"Okay, I just switch sometimes okay, I swear it's like a have a split personality. One second I'm confident and then the next I'm a blushing mess. It's definitely something you do to me." Alexander gave a shy smile. "Thank you…It's just my parents never came to one of my graduations. Not even the ones that you get from pre-school to middle school. So I figured most parents didn't go, but I saw other families celebrating even for the little things on those nights. I thought I would never be able to get that. Then my mom died of cancer, my dad started drinking, and it became a shit show. So this means a lot to me, is what I'm trying to say."
"I like it when you're all confident. I also like it when you let me treat you and you get all flustered." Faybian said, his smile only growing wider as he pressed a kiss to Alexander's head. "But of course dear. What kind of demon boyfriend would I be if I didn't come to your graduation? We'll celebrate all your accomplishments in one night." He smiled already making ideas ona small party for Alexander and the kind of dinner he'd cook or the local places they could eat that seemed nice.
Alexander noticed the bakery just before they almost passed it. "Oh! Here is it. Sorry, I was a bit distracted. For the record…" ALexander opened the door, letting him in first. "I do like it when you're flustered at well. You were very flustered this morning when I was on your lap. Yeah, don't think I didn't notice." He followed Faybian into the bakery. Alander grinned. "Me and my glasses see everything." He teased. They were seated at a table near the window and were given menus to look at. "Woah…There are so many things to look at. So many things to try. Who knew the world could be filled with so many different foods?" To say the least, Alexander was amazed at how somebody could create so many different food combinations.
Faybian gave a smile and a bid if his head before entering the bakery, gently tugging Alexander behind. "And here I thought you were too tired to notice." He pulled Alexander to his front and wrapped his arms around him, head resting on Alexander's shoulder. "Do they now? Well, I have nothing to hide, especially from you. Yes, it's true, I do get just the teensiest but flustered when you're all sleepy and cuddly in my lap. I quite like it." He purred, following Alexander to the booth and settling down across from him. He nodded his head as me ues were set Infront of them and started looking through, immediately going to the 'filled pastries' section. "It is quite amazing how you humans have figured out how to make so many delicious treats out a few simple ingredients." Faybuan agreed, grinning when he found the chocolate filled breads. "Decide on anything yet dear?" He asked, peeking over them menu.
"Well, I guess that makes two of us." He looked at the menu for a couple of minutes before nodding. "I want the apple pie, but I also want funnel cake. They both look delicious, but we should split them because I don't think I could eat that much. I might, but just in case." Alexander put the menu down and held out his hand across the table. "You know as much as you give cold glares and kill people, you also help people. You helped me. I feel that there are a lot of deals you made that helped better the lives of others. You're more helpful than you are in destruction. Don't compare you falling in love with me and your other deals. That was a deal you made with me. Totally different."
Faybian nodded slowly, searching for the funnle cake and the pie. "Yeah, that sounds great. If there are any left overs we can take them home." He reassured, setting aside his menu and arched and eyebrow. He smiled softly and lightly traced the lines in Alexander's hand all the way down to his wrist. "Dearest, as much as I truely appreciate you trying to justify my actions, I also don't want you to ignore what I am for the sake of our relationship. While I'm glad I bring more than bad to your life, I can't say I've done that for all of my other contracts. Oddly enough, I'm proud of the work I've done, even if I turned people into something less than ideal. I like my job, my position, and the power I hold." He gently rested his hand overtop Alexander's and lightly tapped his wrist. "I would never compare my relationship with you, now something more than a mere deal, with my other contracts. I'm willing to balance who I am with this relationship for your sake and safety." He promised, gently lifting Alexander's hand and pressing a kiss to his hand. "How dare you make me so vulnerable. Never in my afterlife have I cared for a human. Not truely. At least not until you came along." He shook his head in feigned disbelief and gently squeezed Alexander's hand.
"Oh, I am not justifying your actions. You do murder people sometimes, which is scary. I just want you to know even though you hurt people; you sometimes help them as well." Alexander felt a shiver when Faybian traced it with his finger. The action made him a little distracted if he was being honest. He struggled to form his following sentence as he kept looking back at Faybian's hand. "I don't make you vulnerable. I make you loveable, soft, and a cinnamon roll. I'm glad I got to be the one you fell in love with. Finding love in a world where people get joy from hurting you is not fun. So, I'm glad I got to meet a respectable person-demon….yeah, let's call you that, that can help me grow as a person." He intertwined their fingers and squeezed his hand back. The waitress came, and although Alexander stumbled on his words a bit, he managed to say the order. "O-Oh, did you want anything to drink?"
