Tickety-Boo (Ineffable Husbands Week 2019)

8: A Little Bit Of Fun (5,800 Words)

It was a passing conversation they heard while strolling through the park one day. Fairly insignificant but it started a chain of events that neither of them would've imagined.

"No way magical beings can resist every single type of temptation, no way!" Exclaimed a teenager as he and his female friend rolled her eyes at him.

"They're not human, it's easy! They don't have a need for that sort of stuff!" She argued. Judging by the comic-book in his hands, that's why the subject came up.

He turned to her, smirking. "Bullshit! Every being wants something, they all have their weaknesses. No matter how grand they are!"

"So you're saying even a god could have a weakness?" She challenged arrogantly.

The young man shrugged, unsure. "Well, maybe not a god but a lesser being, sure!"

She scoffed, playfully shoving him away from her. "Right. Next you'll tell me an angel can succumb to all 7 of the deadly sins. Think logically, Teddy."

"I am, it makes sense, Neilla!" The other exclaimed, falling back into step with her.

The two of them continued to argue as they walked the opposite way. This caused the angel to laugh and Crowley looked at him curiously.

"What is it?" He asked, snaking an arm around the blond's midsection.

He pointed vaguely in he direction the two teenagers went in. "That young couple. Arguing about something so dumb."

"Which part of it was dumb?" The demon was beginning to think this could turn into something entertaining.

Aziraphale scoffed. "Well, besides the implied bit about God having a weakness, the remark about an angel giving into the 7 deadly sins. It's preposterous!"

Crowley stopped, prompting Aziraphale to do the same. When the angel looked to see what was wrong, the redhead smirked at him. "Is that right?" That toothy grin was very familiar to Aziraphale.

"Oh, I know that face. What are you plotting, you little fiend?" He asked sternly.

Crowley shrugged playfully. "Well, you say it's preposterous, but you know I like a challenge..."

"Your point?" The angel was trying to not roll his eyes but this proved harder than he thought.

The demon bit his lip. "Alright, how about a little... wager?"

And there was the eye roll. "Oh, good lord. What do you want?"

"This can be fun, bare with me. If I can get you to give in to all 7 deadly sins, in some way or another, by the end of the month, then you owe me something. Whatever I ask for. If I can't manage that within the next five weeks, I owe you whatever you want, no matter how much I protest." The redhead explained.

Aziraphale felt a small bit of temptation tugging at him, but this wouldn't be the first time this happened. This was related to Crowley, after all. "...Whatever I want?"

He took the bait, and the demon's grin doubled in size. "Whatever you want..." He extended his hand. Aziraphale, as he always did, shook it and sealed the deal.