Chapter 19: After-Effects

Shortly after the party, Angel and Husk were in Husk's room, passed out and sleeping. They were bound to have a terrible hangover the next morning because of all the liquor they consumed. Charlie and Vaggie were in bed besides each other, also having drank a lot but not as much as Angel and Husk. Nifty was also in Angel and Husk's room, laying on the bed. She was carried there by Angel since she was also so drunk and might kill Adam when she sleepwalks. Adam and Lute were on the sofa downstairs. Adam drank the most after Lucifer while Lute only consumed a little that she wasn't drunk. Adam was laid on the sofa, taking up all the space while snoring loudly, Lute was on top of him, cuddled up. Cherri had left in the middle of the party since she had to leave because someone accidentally set off her bomb collection. Meanwhile, the two were in Lucifer's room.

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Alastor woke up with a pounding headache and terrible back pain. His eyes suddenly widen and he lifts the blanket, seeing that he had nothing on. He looks to the side where Lucifer was sleeping peacefully, his body riddled with bite marks. Alastor blushes red as he remembered what had happened last night. "Fuck.." he mutters under his breath as he snaps his fingers, a robe appearing on his naked body. He then gets up to get his usual morning coffee. However, as soon as he lifted himself from the bed and started to walk, he fell face-flat on the floor. Aroused by all the noise, Lucifer also gets up and sees Alastor on the floor. He chuckles before getting out of bed to help Alastor up, "Sleepy now aren't we?" he asks him playfully as he helps him lie back on the bed. Alastor snarls as his ears fold back, "It's because of your stupidity you wretched little duck. I can't even walk." Alastor replies, embarrassed by the humiliation. Lucifer laughs heartily, wiping a tear from his eye as soon as he finished. "Well, well, look how much you cower while beholding his highness's power!" Lucifer announces, hands on his hips as he boasted in front of Alastor. He of course got annoyed with him and pulls the covers over his head, hiding his embarrassment. "I hope you have the worst day ever.", "I wouldn't care, I had the best night! Especially with your little deal!"Lucifer stretches, a few cracks sounding. "I hate you. You even used your demon form for such a mundane reason.", Lucifer laughs in his face, "You can't tell me you didn't want it.". His face turns red and his ears fold back further, "Get out." Alastor tells him, "What?", "Get out!". A tentacle opens the door and another picks up Lucifer, he frog-blinks before he was tossed out, the door slamming behind him. "Hey! You deer piece of shit, let me in! This is MY room!" he knocks forcefully against the door, pulling against it but receiving no response in return. He huffs before going downstairs to get himself some breakfast. He pulls his own robe on, hiding the bite marks that were scattered all over his neck, chest, and back.

Lucifer walks down the stairs, finding Adam and Lute snuggled up together. He hides his giggles as he sneaks around them into the kitchen. Lucifer knew he could definitely blackmail Adam about it later. He gets his apron on and some flour out and began to mix some batter to make his morning pancakes, no salt. After a while, Charlie comes down, stretching and yawning, followed by Vaggie who was all but pleasant on mornings, especially now that she had drank a lot last night. "Hey dad! You umm.. look a little worn out from last night?" she comments, Vaggie slumping onto a nearby chair. "Oh it was nothing sweetie, bit stiff but I'm fine." she nods before looking around. "Where's Alastor? He'd usually already be awake at this time.. I wanna ask him to do something..", Lucifer's face blushed golden slightly before turning back to his pancakes. "Well, maybe he's also worn-out.. Yeah, you don't need to worry about him.. You don't need to think about him at this hour." he waves his hand, acting all annoyed. "What is it that you want to ask him anyways?", "If he could make breakfast.. wait- something smells good! What are you cooking dad?" she asks enthusiastically, rushing over to see what her father was cooking up. "Just some pancakes applepie, how was last night?", "It was great! Definitely one of the better parties we've had at the hotel!" Lucifer chuckles, setting the finished pancakes on the plate. "Well that's great, how about you guys wake up the others for some pancakes? Wouldn't wanna miss them!" Lucifer tells her proudly, showing her the perfect pancakes, "And no salt added!". Charlie grins as she recalls the last time Alastor made pancakes, her father wasn't too pleased. "Actually, me and Vaggie are going to Rosie and Carmilla's for tea today. Maybe you can share it with the others?" Charlie replies nervously, unsure of how her dad would react. "Oh, yeah sure! It'll uh- be right here when you return!" he laughs, trying to hide his disheartened tone. "Thanks dad!", she turns to Vaggie who had fallen asleep again while sitting on a chair. "Come on Vaggie! It's time to dress up!" she pulls her girlfriend, "Wh- what..? What's happening..?" she mutters sleepily as she was dragged back upstairs.

