"Ahh~ how cute, Mom!" Ash said, patting the empty space. "Your turn."
She shifted her weight off Alex's right thigh, hopping onto the counter edge. Anna slid off his left, settling beside her. Both girls looked at Mary with eager grins.
Alex looked up at Mary, his expression warm and inviting. He spread his legs open slightly, creating a space right in the middle of his lap.
He patted it gently. "Come here."
Mary hesitated, as her face burned red lie a tomato, her hands gripping the edge of her apron so tightly in shyness.
Reaching out, Alex wrapped his fingers around her trembling hand. His grip was firm, but gentle. A small reassuring smile tugged at his lips. "I won't let you fall."
Stepping between his open thighs, Mary turned and slowly lowered herself onto his lap.
The tight blue jeans stretched taut across her plump ass as she settled it onto him, the soft, heavy cheeks spreading slightly against his thighs.
She sank right into the center, her curvy body fitting perfectly into the space he'd made for her.
Sitting rigid, her back straight, her breath held tight in her chest.
Alex wrapped both arms around her waist, his large hands splaying across her stomach.
He pulled her back against his chest, feeling and looking small compared to him, her body swallowed by his frame. His shoulders enveloped her completely, blocking out the cold air of the store.
"Ahh..." Mary let out a long shaky breath, and her shoulders dropped drastically.
The stiffness melted out of her body and unconsciously, she shifted her hips, her soft butt digging deeper into his lap as she did get comfortable.
Leaning back, her head rested against his collarbone. Her thick thighs pressed together, it was a well-needed break for the hard-working mommy, totally helped her relax.
"You're so w-warm..." She whispered, almost inaudibly.
Alex smiled, tightening his arms around her waist.
He pulled her deeper into his chest, resting his chin on top of her head. One hand slid up, brushing a strand of hair away from her neck. He pressed a soft, lingering kiss to her bare neck, his lips warm against her skin.
"You're cute when you blush like that, hmm~" he murmured against her shoulder.
Mary's breath hitched violently and her entire body shivered against him.
Ash and Anna squealed like little girls, clutching each other's arms.
"Oh my god, did he just—!" Ash shrieked, bouncing on the counter. "He kissed her neck!"
Anna leaned forward, her green eyes wide. "Look at her... she's completely forgotten how to function. I've never seen Mary like this~"
Hearing the two girls teasing and girlish giggles, Mary buried her face in her hands, her ears bright red. "S-Stop it... both of you..."
Alex chuckled, he never realized Mary needed affection as well. She was mostly open with lust, but when it came to such intimate romantic moments, she had been always shy.
Which was super adorable for him.
Pressing another soft kiss into her neck, he murmured, "That's better."
Mary didn't respond, just pressed in closer, her soft ass molding against his lap, her hands finally dropping from her face to rest on his forearms.
Then the electronic door bell rang.
Customers were walking in.
Mary jumped off his lap like she'd been burned, smoothing down her apron frantically. Her face was the color of a ruby.
Ash and Anna burst out laughing so hard Ash nearly fell off the counter. Alex stood up as well to help around, adjusting his jeans with a smile.
The rest of the evening shift passed in a blur.Alex helped restock shelves, carrying boxes and organizing inventory.
He flashed easy smiles at customers whenever they caught his handsome face, and each time. The business was doing well lately thanks to his charming looks.
By closing time, Mary walked him to the door. Her cheeks were still pink, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her apron.
"Come to the apartment soon... okay?" Mary said softly, not quite meeting his eyes. He couldn't stay at the new place tonight as well, not when he had left a traumatized professor back at his mom's house.
Alex gave her a warm smile, reaching out to squeeze her hand gently. "Yeah. I will."
Ash and Anna blew him kisses from behind the counter, despite being occupied by a few clients.
The night air hit Alex's face as he stepped out of the store.
He walked alone through the silent sidewalks, the streetlights casting long shadows across the sidewalk.
Behind him, the faint crinkling of a chip bag broke the silence. Rose trailed a few steps back, munching on a bag of barbecue chips she'd apparently taken from the store.
She had been wondering around the store the whole time, checking human snacks she haven't tried before.
Glancing back at the bag of chips, Alex sighed, a faint smile on his lips. "Did you pay for those?"
Rose grinned, licking the flavor dust off her fingers. "I'm a demon, Master. We don't pay for things."
Alex shook his head but didn't push it. Since the succubus was his responsibility, he would need to pay for all the snacks she had.
Soom, the familiar shape of his house came into view.
Slowing down, Alex frowned. Something was different.
The smell hit him before he even reached the door. Rich, savory, unmistakable. Garlic, herbs, something sizzling. The scent drifted out through the kitchen window, delicious and mouthwatering.
