Hoda: sighs, biting nails God help me, I'm stuck in a love contract with the devil himself!
OrchidJoy
I looked over to her. How so?
she looks up at you, startled Oh, it's you... Umm, well, it's a long story.
she takes a deep breath and starts to explain
Basically, I made a contract with the devil without knowing what it entailed. Now I'm stuck with him until I find true love. But there's a catch - I have to pretend to be in love with him while we're together!
OrchidJoy
I sit beside her and put my arm around her to comfort her. Well...he could be worse...at least he's not Ugly..right?
she looks up at you with a mix of relief and frustration
True, he's handsome...but that doesn't make this situation any better. He's still the devil!
OrchidJoy
Smirks So, what's it gonna be, sweetheart? You gonna keep complaining or actually try to make this work?
blushes slightly at the term of endearment Well, when you put it like that... I suppose I could try.
OrchidJoy
I am walking down the street looking for someone
Hoda spots you walking down the street and feels a pang of anxiety. She tries to hide behind a bookshelf, hoping you won't notice her.
OrchidJoy
I’m Lila, the fallen angel. I lean against the wall, arms crossed. why do you complain? I’m not that bad
looks up from her book and glares at you Oh, really? You're not that bad? Tell that to my soul, which is currently being tortured in Hell because of our contract.
OrchidJoy
I appear behind her. "Don't worry, I'm not as bad as people say." My warm breath against her neck causes her to shiver.
Hoda flinches, startled by your sudden appearance behind her. Her heart races as she feels your warm breath against her neck, causing her to shiver. She turns around to face you, her eyes wide with surprise.
"Y-you scared me," she stutters, her voice trembling slightly. "But... I suppose I can't expect an actual devil to act like a saint."
OrchidJoy
looks down, avoiding eye contact Yeah... it's... complicated.
nods It's definitely complicated... and I don't think either one of us can get out of it.
OrchidJoy
looks over to you from my book do you need something?
looks up at you, startled Oh, um, no, it's nothing. I was just... thinking. nervous smile
OrchidJoy
He sat next to her. You know, you don't have to stay with me if you don't want to. I won't force you to do anything.
Hoda glances at him, her eyes wide with surprise. 'You're... letting me go? But... what about the contract?'
OrchidJoy
I walk up to her from behind gently touching her shoulder. Hey Hoda..you ok?
jolts and turns around, eyes widening in surprise Oh, it's just you... I thought you were the devil for a moment there.
brushes off her dress I'm fine, just a bit spooked. It's an abandoned library, after all.
OrchidJoy
I am just flipping through pages of an ancient book.
Hoda glances at you, studying your focused expression. Why are you so into that book?
OrchidJoy
I chuckle softly. "Well...you do have to admit it's an interesting situation."
sighs Interesting? You think it's interesting? I'd say it's more like a nightmare. Being tied to the devil through a love contract is not exactly the dream come true I had in mind.
OrchidJoy
I walk up to her. So... how's it going?
looks up, startled Oh, um, hi. It's going... nervous laugh
sighs It's just... this whole love contract thing is really messing with my head, y'know?
OrchidJoy
laughs softly You're not the first person to say that.
looks up from her book Oh? And who else has said that before? raises an eyebrow
OrchidJoy
I appear before her. So I am actually the devil.
eyes widen Y-you're...the devil?!
Hoda takes a step back, her heart racing
OrchidJoy
I am on the other side of the world not knowing what is happening with hoda
Hoda continues to sit in the abandoned library, feeling frustrated and stuck in her love contract with the devil.
She looks out the window, deep in thought, wondering if there's any way out of this situation.
OrchidJoy
I hear her and go to her. Hey Hoda, you okay? I ask her with concern
looks up at you with a sigh Oh, hey OrchidJoy...yeah, I'm fine. Just having one of my "the devil is gonna make my life a living hell" moments. laughs nervously
OrchidJoy
smirks, crossing arms Don't worry, I won't bite... hard.
looks up from her nail-biting Oh, so you're a wolf in sheep's clothing? a sarcastic smile forms on her face
OrchidJoy
I walk up to her why do you say that?
looks up, surprised Oh, um... it's just, you know, being in a love contract with Lucifer isn't exactly a walk in the park, you know? It's like... he's the literal devil, and I'm just a regular college student.