Lucifer continues to cook breakfast, looking a bit sad that Charlie won't join him to eat this morning. After cooking the perfect pancakes, he takes them up to his paralyzed lover upstairs who had now finally decided to unlock the door. He comes in, carrying a tray with some pancakes and Alastor's morning coffee. Alastor hears the sound of squeaking ducks that was coming from Lucifer's rubber duck slippers. He rolls his eyes and covers himself in the blankets again. "Come onn, it was you who basically asked for it!" Lucifer chuckles as he sets down the tray on his bedside table and sat next to Alastor, who was turned away from him. "Hmph. I was drunk. Don't think it counted.", "Oh it very well counted! You were literally biting me everywhere last night!" Lucifer scolds him playfully before smirking. "Especially on my-", "Fine! Shut up!" he shouts, his ears folding back as he hugs the pillow tighter to his face. Lucifer laughs mockingly before getting a spoonful of pancake, loaded with maple syrup. "Nevermind then, at least eat these! It's way better than yours!" he pushes the pillow out of Alastor's face before forcefully shoving the spoon in his mouth. Alastor narrows his eyes as he straight up swallows it without even chewing, "Horrible! How can you make it so sweet? Even Charlie would say mine is better than yours!" Alastor comments, wiping off the excess syrup on his lips. "Oh please, you salt everything. At least mine is actually edible." he replies sarcastically. Alastor chuckles before taking the spoon from Lucifer's hand and feeding himself, "I can do it myself darling, you've only stolen my ability to walk, and not my ability to feed myself.". "Whatever. You have a terrible bedhead." he comments, petting Alastor's fluffy red hair and ears. "Also, why didn't you tell me you had a fluffy chest and hooves? Your tail was wagging like crazy last night." he winks. "...fuck you." Alastor mumbles quietly. Lucifer smirks before beginning to take off his robe, "Round 19?", "Put that back on before I throw you out again.". They both teased each other for a while before Lucifer leaves to get back on the 'paperwork' he was so behind on.

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Alastor's pov:

"How annoying.. I shouldn't have drank the first five barrels.. Who knew that it was quite addicting?" I thought to myself as I finished the overly sweet pancakes which were soaked with syrup. I took a sip of the coffee before spitting it back out, it had way too much milk and tasted quite bland. I wipe the spillage before getting up, using my tentacles which sprouted off my back to levitate off the floor. I went in front of my mirror, looking at myself, looking like an absolute mess. "Hmph. Even my legs feel numb at this point. What a horrible little snake he is.." I sigh to myself as I snap my fingers, changing back to my usual outfit. I made my staff appear in my hand, I had left it in my bedroom last night so it luckily didn't get damaged. I then fixed my hair with a touch of my staff, I guess it was time for me to go down now, unable to walk though I am. I teleported downstairs on the couch, seeing Angel and Husk already up and about, both with horrible hangovers. They were sitting at the bar, sleeping through the chaos that was unfolding just right next to them. Nifty, Adam and Lute were back to their Tom and Jerry-like chase, Adam being chased by Nifty and Nifty being chased by Lute. How energetic they were today, Adam's cries, Nifty's little maniac laugh, and Lute's shouts were like music to my ears before it got annoying after a while. I made a tentacle pull Nifty by the collar and teleport her to another part of the hotel to clean or kill bugs.

