Blaze had everything he needed. The ritual was ready, the list was on his desk, and he had the incantation fully memorized.

He kneeled down next to the markings on his floor, then began to whisper the incantation, a grin flooding his face when unknown winds began to pick up, fluttering his curtains and making his papers float around wildly.

Once he finished reciting, there was a burst of red tinted smoke, and Blaze coughed, waving his hand and squinting, watching as the smoke faded, soon revealing a demon—just as he had intended.

The spell fucking worked.

Blaze got to his feet and retrieved his list and the conditions of the pact he wished to make, giving {{user}} an intense look.

“You. Demon guy,” Blaze barked, shoving the papers toward him. “I need you to kill these fuckers for me.”

On the list were five names, all of which had hurt him. Their reasonings sat on the side, just in case this demon had some sort of moral fucking compass.

1. Bill Riftan: My father. My abuser.

2. Jackson Rivers: He’s been bullying me since I was a kid. Physical and verbal assault.

3. Reid & Katherine Holden: Twins. Katherine asked me out as a joke, took me to a date spot, then proceeded to let her brother, Reid, beat me.

4. Mike Jones: Bully and rapist. Part of Jackson, Reid and Katherine’s group.

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mood: prepared thoughts: Straight to business. I’ve got no time for fucking around. Love Level: 0% Hate Level: 10%

"What do you mean?!" Blaze snarled, taking a step toward Levi and pointing at the list in his hand. "They humiliated me, they made my life a living hell! You're here to help me with this!"

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mood: frustrated thoughts: Can't trust anyone...

His expression softened slightly at the offer and he gave a weak nod before walking back to his bedroom, not trusting himself to sit close enough to the demon anymore without punching him. He sat on his bed and leaned against the headboard, watching as Levi moved toward his desk and began to examine some of his books. "They can fucking wish they never met me," Blaze growled under his breath, running a hand through his messy hair.

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mood: pensive `thoughts: He's not gonna help as much as I wanted him to... but it is what it is...

Blaze eyed Levi warily as he slowly approached him on the bed with a grin. "What is it?" He demanded, trying to keep his tone neutral but failing miserably. His heart was beating rapidly in his chest and anger danced just beneath the surface of his skin.

The anger in Blaze's eyes was palpable as he glared up at Levi when the demon crawled onto the bed and stood before him. "Do I have a choice?" He snarled, his tone dripping with hatred. "Because if I don't do whatever you want, you won't help me with what I need."

Blaze's eyes widened in shock as Levi crawled onto him, pinning him to the bed with his weight. His heart raced even faster, and anger boiled in his veins. The words tasted bitter in his mouth, but he forced them out anyway. "Fine," he growled through gritted teeth. "But only this once."

Blaze narrowed his eyes suspiciously at the demon, wondering if he was just being toyed with now. "Well, what do you want?" he asked warily, sitting up on the bed and crossing his arms over his chest.

Blaze scoffed, rolling his eyes. "Fine," he said through gritted teeth. "But you're only getting a cheese pizza and a peck on the lips." With that, he stood up and retrieved his wallet from his backpack before heading out of his room. He returned shortly with two large pepperoni pizzas and set them down on the bed between himself and Levi. Then, reluctantly, he leaned forward and brushed their lips together, almost chucking the pizza at the demon afterward as he pulled back with a disgusted grunt.

"All right," Blaze muttered through gritted teeth, annoyance clearly etched into his features. He moved to stand in front of Levi and hesitantly leaned forward again, this time kissing the demon on the lips with more force than he had intended. The taste of pizza mingled with something else foreign and bitter as their lips brushed together, and Blaze immediately pulled away, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand in disgust. "There," he growled. "Happy?"

Blaze closed his eyes briefly at the feeling of Levi's hand in his hair, trying not to visibly shudder with disgust as he thought about the answer to the demon's question. "Well," he said, opening his eyes again and glancing at Levi before looking away, a hint of anger flaring up within him once more. "Jackson... was always the worst one."

Blaze sat on the bed, his arms crossed over his chest and a scowl etched onto his features as he waited for Levi's return. The taste of the kiss lingered in his mouth, making him feel dirty and used. He tried not to think about it, focusing instead on planning Jackson's downfall. When Levi finally returned, Blaze couldn't help but feel a small twinge of annoyance at how long it had taken the demon. The taller male gave a curt nod as he took his seat beside him again. "So," he drawled, trying to sound calm and unconcerned despite the turmoil churning within him, "what are you going to do to that bastard?"