"when will you learn that in not the cinnamon roll in this relationship?" Faybian sighed with a smile and shrugged. "In all honesty hell is no different from earth in that aspect. It's very much a dog eat dog world there, one where if you're not careful you can easily bece somone's plaything all a bit too easily. Lucifer may be the ultimate ruler but what lower lord's and the rest of the hierarchy does is not his concern, so long as they don't get in his way. That leads to some very interesting opportunities." He glanced up and shook his head, "respectable, definitely not, at least not in Hell. Thankfully my professional job is in hell. Where respectable takes on a whole new meaning." He brushed the back of Alexander's hand "I only hope for the better." He muttered softly, lifting his gaze to meet the waitress' "just espresso, three shots please." He replied smoothly with a dismissive nod.
"I will take an iced mocha with cream, please. Thank you." The waitress took their menus and left the table with their orders. "When will you learn that you are the cinnamon roll in this relationship." Alexabnder landed back in his chair and crossed his arms. "Any compliment I throw your way you somehow find a way to turn it down. Lean to take a compliment my cinnamon roll, life will be much easier for you I promise. That's it. That's your new pet name, Cinnamon Roll. Beautiful if I do say so myself." Alexander leaned over and kissed Faybian's cheek. "Then again you have no problem with me calling you handsome."
Faybian dropped his now suddenly empty and onto the table and gazwd at Alexander. "That is simply because I'm undeserving of such lovely comments, my dearest. I don't mind life being a bit difficult. Gives the countless years I live a bit more interest." He rested his chin on his hands and face a sweet smile. "I would argue my nicknames are better yet you seem quite adament about making me your cinnamon roll so I'll reluctantly accept, even if I still think you're wrong." Faybian blinked in surprise at the kiss but caught Alexander's chin before he could pull away. "ah well that's slightly different. That compliment is actually accurate." He smirked and pressed a proper kiss to Alexander's lips, drawing it out a bit before gently pulling back. "Very well, I'll be your Radio Demon Cinnamon Rill boyfriend, if only to see that confident smile I adore so much more often."
The kiss caught Alexander off guard. He felt like melting into a puddle as his hold on Faybian's hand loosened. "Well, I wasn't arguing about who's are better. I know…yours are better…they make me swoon, trust me. So you don't accept compliments if they're not about your looks. That is a very dangerous mindset you live off of, but I'm not a therapist. If I were, I would've fixed myself up by now. But what can I say, you are very handsome. I'm glad I got you before someone else could." Alexander wanted to lean in for another kiss, but they were in a public place, and leaning over the table seemed rude somehow. "Yes! You submit. I have defeated a demon in a battle of submission. I feel pretty good about myself right now." He grinned. He put his hand to his lips. "You like my smile? I can safely say I've never gotten that one before. Maybe because I don't smile often…"
"Good, I like that dreamy look you get whenever you get flustered." Faybian murmured against Alexander's lips before he let him go. He shrugged as he relaxed into the the chair. "I work very hard on my outward appearance dear. Whats on the inside is a bit harder to handle and is less deserving of kind words." His gaze flicked up to Alexander and gave a slight smile, gentle buy tentative as he admitted "I'm still working on that as well." He gave a laugh and ran a hand through his hair. "Yes, I'm yours. Solely yours." He reassured with a proud smile. He was…somomes. He was loved and claimed by somome. That left Faybian feeling…giddy. Faybian had always believed in the mindset that no person truly belonged to another, even in his lifetime on earth. But this was different. He had someone to love, and someone who loved him back. And that's all that matters. He gently squeezed Alexander's hand and shook his head with a grin. "Enjoy your brief victory sweetheart." He purred softly, looking up at his human and tilting his head. "I do. The room lights up when you smile. It's beautiful. Besides, I like seeing you happy more than I like seeing you pissed."
