(My) Monster - A Jeremiah Valeska Story

Interfriendtion

Okay my babies are finally going to do it. *Ahem ahem* Let me warn you I'm gonna make it as graphic as possible. Please do not read this chapter if you are uncomfortable. Thank you!

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I've been dating Xander for over two months now. We're really happy. We are meeting up for lunch today but we won't be alone. I'm bringing Delilah with me and he is bringing Ecco. Although I am sure of it that Delilah will have a blast with Xander, I'm not so sure about meeting Ecco. She knows how I felt about her. I was jealous of her and Xander. Maybe I'm overthinking. It doesn't matter as I'm going to this little 'inter-friend-tion' for Xander.

Me and Delilah walk into our favourite cafe just opposite to our university campus. It's a small cafe but it has a very homely feel to it. We are early. We look around but do not spot Xander or Ecco anywhere. We slide into the table closest to the window and grab the menu,just going through it. Just then, the door to the cafe clinks open and the little bell rings making us look up from the menu card. Xander and Ecco walk in casually. Xander walks in first, his eyes plastered on me. Ecco follows, her stare cold and calculated. Delilah quickly leans towards me and I hear her in my ear. "He has eyes just for you. Lucky you." I smile softly and step up from my seat, slowly wrapping my arms around Xander and pulling him into a hug. He smells like himself, one of the best fragrances in the world for me. We then pull back and I clear my throat and pull Delilah closer. " Well you both have already met secretly behind my back. I don't think I need to introduce you two to each other." I can't help but roll my eyes playfully at both of them.

Ecco stiffens behind Xander and I smile softly at her. Xander takes the hint and pulls Ecco in front. "Guys,meet Ecco. Ecco, meet Ruby and Delilah." She smiles softly then and I realize that she doesn't seem that bad, she has a nice smile and she should smile often. I take her hand and pull her next to me while Delilah and Xander take the seat on our opposite side.

"So guys, what are we having? I'M STARVING !!" Xander smiles and Delilah pokes out her tongue at me. "You're always starving. When are you not? Xander do you know your girlfriend has a food baby?" She laughs playfully and points towards my stomach,making my face red with embarrassment. Ecco comes to my rescue. "Don't we all? I do too.. So does Xander." She smiles and squeezes my hand and I sit back more relaxed. I was wrong about her. Ecco seems nice.

So we end up finally ordering four Iced Teas and garlic breads for ourselves. We all talk mostly about St. Ignatius. Xander seems to be the only one with a knack for studies. All of the three of us, me, Delilah and Ecco , we're just barely passing. Ecco tells us a few stories of her and Xander from their childhood which is fun to hear. Our order arrives and we happily munch the garlic breads and drink our teas. About an hour later, we all decide to part ways. Ecco has to go to the university to collect her stuff from her locker so Delilah asks her if she could accompany her as she is going to the campus as well. Xander and I decide to walk back to my apartment to drop me off. He is such a gentleman.

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"Why don't you join me for a coffee? I make really good coffee.. Even better than the cafe we went to a few minutes ago." I grin playfully as I slide the keys into the keyhole, opening my door. I grab Xander by his arm and pull him inside. I shut the door behind us and pin him to the wall, ravishing his lips. "I thought you invited me over for coffee.." He murmurs between our kisses. "Oh yeah.. that. I completely forgot about it." I giggle and let him go.

I make my way towards the corner in my one bedroom apartment that I call my kitchen. I take some milk and leave it in a pot to boil on the stove. Xander walks over to the window and looks out, his brows twisting in worry. "Sweetheart, it seems it's going to rain. I better get out right now while I can." I place my hand on my waist and stroll casually towards where Xander is standing and look out myself. "Uh,nope. I know Gotham's weather like you know your Math honey. It's not gonna rain for over an hour. Trust me. Just one coffee." He slinks his arm around my waist,resting his palm at the base of my back,pulling me tighter against him. "You play with the fact that I cannot say no to those cute little puppy dog eyes." He leans closer and pulls out my glasses, placing it on the windowsill next to us,trailing his fingers against the corner of my eyes as he gazes lovingly into them.