His mom didn't cook that late, and she definitely didn't cook like this.
Unlocking the door, Alex stepped inside.
The living room was warm and lit, the TV playing low.
His mom was sitting on the couch, a plate of chicken with rice balanced on her lap. She was devouring it, the fork scraping the plate.
Looking up, she saw him and her face lit up with a mix of happiness and exasperation.
"Alex! You didn't tell me your professor is stayin' here!" she exclaimed, waving her fork. "I thought someone broke in—! But then she made me this—" She gestured at the plate, mouth still half-full. "Best decision you've ever made. Janeth's cooking is amazing!"
Alex blinked. He'd told Janeth to stay in his room, but obviously a woman cooped up all day would move around, and he'd completely forgotten to tell his mom.
"Ah... I'm sorry, mom. I forgot to tell you." he said, rubbing the back of his neck with a sheepish smile.
"Well, she's welcome anytime!" his mom declared, taking another bite. "Such a sweet girl. A little quiet, but those are the best ones~"
Footsteps echoed from the kitchen. Quick, then stopping.
Janeth appeared in the doorway, and she was wearing a white kitchen apron over one of his shirts, the hem reaching her thighs. Her hair was tied up in a cute ponytail, a few loose strands framing her face.
Her cheeks had some color, her brown eyes were clearer than before, not hollow, but they were still cautious and guarded, like she was in a warzone.
As soon she spotted Alex, she froze, a faint blush crept across her cheekbones.
"You're... you're really here." she uttered softly. Her voice dropped quieter.
"Welcome home."
She fidgeted with the hem of her apron, glancing at his mom, then back at him. "I... I didn't mean to intrude. Your mother was kind enough to let me use the kitchen. I can go back to the room if... if you want..."
"More than okay!" his mom called from the couch. "She made many delicious dishes! Sit down, Alex, I'll get you a plate."
Janeth watched him, searching his face for any sign of anger.
Finding none, her shoulders dropped a fraction, a small tentative smile tugged at the corner of her lips.
Alex gave her a warm smile and a small nod. "Like mom said, It's more than okay."
Janeth's smile grew just a fraction wider. She turned back toward the kitchen, her ponytail bouncing.
Alex stepped further inside, dropping his keys on the entry table.
Behind him, the front door clicked open.
"Master~! You forgot to wait for me!"
Rose walked inside, still wearing his shirt and her cute pink panties, her blonde hair messy from the wind, still carrying the half-empty bag of barbecue chips, her green eyes bright.
Alex's mom looked up from her plate and beamed. "Oh, Rose, sweetheart! You're back!"
Rose's entire demeanor shifted in an instant.
The cheeky, bratty succubus vanished, replaced by pure sweet sunshine, bouncing over to the couch, she wrapped her arms around the older woman in a warm tight hug.
"Ahh! Good evening, aunty! I missed you so much... Your home is absolutely lovely! I could just stay here forever and ever!" Rose chirped, her voice dripping with honeyed affection.
Pulling back, she kept her hands on the mom's shoulders, smiling at her like she was the most precious person in the world.
Because she was. She was her Master's mother, and Rose knew exactly how important that was.
Then, over the mom's shoulder, Rose's eyes found Janeth in the kitchen doorway.
For a split second, Rose's sweet smile didn't waver, but her green eyes sharpened.
Tilting her head slightly, she looked Janeth up and down. The apron, the ponytail, the oversized shirt that clearly belonged to her Master.
A slow knowing smirk formed at the corner of Rose's lips, very subtle, but it told everything.
The succubus turned back to the mom, her grin disappearing instantly, replaced by that same adorable smile. "Can I sit with you? I want to hear all about your day!"
Hearing Rose's sugercoated voice and watching her behavior with his mom, Janeth stood frozen in the kitchen doorway, a dish towel clutched in her hands.
The faint smile was gone and the soft blush vanished.
Her eyes, which had been warming up moment by moment since Alex walked in, went flat.
Her knuckles whitened around the dish towel, a wave of disgust and anger shower across her face.
She stared at Rose, the succubus who possessed her body and used her like a toy, now she was sitting comfortably on the couch, hugging Alex's mother, smirking at her like she owned the place.
Like she was superior than her.
Standing in the entryway, Alex felt the clear change in the mood of Janeth, as he looked over at her.
Her face was perfectly still, but her eyes were cutting flesh, almost like a cold-blood killer.
Inside his head, Liza's voice dropped to a quiet murmur. 'Oh...'
'Hmm... She's getting dangerous and cunning...'
Alex didn't respond, but just gazed Janeth's dark eyes track Rose's every movement across the living room.