Demon Muse

Enemy at the Gates?

   As soon as the couple enter Sean's apartment, he scurries into the bedroom. Bo follows him, looking around sadly and remembering the times they've shared here. Bo pauses in the bedroom doorway. Sean has thrown two large duffel bags on the bed and rushed to his closet. He steps out holding two oversized dress shirts, one white and one black. He grins at Bo and shoots him a wink before hurriedly packing them.

"These don't have blood stains baby." Sean says, turning quickly to the dresser.

"Honey? Why are you in such a rush? It's as if, you're being chased by a demon." Bo teases, crossing to Sean and sliding his arms around him.

"Rachel is on her way baby. She's met you. She knows we were dating." Sean turns, holding Bo tightly. "How would it look if she found you here with another man?"

"Oh. Ugh, I was hoping to relive some memories here." Bo smiles, pulling away. "That's all the clothes you want to take? It's barely filling one bag."

"The other is for art supplies. Let's head into the studio and then get outta here!" Sean grabs the empty bag, heading into the studio and cramming paints, pencils, erasers, sketch pads, and even sketches inside the bag. He picks up a large leather artist portfolio case and shoves several blank canvases inside. "I think that's everything baby."

"You're really not taking any shirts besides the two for me?" Bo asks, seeing a drawer full of t-shirts slightly ajar.

"I've always been comfortable around here with little on." Sean blushes, turning and snatching his blue jean overalls from a hook. "Remember when we met?" He grins, returning to the bedroom and shoving the overalls in with his other clothes. "And, since becoming, an incubus... my body seems hot all the time. Besides, you said most incubus only wear pants. You're not going to get jealous, are you baby?"  He picks up both of the duffel bags and raises his brows, Bo shaking his head and taking the portfolio case.

"Why should I? You belong to me, remember?" Bo says, a sassy sway in his walk as he heads for the door.

"Well, it did seem to upset you, the way your sisters were ogling me. I don't want you to be uncomfortable baby." Sean says, pausing and wondering if he should go back and grab a few shirts.

"It's not their fault, you're gorgeous. I know you won't stray from me. Right?" Bo turns to ask, waiting by the elevator. It opens and they step inside, just as the other opens. "I mean, you chose me over Heaven, how could you stray?"

"Damn baby. You're so adorable when you're jealous." Sean kisses him, sighing in relief as the doors close. Rachel was just unlocking his apartment door. "Mmm, watch your hands. I'm not going to take you, looking like this." He growls, Bo opening his eyes and flinching. "You forgot? That's cute. Let's hurry back, my skin is crawling in this form."

"Mhm, I can't wait to get my honey back." Bo grins, looping an arm through Sean's as the elevator doors open on the first floor. "It's going to be a long walk back now. Only thirty minutes, but you shouldn't have kissed me like that." He pouts, looking uncomfortable. "It's uncomfortable walking around in a state of arousal."

"Shh. Baby." Sean can't help but laugh, holding open the door for him. Back on the sidewalk and heading toward the gates to the underworld, he leans close. "Would it make you feel better to know I'm just as uncomfortable?"

"Hm, a little bit." Bo grins, the pair walking briskly.

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   They're now less than a block from the hidden gate to the underworld and Bo glances at Sean, his eyes widening. He tugs him into an alley and shoves him behind a dumpster. Sean looks at him in confusion, with his own face.