Deal • RadioApple

14 • A thing

When the light of morning leaked through the windows of the hotel, it was peaceful, quiet, and safe. Lucifer walked the down the hallway that morning, softly smiling to himself with each step.

He felt alive again. Despite the threat regarding heaven, everything was just right. He figured he would quietly leave Alastors room and let him sleep a bit longer. He was greeted with a good morning hug from his daughter, whom had just woken up too.

"You seem really happy today, Dad" she said, stepping back from their hug. Lucifer chuckled "I am, Char" he replied "You seem in high spirits today too". Charlie smiled "Vaggie didn't want me to worry about Mom right now... so she's taking me out for a little while". "Oh that's great! Make sure keep your phone on kay?" He winked, waving his own device in the air.

The growl of his stomach made the king almost jump out of his skin. He was never usually hungry since he would usually thrive off his bedside snack drawer most of the time. Mentally deciding he'd make his way down to the kitchen, he stopped to listen to the faint sound of radio static coming from the shadows overhead. "Care to join me?" He asked nobody in particular.

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Lucifer conducted what he thought was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yet it looked something you could use to describe hell itself. Alastor leaned on the island countertop across from the king, trying to keep himself from wincing at the sight.

Lucifer noticed "Okay so I'm not a chef. I know it looks horrible, moving on" he joked. Alastor chuckled "A good try. Though you lack the presentation aspect" the demon replied. "Oh so you think you can do better? Your cannibal pallet could never" the king replied, turning his back to dispose of the butter knife he was using in the sink.

When he turned back, a triangle cut perfectly made sandwich was presented nearly beside his own monstrosity. Damn it. He felt his face flush "Always having to one-up me don't you?" He shook his head at the demon who wore a smug grin on his face, swiping the other disastrous sandwich in a trash bin just off to the side.

As he ate his breakfast, he felt himself fighting to look away from Alastor who still remained across from him. He made a list in his head about all the things he liked about the radio demon, and his ability to made good sandwiches earned a spot on that list.

After disposing the plate into the sink, he made his way to the other side of the counter. "You sleep okay?" He asked the demon now beside him. "Fairly well. I assume you're not one to sleep in?" Alastor replied. "Ah, no I do. I didn't want- I just wanted to give you space in the morning is all" the king fumbled with his words.

Lucifer leaned his elbow on the counter top. "I kinda want to come out on a limb here... we've been hanging out and all for a little while now, y'know". "I'm aware" Alastor replied. "Yeah, and I just. I wanted to tell you that I wouldn't mind if we hung out and did stuff together more often... like, just us" the king felt his face heat up. He was never good with this kind of stuff. And to be fair, he was a little rusty after all these years.

Alastor joined him at eye level, resting on his elbow. "I guess I wouldn't mind" he said softly and content. Lucifer quickly looked down "Okay, great!" he chuckled nervously.
"Though, I'm not quite sure about myself" Alastor continued "I'm not good with getting close to others. Especially this type of closer companionship". Lucifer's smile softened, taking a step forward and brought a hand up to rest on the demons upper arm "Baby steps".

The two shared a smile before the sound of Niftys aggressive cleaning arose just outside the kitchen door. "Shhh! We gotta get out of here before she sees us" Lucifer whisper-yelled, grabbing Alastors free hand and yanking him to the large pantry door.

"What the blazes?!" Alastor said as the king practically shoved him inside, tossing himself in too then closing the door. Nifty came bursting in just as the pantry door clicked shut. "Oh my! What a mess!" She exclaimed "These people are so messy". She began working away, dusting and wiping every nook and cranny.