The Devil's Kisses//On Hold

Chapter 6: Questions

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Song's titled "I Wanna Be Yours" by Arctic Monkeys. Read on! ;)
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Lamia heaved a sigh as she laid down next to Lucius. He welcomed her presence as he draped his muscular arm around her waist; Lucius raised an eyebrow.

"What's bothering you, Mia?"

"It's trivial, Lucius." Lamia offered a small laugh as she raised her left arm to stare at the ring her lover gave her. "There are just some things that keep on running in my head, and if I ask you, I might embarrass myself."

"I'm sure you won't, beautiful." He whispers, his lips kissing her shoulder. "Now tell me what's running through your mind."

Lamia puts her hand down as she turns her body to face him, she buries her head on his chest as he holds her tight. She inhales his scent, of expensive musk and masculinity.

"It's just that... How are you so in love with me, and I to you?" She mumbles, as her beautiful eyes meet his. "I'm sure this romance isn't anything normal."

The noble demon lets out a deep and velvety chuckle, his large hand pushing away an estranged lock of his lover's hair.

"It isn't, I'm guessing that you've noticed that when I let you see my ugly wings and horns." Lucius' voice faltered, ashamed to let Lamia see his true self--a halfling. Her eyes suddenly widened, as she sat up; her arms forming a cross as she stares at him in disbelief.

"Ugly! You're a guy who looks like he popped out from Calvin Klein's catalogue." Lamia shot back, her voice half-serious but truthful. "Lucius, you're beautiful."

"Beauty is skin-deep, Lamia." The man replied, his face slowly twisting into that of beautiful melancholy. "I've seen and it all, cara, loved-ones turning into worm meal in a few year's time; joyful decay... I want to experience it too, rid myself of this burden, but I'm frozen in time."

Lamia said nothing, her lips briefly capturing his as an act of comfort. He kisses back, his gestures were desperate and passion-filled. Lucius releases her lips from his, as he gently caresses her cheek with his fingers.

"Don't leave me alone."

"I promise that I won't" Lamia replied, as she
enjoyed the warmth his hands provided. Lucius smiles, as he playfully pulls her down to the bed once again.

"L-Lucius!" She squeaks, as her mind went to places that shouldn't be explored. Knowing what she was thinking, Lucius' laughter only increased.

"Calm down, I just want to sleep."

"I-I uh..." Lamia stuttered, as her face burned bright pink. "Please get your ass off my mind!"

"Oh, so you find my butt sexy?" He teased, as he sent her a challenging look. "My, I thought you wanted to take things slow?"

"LUCIUS!" She silently screamed, her face burning ten shades darker. "You egotistical little son of a--"

"That's MISTER Sexy-Son-of-A-Bitch to you, bella donna."

"I swear! You and Damien are two peas in a pod!" She lets out an aggravated breath as she turns to face the other way, burying herself underneath the thick comforter. "G-goodnight to you!"

Lucius laughs as he hugs her from behind, he briefly lifts himself up to kiss her cheek.

"Goodnight to you too, cara. I'll protect you from your nightmares." With that, Lucius laid down beside her, his body close to hers. He was comfortable, but Lamia was in a whole different disposition as her heart thumped like it was on sugar rush, her body was in tingles while her mind was in shambles.