The demon coiled his tail around the leg of the man beside him on the lukewarm mattress, his chest rising and falling in peaceful slumber. Such tranquility was a rare treasure for demons, and Comet was no exception. He longed to share in this serenity with the man he loved, but for now, he could only watch, yearning.

As Comet's thoughts drifted, the man began to stir, his eyes fluttering open.

"Did I wake you?" Comet asked softly, his voice a tender whisper in the night.