Before The Ritual ( Demon x Reader)

PICKING THE BODYGUARD

Authors Note: Before you start reading this please understand that I wrote this when I was 13 years old and English is not my first language. There might be some grammatical errors in here that you might find and I am sorry for that. It will be a great pleasure if you comment the correct grammar in the line and I will try to edit it as soon as possible. Please correct me in your utmost respect. Do not belittle me because of my error. please I am soft.

This story is a ''READER'S POINT OF VIEW'' it  means that the protagonist is you! 

Here are some abbreviations you might find in the story.

(y/n)- your name

(y/m)- your middle name

(y/l)- your last name

(h/c)- your hair color

(f/c)- favorite color

(e/c) - eye color

(s/c)- skin color

Have fun reading! 

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I looked at all of them.

Observing their movements and glares.

The guy with raven hair looks like he would kill me , the other guy looks like a flirt , and the last one looks like a serious and law abiding type of guy. I think I can't trust any of them, even if there's one, maybe he's no fun.

Thankfully, the tension eased a little when a person knocked at the door and opened it slightly to signal us that he or she is coming. We all looked at the person and saw a guy with a dusty green hair.

He is carrying a tray with cup of tea s that has exact number for all of us.

"You're late!" the scary guy told him with a stern voice.

"I'm so sorry Prince Law ."

He apologized sincerely and gave each of us a cup and poured a tea in it.

Is he a slave here too? But his face looks like a prince. He has this dreamy look that will make you feel that everything is well and secure.

The good looking server lined up with everyone else as he stood diligently like the others. All proud like a prince.

"Slave, choose your bodyguard in the four of us!"

Said Mr.Frowning face to me with a demanding tone.

Such a rude way to greet me.

I know that I should not act almighty since I'm a slave, but I'll be one of those heroes who will bring peace to this world. So at least they should pay me some respect by introducing themselves after they tell me who should I pick with a little bit of decency.

"Aren't you going to introduce yourselves?" I scowled.

"You're such a demanding slave! Aren't you going to pick based on our looks?" He snickered. "Very well, I'm Law, I presume you already heard it to him." he pointed to the guy who gave us tea.''

"He's Mammon."

Mammon smiled at me warmly.

I think he looks like a kind person, when you look at him from head to toe he has the impression of trustworthy person. 

Should I pick him? I need someone to help me reach my goal for ten days. I think I can trust him and he would not try to betray me .

''And this is Beowulf and Leo.'' Law continued.

while the flirty guy who was introduced first kissed my hand and the other just nodded. 

They look so doubtful. I bet this men will report me once I told them what I am about to do. 

''Okay, its finished.Choose now!'' Law said in furrowed eyebrows.

I looked at them intensely while circling around them slowly. I was teasing them a little like I was holding the announcement for the winner. It's really nice playing with them because all their eyes were also following me. Even Law was looking at me like he is scared if he was not picked. Is he anticipating that I'll pick him? Like hell I'll pick him.

''Choose already! I'm busy!''

Law said irritated while he grabbed my wrist in pain. It was twisting my skin and it hurts so much. It was so forceful and violent, that in my fear I randomly blurted the name that first comes into my mind.

''I picked Mammon!''

''What?!"Beowulf said in shocked.

''No, Not him.Do something Law.'' Said Leo with a worried face.

''Is my flirting not enough to you?'' Beowulf added.

''obviously. You disgust her.'' Leo said

I looked at Law puzzled. His eyes widened and quite in shock.

'' Quiet! -- No.I changed my mind. Except him.'' He told me while he regained his balance.

I turned to see Mammon's face and he looks like he was very disappointed.

''They keep shutting him down.' I thought to myself. At first he was serving tea like a commoner and then now he was being set aside.

''I don't want to! I want Mammon as my bodyguard. You said I need to pick in the four of you.I only see four people here-- including Mammon.'' I protested while trying to break free from his grip.

He tightened his grip on my wrist and looked at me like he is ready to kill me.

I was about to scream because of the pain, when Mammon tried to help me to break free from him. He held my wrist intensely.

''Brother, I'm not going to fail this.'' Mammon said to him.

The two looked at each other in seconds. Law looks like he would eat Mammon if he disobeyed him, but shortly his eyes weakened and his grip loosened.

''Suit yourself!''

Law departed the room while murmuring and stomping his feet while he walks. He was so frustrated and childish. 

Mammon smiled at me assuring that it'll be okay.

Beowulf pat Mammon's shoulder and whispered something before exiting the room.

'Don't mess this.' I think what I overheard. 

Leo pulled a cloth in my shirt and looked at me worriedly.

''You really are an idiot.--Take care of yourself. Call me if something happened.''

He smiled at me sheepishly and exited the room.

Me and Mammon are the only one who are left in the room. I feel a bit anxious because of what Leo told me. Why do they keep insisting that he will mess up. Did I picked the wrong person?

''Thank you.'' Mammon said to me, interrupting my thoughts. He handed his hand to me and I accepted it, he pressed his lips against it gently. It is so different than beowulf's kiss. It was warm and innocent. I felt a red dust sprinkled in my cheeks. 

''Promise, I'll take care of you'' ''Lets go.''

He led me outside the room and we continued walking in silent.