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Chloe has stayed in bed with Trixie for a while longer wanting to cherish these rare moments with her little girl. Unfortunately, not so little anymore... She was growing up so quickly and Chloe was wondering just how long it will be until she leaves the family nest and won’t be interested in cuddling with her mom anymore.
After 15 minutes or so when Trixie’s breathing became steadier and Chloe was one hundred percent sure that she was asleep, the detective reluctantly stood up. She didn’t want to disturb her, so she kissed her forehead lightly, made sure that she’s all covered up and slowly left the room, leaving a little crack in the door to let a little bit of light inside. As she turned around with an intent to get some water from the kitchen she bumped straight into a hard, very muscular chest.
“Easy Detective” the hands on her arms steadied her.
“Oh my... Lucifer, you scared me” she breathed putting one hand on her forehead and the other one on Lucifer’s chest to keep herself from falling.
“My apologies, detective” Lucifer said softly “I didn’t mean to frighten you. I just wanted to see you and when I saw you in the urchin’s bedroom, I simply didn’t want to interrupt” he explained apologetically making those big puppy eyes.
When Chloe didn’t answer immediately, he continued “So I ended up standing outside the room and I may have heard a little bit of your conversation, I... I didn’t mean to, I’m sorry...” he was stuttering.
Chloe quickly stopped his overflow of words “Lucifer, it’s okay, really” the detective voiced tenderly straightening her back and squeezing his arm lightly “I have nothing to hide from you, so everything is fine” she added.
He just stood there looking at her in awe, his mouth opening and closing a few times.
Chloe felt the urge to break the silence, blushing slightly.
“Umm, so you say... you wanted to see me?” she asked remembering the reason why he showed up.
“Yes, I just didn’t like how we left things off today and well... I... I missed you” and what a relief it was to finally admit that.
“Really?” Chloe asked hopefully and with a bit of surprise written all over her face.
“As if that wasn’t obvious...” Lucifer scoffed, smiling slightly.
They stood there looking at each other shyly and Chloe had a sudden déjà vu remembering very similar situation earlier that day. Having had enough of the awkwardness, again, the detective started:
“Umm... I don’t want another misunderstanding and... could you tell me if our recent talk has changed something in our... relationship?”
“Whatever are you talking about, detective?” there was clear confusion in his tone.
“When you said that you are... incapable of love, I mean... I completely understand, I do... but” she tried to somehow gather all her thoughts and convey everything she wanted to say in one breath, but Lucifer quickly interrupted.
“Detective, what I said is the truth, or... at least something I believe is true. But I... I really want to try... maybe it’s not fair to you but...” he took a deep breath “I don’t want to give us up” he whispered the last part, looking down.
Chloe took a while to think. She desperately wanted them to be in a loving, romantic relationship, because if there was one thing that she was sure of it was that they were stronger together than apart. She’s going to help him with everything. She’s going to show him love he didn’t have the opportunity to feel. She’s going to love him with her whole being. She’s going to be there for him and make him believe that he deserves to experience every good thing that he’s so afraid to have. She’s not going to give up.
Also, she’s so tired of dismissing her feelings, fighting with herself, and denying the fact that her heart and soul belong only to him.
“Lucifer, listen to me” she took his hands and waited for him to look at her. When he finally did, she continued “First of all, I want you to know that I also don’t want to give us up. I... I’ve been thinking about it, and.... I’m going to tell you how I feel, because I’m so tired of hiding it and you’ll decide what you do with it, okay?” she asked quietly.
“Of course, detective” he nodded. His expression unreadable, but Chloe saw the fear in his eyes and felt the need to reassure him.
“Hey” she touched his chin lightly and smiled “relax, please”
He reciprocated the smile but it was clear he wasn’t entirely convinced.
“Come with me...” she took his hand and dragged him with her towards the living room.
Chloe sat down almost in the middle of the couch and pulled him down to her so that their thighs were touching. The detective decided to rip off the band-aid immediately.
“So” she started as Lucifer looked at her intently “I know you think that you’re incapable of love and I admit it’s a hard pill to swallow, but... If you let me, I’ll show you the love you deserve. Lucifer, you bring so much light into my life and I simply cannot imagine my days without you” she sighed “I love you so much, and even if you can’t... won’t feel the same way about me, I want you to know that I’m here for you, always” at the end her eyes started to water as she barely could contain her emotions.
She looked at him expectantly waiting for some sort of reaction.
“Chloe...” he whispered with such reverence and love that the tears that were threatening to fall from her eyes eventually did. Incapable of love, my ass. How could her name, coming from his mouth, carry so much meaning and emotions?
After a few seconds he seemed to find the words.
“Chloe, I’ve never in my long, long existence met someone who would steal my heart like you did... and if I could, you would be the only person that I could ever love. You’re so special, Chloe...” he voiced in awe putting both hands on her cheekbones and rubbing small circles, wiping off the tears “My heart belongs only to you...”
Relief and pure happiness washed over Chloe upon hearing these words. She let out a louder sob and smiled at the same time, putting both her hands on his that rested on her cheeks. As long as they are together, they can work everything out.
So, they were sitting there on the couch staring at each other with the biggest grins on their faces and the same look of devotion, joy and tenderness in their eyes. They didn’t realise how much time has passed, the only thing that mattered at the moment was them and their chance at happiness.
After a while Chloe noticed that Lucifer had a slight problem with focusing on her eyes and his eyes constantly kept flickering to her lips. Apparently, Chloe was in a playful mood and decided to tease him a little bit. She slowly licked her lips and then bit her lower lip all the while looking him straight in the eyes.
He lasted nearly 5 seconds before growling and crashing his mouth to hers. He started to kiss her with so much intensity and passion, like he was trying to convey all the feelings he couldn’t put into words.
She enthusiastically reciprocated the kiss, tangling her hands in his hair.
They were exchanging kisses, first more heated, then softer, until eventually they ended up laying on their sides, cuddling on the couch.
After their lips separated, Lucifer looked at her tenderly and with one hand he caressed her cheek and brushed away bangs that fell on her eyes.
“I don’t believe I had the opportunity to comment on your new hairstyle”
Chloe blushed slightly and replied “Oh, I would say you had many opportunities, but you just missed them”
Lucifer laughed “Guilty as charged. But truly, I noticed, and it suits you so well” he tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.
“Thank you, babe”
“Oh, I like it” his eyes softened.
“What?” she asked not sure if he still talks about her hair.
“The way you called me ‘babe’” he murmured.
“I can call you babe more often” she chuckled, caressing his chin.
“Please do” he closed the distance between their faces even more and whispered into the small space between them “honey”
She giggled, pecked his lips and settled into the crook of his neck, embracing his body with her arms like a little koala bear.
Lucifer sighed happily, tightening his arms around her and letting the warmth from their embrace seep into his soul and heart. If this is what love looks like, I don’t mind trying. But only with her.