Evil with a D

Chapter 16

Image: Demetrious

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        Greg was practically humming as he stepped through the front door of the family owned Mexican restaurant. He paused at the hostess station, smiling at the older woman who wound her way through the tables toward him. "Hello Greg. Anya just went to change. She'll be out in a minute. Would you like something to eat before you leave?"

        "Oh, as much as I love your cooking, I can't." Greg actually sagged a little at the thought of having to turn down Anya's mother. Her cooking was divine after all. "My brothers said they'd feed us since they figured Anya wouldn't want to leave for a while."

        She laughed and nodded. "Yes, I figured as much. Try and have her home at a decent time."

        "Always Mrs. Rodriguez."

        "And thank you for this. Her art means the world to her."

        Greg smiled and nodded. "I know. I'm more than happy to do this." he raised a brow when Mrs. Rodriguez patted his cheek with a smile before moving away. He lifted his hand a little when Anya appeared from the back, practically bouncing with excitement as she hurried over.

        "Lets goooooooooooo." she clutched several art books to her chest with one arm, using her free hand to start dragging him down the street. Greg only took over when Anya almost took a wrong turn, slowing a little.

        "Excited are we?" he asked with a small laugh.

        "Oh gods, yesssss. I get to meet Alec." she practically squealed as she started to bounce again.

        Greg let out a laugh and shook his head. "Just, don't put him too high on the pedestal. He's completely normal." Except for the fact that he's part demon, is dating his twin, and never talks, Greg thought as he glanced away for a moment.

        "I know. I'm just excited. I'll try and not go creepy fan girl on him. I promise." Greg let out a laugh when she crossed her finger over her heart. He was really starting to hope, or more like prey, that his brothers behaved while Anya was there. Maybe he should have warned her after all. No, it was better that he hadn't. He didn't want her thinking he was a freak too since he was okay with his brothers being a couple. But he'd grown up around it. It was normal to him.

        He paused at the door and turned to face her. "Okay, just remember my brothers are really weird." Anya giggled as he opened the door and followed him inside.

        "They can't be that bad." she said as she looked around.

        Greg hesitated, shaking his head as he closed the door. "I warned you." he muttered with a small sigh as he led her toward the back of the house. They passed through the backdoor and stepped out onto the back enclosed patio that had more of a greenhouse feel to it. "Hey." Greg said as he stepped closer to the two males sitting at the end of the patio talking quietly.

        Two sets of eyes turned, Alex grinning as he jumped up and moved over. Alec gave a small nod, turning his attention back to the canvas he'd been sketching on. "You must be Anya. You know, Greg talks about you all the time," he laughed when Greg elbowed him. "Would you like something to drink?"

        "Oh, maybe just water." Anya almost whispered as she stared at Alex.

        Greg rolled his eyes. "This is Alex. He's the younger twin," Greg pulled her away from Alex toward Alec. "This is Alec. Alec, Anya."