Make Me Series

Chapter 5

No, I mean, I wanted Veronica on my lap.

I gulped down a little bit of the liquid and sighed... I need to send her home, for now. We chatted for about 10 minutes after that, and then I explained that Jude will soon be home and that I'll escort her home if it's okay (also adding that Jude is a huge d**k and I just don't want to force her to put up with him, but that's just for my own pleasure).

Despite the fact that I insisted on keeping her company on the way home, she said she'll be fine, and that she needs to pick someone up before she goes home. I let her do her thing.

After she left, I closed the door, leaning against it a little exhaustedly. I had a good time until Jude officially ruined the night for me... but regardless it was much better than I expected.

"You seem quite pleased" turning around, I offered a death-pan look to the demon, and without another word, I walked up to the couch and grabbed him by his shirt. I couldn't lift him though, but I pushed him a little bit upwards on the couch.

"For the last f*****g time Jude, do not touch me inappropriately anymore! Do you know how awkward this was for me? She must have thought that I'm a super-sensitive virgin, almost orgasming from a kiss!" I growled, speaking through my gritted teeth.

"Well... are you not a super-sensitive virgin?" he asked with an innocent smile, his face relaxed, he didn't even flinch when I marched at him.

"You absolute bastard!" I felt like I'll explode any minute now if he keeps staring at me like this is the most amusing thing that had ever happened to him.

"I'm trying to help you, Seth. If you would give up these lies you built around yourself, I couldn't weaponize it against you... If you had embraced the things you hate in yourself for some reason, you'd be stronger by it... Because you see... I can look you in the eye" he stopped, leaning a little bit closer to my face "And tell you that..." before I knew it, he kicked my leg from under me, so I fell onto his lap once again, but I wasn't willing to let go of his collar "I want to f**k you... In many ways, just to hear you moan, the way you do when you get hurt..." he whispered with a growing grin as my face got redder with each word.

"Well your twisted desires are one-sided, so it would be better if you could just accept that" I hissed angrily. I'm sure he only said that to embarrass me further.

He glanced down then back into my eyes and flashed me a cocky half-smile.

"Yet I'm not the one having a hard-on, am I?"

Chapter 8-01

It's been a week since Veronica and I got together. I'm not kidding, I actually have a relationship... like a human one. I got into it a little bit nervous, since there is that tiny little secret between us, that Jude actually owns my soul, and he is a demon, but usually that just doesn't come up.

I cautiously glanced towards table 2... or shall I say the danger zone? Jude and Veronica were... still glaring at each other, without saying a damn word. What's up with those two really? I mean, first of all, both of them insisted to come with me to work, but now this... Both of them are quite good at small-talk, so I didn't understand what was this dead silence.

I grabbed the black coffee and the hot chocolate and gently placed them on the tray, before delivering them to their rightful owners.

"All good here?" I asked raising one of my eyebrows, and I glanced first at Veronica then Jude.

"Jolly. Yeah" Jude replied as if he was ready to kill someone. Ver shot me an apologetic look, even though this really wasn't her fault. Jude had a way of randomly selecting people he disliked, and he would despise them with all of his might... which was a lot.

"The coffee" I gave the cup to the demon, then the hot chocolate to the girl, and I stood there for a few more seconds, hoping one of them will say something.

"I thought you are on a diet" Jude glanced up at Veronica, who blushed with embarrassment and shook her head.

"I'm... I'm not. Should I be?" she asked a little concerned, touching her sides self-consciously. The demon shrugged, and looked back up at the girl, eyeing her up and down.

"Not my decision... don't know I thought you were... I guess I just assumed"

"Don't be a d**k" I scolded him, before gently giving a pat to her shoulder as like a "hold on" and I left to complete the rest of the orders. Something was definitely up with that demon and I just couldn't quite guess what it was.

Suzanne and I had a pretty tight shift, there were a lot of people here today, and so I tried to put my mind to work.

"Okay, answer me this... Which of them are you actually dating..." Suzanne leaned in to whisper to me, while I was preparing the small cakes we sold.

"Obviously, the girl." the next person to assume I am gay, I'll just shoot in the head... How much straighter can I get? I have a beautiful girlfriend and... and we are a couple. We kiss and stuff.

I'm not even convincing myself anymore...

"Calm down, Romeo, I didn't mean to offend you... You guys just seemed to be close, so I wasn't sure.

"I'm. Not. Interested. In. Guys" I hoped this is the last time I have to clarify this, but she just kept on giggling.

"So the guy's up for grabs?" she grinned and I just chuckled a little. Jude was way too fixated on me to even look another human being, let alone to get together with them. He was disinterested in most "mortals" as he would say.

