Run.

Standing Anais glances in the mirror, she checks herself. She looks perfect, or as perfect as she can look, considering she has little money, and nothing worthy to awe someone.

Walking out of the building, she goes into the club, Eva rushing over and hugging her.

“Finally, happy birthday!” Smiling, she hugs Anais as they walk through the club. Eva hands her a drink as they stand dancing slightly while talking.

“How is Ethan?” Anais looks at Eva.

“With his parents for the week. It gives us time away from each other, which we both need. How did your date go with that guy, Jacob, right?” Eva smiles, interested in finding out more.

“Nothing, we went out. Had food, spoke, he was boring. So, I went home. I’m in no rush to find someone. No matter how hot the guy might be.” She isn’t right now. Everything is fun. Nothing serious, and she won’t go chasing after anyone either.

“Not even for that guy? He can’t keep his eyes off you.” Anais looks in that direction. Her eyes stop on the man. Her teeth draw in her lip as she bites against it. Hell, he is hot, clearly older than her, but still hot.

“So, you wouldn’t get into something serious even for him?”

Anais watches as he walks towards her, hell she would. If she was guaranteed to be sleeping with this guy every night, heck yes, she would. She nods her head slightly, watching as he stops before them.

“I saw it was your birthday. Can I get you a drink?”

Anais feels her head nod in agreement, words fighting to find themselves inside her mind. “Sure, thanks.” Hell, she needs to speak up more. She watches as he walks off, Eva tugging on her arm.

“He is the type of guy who you agree to have a one-night stand with Anais despite knowing in the morning he will be gone.”

Anais listens to Eva’s words as she watches the guy order the drinks. She would, she knows she would, which is a foolish move, but she would sleep with him right now even if he said he wouldn’t stay.

“Okay, so you’re super quiet. I am going to the toilet or something. He is on his way back.” Eva hugs Anais before walking off.

Anais watches as he stops in front of her once again. His hand holding out the glass.

“Happy twenty-first birthday.” Smiling, he watches as she takes the glass from him.

Anais stares at him. Something is drawing her in, and it is a weird sensation. “Thanks, I’m Anais.” Smiling up at him, she takes a sip of her drink.

“Lucifer. I haven’t seen you around here often.” He hasn’t, and he comes here a lot.

“No, typically I don’t. Seen as it is my birthday, I agreed to.” Anais smiles at him.

“Dance with me, Anais.” Winking at her, he smiles, his hand taking hers as they walk to the dancefloor. His arms wrap around her body and hold her against him.

She is crazy. She has no idea who this guy is. Yet, he is hot, but something is drawing her in. Looking up at him, she smiles, watching as his head lowers. His lips press against hers. Quiet moans escape her mouth as she feels his hands grasp her ass and pull her to him more. The kiss is powerful and intoxicating. His mouth kissing along her neck.

Anais’s head falls back in pleasure, a feeling spreading through her body as she feels his lips against her neck. Her body shudders in excitement and need. Stepping back, he smiles at her.

“How about a date? We could go now, somewhere quiet?” Lucifer looks at her, she is fascinating, and he wants to know more about her. Know everything there is about to know. “A warning though, Anais, I am not someone who is good. I will taint your innocence.”

She likes the sound of that, why though? “Lead the way, let’s do this date.” She smiles at Lucifer, watching as his hand links her arm through his. Walking out, she smiles at him. Something is different, but what? She watches as he walks into the small restaurant. Sitting down, they order, and Anais talks about herself to him. Her eyes constantly focused on his.

“Tell me, Anais, what is your innocence worth to you?” Lucifer smiles at her.

“You assume I have innocence, Lucifer? How do you know?” Anais leans forward, smiling.

Lucifer laughs, his head shaking. Hell, he can find out most things. For one, he would smell sex on her instantly, and something tells him she is tame. Even he can tell she is a virgin. She shouldn’t be here with him. Why did he come here?

“People are easy to understand for me, Anais, which is how I know you have virtually lost no innocence in your life so far.” His finger strokes down her cheek. “Would you sell your soul to the devil Anais if it meant you got everything you wanted in life?” Lucifer looks at her, unsure of why he asked that.

“Who knows, Lucifer? Right now, I have enough to keep me happy. As for innocence, why does it matter if I have my innocence?” Surely that is a good thing?

“Oh, Anais.” Lucifer laughs. “You’re sat with the devil and have no idea. I won’t just taint your innocence, Anais. I will take it and find pleasure in ensuring you have none left. You should really run.” He should run himself, she is still alive. How has he not killed her yet?

“I like the risk.” Anais’s smile widens as they talk, yet the more they do, the more she hears a voice telling her to run. Whose voice is it? It isn’t hers, yet it is in her mind, and she can’t ignore it.

Looking at Lucifer, she considers if this is real. Maybe she is just paranoid and hearing things. Her mind making up things.

Lucifer watches her face. A mixture of emotions floods through her as he sits staring at her. Fascinated by the fact he hadn’t done what he usually would. He would have taken her out of that club, and she would have been dead quick. Yet he invited her out on a date?

The sound of ‘Video Games’ by Lana Del Rey spreads around them as it begins to play. Anais looks up at Lucifer, her heart quickening as she looks into his eyes. An icy feeling spreads through her body as she hears the voice screaming to run. Something about his eyes right now is telling her not to trust him.

“Anais.” Lucifer looks at her.

Standing, Anais runs out. Unsure of why, hell, she didn’t even say bye. She craved him like she had never craved any other man. Yet, that look in his eyes was like death, a death so hollow and dark. Even hell seems like heaven compared to it.