The page-turner: An Obey Me Fanfic

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 Warning: The following chapter contains depictions of stressed induced panic attacks. 

After classes were over, Nikolas returned to the H.O.L. (House of Lamentation). He just walked in the door when his D.D.D. buzzes. He looks to see what it was and it was a message from Lucifer, summoning him to the library. Confused, he went to the library. Walking in, he felt an intense atmosphere. Lucifer heard him and when he turned, he seemed pissed. "Nikolas...", he growled and that made Nik feel uneasy. "Did something happen..?", he asked, to which Lucifer replied, his voice somewhat raising, "Don't act like you don't know! Someone came in and stole something from me, and I thought it was Mammon at first before seeing a white flower pedal that had to have came from your hat!".Nikolas, who doesn't like to be yelled at, started to feel a little lightheaded and teary-eyed. "I-I didn't t-take anything from you-", Nikolas stammered. Lucifer turned into his demon form just then, adding to the fear. His chest tightened, which made his breathing heavier. "Don't lie to me, human!", Lucifer yelled. Nik felt his heart start to race and his breathing fastened.

  Lucifer stepped closer to him and just before he could do anything, the doors of the library busted open. Lucifer looked and the six other brothers came rushing in. "Don't lay a hand on him!", Levi yelled. "Stay out of this!", Lucifer yelled, the yelling setting Nikolas more into a panicked state. "Nikolas, are you okay?", Beel asked. Mammon ran in front of Nikolas so he separates him from Lucifer. "Mammon, move before I tear you limb from limb before this human!", Lucifer demanded, but Mammon didn't move. That last yell pushed Nikolas to his breaking point, and he bolted out of the room, barely hearing the faint call of, "Niko!!!". Nikolas ran back to his room and left the door open as he sat down on his bed. His condition didn't improve. A few minutes later, Satan came to the door. Seeing him, he calmly approaches him and kneels down and looks at him, his voice hushed and calm. "Hey, hey.. it's okay, you're just having a panic attack and it's okay because I'm here.. I'm here for you Nikolas". He watched as Nikolas slowly looked down at him mid panic. Satan softly smiled, trying to help him further calm down, and said, "There you are.. now, I need you to concentrate on your breathing.. take a deep breath for five seconds, hold it for another five, and release in five, okay..?", he said slowly. Nikolas softly nodded and tried to do as instructed. While watching him, Satan said, "Great job, I'm proud of you.. keep going, you can get through this". Niko tried to keep eye contact with Satan as he kept going on his breathing excersize, and in about 9 minutes, he was about calmed down.

 A little shaky, he moved down to the floor where Satan was still kneeling, and clung onto him. Satan gently held him close you him, running a hand up and down his back slowly. "Everything's going to be okay..", Satan said softly, "Hey.. on your bedside table is a drink I got for you.. do you want me to give it to you?". Niko softly nods and Satan moves closer to the bed, still holding Nickolas, and reached for a cup of Super Soda Water. He carefully handed it over to him. "T-thank you..", Nik whispered as he started to take sips of the drink. Satan loosened his hold so Nikolas could sit up to drink. He finished the drink in about 5 minutes, stopping periodically to take a rest. "How do you feel Nik?", Satan asked, a little bit more regular tone but was still calmed and soft. "A lot better.. thank you Satan", he replied. Satan smiled more and replied, "You're welcome. Now, we heard what happened, and we don't think you had anything to do with what happened, okay?". "O-okay...", Nikolas whispered. "I'm not leaving you alone tonight, not after what Lucifer did. Do you want to stay in my room for the night or should I come in here with you?". Niko softly blushed and said, "Stay here with me.. please". Satan softly nodded and said, "Alright, now I need to do one more thing" before softly kissing him on the cheek. Nik's blush reddened and Satan said, "That's for this morning".