"Oh fucking finally! How the fuck did you raise that little maniac? Oh wait- don't answer that. I can already see the asshole she took after." he tells me in an accusing tone, Lute behind him. I made a cup of PROPER coffee appear in my hand with my 'Oh Deer' mug and sipped it before replying. "Hmm? Is that someone looking for round 2? I can definitely fight you now.." my eyes turned into a radio as my antlers lengthened. Lute steps forward, her arms crossed, "Sir Adam is not a pussy! He'd take you on at anytime!". Adam looks at her suspiciously, "Wait a second bitch- he didn't call me a pussy. But anyways-", he turns back to me, "Yeah! I can definitely beat you even now! Stand up and fight!". I sip some coffee from my cup, my eyes turning back to normal as my antlers shortened. "Hmm. Not possible." Adam and Lute looked at me confusedly, "Not possible? How the fuck is that not possible?" Adam asks. "Are you too scared to fight?" Lute adds fuel to the fire, Adam then mocks "Fucking pussy. Son of a bit-", "Ahaha, Oh I dare you to finish that sentence." I cut him off, my fist tightening as a tentacle appears out of the ground to strangle him. "Adam!" Lute cries out, trying to help him as he was raised high from the ground. "..mother..fuc-" I tighten my grip. "O- khay! Sorry! Jeez!" he struggles as he  against it as he chokes, Lute trying to pull him out. I let him go, the tentacle disappearing into the ground as my eyes narrowed at him, my fist relaxing. Lute catches him and he massages his neck as he takes a deep breath. "Bitch- You know I have PTSD! Fuck you!" Adam shouts before taking Lute and himself upstairs, stomping angrily.

Angel wakes up and so does Husk. "The fuck happened? Are those idiots finally gone?" Angel asks drowsily as our eyes met. "Oh heya smiles! Whatcha doin now? You literally disappeared the entire night.", "Nothing much my effeminate fellow. Simply enjoying some nice coffee and the silence there was before you spoke." I reply, waving my hand at him. He raises his eyebrow, his eyes traveling down towards my legs. "Hey Al, can you stand up for a sec?" he asks curiously as Husk hands him a quick whiskey. "Hah! No thank you. I am quite comfortable." I reply, waving my hand again. "Why is everyone asking me to stand on the one day that I can't?" I thought to myself as I sipped my coffee. "Can't walk can ya'?", I spat out the coffee, "How does he know?", "And what makes you say that?" I ask aloud. He rolls his eyes as he takes another swig of whiskey. Husk looked at me in confusion as well, also drinking his cheap booze. "Oh trust me. I'd know everything about not being able to walk after sex. Anddd I also know the look of someone who just had sex so don't fucking try and hide it from me.", me and Husk spit out our drinks at his words. "What the fuck Angel? It's six in the morning!" Husk scolds him before turning to me, "Is this true boss?", "Well.. Would you look at the time? It seems like I should go now, hahaha!" I reply sarcastically before teleporting out of there. Angel and Husk were left confused and baffled, especially Husk. I reappeared at the balcony where I could drink my coffee in peace without anyone bothering me for the time being.

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Lucifer's pov:

I went back to my office without saying Alastor. As soon as I was inside, I shut the door and blushed like crazy. "Seriously? I did it? Wh-what should I do now? Did he like it?? How do I tell Charlie? Oh my father, how the fuck do I announce it to all of hell? How will the other overlords view me now.. King of Hell fucking a lowly sinner.. I am so dead for this." I thought to myself as I covered my mouth to prevent myself from speaking it all aloud. I never told anyone but my back was extremely stiff and sore that it really hurt to keep a good posture in front of others. It was lucky that Charlie wasn't here, or else she'd see me in this pathetic state. I walked over to my desk, sliding all the papers onto the floor. It's not important after all, at least not as important as my latest project. I opened a hidden compartment on my desk as I sat down. I took out a duck that I designed like Alastor before the last extermination. I was supposed to give him this after that, but I guess I forgot. I sigh to myself as I opened the duck, it wasn't a rubber duck like all the other ones I have, but it was like a box that could be opened up easily. I opened it to find a ring that I had put there. It was made from the purest gold, the only one like it was my very own. It was like an exact replica of mine. I smile softly as I closed it again. How amusing it would be to see his reaction.

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