Alexander watched the pie and the funnel cake being placed on the table with excitement. Their coffees also came in not too long after. "Well, I guess you'll see that dreamy look more often. It happens every time I look at you, you know." He sliced the pie into 8ths and took a slice, putting it on his small plate. "You really think so? Thank you, Faybian."He took his fork and took a bite of the apple pie. "Holy hell, this is amazing. Why have I never tried this before? Oh my…" Alexander started eating it more quickly, savoring the flavor with every bite. "My victory is not brief. My victory is forever. But gaddamn, this pie is good. What about the funnel cake? Is that good? I don't want to mix flavors. It could end in something no one wants to taste."
"I look forwards to that, dear." Faybian smiled before cupping the espresso mug in hands and taking a careful sip, humming softly in surprise. "That's actually quite good." He took another sip, grimacing slightly at the strong taste but immediately relaxing as the rich coffee flavor settled into something deliciously pleasent. Faybian glanced up at Alexander and laughed softly. "No one's going to take that away from you dear, slow down a bit." He laughed and started to pull apart the funnel cake And taking a bite, eyes widening in surprise again. "How dare you let me make breakfast for all this time when a place like this exists?" He said in disbelief, looking up at Alexander and shaking his head with a smile. "That wouldn't be so bad, would it dear?"
"Yeah, well, I'd rather save my pocket every day by eating the food you make. Besides, for me, the food you cook is enough." He slowed down just like Faybian said to do. Although he was close to eating the whole pit, he left half for Faybian to try. He took a long sip of his coffee, washing down the flavor before moving to taste the funnel cake that Faybian had tasted. He took a small piece and stuck it in his mouth. His chewing slowed, realizing just how good the cake was. "I make the best choices. Oh, wow, I really should come here more often. Faybian, make sure that funnel cake exists in hell when I die. I do not care what powers you must go through to get a funnel cake, but I want this to be on the menu."
Faybian nodded slightly, keeping the fact that now Alexander was with Faybian, he wouldn't need to worry about expenses, to himself. Faybian slowed as well, realizing had nearly scarfed down a third if the funnel cake and nearly all of the. Chocolate sauce that come on the side. He gently nudged the plate towards Alexander and tugged the half of the pie towards himself. His gaze flicked up when Alexander mentioned Hell and gave a small smile. "You won't have to worry about that fir a long while, dear. I'll make sure if that. But for the far future, I'll make sure all your favorite baked goods and pastries on the "to learn how to cook" list." He reassured with a smile, already thinking if all the way he could make Hell a heaven for Alexander.
(Foreshadowing song? :3
Devil doesn't bargain - Alec benjamin)
(I. LOVE. ALEC. BENJAMIN! Fun fact: Named Alex after Alec benjamin, I think I put in his nickname that it was Alec…..Wait….nooooooooo….I'm scared now!!!)
"Yes! Wait, you have a list?" He started to eat the rest of the funnel cake. "I'm curious to hear this list." He mumbled using his coffee and swallowed the cake. He didn't put that much in his mouth; he just needed some water to wash all of it down in general. "I gotta say, I have such great taste in places. I knew this place would be good because of the ratings and the mount of people who've been here. So if you use probability, then-" He cut himself off because, for once, he didn't care. "Who cares? This place is just amazing." It felt good not to find scientific reasoning behind everything. Even when he and Faybian started dating, he would look up the science behind love to see if it happened to him. Of course, he never told Faybian that. After continuous research, he concluded that he really was in love with Faybian, and this wasn't some fluke.
(SAME boy in a bubble, outrunning karma, let me down slowly all of them, gimme! Awe that's cool I hadn't realized! And yeeess :3 but that's for later.)
"yes, short for now but I'm sure it'll grow all in due time as you discover more dishes you like." Faybian laughed softly, nodding in agreement. "Considering you only just started going out to eat more often, yes, you do have good taste. I'm glad you've done your research dear, I promise we'll come back here." For the past few weeks, faybian had sat beside Alexander, watching as he either researched for his final assignments or researched fun places for them to go, more watching how he used the computer than actually paying attention to what was being searched.
(Yes, just yes to all of those songs!!!!)
Alexander gave a little smile from the praise. He finished off the rest of the funnel cake and leaned back in the chair. He sipped his coffee fulfilled with the pastries he devoured. "I'm glad you agree. Whenever you're ready, I can pay the bill. Then we can do a little window shopping, go to the park, and eat dinner. However, I prefer a homemade dinner tonight. If that's okay with you." He finished up the last of his delicious latte. (Definitely not drinking a mocha latte right now…). He cracked his knuckles to relieve himself. He then leans his cheek on the palm of his hand. He looked at Faybian, a little smile sneaking up on his lips. It was a silly smile that made him look down to the table and then back to Faybian.