"Yeah, but he is an ass, so good luck" with that I turned to her and handed both the small plates I prepared with the carrot-cake on them and gave her an encouraging smile. Maybe I was evil, but I found it funny whenever people tried to hit on Jude and he would just act like he is oblivious to it. Maybe it was flattering my ego a little bit, that I was the only one who could make him interested.

I went along with my work, and after my shift was finally over, and headed straight to the dressing room, to get my normal shirt on and leave. I had enough of customers for today, and I'll have to study a lot tomorrow, not to mention that I have to give in various projects which I have neglected until last minute.

The shop was empty as I stepped out of the dressing room, except for Suzanna, Jude and Veronica... Something was off though, and I soon realized what.

Suzanna was casually holding onto Jude's arm.

JUDE'S. ARM.

JUDE'S.

I stared at them in the most noticeable way possible. I assumed that Jude is playing some kind of sick game with my coworker, and I wasn't having any of it, but when his gaze turned to me, there was no evil spark or menacing grin... What the hell.

"You won't believe what happened, Seth!" Veronica cheered, grabbing me and pulling me in closer to the group.

"Turns out Jude came down only to see Suzanna, and Suzy also had a crush on him. We thought we could do a double date since none of us has other plans I assume?" I flashed a nervous smile, but somehow my heart sank to my stomach... Was it anger? I felt... bad. It was unpleasant, but if I would've glared at Jude, everyone would've seen it. I don't know what kind of game is trying to play, but I hated it already.

"Sounds fun" I squeaked out, and everyone cheered. We left the shop in pairs, and though I didn't know much about the plan, the others seemed to have already discussed it. If Veronica wasn't dragging me almost literally, I would've probably just turned around and gone home.

"Seth, are you okay?" Suzy's voice pulled me out of my miserable thoughts and forced me to lie again, with a wide smile and a nod.

"I'm just a little tired, that's all."

Our journey led to the nearest bar, which did not surprise me much, alcohol seemed like a great idea right now and I just hoped I'll pass out and they'll have to take me home or something.

There was electronic music busting all over the place since the counter was so close to the dance floor, but we sat down anyway and ordered.

"My treat" Jude offered generously, although I think he can just miracle money anyway, so it wasn't such a big deal.

"That's a beer for me then" Veronica concluded.

Chapter 9-02

"cyder here" Suzy came in, and Jude glanced at me. I only noticed now, how uninterested he was in me tonight. His eyes usually find me every now and then, checking for something, searching my face, as if he was trying to find out what I'm thinking about, but now it was... cold. I felt like the other people he looked at. As if I bored him... The feeling somehow sent me to the most desperate parts of my mind, the worst sensation of abandonment, and from a demon... What did I do? Maybe he wants to switch who he makes a deal with? Maybe he is interested in Suzy's soul? Or is it just that... personally, he doesn't care anymore, besides doing his part of the agreement?

"Seth" he called out to me snapping me back to reality, and I nodded, though I don't know if there was anything to nod to. The others gave me a little bit of a concerned look, and I swallowed.

"Double whiskey, with ice"

"Isn't that too strong for you?" Veronica gently brushed my shoulders, but I didn't look at her I just cut her off sternly.

"No."

They seemed taken aback by my attitude, so I tried to add a gentler smile. Jude ordered for us and the drinks were soon in front of our crew.

"Cheers" we echoed and they started chatting. Mainly Veronica and Suzanne though, about something I didn't care enough to pay attention to.

I gulped my drink down, enjoying the small burn in the back of my throat.

"Did you enjoy your stay at my work?" I turned to Jude, not even understanding why am I trying to start a small talk with him, but there was no turning back.

He shrugged, not bothering to look at me, and sipped his drink.

"It turned out interesting after all" he glanced to Suzanne, and my jaw clenched in frustration. He was pressing all my buttons, probably without even knowing.

"I want one more" I informed him since the girls were so wrapped up in their talking I could talk to him the way I wanted, hoping he'd get a little pissed and pull one of his stupid tricks, but all I got was a nod, and his voice ordering a double whiskey for me again.

As the whiskeys started kicking in, my whole mind and face went numb, though I didn't feel even a little bit better, the only change was that now I was sick.

"I'll be right back, dear." I told Veronica and stood from my place, starting to stumble and struggle in the direction of where I assumed the bathrooms are. Pressing myself through the crowd, and I could already see the signs, so I didn't give up on my journey if I got this far. Stupid Jude... Stupid demon... I hate him. Why does he have to do this? Intervening with my friends, my human life... they didn't do anything to deserve his manipulations.