"AETHER STOP CHASING ME" You scream while darting down corridors

"GIVE IT BACK Y/N" Aether screams in response.

He was a solid foot taller than you, and catching up at such an alarming rate that your eyes grew big and a twinge of fear was in your heart. When all hope seems lost with the ghoul just on your heels, you quickly stop running and step to the side, a little maneuver known to get you out of many similar situations. The poor guy, in an attempt to change directions, fell in a heap on the cold marble floor with a loud smack!

You smirk at the sudden victory, but your confidence was short lived by a whimper coming from the masked person curled up into a ball on the floor. You crouch down to him carefully, not knowing if he was mad at you or not and lay a hand on his hunched over back. "Aether...are you okay?" he does not respond, "Aether...you are scaring me...are you hurt" Anxiety begins to flood your voice as his breathing got very shallow, almost stopping. Shifting to your knees, you turn him over, his arms sprawled out with no control, foot thumping across his body on the marble, his mask still covering his face.

"Oh my Satan...I just killed Aether" You say somewhat serious and somewhat still suspicious about his current state. Although you knew he would flip later, you decide to lift off his mask to at least make sure he IS alive. As your hand glides over the chrome, you freeze. You have never seen his face before, or a ghoul's face for that matter. Sure, you were dating him for a while, but working for the Clergy was more than time consuming, and he left for tour quickly after you both confessed your feelings.

You thought about what he looked like before, tall, paler skin possibly a light gray (at least that is what the books in the library state), dark brown hair that was probably slightly too long and desperate for a trim, his jaw strong, those blue eyes, nose slightly crooked for how many times he says Sodo hits him by accident, but nevertheless, you shake yourself out of the daydream and remember that your boyfriend is lying on the ground, not responding, and might be hurt. "Fuck it. I'd rather get a stern look than buy a casket" you lift off the mask. He stayed quiet and unresponsive, but he was breathing. Strangely enough, he looked exactly like how you envisioned. The crooked nose made you snicker.

Suddenly, a wave of sadness crashes on you and the realization of hurting your boyfriend crashes on you harder than a tsunami, and your eyes begin to water, "Aether please this is not funny anymore, you're not bleeding, you're not...you're not scraped, and you did not even hit your head. Please stop..." Tears threaten to fall, but you knew the devious ghoul would push you till your wits end just to hold you in his strong arms, "Stop doing this you know I hate it." still no response. In an act of love and remorse you pull your lover into your arms and start playing with his hair, "You are so beautiful" you mumble under your breath. You feel him begin to shake, his eyes squeezing shut tighter, and the corners of his mouth begin to curl. "You bastard." you sneer and push the now hysterically laughing ghoul away,

"HAHA YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN YOUR FACE" as you sit there, anger festering, a witty response comes out somewhat not planned, "No. I saw yours though" and skidded his chrome mask at his feet. In an instant of panic, Aether's hands frivolously searched his face for remnants of the disguise, but felt nothing. "Shit." he mumbled and fumbled for the mask. Being the little brat you are, you snatch it and quickly stand, "Not so fast hotshot."

"Oh come on y/n please. I'm sorry I know you hate it when I take it too far, but my mask is a necessity" The way his face shifted and moved was such a new sensation, you became entranced in his smirk, it was not until he stood and walked a few more steps forward to be directly in your face that you snapped out of the trance.

"No." The demon's eyebrows knit together, smile dropping,

"What did you say to me?"

"No." Now a smirk playing at your lips

"Y/N." He growled, now only inches away from your face

"Yes?"

"Are we going to have a problem?"

"No."

"Then give me it back before we get caught." Remembering what other item you still had in your possession, you made the right choice...

"Catch me." and off you went, back to the original game of cat and mouse. Who knew a guitar pick could hold so much importance to him.