(I would kill for a good mocha rn XD)
Faybian glanced up, about to protest that he would be paying for this, since Alexander had brought him out but then he huffed a small sigh. "I suppose I don't need to pay if I'm making dinner later." He reasoned, finishing off his last bite of pie and settling back in his chair, espresso mug cupped in his hands. "Anything you have in mind you want to eat for dinner or will you decide later?" He asked, tilting his head curiously as he watched Alexander, a slow smile growing on his face. "Careful doll, else I might get the impression that you'll want to eat me for dinner." He teased, glancing up when the waitress came over with a the check.
(Mocha so early in the morning? Honestly sounds good :P)
"I wouldn't let you pay even if you were rich. As for dinner, I'll think about it later; my brain cannot think about that right now." He took the check with a smile but stiffed when he heard Faybian's little comment. He whipped his head over, and his face a bright red. "You, you, you are so. Ugh!" Faybian knew how to get under his skin and make him a melting mess. He huffed, "Whoever I said I didn't want you for dinner?" He retorted. " I was just thinking about you….and me….and us. Not in a bad way! In a good way, I promise. I was just thinking…" He took out the pen doing quick math in his head for the tip[ before setting his card on top of the reseat. "I was thinking about how you're perfect. Of course, everyone has flaws, and maybe the whole killing thing is something to work on, but you're perfect for me."
(one day later, still need that mocha😂)
Faybian grinned, a soft chuckle rising from his chest when he saw just how red Alexander had turned. He spread his arms and arched a challenging eyebrow. "I'm all yours, dear." He muttered softly before standing and scooping Akecander into his lap and sitting in his spot to wait for his card. "Hm? Having second thoughts are we?" He teased playfully, lightly brushing aside Alexander's hair and pressing a soft kiss to his jaw. "Now I know times have changed but I'd say committing murder us still considered more than a flaw in most people, dear." He breathed a small laugh, pressing a soft kiss to Alexander's cheek and resting his head on his shoulder. He laughed because it was rediculous. He wasn't perfect. No where near perfect. He had spend lifetimes in Hell, he had refused heaven twice to get revenge on the people that had hurt him. And what did he do after? He had build a name for himself among the lord's of hell all for the fun if it because he was bored. He had to admit he didn't think himself as bad as the other lord, but he was certainly no angel, despite his wings. So what made him seem like the perfect person Alexander?
(fr tho I've really been tired lately and for no reason XD)
Alexander wrapped his arms around Faybain and stroked his hair. He wasn't sure if it was okay to be sitting like this in public, but it made him happy, and frankly, that's all he needed. "Trust me; I don't think second thoughts are in the cards for me. "We've kissed, shared a home, slept together; not like that, but you know what I mean, and we shared so many good moments along with two or three minor disagreements. I wouldn't call them fights." Alexander kissed Faybian's temple before going back to stroking his hair. "I don't think anybody in this world is perfect, but there is a difference between perfect and perfect for me. You may not have all the qualities the person sitting in the other booth has, but you check all my boxes. The whole demon thing wasn't one of my boxes, but I guess it's one of my boxes now." He joked. He only spoke loud enough for Faybian to hear and only him. "Before you say it, no, I still don't think you're a demon. I think that Satan is like your dad. I don't think there is any way you can convince me that hell is a thing, Bubba."
