Book 1: The Wrong Girl in the Devildom

First Formal

"So you've really never been to a ball before?" Asmodeus asked while pulling in a large black box. He'd been working on having her dress made since Diavolo announced the ball two weeks ago, and he was excited to see her reaction.

"I've only ever been to 'balls' in a sense that it's a party....and they just called it a ball. There was no formal dress code, and most people showed up to get drunk, get high, and fuck. I took Ballroom dancing when I was a kid...but I don't remember much." Alicia looked over Asmo's shoulder and raised an eyebrow. "What's in the box?"

The demon smiled brightly and took a seat by the computer. "Remember when I asked you what your aesthetic was? And you told me Alice in Wonderland meets Loki?"

"I know you didn't find a dress like that."

"No, not even down here, so I had it made." Asmo nodded towards the box and smiled when she went to open it. "No thanks necessary but praise is appreciated."

Alicia sat on the ground and opened the box, carefully pulling away at the tissue. She pulled the dress into her lab and carefully inspected it. It reminded her a lot of her middle school prom dress, but better. She carefully moved her fingers over the black sequin bodice, and gently grasped the black silk duel colored lace skirt. "Asmo, how much did this cost?"

"Nope, not telling you. Just enjoy the gift."

"Tell me...This looks really expensive." Alicia got up and held the dress up to her body. "But it's beautiful."

"Good, if this is your first ball then you want to be the Belle of it." Asmodeus got up and hugged her tightly. "Besides, I don't think the guys will be able to take their eyes off you in it."

"Guys?"Alicia grabbed a hanger to put the dress up while he spoke.

"Guys," Asmodeus quickly got up and snatched the wire hanger from her. "No wires...Anyway, yes. Guys. You have multiple suitors Ally."

"They must all be blind."

"Don't do that, you're adorable," Asmo grabbed a velvet hanger and slipped the straps of the dress on. "And you could do worse."

"Who are the guys?"

"Mammon, of course...I've noticed Lucifer's body temperature rise when you walk into the room."

"That could be because he's gearing up to be annoyed."

"Then he would be hot 25/8." Asmodeus put the dress in the closet and grabbed Alicia's hand, twirling her around once. "And then there's Barbatos."

"Barbatos? No." Alicia pulled her hand free and laughed. "No...He doesn't strike me as the type to be interested in anyone sexually."

"Hmm...Maybe? But he does like being in your company so...who knows? Not all desire is sexual." Asmodeus moved her over to a mirror and worked his fingers through her hair. "Dressing you up for these events is so much fun. We don't get to do anything different. We just show up in our demon forms."

"Are you my friend only because you can dress me up like a doll?" Alicia laughed while Asmo moved her hair into different styles.

"No, but it's an added perk. So the ball is tonight and I think you should wear your hair..." He let go of her hair and smiled. "Down. I won't touch it with heat this time, but I'm grabbing my curling rods."

"That's a fair trade-off." Alicia sat back while Asmo went into his bag. "Oh, you brought them with you."

"Of course, why wouldn't I? We only have a few hours until the ball and you need to get ready." Asmo grabbed her comb and started working on her hair. "I love the way green looks on you so I can't wait to see you in this dress."