Speeding around corners, giggling at each other's struggle to keep the pace up, and eventually making it back to your room in the convent was a classic game the two of you enjoyed. Slamming the door shut, you finally breathe a sigh of relief. You lost After a few turns back so he definitely did not know where you were. Hands on your hips, shoulders heaving up and down, you felt pride at the fact that you could outsmart Aether, he usually had the quick wit and charm you could only dream of possessing. Reveling in your bliss, you felt two strong hands wrap around your waste, and a chin press on your shoulder.

"Hey there" Dammit!

"AETHER" you scream in surprise, now both giggling you say, "How did you beat me here? I lost you like five turns ago"

"I've been here longer than you...I know my way around." Playfully pulling away from his comforting embrace, you turn and realize...his mask is still off

"What surprised you?" He snickers

"Well. Just shocked to be honest" Getting lost in each other's eyes, you feel yourself being backed against the giant wooden door,

"I'm glad to see it" he jokes back at the blush beginning to form across your face. Hitting the door with a slight gasp, his left hand presses against the wood beside your head, his right settling on your hip,

"I would have taken it off sooner if I knew this is how you would react" At this point the heat from your face traveled down your entire body,

"Damn y/n," He says, your lips about to touch, "I like seeing you all flustered" that evoked a small smile before he pressed his lips against yours. The kiss being short and sweet did not leave you satisfied.

You grab his face, crashing his mouth back onto yours. He pulls away gasping for air. A small amount of blue now decorated his face. Him panting, his chest rising and falling quickly, arms hung at his side, still in shock at the dominance you just displayed. The glint of lust in his piercing blue eyes left little to the imagination of what he wanted to do with you. Although there was just one issue, you have never had...it before...and never had discussed it with your boyfriend...he probably has done it before though.

Aether could not resist any longer, he stepped towards you, hunger and desire painted across his face he grabbed you around the waist, pulling you close to his toned chest. Your eyes were fixed on the few buttons that were undone, removed from your imagination of what was underneath by his hand gently pulling your chin up to meet his gaze, "Do you know what you're doing to me y/n" A slick response was cut off with his tongue forcing its way into your mouth and down your throat. A moan escapes from your mouth. His hands move to your wrists, that then get pushed up over your head with a soft thud coming from the door Aether still had you pinned to.

"Aether...I-"

"I know I know. You've never done anything like this before" Your face drops, "Am I really that bad at this" you thought to yourself, "Was I just not attractive enough for this? Would he like what he sees if we do go that far? What if he hates me aft-" your anxious thoughts were interrupted by Aether gently placing his hand on your face and caressing your cheek with his thumb,

"Stop it. I know what you are doing and stop. You are the most beautiful person in the world y/n inside and out, I can only see myself with you for eternity, do not ever think that for one second I do not find you stunning." A kiss on the forehead finished the shower of praise he just threw at you. In an act of overwhelming compassion, you take your arms out of Aether's grasp and wrap them around his neck, standing on the tips of your toes to reach, he takes his around your waist, leaning his head to your shoulder, "You are too good for me" you confess into the collar of his black button up shirt. He places a gentle kiss at the base of your neck then starts to giggle, which turns into a full laughing fit. You pull back confused at the sudden outburst,

"Maybe I am" he finally spits out before revealing the guitar pick you took from him earlier,

"DAMNIT!" you scream in a playful manner, both of you now laughing at each other's antics.

"Why did you take this anyway?" He asks while fiddling the piece of plastic in between his fingers

"I lost all of mine." Your head drops in embarrassment. You were trying to regain the skills for guitar you once had. Sodo had an extra guitar that he did not particularly like, so when expressing your desire to play, he let you have it,

"HOW! I GAVE YOU FIVE TWO DAYS AGO?" Aether shouts dramatically. You have a tendency to lose things around the compound. You can't help the fact that walking around to find new practice spots is a favorite pastime of yours, and besides the other church members enjoyed hearing you play,

"I DON'T KNOW I'M FORGETFUL" You rebuttal. A silver shine catches your eye, Aether's mask was left on the dresser directly beside you,

"And it seems that you are as well" grabbing the mask and bolting out the door, your little game continued...as it always has...and as it always will.