"I-" Toru watched as Logan took off, shaking his head when he saw the things Logan had gathered.
"Logan, the chances of that happening while I'm here with you is next to zero," the demon explained, moving a bit closer. He put his hands on Logan's to steady them, looking Logan in the eye. He nodded some as his apology was taken, a bit closer to Logan now.
"I promised I'll keep you safe, and I'm not going to go back on my word. Please, you need sleep."
Logan sighed softly and shook his head "how do you expect me to sleep when now I know demon's are after me?" He gently squeezed Toru's hands and offered a small smile, letting himself believe the man in front of him wasn't a demon for just one moment "I'll be fine, I've pulled longer all nighters before, this'll be a sinch." He winked and pulled his book between them, opening to the first few pages. "Besides, this'll give me a chance to start this." He added, waving to the book and starting to read aloud
"Okay, then… But you're going to have to rest at some point, tomorrow's going to be a long day for the both of us." Toru settled down by Logan's side, looking down as the man began to read. He didn't say another word, letting his arm fall protectively around Logan's back. He looked down at the book, glancing to Logan and to the door on occasion. Thankfully, nothing happened, and no one else came into the room. Toru relaxed, holding Logan.
Logan nodded slightly "I will, eventually…when my coffee is gone." He reaausred with a slight smile, stiffening slightly when Toru rested his arm around him, but slowly relaxed into his hold. Eventually his voice became even as he read, occasionally taking breaks to shift into a more comfortable position or to take a sip of his coffee.
"With that much coffee? I doubt you'll be able to fall asleep." Toru chuckled softly, looking down. He was glad Logan was able to relax with the position they were in after some time, smiling still. He stayed still as they half cuddled, his hand beginning to idly rub Logan's back with one thumb. The night was uneventful, thankfully, the two men left alone.
"exactly, makes staying up all night pretty easy." He replied, a slight shiver running down his back as Toru rubbed his back. Logan had expected something to happen in the hours that they were settled in his bed, especially around 12 or 3:00. From what he had seen on TV, these were the prime times for anything supernatural to happen. He sucked in a breath as the times came, pausing in his reading until they changed to the next minute or two. He scanned the area but nothing changed. "Is this normal?" He whispered to Toru, glancing up at him worriedly, looking between the doors, his windows and his closet for any disturbances
Toru only chuckled, relaxing with Logan in his arm. He didn't have any notice when the clock hit midnight, only looking up from the book when Logan seemed to freeze.
"It what normal?" He asked, looking around. He pulled Logan a bit closer, both arms wrapping around him now when he saw how worried Logan was. There was nothing wrong, of course, the only supernatural thing in the room being Toru himself. He moved to hold Logan's hand, the one with the Contract Mark on it.
"that nothing is happening. Or are they waiting for something?" His brows creased in confusion as he looked to Toru for an explanation. "Unless this is what you want…" He leaned away from the demon and pulled his hand out from Toru's "there are no other demons, are there? This all just for what? Trying to get me to trust you? To be vulnerable around you?" He scooted away from Toru, and shook his head.
"It's normal," Toru said. He frowned some as Logan pulled away, shaking his head quickly. "Nothing happens unless I leave your side," the demon explained, looking around.
"The others won't try to come for you while I'm here, but if I leave…" Toru moved to follow Logan, moving to hold his hand again.
"It's a good thing we haven't seen anything, Logan. I don't want you getting hurt. I'm not trying to trick you, Logan, I just want to keep you safe."
Logan shook his head in disbelieve and flinch away from Toru. "How come this is happening now huh? Is it because I summoned you? What if that's my price to pay for making a contract?" He rambled, the full coffee he drank not really helping to calm his growing anxieties. "What if you're one of them? The moment I fall asleep you kill me? Or worse!" He shook his head frantically, moving closer to his stash of bats he had put beside the bed. He knew it wouldn't do anything against demons but if he went to hell bashing the shit out of demon he'd make peace with being condemned
"Logan," Toru said, firmly now, "since you made a Contract with me, it brings attention to you. It's not your price to pay, Logan- they just don't want me to have you. It gives me more power if I do." Toru glanced at the bats, then to Logan again.
"Don't make me, Logan," he said slowly, hand raising. He'd take control again if he was given no choice.
Logan quickly grabbed one of the metal bats and flung himself out of bed towards the closet door, putting as much distance as he could between him and Toru as possible in the small bedroom.. "So this is what it's about, gaining more power." He concluded, ignoring the threat. He'd fight Toru's control too, even if it broke him in the end. "That's what we are into you, a means of gaining power. Of course, why would I ever think I'd be so.ething else other than power." He smiled sadly and shook his head. "You can protect me or whatever from there. You don't need to come any closer."
Toru kept a close eye on Logan, but he didn't move to be any closer. At least the man wasn't trying to beat him with the bat.
"Logan," Toru said softly, looking to the other, "Every demon has their reason for making Contracts with humans. Mine is to ensure I'm able to protect myself, and the humans under my care. That includes you too, you know. I'm not just going to use you." Toru was keeping his tone soft, looking at Logan with nothing but a soft apology. His pupils contracted into slits, though, when he sensed something Logan couldn't. He pushed himself off the bed, pulling Logan away from the closet door as a clawed hand shot out of it. Toru hissed at the hand, hugging Logan tight to his chest.
