I.O.U.

The Guilt

That note.

That stupid taunting note Carter had left, threatening to take you away. It was the whole reason Lucifer was practically glued to your side now. At first you found it kind of cute, but now you just wanted five seconds to yourself.

"No."

You shoved the devil back, closing the door enough so he couldn't slip in.

"But-"

You pinched the bridge of your nose, closing your eyes for a moment.

"Lucifer, I just need to pee. Alone."

You stressed the word alone, and finally managed to close the door. You didn't even have to go, not really, only wanted a few moments to yourself. You leaned against the door, letting out a prolonged and probably over dramatic sigh.

~

Your escape had in fact been short-lived as Lucifer had come knocking only a few moments later. He explained that the Detective needed him, and he didn't want to leave you with anyone else.

"Leave me with someone? What am I a dog?" Your response was dry and unamused.

Lucifer however grinned like a mad man, wrapping an arm around your waist as the two of you walked into the precinct.

"I wasn't implying that my dear, but if you'd like me to get you a collar I can certainly think a few scenarios we could use it for." Lucifer purred in your ear.

You sputtered a little, stepping away from him with a flustered expression. His smile only grew, and you walked away from him, your pace a little faster than normal.

"A leash perhaps?" He called after you.

Your face flushed, and you slipped into Ella's lab to escape his teasing.

You smiled at Ella, casting a quick glance at Lucifer to see him talking to Dan. Your eyes skimmed over to Chloe who was talking to a man at her desk. You could only see the back of his head, but there was something oddly familiar about him.

"Hey Y/N."

Dan's voice drew your attention away from the man and you looked over at him.

"Yeah?"

"Lucifer asked me to keep an eye on you?"

It sounded more like a question than an actual statement and you gave him a small smile and motioned to the fading bruises around your throat.

"It's been a shitty couple of weeks." You laughed.

That seemed to be answer enough and you were thankful he didn't push it. You looked back over at the desk, but both him and Chloe were gone, Lucifer was as well, and you assumed he went with Chloe.

~

You had taken to following Dan around like a lost puppy, knowing Lucifer would be upset if you refused the protection he got you. Dan phone chimed, and he looked at it confused.

"Lucifer's asking why you aren't answering your phone." He said.

You looked up from the magazine you had been mindlessly flipping through.

"I left it in his car, I'll go grab it."

You stood and didn't fail to notice Dan hurry to follow you. You laughed as the two of you walked into the parking garage.

"Did Lucifer threaten your manhood if you let me out of your sight?"

Dan gave you an uneasy smile, shifting a little at the memory of Lucifer's threat.