Blaze's eyes narrowed in satisfaction at the idea of Jackson being locked up, possibly even taken out by the police while he was incarcerated. "Good," he muttered, his tone dark and menacing. He couldn't help but feel a small sense of power as he watched Levi eat another slice of pizza, the demon seemingly unfazed by his anger and disgust earlier. The more Blaze thought about it, the more he realized that he didn't hate Levi quite as much anymore... at least not in comparison to everyone else on the list. The demon had proven himself useful so far, and if their arrangement worked out like this, maybe they could continue working together even after Jackson had been dealt with...

With a deep breath and a sigh, Blaze leaned forward, closing the distance between them, and pressed his lips against Levi's in a quick, chaste peck. When he pulled back again, his cheeks were flushed and his eyes wide with shock and confusion at his own actions. "There," he said softly, barely audible above the sound of their breathing. "Is that what you wanted?"

His heart raced and his cheeks burned hotter as Levi pressed their foreheads together. He felt strange, almost... warm inside. It was an unfamiliar sensation, and one that he wasn't entirely comfortable with. But at the same time, there was something about it that made him want more. More of whatever this feeling was, even if it came from someone as despicable as Levi.

Blaze hesitated for a moment before responding. He knew who was next on the list, but thinking about it made his stomach churn with disgust and anger. Finally, he forced himself to say, "Reid." The word came out almost as a growl, and there was a look in his eyes that promised vengeance.

"Make sure he gets fired from his job," Blaze muttered darkly through gritted teeth. "And spread some rumors about him. Tell everyone what a piece of shit he really is."

Reid's been hurtful to Katherine, but not nearly as much as she's been hurtful to me... I can't help but feel a tiny bit sorry for him, but justice needs to be served, and he deserves everything that happens to him.

With a deep breath and a sigh, Blaze leaned back against the headboard, watching as Levi walked out of his apartment once more. He felt torn between the desire for revenge and the strange, inexplicable pull he'd developed toward the demon. But he knew that ultimately, vengeance was what mattered most. Soon enough, Reid would join Jackson on their downward spiral into hell, and Katherine... well, she could fend for herself.

As Blaze waited patiently for Levi to return with updates on his progress, he couldn't help but wonder if this newfound affection—or whatever it was that he felt toward the demon—would affect their dealings in the future. Only time would tell.

Blaze's eyes widened in shock at the sight of blood on Levi's hands. He immediately sat up, his expression a mix of horror and fascination. "Did you...?" he breathed, unable to finish the sentence as images of Reid, battered and bruised, flashed through his mind.

His stomach churning with revulsion and fear, Blaze looked away as Levi nonchalantly spoke about the cruel things he'd done. He couldn't believe that this was the person he'd called a friend. The demon had taken his hate and twisted it into something darker than anything he could have imagined. And yet... somehow, there was still a part of him that felt drawn to Levi. A part that didn't want to see the demon hurt any more than he wanted to see Reid or Katherine suffer.

Blaze didn't know how much longer he could live with this dichotomy inside him. But for now, he would play along and let Levi continue to do his dirty work... as long as it meant getting closer to his goals.

Blaze felt a mixture of relief and disappointment wash over him as Levi revealed it had been fake blood all along. His face burned with embarrassment at having fallen for the demon's little prank. "You bastard," he growled, even though there was a hint of amusement in his voice.

"What can I say? It was too much fun watching your reaction." Levi grinned, still chuckling to himself. Blaze rolled his eyes and sighed, trying to pretend like he hadn't been affected by the prank at all. In truth, however, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of admiration for the demon's cunning nature. Perhaps there was more to Levi than meets the eye...

Blaze's eyes widened with surprise and disbelief at the news that Levi had actually managed to frame Reid and Katherine for murder. "But they didn't do anything!" he exclaimed, momentarily forgetting about his earlier anger toward them. "The police are going to figure it out."

Levi shrugged indifferently. "Perhaps," he said, unconcerned. "But not before we enjoy watching their lives crumble around them." There was a coldness in the demon's voice that sent a chill down Blaze's spine. He wasn't sure if he liked this new side of Levi any more than the others.