No Matter What

demon's love story.

He was here.

He grabbed me around the chest and clasped one hand over my mouth and held me to his chest. I could hear my heart beating loudly. How could no one hear it? I bit his skin and tried to scream, but it was useless. I was immoble and afraid. He bent over to whisper something in my ear.

"I promise I won't hurt you. Just don't scream."

He let go and I turned around and screamed. He grabbed me again and clasped his hand over my mouth.

"Kelsi." he muttered to himself. "I told you not to scream. I just want to talk to you."

I mummbled into his hand, trying to say words he probably couldn't understand. He let go of my mouth and held me against his chest still.

"I said, why'd you come back?" I muttered.

"I wanted to talk to you."

A really awkward pause took place. It felt almost good to have me back in his arms again. I really did miss him despite the fact he could kill me when the devil got a hold of him. Maybe I even wanted this to happen all along. I didn't know. I was just feeling really....free. Ironically.

"Okay."

"First of all, I really missed you."

"God, Riley...I really missed you too." I admitted.

He smiled. "That's good to hear. Second, how are you?"

"Good. You?"
"Could be better."

"I hear you."

"It almost feels like the old days, ya' know?" he asked.

"Yeah, I feel it too."

He took in a deep breath. "So who was that guy you were with at the movies?"

"I knew you were following me!"

"Shhhh..." he warned me. "Yeah, I was. So...who was he?"

"Riley. Are you jealous?" I joked. "His name is Tyler. Why?"
"Just wondering... So are you in a relationship? Who are your friends these days? How's school? How are your parents?"

"No. Angela's my best friend. I'm in college. And they're fine."

"That's a relief. I thought you forgot all about me." he said, with a wink.

I giggled. "How could I forget you?" I murmurred.

"I thought about you all day, everyday." he said, his breath on my neck.

"I miss you again."

He laughed. "Me too."

"So...um, how have you been?"

"Good, I guess."

"Is it still...you know."

He smiled, weakly. "Yeah."

"So how do you know that...you know, I'm not at risk?"

"Of course you aren't. I've spent these years watching and learning his schedule. When he catches a hold of me, I know when to be far from people. Or at least around someone I despise..."

"Riley!" I accused him.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean that." he said, resting his chin on my head.

I turned my head up to take a good look at him. I reached up and ruffled his curly hair and smiled. He kissed the top of my head and relaxed his arms around my chest. I was practically playing naughty with the devil. And, frighteningly enough, it didn't even seem to bother me. Not that Riley was the devil, but...well, he had it in him. That was true.

"So he won't be back for a while?"

"Yeah. Not for a while."

"Are you sure he won't make a surprise visit?"

"Nope. I'm sure. For a demon, he's on a tight schedule."

"That's odd."

"You have no idea." he groaned.

"And doesn't he get angry when you...you know. Keep away from people every time he makes a show?"

"He can't do anything about that. But he's usually able kill at least one person."

"How don't you-I mean, how doesn't he get caught?"

"I don't know. It's not like I can ask. One minute I'm hiding in a cave waiting for him to take me and the next minute I'm in Australia with blood smeared on my clothes."

I winced a little. "That's...not good."

He laughed. "Thanks for stating the obvious."

"Sorry." I muttered.

"I'm trying to protect them. I really am."

"No, I believe you."

"Really? I mean, do you really trust me?"

"Yes." I murmurred.

He was quiet for a few minutes still holding me.

"Do you...miss your parents?"

He snorted. "What kind of question is that?"

"I'm really sorry, I'm so so sorry. That was a stupid question. It really was."

"It's okay, chill. I'm just not used to it. I mean, I killed them. It's my fault."

"It's not your fault."

"Yes, it is, Kelsi."

"It's not. I mean, how were you supposed to know that it was real. It's-"

"It's my f*****g fault, Kelsi! I killed my parents! I killed my friends and I could have killed you too! I thought he was joking, playing me when he said it. I didn't think it could be real...I mean, come on. Have you ever thought it was possible to meet the devil in person before me and everything that happened?! Have you?!"

I started to blubber tears. "No..."

He softened up. "I'm sorry...Kelsi, please don't cry, I didn't mean that. It's just been a while and I feel like everything's just coming back all at once."

"You're the one that came back!" I choked out.

"I know...I shouldn't have. I'll leave." he said, pulling away from me.

I grabbed his hand and tugged him. "No, don't leave! Please?"

"No, I should really go before it gets too late."

"When will it be too late?" I breathed.

He sighed loudly. "Like...six hours from now."

"That's enough time. Just stay a bit."

"No, I can't. I can't trust myself. I have to get away as far as possible as soon as possible."

"Are you sure you can't stay a little longer?" I mummbled, pulling him into a hug.

"I'm sure. I'll come back tomorrow night, okay?"

"Okay. Does he come everyday?"

"No...every other week. And on that week, he comes everyday. And it's this week, so I have to go."

"Okay...have you ever got the chance to ask him why he's-"

"No, I don't know why, but that's the way he works. I think, because he has a contract with someone else. So on the week he doesn't enter me, he enters the other person. I've been trying to find that person for years."

"Why?" I asked.

"So when I do, when the devil is in his body, I will kill him and the devil in him."

"What if..." I started, imagining the worst.

"I don't know. It's a chance I'll have to take."

"I could help you..."

"No, it's too dangerous. You stay out of it, okay?" he ordered, looking me in the eyes.

"I want to help."

"I said no. Look, I really got to go. Promise me you'll stay out of it?"

I bit my lip. "I could-okay. Okay, I promise."

He beamed at me. "Good. I'll see you tomorrow night, okay? Bye, Kel."

"Okay...bye, Riles."

And he was gone.

What bothered me most was that it could have been the devil himself, talking to me and telling me this "plan". What bothered me even more was that I didn't even give a second thought as to why I would help someone kill another person-even if they are tied to the devil. Thinking about it now, I feel like I was crazy not to have dialed 911 when I had the chance... Maybe I was more attached to him than I thought. Maybe I even loved him...but that wasn't the point. I couldn't help Riley kill someone even if I wanted to. Wait-I mean, could I? I mean, I want Riley to be free from that thing, but he'd have to kill...as himself. Not in the devil's mind, but himself. How could he even think of doing it? Obviously, he was desperate. And I don't know what he's been through, but-no. There is no other way. He told me to stay out of it, so I will. Besides, I'm sure he can do it himself. I mean, he's been reviewing the plan and studying the signs for years. I'm sure he's got this wrapped around his finger. Tightly around his finger. I just hope it doesn't snap.

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First,
I really liked this story. The set up of the dialogue is brilliant! It gives the reader no reason to stop reading. the story is fast pace and well constructed.
next,
here's come thoughts. Maybe telling more about the character's appearance could give the reader a better picture of what the character's personality is. Other than that I thought it was fabulous.
Last,
I think you should keep up with this kind of dialogue. Like I said it keeps the reader interested all the way through no matter how bad the story. Can't wait to read the rest of your work! Keep writing!


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