the street trying not to break down crying. Getting out Crowley rushes after him grabbing his arm standing in the middle of the street "Aziraphale let me explain myself!" he shouts staring at him in his eyes. 

Staring at him he sighs looking away "I don't want an explanation.. at least not right now.. but what needs to be done is still incomplete and we can't do this without each other. As of right now our relationship is at a temporary cease, this is strictly professional.. like it was before.. lend a hand when needed.." about to say something Crowley sighs with a nod not bothering. Heading back to the Bentley they find their way to the next apostle having a quiet ride around London.  Finding their way they take a short drive when suddenly Crowley stops the Bentley in front of a gym "They're in there" he says in a somber tone still shook up about what happened just a few minutes ago. 

Getting out Aziraphale follows Crowley into the gym as his eyes slowly turn to white, finding the person doing pull ups due to their light yellow aura a glow. Smiling he walks over as his eyes turn back to normal "Can I help you?" nodding Aziraphale notices his prosthetic leg. Shaking his hand he smiles "A.Z Phale" nodding the man smiles putting his hands on his hips standing in a basic military uniform. "First class officer Apollo Love" he smiles looking over at Crowley, looking him up and down with suspicion. Smiling Aziraphale looks at him seriously "Well Sargent Love, we have a special job that only you can fill" seeing him perk up he smiles more "Let me elaborate" he says seeing him nod. 

After a very quick explanation they take the short drive back to the book shop greeting the others. Walking in after Apollo Aziraphale stands in front of the crowd clearing his throat. "Hello everyone, I-I thought since you've been willingly coming here for a reason you can't imagine yet I thought I'd explain what else there is to do" seeing a few nod he smiles, looking over his shoulder a bit seeing Crowley leaning on the door frame quietly. "Well as you know by now we have gathered 7 of the 12 modern apostles that are needed. We still have 4 left to find and once we do find these 4 special people, we can begin making a plan" seeing everyone nod and begin to chatter he smiles. "Alright then, we'll be off and please help yourself to any of the books" he says leaving through the door Crowley is holding open for him.

To Be Continued...