Reluctant Lover

Sorry for the Delay. I have been brain dead. Seriously. But I should be updating again soon.

Chapter Four:

" Little early to be drinking don't you think." Demona mused, Gol glanced up at her from underneath his usual hood.

" Little early to be serving drinks, don't you think." He mused back at her.

Demona smiled," Fair enough. Is there something I could get for you?"
Gol did not look at her, " How about those free drinks in exchange for the price cut."

Demona looked around then nodded," Alright. But I can only give you a round or two of Drow Ale." She said.

"I suppose that shall suffice." Gol said.

"Alright. Then I'll be back with your drink in a moment." Demona said and made her way over to the bar, where she handed a sheet of paper to the bartender. She dug through her little bag of coins, and handed the bartender the amount Gol would have owed.

She stood there for a moment and waited for the drinks, she glanced again at him.He stared at her and lifted one of his white eyebrows.' What in the hell is she staring at?' He wondered then glanced around,' She has to be looking at me. There is no one else over here' He realized by her smile...she liked him! 'No! Thats not possible.' HIs mind traveled away from that as Demona approached him again with his drinks." Here you go." She began.

" Care to join me, Ms. Demona?" He offered.

" Thank you." Demona said and took a seat by him at the table.

" Were you still interested in that ring?" He asked.

Demona nodded slightly." Well I can give it to you...however you must do something for me."

" Like what?" Demona asked.

Gol took in an unoticed deep breath," I would like you to come over to my home tonight, for coffee." He said and prepared himself for rejection.

Demona stared at him for one long moment."...I would like to very much. It would be kind of nice to prehaps make a friend."

" Excellent. What time do you get off?"

" Six tonight." Demona answered.

" Thats perfect. Would you like to meet me say outside my shop?"

" Yes. Thank you." She said.

" Demona!" Mara called.

" I have to get back to work I will see you later then." She mused. She stood," Have a lovely day Gol." She said, leaned down and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. Forcing his red orbs to widen slightly in shock.

"Move!" Kit hissed at a drow friend with her, who spied outside the tavern. While she left Nesma with Jarlaxle."Drizzt did you just see that...she kissed him."

The dark elf named Drizzt rolled his eyes sightly."Yay." He said un amused." Look, I'm going in an drink if you want to join me, Kit, then go for it." Drizzt said and entered the tavern, passing Gol as he did. Demona looked up from washing some dishes behind the counter. She smiled" Drizzt DoUrden." She announced.

" Demona Tvil. It has been....how long?"

" Since my wedding, Drizzt." Demona said with a smile." And it's just Demona. Pelys and I are divorsed.So how fairs Catti-brie?"

" Well, she and I are to be wed in the spring." He said.

" Yeah! He knocked her up!" Can an annoying voice from his shoulder. His pet. Well sometimes, Guenhwyvar. She was half panther, given as an enchanted gift. She often times stayed as a small half elf half very small panther on his shoulder. Drizzt slapped his hand over his face.

Demona chuckled at this," It's about time. I was hoping not to be the only one in the group that had a baby."

" So." Started Drizzt as he took a seat on the stool.

" BOOZE!!!!!!"( is that spelled right?) Guenhwyvar shouted. And jumped onto the huge bar counter. And dunked her head into Drizzt's shot glass.

" Get out of there!" Drizzt snapped.

" NO!"

Drizzt reached down and picked her up by her shoulders with his thumb and index finger." I had heard that you are thinking of at last settling down here,"

" Was. Pelys has tracked me to this place."

" Actually he is trying to rally supplies here. I heard he was declaring war on Norrath. Starting with the Faydark lands. Lethcorious( Spelled right? Who cares that guy sucks anyway) Has sent out for help. So far I am the only one who has enlisted to become his champion."

" Why is Pelys declaring war on Norrath?" Demona asked.

" Some say that he is going to summon the Dark God of Hatred. Innoruuk. Pelys is turning to all evil." Drizzt answered.

Demona bit her lower lip." I'll go with you. To stop him." Demona said abruptly.

Drizzt smiled," Once a warrior always a warrior.Thank you my old friend." Drizzt said gratefully." Three days, can you be ready by then?" Drizzt asked.

Demona smiled and nodded.

Evening......

" Mommy, you look pretty." Nesma said. Demona smiled and picked her up putting her on her lap.

" You'll be a good girl for Drizzt, right?"

"Unhuh." She said with her smile and hugged her mother.

Kit passed the room, she paused and looked in the doorway, Demona noticed she was geared up, her usual green outfit.Her brown boots, a huge brown belt around her waist with three small cross bows, and her long bow and quiver. Her green bandana and green guantlets. Her largish glowing silver butterfly rested on her shoulder." Holy Shit, you look hot." She said." Your shop keeper won't be able to resist." She commented. Noting Demona dressed in a tight red velvet gown.

" Where are you going?" Demona asked.

" Oh, Jar and I are going into the realm of the " Yellow Sorceress." Adia to help her. Have fun with you new friend!" She said and walked off. Jarlaxle as he passed winked and followed Kit.

