My Shadow

Formal Greeting

This low key isn't what I wanted but it's the step that I need to give y'all what y'all want. You'll understand later....
anyway enjoy this mindless chapter. I hope y'all know that this was only supposed to be like 4 chapters and now look 💀
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Laurent walked behind Larry as they made their way to the school, he was watching as Larry played with the straps of his bag. Ever since this morning, he's been avoiding eye contact with him. Laurent was sure he was just shy but he noted that next time he would be a little more careful with the boy. He doubted that it would last long though, Larry was just too adorable to not tease.

Larry's head kept playing out the morning. He wasn't used to all this attention and now with what happened he couldn't help but want a lot more. His mind replayed just how much he wanted it, Laurent body weight on his with Laurent lips running down his skin. It was.... nice. He wondered if everyone was like this, but he shook his head. Larry was a messed up person. Laurent even got angry with him. He will try to better, he actually liked having Laurent around and if he wanted to keep him then Larry decided that he needed to be on his best behavior at all times. No actions, no pain...., right?

They walked in silence for a bit, enjoying the winter morning. It wasn't too cold but it definitely wasn't warm either. Laurent wasn't affected so he just put on the dumb uniform from the school. Larry made a fuss at first about how he wasn't coming to seem human but he just shrugged and conjured up a good enough jacket so that Larry was protected. He had to admit that he was hoping that Larry would ask Laurent if he could cuddle up to him a little more. Laurent mind was buzzing with cute daydreams of Larry with his face buried in his neck to keep warm, his little hands grabbing his shirt. It just seemed too adorable, too cute.

He was deep in his dreams when Larry tugged on his sleeve. "Laurent," he whispered, his eyes fluttering around with an uneasy look "That man is staring at us." Laurent raised his head and look across the street. There was a man who indeed was staring.

He looked like a normal adult with his hair gelled back and his business suit ironed and tailored to a crisp. It wasn't unusual to see wealthy 9 to 5 workers making their way to the subway stations but this one was standing stark still with his eyes wide and mouth open, just staring at them. Laurent raised his eyebrow at the man placing a protective hand on Larry's waist, tilting his head to the side slowly, giving him a face that begged him to try something, anything that could end his life at that very second. The man's face drained of color seeing this, he quickly gathered himself as he walked across the street to stand directly in front of the boys. Then he set his briefcase down before getting on his knees and bowing deeply.

"Abanoub, my humble God. This lowly servant greets you," the man spoke. His voice was strong but there were trembles.

Larry turned to Laurent giving him a confused puppy-like face, "A-abanouab..?"

"Abanoub," Laurent corrected fighting the urge to bend down and kiss the crease in Larry's forehead. He waved his hand as a signal to the still bowing man giving him permission to rise. "My name...very basic name."

"Yes, though the Master has accumulated a lot of names over the years," The man intervened, dusting his suit.

Laurent gave the man a stare that rivaled the cold air surrounding them, making him bow his head to stare at the newly interesting concrete.

"Why didn't you use one of those then? Why Laurent?" Larry said gaining his attention again.

"Because I'm afraid Hades, Set, Osiris, and Lucifer would cause some unwanted attention. I wouldn't mind but I know you would."

"I-.... oh,"

Hades... the Devil has been feeding me... Larry thought chewing on his bottom lip, his eyes sparkling as he gazed up at Laurent. He was wanted to laugh. This was hilarious. He was being taken care of by the Devil himself. Lucifer had tucked him into bed, made him pancakes and kissed on him. He knew that Laurent felt too powerful to be a simple ghost or demon but to hear it out loud, to confirm it, was borderline hysterical.

Laurent's eyes flashed mischievously as if reading Larry's thoughts. He winked him before turning and giving the servant an expressionless look, "What do you need?"

The man dared not look up as he muttered, "This servant just wanted to check up on you. I-I was worried. It's been days since the kingdoms been graced with your presence."

Laurent's eye flashed dangerously red narrowing. The man instantly fell to his knees. Larry looked at the man shocked before looking up at Laurent. He looked like a true God now with dark shadows almost engulfing his body, darkening the sky. Larry swore he grew even taller as he watched Laurent's handsome face morph into a snarl baring his teeth before he composed himself turning stone cold. Larry nearly fell onto his knees, his mind telling him to bow before this being before he ended up like this poor man.

Laurent finally spoke after a long pause, each word he spoke grew more threatening, "Am I weak to you?"

Falling to his knees again the man tried his best to appease his anger, "N-no of course not. I was out of turn. I'm sorry. Have mercy Master." The man was trembling visibly.

Laurent didn't speak as he grabbed Larry's hand and walked on, leaving the man to breathe a sigh of relief as he sat upon his knees in the middle of the sidewalk. Larry followed Laurent blindly as he stared at their intertwined hands.

Throughout the day Larry couldn't focus, his mind kept thinking back to Laurent's face and how easily he commanded the air around him. He affected everyone around him, including Larry himself, it was impossible to avoid.

Larry snuck a glance at Laurent during class when Laurents nonchalant eyes met his, making his face grow hot and he ducked his head in embarrassment. He understood why that man fell to his knees, at first he thought it was because of fright but that seemed to be only a small proportion of the feeling.

Even sitting in a too-small school desk Laurent was just imposing. Leaned back, legs spread, head resting on his fist, tie and shirt loosened. Everything about him screamed at Larry to submit and Larry was embarrassingly close to following that instinct with this mind creating more darker scenarios. Larry grew hotter as he let out a shaking breath.

'My my' Laurent thought, projecting into Larry's head as he leaned forward slowly, making Larry jump, 'Who knew my baby boy wasn't as innocent as I thought' his voice purred while he placed a light kiss on Larry's ear. Loving the small gasp that was following by a shudder.