Which he had, of course.
"Well, Logan Versailles, I am Toru Machintoff, and our Contract is sealed." Toru raised his hand from on top of Logan's, revealing a mark there- a skull, roses twined around and inside of it.
"In six months, your friend will be completely healed." Toru smirked some as he looked down at his mark on Logan, then up to the man. He smiled still, moving his hand to cup the other's cheek.
"And we're going to have fun together, now won't we?"
Logan swallowed a lump that had formed in his throat and traced the mark on his hand, finding it absolutely beautiful yet horrifying at the same time. He stiffened at the touch and forced himself not to lean in. He tried his best not to think back to his previous relationship, despite the many parrallels. He finally met the demon’s, Toru’s gaze and tilted his head oit if the touch. “Well see how much fun well have when I start having my coffee cravings.” He replied, standing anf brushing past the demon to the kitchen, downong the rest of his wine
Toru laughed some, letting Logan move out of his hand.
"We will, we will," he said calmly sitting back on the couch. "We're going to have lots of time together, after all." He smirked some, watching Logan go to the kitchen. He stretched out, relaxing on the couch like he owned the place. He was a very possessive demon, even he would admit, but it would work in Logan's favor when the fighting broke out with the other demons.
Logan arched an eyebrow at Toru when he made himself comfortable on the couch and leaned against the countertop, swirling his second cup of wine in his hand. "So Toru," he drawled, letting a hint of the latin accent he had before roll over the demon's name, "I'm assuming you expect me to welcome you into my home with open arms, correct?" He tilted his head and walked to the thresh hold of the kitchen.
Toru rolled his eyes.
"Me, the complete stranger you just sold your soul to?" He looked over, smirking some. "I wouldn't have it any other way." The demon moved to stand, walking over to Logan. Even his stride was graceful, bringing him to behind the man as he wrapped his arms around the other.
"And I can always make sure you do, in the end." He smirked some, flicking one wrist. Using his new power over Logan to make the other turn his body to be facing him.
"oh great," Logan muttered, trying his best to lean away from the demon, his breath becoming shollow when he realized he had absolutely no control anymore. He had fallen into the trap once again. He had promised himself he wouldn't ever again but for some reason he drew in the worst people. He looked up at the ceiling and shut his eyes, letting silent tears fall "do what you want to me, you clearly have all the control." He whispered, trying to keep down a scream of rage and fear
Toru carefully raised his hand, wiping Logan's tears away.
"I'm not going to hurt you…" the demon said, voice soft. It seemed he had pushed too much. He pulled Logan close, into a gentle hug.
"I told you I was going to protect you, didn't I? I'm not going to go back on my word." Toru gently ran his hand over Logan's hair, looking down at the human. He'd have to watch what he did for now.
Logan shook his head and bunched the fabric of Toru's shift in his hand "don't. Don't say things you don't mean. This isn't anything more other than a contract for you to feel better about yourself. You think one desire fullfilled from a measly human will what? Boost your ego?" Logan shook his head, hitting Toru's chest with his hands. "If you want to protect me then let me go."
"You have no idea what I do and don't mean," Toru said softly. He let Logan him his chest, looking unaffected.
"And you have no idea why I do this, it seems. I can't let you go from this, and I'm not letting go of you now. You're going to be at your most vulnerable for the next twenty-four hours, and I'm going to make sure no one hurts you." Toru still didn't stop Logan, his arms gently around the other still.
"except for you right?" Logan laughed humorlessly through his tears, trying to wipe them away with his sleeve. "You're a demon. Doesn't matter what you do and don't do, all of it in the end will benefit you and will screw us." Logan peered up at the demon, eyes blood shot and teary. "You're right, I don't know a single thing about you. So why should I trust you or anything you say?"
Toru let out a soft sigh. He raised his hand, his thumb gently brushing Logan's tears away for him.
"You shouldn't," he finally said, looking down at Logan. "You have no reason to trust me, none at all. All I ask is I'm at least given a chance to prove myself. I want to tell you that I don't just do things for myself, that I do want to make sure you're okay, but I know you won't believe me." The demon left his arms gently around Logan, hand on his cheek to catch the stray tears.
"I don't. Your act is good. This attractive knight in shining armor with a dark shtick. The gig is good. The best I've encountered yet. But considering you're a demon and how good you seem to be at your job, you have no real commitment to me." Logan gently took a step back from Toru and wiped away the rest of his cheeks. "Do what you need to convince yourself you're doing all of humanity a favor. I won't care. Just as long as you help Suni. That's all I ask."
"Attractive..?" Toru raised an eyebrow at this, letting out a soft breath. He didn't believe Logan on that point but didn't say that out loud. Instead, he watched Logan as he stepped back. He was weighing his options here, it was clear. Deciding Logan's fate.
He took a step forward, then, scooping Logan up into his arms bridal style. He didn't say a word, beginning to walk. He held Logan to his chest, protective.
"ah!" Logan had immediately wrapped his arms around the demon's neck, despite his want to be apart from them. "Toru what are you doing?" He asked, expecting to feel numb and surrender his control again to Toru but the feeling never came. Oddly enough he felt more comforted in Toru's arms than before, whether it was Tiru's demonic abilities affecting or Logan's inability to argue when cuddled, he would never know.
"I'm getting you to bed," Toru said softly, holding Logan to his chest still. "You've just been through a lot, you need some rest." He didn't do anything to take control of Logan, or influence him, just bringing him to the bedroom. He hummed softly, moving to lay Logan down and tuck him in.
Logan nodded slowly and glanced between the bed and Toru. "And was that necessary?" He asked, gesturing to Toru. "I could have walked." Regardless, once out Toru's grasp, he scooted to the farthest edge of the bed and curled up into a tight ball, barely taking up half the bed. "While I appreciate it, this doesn't change anything I've said before." He muttered, turning around and facing the wall of his bedroom, his back to the demon.
"I know it doesn't," Toru said softly. He moved to lay down as well, giving Logan some space.
"But I'm going to keep doing what I can to prove to you I'm here to protect you." The demon was facing Logan on the bed, but he didn't do anything to Logan still. No controlling, no trying to touch him.
Logan's breath hitched slightly when he felt Toru joined him in bed. He scooted as close to the edge as he could without falling off as he could and peeked over his shoulder at the demon. "I think my biggest worry is you. Not anyone else." He muttered, sitting up and running a hand through his hair. "Why try and prove to me of all people you're not evil incarnate? Why waste your time with me? You could have just moved on to a person who actually asked you for a contract. They'd probably be more willing to comply too."
"I don't like people to think I'm something I'm not," Toru said calmly. He sighed as Logan sat up, moving to do the same.
"And like I said, you're at your most vulnerable for the next twenty-four hours to attacks from other demons." The demon ran one hand through his long hair, letting it fall to over their shoulder. He didn't move closer to Logan, as before, letting out a breath.
"And I am sorry, for scaring you so much before. I didn't realize I was going overboard."
"wait what?! Did you say demon attacks? No one ever told me anything about demons attacking me. I thought you meant emotionally vulnerable not actually in any danger." He hopped out of bed and ran around his home, coming back with a few bats, a knife from the kitchen, a thurmose full of cold brew, and a large stack of books. "There is no way in Hell, Heaven, or Purgatory I'm sleeping while knowing there are more of you coming after me." He said, shutting the door behind him with his foot and setting everything down before locking the door. He did realize he was licking himself In with Toru but he figured that'd be better than anyone else right now. He climbed back into bed and curled up comfortably in his many blankets, pulling his coffee and stack of books towards him, hands slightly shaking. "Well, you were. But thank you for the apology, whether it's real or not."
"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