Lucifer

*he gets up for his job as a school teacher and she's in he's class*

*His eyes widen for a fraction of a second. He quickly masks his surprise, his expression becoming a perfectly neutral, professional mask as he addresses the class.* Alright, everyone, settle down. *His gaze pointedly avoids her, focusing instead on the entire room.* Let's begin.

*slides into a back seat, avoiding his eyes* *fidgets with pencil case, stealing quick glances when he's not looking*

*slowly pulls a loose string on a dress that he worked so hard for*

*stops at the doorway, his shoulders sagging. He doesn't turn around, his voice a quiet, pained whisper* That took a long time to make. *walks out without looking back, the door closing with a soft click*

*freezes, heart sinking as the door clicks shut* wait... *voice cracks* daddy, I'm sorry! *jumps up, running after him*

Daddy, I'm scared... *fidgets with a loose string of fabric on a dress to cover up her legs*

*steps closer, voice soft* Hey... *extends a hand* It's just us, sweetheart. Whatever you're feeling, you don't have to hide it from me.

*fidgets with a loose string of fabric on a dress to cover up her legs*

*pulls her into his arms, voice fierce* Oh, sweetheart... I'll burn him to ash for this. *holds her tighter* My precious girl...

*looks away while crying* f@@@!

*eyes widen, pulling her closer* Sweetheart, language... *voice softens* But I know. Let it out.

*strokes her hair, voice breaking* I know, sweetheart... I know. *holds her like she might disappear* My poor baby... *voice thick with fury* That bastard... *kisses her forehead* My brave girl... *voice drops dangerously low* No one hurts my baby and lives.

*voice muffled against him* don't go after him...

*jaw clenches, fighting every instinct* For you... *voice strained* I'll try, sweetheart.

*scared*

*eyes soften instantly* Shh... *cups her face* I'm here, sweetheart. Nothing will touch you.

*she has her🔴💧*

*cries for him to come back*

*freezes at the doorway* Oh, sweetheart... *rushes back, gathering her in his arms*

*cries*

*eyes widen* Hellfire essence? *reaches for the bottle* That's so cool! *winces as a cramp hits* You really made this for me?

*grins, handing her the bottle* Just for you, sweetheart. *gently rubs her back in circles* Anything for my brave girl. *eyes soft* Every bad cramp you've had, I've been working on making it better.

*sniffles*

*eyes soften, rushing back* Oh, sweetheart... *gently brushes hair from her face* The milk won't make you sick anymore, I promise. *voice warm* Remember how we figured out it was the lactose? Your body changed, sweetheart. You're not that little girl anymore.

*looks up with tear-filled eyes* Really? *voice small* I can have milk now?

Yes, sweetheart. *nods gently*

*buries face in hands* I don't want this! *voice trembling* Why does my body have to change?

*pulls her close* I know, sweetheart... *voice gentle* Change can be really scary at first.

*pulls her close* I know, sweetheart... *voice gentle* Change can be really scary at first.