Hell's Children

Chapter 19: Jealousy

Lucifer sat on the bench with Stephen, still answering the many questions he had.

"You're hungry," Lucifer said, hearing his stomach growl.

"I'm fine," Stephen said, waving off his concern.

Lucifer was already getting him some food. Stephen was too lazy to chase him this time. He decided to monitor him from a distance.

"Strange, what are you doing here," Tony asked, halting his workout to speak with him.

"Working..."

"I had no idea that working included sitting on a park bench," Tony teased.

"Neither did I until today," Stephen sighed, noticing Lucifer returning.

"I got you a... Hello," Lucifer greeted, smiling at Tony.

"Hello to you. Are you two on a date or something," Tony asked, checking him out.

"Yes..."

"What?! No, of course not," Stephen scoffed, taking the food and drink.

"In that case, I'm Tony Stark. I'm a friend of Stephen," Tony introduced.

"My name is Lucifer. It's a pleasure to meet you," Lucifer greeted.

"Your pleasure is all mine," Tony smiled, kissing his knuckle with a flirty wink.

Stephen felt his blood boil as their hands lingered. He smothered a scowl when Lucifer chuckled at Tony's flirting. Why was he so irritated? Tony flirts with anyone he finds attractive. It's never bothered him before so why now?

"I think I'm starting to like you, Mr. Stark," Lucifer smirked.

"Please call me Tony," Tony flirted, "It'll be good practice for our future night together."

Stephen cleared his throat loudly and stood up.

"Lucifer, we should head back, shouldn't we," Stephen suggested.

"Cockblock much," Tony grumbled, side-eyeing Stephen.

"We have business to handle," Stephen said, giving him a tight-lipped smile, "Remember?"

"We just got here," Lucifer said, tilting his head to the side in confusion.

"We can refocus elsewhere," Stephen said.

"Are you sure you two aren't dating? If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were jealous," Tony said, smirking at Stephen.

"I'm not jealous," Stephen snapped, clenching his jaw.

"Jealous? I thought you didn't like me, Stephen," Lucifer said, a smile crossing his lips.

"I don't like you," Stephen retorted, "I just don't think it's appropriate for you two to see each other romantically."

"Sure, keep telling yourself that. Anyways, if you're interested, I'm hosting a party in a couple days. You should come," Tony said, inviting Lucifer to his party.

"Are my kids able to join us," Lucifer asked.

"Adults only, pretty boy," Tony winked.

"The youngest is 20."

"Then they can come too," Tony said, handing Lucifer his phone number, "I hope to see you there."

"I do love a good party..."

"We'll be there," Stephen said, yanking the paper out of his hand, "After all, I have to make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."

"The team can keep an eye on him..."

"We will be there," Stephen snapped, getting frustrated.

He grabbed Lucifer's hand and yanked him away from the Avenger. Tony raised his eyebrows in surprise. He's never seen Stephen so worked up before. It was kinda hot.