"how do I know you're not lying?!" He yelled, unable to keep calm anymore. How was he supposed To when demon's were in his life now? "I don't know anymore…" He shrunk away from Toru and ran a hand through his hair, glancing up when he noticed Toru's eyes change. He yelled out unsurprised when he was pulled close to Toru and peeked over his shoulder. "What the hell is that?!" He demanded, pointing at the hand with his bar, ready to hit it if it came any further. It was…real…all.of this was real…demon's were after him…no, no that wasn't right but that didn't make it any less true.
The hand disappeared back into the closet with a hiss of its own, Toru glaring at the door.
"That was another demon," he said, still holding Logan to his chest. He continued to hold Logan protectively to himself as he retreated back to the bed, pulling Logan into his lap. He was still on edge, glaring around as if daring any other to try to grab at Logan again. He slowly relaxed as nothing happened, not letting go even still.
"I… I know you have no reason to trust a word I say," Toru said softly, looking around with diligent eyes, "But… I do want to protect you. From that, from the dangers other demons will try to put you through."
He nodded slowly, eyes glued to the closet, even as he was pulled into Toru's embrace. He dropped the bat once in bed and clung to Toru, not caring if he was the same as the demon in his closet. Right now, if Toru was offering safety, Logan would gladly take it, no matter the cost later. "Alright." He breathed, swallowing thickly before shakily shifting in Toru's lap to block out any veiw of the rest of the room, face burird in Toru's chest. He'd be eternally grateful if he didn't have to see another one of those demons ever again for the rest of his life
"I've got you… I'm not going to let anyone hurt you." Toru tucked Logan's head under his chin, keeping a close eye on the room around them since Logan couldn't anymore. He began to gently rub the human's back, arms still around him tightly.
Things settled down again, no other demons appearing. Toru still held Logan close, though, humming very softly to help the other calm. He also started to rub Logan's back more, pulling the blankets up around them to hide Logan away.
The humming, along with the continued contact and warmth eventually calmed Logan down enough to allow him to fall into a light sleep. Every slight movement or car rushing by outside the window stirred him awake well into the early hours of the morning but at least he managed to get some rest, even if it was for a few hours at a time.
Toru didn't move an inch as Logan slept, always there to start humming again when Logan would wake up. In the morning, Toru still didn't move, stealing as much sleep for Logan as he could. The demon closed his own eyes at some point, his hair falling over his shoulders like a curtain in front of Logan as the two sat together on the bed. The demon was asleep himself when the morning came, arms still tight around the human's waist to prevent any other demon from thinking Logan wasn't protected.
Logan slowly stirred away, the sunlight from the window streaming in to illuminate the room in a warm glow. He took a deep breath and opened his eyes, seeing that he was resting against Toru. The memories of the previous night flooding back all at once. He looked around his room, fearing that he was surrounded by demons ready to pounce the moment he moved, but nothing happened. He released a sigh of relief and glanced up at Toru's features, hesitantly brushing aside his long hair.
Toru didn't wake up, but he did slowly lean into the hand brushing aside his hair. The demon let out a small humming breath, eyes fluttering some before opening.
"Good morning," he said softly, still holding Logan close. "Did you manage to get at least a little bit of rest?" Toru's own hand went to Logan's cheek, looking him over to make sure he was okay. They still had the rest of the day to go before he was safe to leave Toru's side.
He nodded slightly, a barely audible 'yes' escaping his lips. He slowly traced the curves of Toru's face, following his jawline before moving to trace his cheekbones and temple. Logan blinked a few times and pulled his hand back "S-sorry, uh, uhm…want breakfast? Do demons eat breakfast? Do you eat at all? Sorry that's probably rude…I can make breakfast even if you don't eat!" He reassured, slowly shifting off of Toru's lap and nudging aside his book and previously dropped bat.
Toru hummed softly as Logan traced his hand over the demon's head, smiling as he leaned into the touch. The demon chuckled softly as Logan became flustered, nodding some.
"Breakfast sounds good," he said, keeping close to Logan even as he left the demon's lap.
"And yes, I eat." Toru was still smiling, gently setting his hand on Logan's head. He let his lazy smirk come to his lips, moving his hand down to hold Logan's. He examined his mark there for a moment, thumb brushing over it.
Logan blushed softly as Tiru touched his hand, "it's beautiful," he murmured, "do all your contracts get one?" He asked curiously, gently pulling at Toru's sleeve to get him out of bed and to the kitchen. "Anything you want in particular? I'm not a great cook so be warned but I wouldn't say I'm terrible."
"All do, yes," Toru said, smiling still as he touched the mark. "If you see anyone with it somewhere on their body, they are contracted to me." Toru let Logan pull him out of the room, keeping close. He wasn't going to be leaving Logan's side until the day was over. He hummed some as he thought, then shook his head.
"Anything you make will be fine." The demon smiled some, letting his thumb trace over the mark on Logan's hand again.