Loved You In Another Life // A Skephalo Story

Chapter 27

Skeppy POV

After my meeting with XD, I don't bring up anything about Bad again.

Obviously, I'm scared for him and can't do anything to help other than ask people to do the work for me, but the last thing u want is to nag the high angel so much to the point where he just decides to lock me up and not help me.

The wait isn't long, but it feels like eternity, me endlessly hoping for the best outcome for my demon.

I've still been going to work as usual for the past couple of days, paired with a silent demon by the name of Callahan.

He isn't a terrible partner, seeming aware of my situation to an extent and remaining somewhat respectful towards me.

Still, there's an unspoken air of distrust he carries towards me, an obvious caution about being so near to an angel.

I don't mind it, used to the other angels acting this way around me constantly, and use the demon's silence as a way to rant.

Stretched across a cloud, I'll stare up into the mist and ramble about how much I miss Bad, hope he's doing okay. I'll talk about how I blame myself for this, yet still hold some hatred towards the system that doesn't allow us to freely be together.

At first, Callahan just ignores me, seeming to be somewhat listening but mostly up to his own devices, but after a few days, he starts to warm up to me.

As I tell stories of what I did on Earth with my love, of the dreams I had about my past lover who I only recently realized was Bad all along, I catch my coworker sitting in front of me, staring up with curious eyes.

"If we were allowed to cross borders," I say to him one day, "And I didn't want to work with my boyfriend again, I think you would be the perfect coworker. I wish we could stay friends."

And even though he doesn't speak, I can tell he feels the same.

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It's a week and a half I have to wait, going to work with a near stranger and coming back to a room in the castle, because I'm not ready to be alone in my home.

A week and a half of tearstained pillows and imagining the worst happening to whom I care about more than anyone or anything.

A week and a half before a neatly dressed palace assistant knocks on my door and informs me that DreamXD would like us to meet.

I thank her for informing me, and assure her I can find my way on my own, following the familiar path to XD's throne room. 

The door is already cracked open, so I step inside, scanning the room with surprise when I see no one there. 

"Hello?" My voice echoes through the room, bouncing off the walls and back to me. 

The door behind me slams shut and I swivel around, assuming a defensive stance.

"Hello, Skeppy." XD is standing there, George just behind him. "I've talked with Phil, and I think you'll be pleased to hear the news I have." 

My heart fills with hope. "Is Bad going to be free? Can I see him again? What happened? Is he alright?" 

XD holds up a hand, and I fall into silence. 

"He agreed to look over your little boy toy's crimes, and got back to me just this morning. He's agreed to let the prisoner go free and back to his job by tomorrow, but I must warn you, don't mess this up again. Phil doesn't often give second chances, and he most certainly doesn't give third ones."