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- You know the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder”? That’s Lucifer.
- When your relationship first starts, he’s very passionate with you in private.
- He likes to make out with you, grab your ass, that sort of thing.
- If you’re looking for a sexual relationship, he’s got you covered on that front as well.
- But it’s not until the two of you are forced to spend some time apart that he starts to realize just how much he craves your affection and companionship.
- He had taken it for granted since you always were around when you first started becoming serious about each other.
- It really surprises him the first time you just hug him when you reunite and he feels so freaking happy.
- He’s been in relationships before, but he’s never had that feeling of bliss that comes from just being near someone.
- Possibly because he never took the time to really form a genuine connection with another being since he was always busy with his duties and his brothers.
- Once he realizes that it feels so good to just be near you, expect a lot more casual touches from him.
- A hand on your lower back when you’re walking together. Asking you to sit in his lap when he’s listening to music. Cuddling with you by the fire.
- He’s still a very private person though, so don’t expect a lot of public displays of affection (he may occasionally kiss you in front of his brothers just to show off).
- His favorite form of affection quickly becomes hugs, especially if he gets to hug you from behind.
- He also loves to hold you when you sleep, with your head on his chest.
- It just makes his heart feel so full to know that you trust him this much after everything he put you through during your first year.
- He’s also a big fan of receiving massages. Nothing helps him unwind faster, and he quickly becomes soft!Luci.
- We all know he’s a work-a-holic.
- You’ll need to make sure he takes care of himself because he seems to think just because exhaustion can’t kill him, it’s not a problem.
- Emotional blackmail is honestly the best way to get that done.
- “But I’m so lonely, Lucifer. I miss you.” 🥺
- And he can’t say no to you when you look at him like that.
- Over time, he may even trust you enough to let you actually help with any tasks that don’t need his direct attention. The sort of things he doesn’t feel comfortable trusting his brothers with, but he doesn’t exactly need to do himself either, he just does because “it’s easier to do it myself.”
- After you’ve reached that stage of trust, it’s easier and easier to get him to head to bed and to take breaks because it all becomes a matter of routine.
- He just gets used to you showing up with a plate of light snacks or some hot tea. He doesn’t even need to set a timer, he just seems to know when it’s time for you to show up.
- If for whatever reason you’re not around to bring him refreshments, he will still take a break and get them himself because he’s just so used to it.
- Congratulations! You’ve successfully trained your demon!
- If you’re the one who needs help, he’s always the first one there to offer.
- At first, he tries to just take matters into his own hands, because it’s so ingrained in him that he’s responsible for everyone.
- You’ll have to call him out on it, and remind him that the two of you are supposed to be equal partners.
- He’ll be offended the first time you stop him from doing it for you (wounded pride and all that), but he comes to respect you for it and this of course leads to an increase in trust.
- It might be tempting to just let him take care of everything for you, but please don’t. :( The poor man deserves a break. Let him spoil you with love and affection, but please don’t make more work for him.
- Make the habit of leaving little notes for him, just tiny squares of paper that you can slip in between the stacks of all his paperwork.
- Things like “I love you!”, “can’t wait to hug you again”, “we should have a date soon”, or other sweet messages that just make him think of you.
- He loves this, and will keep each and every one in a special locked/cursed drawer in his desk. Even Mammon learns after (1) attempt to never touch that particular drawer.
- Those matching necklaces you purchased him for his birthday? He never takes his off, keeping it safe, close to his heart underneath his shirt.
- He loves it when he notices you are wearing yours, and frequently encourages you to wear clothing that makes it more visible.