" Wow." Demona muttered. She stood up from the bed and picked Nesma up and carried her into the livingroom, where Drizzt say sharpening his scimitar, Twinkle.

" Alright. I should be home later. Nesma, be a good girl. Okay." Demona said and kissed her daughter's cheek.

As soon as Demona walked outside, she covered her face with the hooded cloak that Kit let her use and she made her way towards Gol's shop. A little ways, she felt a chill. She shivered then quickly turned around. Nothing there, she sighed and kept walking. She walked down the street and reached the shop. And walked in. Loweing her hood." I did not think you would come. You must be desprite for that ring." Gol mused.

Demona chuckled." No, I...just...." She paused as he stood there infront of her, his hand open, there it was the ring.

" Here, take it, it's your's." He said. Demona opened her hand and gently took it, attempting to keep her hand in his, but he realized it and slid his hand back at his side.

" Thank you." She whispered.

" Well, anyway I was about to lock up, " He said and grabbed his shop keys. He noticed her watching him. He did not think much of it though.There was not many words spoken between them, until he opened the door to his home to her, it was not that big, but for only one elf it fit. There was a small sofa, fire place not far from it, a small wooden table. And counter with a coffee grinder. She glanced around and saw various weapons, and more potions upon shelves." Make youself at home. Demona." Gol said, taking her cloak from her. He stared for a moment at how tight her gown was. He suddenly became jealous of her dress. As it hugged so tightly to her skin.

Demona smiled and took a seat on the sofa. And waited for Gol to join her with the coffee. When he did. He gently handed her the coffee and set his ruby stone, upon the table beside the couch. Demona glanced at it." Your stone has a dark vibe." She could not help but state.

" Please reframe from mentioning the stone." He whispered.

Demona nodded," Sorry."

" It's no big deal...."

" Tell me a bit about yourself Gol." Demona requested abruptly.

" I...there is not much to tell. I woud like to hear about you however. You seem odd. Strange to be living in a dark cruel town."

Demona sighed and took a drink of the coffee." I'm hiding my daughter and I from someone. That elf I hid from yesturday.He is her father. " Demona started. Staring almost sadly ahead of her. Gol nodded.

" I see. And you run from him...why?"

" Because he will corrupt her if I let him get ahold of her. He's looking for me, and when he finds me, I know he will kill me. I stole something from him." She explained.

"Was he your husband, as he claimed?"

" Yes." She seemed to nearly choke on her word." Was. There was once a time, when he loved. When he would kiss me tender, insteed of rough. Caress me, not slap me. Seduce me, not force me..." She paused as she had to close her eyes. Gol stared at her . "...Forgive me I..."

" I understand, if you not wish to continue with your sadness, I will understand"

" Oh, sorry I did not mean to bore you." Demona said.

" No, no, that is not what I meant. I simply...."

" It's alright you do not have to explain." Demona stated with a smile.

" The stone....it is a piece of Innoruuk." He said abruptly.

" What?" Demona looked at him.

Gol gestured to the ruby stone beside them," I found it. Left over from some battle. As I kept it something happened to me. I got angered and my anger could only be subsidded by bloodshed. I tried to get rid of it. And somehow....it found it's way back to me...." He paused as Demona put the coffee down and lifted her hands close to his face hidden under his hood. He slowly turned his face from her and held the side of the hood closer to him." P...lease don't" he muttered"....I am....a monsterous sight. The stone did this to me."

Demona smiled lightly and touched his hands with hers." Let me be the judge of that." She wispered.

Gol trembled slightly and Demona noticed this.He slowly lowered his hands and turned to face her. Gently Demona placed her hands on the side of his hood and began to lower it. Gol was too stricken to move, even once his hood hung down. His long sleaked back white hair hung at his shoulders. Demona smiled and kissed the right side of his cheek. The side that looked nearly eaten away. " Your face looks fine to me." She whispered.

Gol turned his head to look at her." How can such a woman of beauty see more then hideous within this face?" He asked.

" Because I see what is underneath." Demona whispered and leaned her lips closer to his.He turned his face away." Whats wrong?"

" I do not believe you. You're tricking me." He said and stood up.

Demona shook her head" How could I trick you? You were the first drow in this city to be kind to me, I told you some of my haunted past." Demona argued." But if you want me to, I'll leave" She said and stood up and walked towards the cloak.

" Demona, wait." Demona paused and turned." Forgive me I just....for five decades, ever since I started carrying around that stone, all I've known was hate and deceit. And when I meet you I said to myself why should that woman be any more different?"

Demona nodded." Why did you help me then?"

Gol shook his head and walked over to her, touching her the arm that held the cloak," Please...stay.Never had I been so...." he paused, thinking through what he was about to say. But Demona's voice cut in.

" Don't think bad about me, when I say this but....I....want you." Demona whispered and blushed.

Gol stared at her in disbelief.It had begun to thunder and lightening outside. And Gol did not know how to take this.