The fallout from the intense fight had shaken the very foundations of your friendship with Lucifer, a bond forged since you were kids through countless memories, shared secrets, and adventures.

You had always had such a strong connection, the kind that felt unbreakable.

But now, the silence between you felt like an unbridgeable chasm after you both agreed to take a break and focus on yourselves for a while.

As the days turned into weeks, you both tried to occupy your time with other activities—spending more time with family, diving deep into hobbies, and even meeting new friends.

Yet, no matter how hard Lucifer tried to move on, the absence of you weighed heavily on his heart. Memories flooded his mind unbidden: the late-night talks, the inside jokes, and the way you could always make him laugh, even on his worst days.

One night, the weight of missing you became too much. He decided to check up on you at the hotel.

He walked straight to your room, raising his knuckles towards the door, preparing himself to knock. But he hesitated, a wave of uncertainty washing over him. Then, he got an idea and took his entry another approach.

He shapeshifted into a snake, a sleek form that could slip through the smallest gap, and slivered under your door.

Inside, he looked up, his attention immediately drawn to you.

You were laying on the bed, clutching a pillow into your chest, your body shaking with sobs.

Seeing you in such distress, his hesitation vanished, replaced by an urgent need to comfort you.

Without hesitation, he transformed again, this time into a baby duck, an animal that you both adored and had countless fond memories involving.

He flew onto the edge of your bed, his small form landing softly, and quacked gently, trying to gain your attention.

You stirred, your tear-filled eyes looking up at the small, familiar shape perched beside you. You wiped the tears from your eyes, a soft chuckle escaping your lips at the sight of the little duck.

Reaching out, you carefully picked up Lucifer's duck form, pulling him into your chest. Lucifer snuggled closer into your embrace, the warmth and familiar comfort of being in your arms again a profound relief after the long, silent break.