DEMON Part 4

The repeated knocking woke me up. Was it Jayce again? I didn’t need his bullshit this early in the morning. I threw the covers over and stepped out of bed, grabbed my glasses, and approached the door.

“Oh, it’s you.” I was relieved it wasn’t Jayce asking for more money. It was Max, that sweetheart that I snatched two nights ago.

“Hey, Korra. Would it be better if I left?” He asked kindly.

“No, come in. I’ll make you food or something.” I waved him in. “You’ve been busy,” I said, ignoring the little twinge of regret in my heart. I walked into the kitchen to see what food I could make.

“I’ve done what you’ve asked.” He responded. “I have a question though. Why do I not feel bad about one night stands? I used to feel bad, now I just feel…”

“Indifferent. Comes with the powers.” Speaking of powers, I think he’s earned his second batch of powers. Maybe time manipulation? No, that’s too early.

“Don’t worry about feeding me, I can eat later.” He interrupted the staring contest I had with the open refrigerator.

“That’ll save me some time, ” I shut the refrigerator. “You know what? I usually go for a morning run. Do you want to come with me?” I looked at what he was wearing.

“Sure, I’m down. Do you want me to leave while you change?”

“Not necessary,” I said as I pulled my nightgown over my head, purposely showing my completely naked body to him. I mean, if I wanted to fuck him again, I need him to think it’s him that’s initiating it.

He blushed a bright red and stared at my body. “You sure you don’t want me to leave? I’ll be right outside, ”

“You can, but I’m almost done,” I said as I pulled the sports bra off the couch and stepped into some joggers. “Also, by now, I’m used to guys staring at my body, so whether it’s naked or not doesn’t matter to me. Done. See? Not that much of a problem.”

“Ok then.” His face dulled out, slowly turning to normal. “Let’s go, I guess.”

As we curved around Bassline, I started to understand what Korra was saying. As we were running, she was seriously turning heads. She was like a pornstar, without the surgeries. Guys would gawk at her from across the street, specifically at her boobs and ass. I mean, she’s caught me multiple times, smiling and blushing every time I looked. It’s almost like she ignores everyone else but me.

“So, how’s your new condo?” She said just loud enough for me to hear her as we slowed to a walk.

“It’s fine I guess. I mean, my new furniture and my money came through, now I’m just waiting for my clothes.” I wiped a bead of sweat off my face.

“Can I stop by soon? I’d love to see it.”

“Actually, yeah! I was just going to ask you if you can come to my housewarming party tonight.”

“Yeah, I’ve got nothing planned.” She adjusted her leggings. “When is it?”

“Starts at seven, I have catering and drinks too, so no need to bring any.”

“Ok, I’ll be there. Wanna call a ride? I’m done running, and I don’t want to walk back.” She reached into the seam of her joggers and pulled out her phone.

“Sure,” I said. I could definitely last the run back, and I’m most definitely sure that Korra could too, but I’m guessing that she was just bored.

About ten minutes later, the ride was here, Max and I got into the backseat, him being on the left and me in the middle, shielding him from the driver.

“First of all, I’ve thought about it, ” I said in an almost whisper, barely audible to him. “I think you’ve earned your second round of powers.” I rubbed the mark on his arm, pulsing energy from my fingertips into the mark, forcing him to wince loud enough for the driver to hear.

“Are you ok back there?” The driver questioned.

“He just hurt his arm pretty badly. He’ll be ok when we get home.”

“Oh. Ok. I’ll take a shortcut then.”

“I’d appreciate that,” I said, contemplating useful powers to give Max. After I figured out a good enough set, I prepared myself for the ritual.

“Are you ready for this? Are you sure you want this?” He nodded silently and rested his hand on mine.

“Ok, I would normally do this while you’re asleep because you wouldn’t feel it.