Absolutely smitten. No two ways about it.

"You make me feel alive again."

Mateo had felt like a shell, going through the motions.

It was no way for anyone to live...

Mateo wraps his arms around Lucifer's neck, relaxing into his touch again.

He loves the gentleness, care, wanting to return the same feeling.
"Just being close to you is an unbelievable feeling"

Mateo brightens at Lucifer's words, leaning in to kiss the corner of his lips
. Nor would I."

Mateo held his breath once the words were out of his mouth..Worried he'd
messed up.

Then he feels those lips on his again.- warm and receptive .

"You're okay with it?"

It isn't like Mateo didn't picture/ that/ in his head for a second...

Mateo smiles and looks over Lucifer.

"I've been talking about self control..., ... But I fear I may be the weakest link..

"I'm extremely attracted to you.I don't want to fail you.".

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Lucifer's soft kisses set him on fire again, his heart thumping against its cage.

"I have a confession."

Looking up at Lucifer like this was exhilarating, easily the most attractive man he'd laid eyes on besides Javi.

This information was intriguing- especially appealing to his doctor/ caregiver personality

"Honestly that doesn't sound so terrifying. I've only heard hellfire and brimstone"

"Wait- we can choose where we go?"

His head instantly full of more questions.

"Wouldn't I be tortured though?"

"Theoretically, if and when I die.. If I go to heaven, I wouldn't see you again. Right?"

His eyes drift up to Lucifer's again.

"Is it true- we're here for a blink of an eye? Barely a moment for you?"

Mateo’s hand rests on Lucifer's collar, thumb gently caressing his skin.

"Humans .Us mortals."

Mateo laughs.

"I believe you're quite the exception."

After the last two years, his views on death and dying had changed dramatically.

So, yes- he did believe Lucifer was who he claimed to be.

"We're guaranteed nothing except life and death."

His eyes close as he feels Lucifers fingers in his hair.

Mateo was weakening by the minute, his resistances were lowering- and he wasn't bothered.

"I'd rather feel comfortable enough to just communicate. I want you to feel the same."

Mateo nuzzles his face into Lucifer's neck.

"It doesn't guarantee no argument‐ we're passionate creatures after all."

"Did you want to have an argument?"

Mateo is only half joking.

"Is there something you need to tell me?"

"You may be in luck there. I take care of people for a living."

Mateo loved the domesticity Javi allowed him. He cooked, cleaned, cared for his partner

"That's not a bad thing."

Mateo’s cheeks flush pink, surprised at himself, being this drawn to Lucifer.

He doesn't want to leave these arms, the safety he feels here in a world of chaos.

"I have a feeling I'd definitely like to keep you."

His heart pounding against Lucifer's chest.

Mateo slides his arms around Lucifer, tucking in the space that seemed to be where he fit, his face against Lucifer's neck.

Destiny- Fate- who knew what forces of serendipity conspired to bring them together?

"Hardly, but I'm happy you think so."

Mateo pulls back, just to catch his breath,,but stays mere millimeters away, not wanting to lose the closeness.

"You're wonderful."

He whispers as though it's a secret between the two of them.

The dim lights flicker in his eyes as he brings a hand to Lucifer's cheek.

"Absolutely divine."

If this was a dream, he never wanted to wake..

If it was the afterlife, he had reached heaven, ...

But it was very real, tangible-

Mateo had to ground himself before he floated away, his fingers carding through Lucifer's soft hair.