(Bee, this post says 10 hours ago, idk if we live in different time zones but 10 hours ago was 12 midnight for me, get some sleep no wonder you're tired! 😂)
Faybian stiffened slightly before letting out an involuntary grumble of content, his eyes closing as he relaxed into Alexander's hand. "Minor disagreements is an understatement, dear but I suppose you have a good point." He said, voice muffled against Alexander's shirt. He glanced up, slightly hazy from all the petting Alexander was giving him. He hummed at the kiss, nudging his head with Akexander's before sighing softly. "You're right, I doubt many in today's age cam say they're a lord of one of hell's rings." He teasd lightly though he knew what Alexander was saying. Alexander felt right to faybian. They're affection towards each other didn't feel forced in any way and Faynian didn't feel as he had to pretend to like Alexander, it felt real. Faybian glanced up at Alexander and laughed "darling you are adorable." Faybian shook his head "and here I thought you were excited for all the dishes I have planned to make for you in hell. So you're choosing to believe I went to hell and talked with Luce and that your soul will be mine whenever you die but not that there's a hell or that I'm a demon?" Faybian shook his head in disbelief "and they say we're complex creatures." Faybian nuzzled Alexander's neck, huffing a little laugh. "My father isn't Satan, and I wouldn't be saying his name so liberally, my dear. But I digress, my father was Jameson Elizabeth. I wasn't born a demon nor was a I born in hell." He explained softly, trailing his hand along Alexander's spine. "He raised me alone but that never affected the way he treated me. He was one of the only people who treated me with genuine kindness whereas most other people faked it." He shrugged and nodded his head up. "I was glad to see he had nade it to heaven."
(Yeah, we're definitely in the same time zone. I just feel bad when I don't answer someone within 24 hours, so I usually stay up late to answer them all XD)
Alexander kissed the top of his head. "I wish I could've met him. He seemed like a great guy." The waited came back with their card and placed it silently on the table. She didn't want to disturb the peace the two had created. "As much as I would love to stay here and talk about your family all day, I think it's time we get on with the rest of our date. However, you are cute when you're all snuggly like this." Alexander pushed himself off Faybian, grabbing his card on the way up. He stretched and tilted his head side to side to get his neck to crack. "I am not adorable, by the way." He took out his wallet and put the card back in. He then fixed his bag, so it lined up perfectly. "Come on, Cinnamon Roll. Let's do some window shopping." He held out his hand for Faybian to take.
(honestly same, also sorry if I don't answer for a stretch of time this week, I'm working on summer class finals this week. Should be back to nirmal by next Monday!)
"I have a feeling he would have loved you." He smiled softly and reluctantly let Alexander go, stretching in his chair before gathering his jacket and standing, gladly taking Alexander's outstretched hand. "No but it's the closest thing in the English language that could possibly describe how cute you are, querido." He followed Alexander outside, "is there something you're interested in finding?" He asked curiously
(Yeah, no worries. In August, for two separate weeks in August, I'll be on vacation and then stuff for school, so I won't be able to respond for like two different weeks, so worries :P)
Alexander looked up to Faybian, processing the question. "What? Oh no. I only need an outfit when I'm out with you, but I guess I should start dressing better for school. But in short, no, I'm not looking for anything specific. I always ordered my clothes online, so going actual shopping is new for me too." He leaned his head onto Faybian's shoulders as they walked. We should go to a tech store! I need a new PC anyway. Considering the state of my other one, it's outdated. Yes, it still looks new, but I've had it since sixth grade. So it's a much older model than I'm used to at the university. Then again, I could always do that online as well." He sighed and leaned his head onto Faybian's shoulder. "Is there anything you want?"
(thank you, and yeah same no worries at all! Thanks for the heads up!)
Faybian nodded, a slight smile on his lips. "You look good, no matter what you wear. But I must admit it's nice seeing you in something other than a shirt and shorts for three days straight." Faybian pressed a kiss to the top of Alexander's head and let go of their hand so he could wrap his arm around his shoulder. "We can go if you'd like but can I make request that you still keep the old computer? If you're not going to use it I'd like to learn to use it, even if it's outdated." He asked a but sheepishly, shaking his head. "Mm, no, i'm alright. Maybe we could drop by the store for some food for this week's dinner but other than that, no."
(Yeah, np!)
He fake gasped. "I wear sweatpants too…" He trailed off quietly. He leaned into Faybian and intertwined their fingers with the hand around his shoulder. "Of course, you can use the new one if you'd like. If you want me to teach you, I could always give you a lesson to two. All you have to do is ask, and it's all yours unless I have something I need to finish. Oh! Speaking of which. You know science. Would you mind reading over my thesis? It's the last thing I have to turn in. It's more about chemistry and physics than it is about biology. I wanted to do it on biology, but there were already so many studies on it that there was no use. I'd just be repeating things. My professor also said it was wise to stay off that topic. I didn't mind. I just want to ensure that my stuff is correct and makes sense. So…can you?" Alexander was looking for a best buy or somewhere that looked like they sell tech.
