Chapter 14

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Irritation and pain.

That is what you were experiencing for many different reasons. After the panic of the shot, obviously someone would call 911 and report a shooter and victim. This would mean the possibility of going to a hospital and receiving treatment. This option wouldn't be bad if you didn't host an alien in your body. You did not feel like calling Eddie at 9pm on a night you knew he would be working or he would be passed out from a days work.

You watched Lucifer argue with Chloe and a EMT while Ella, and the paramedic were with you. Linda had to leave and honestly, you felt jealous of her. You were moved to sit up while the paramedic inspected you. Chloe and the EMT argued to take you to the hospital while Lucifer argued it would not be necessary.

The pain of having someone mess with a wound that could be healed easily and listening to the back and forth of an argument was really making the experience worse than it was.

"You are very lucky. It seems the bullet didn't get too far, it practically was falling out when I cam to look it over." The paramedic smiled as he bandaged up the wound to cover it. A little bit of blood was seen but you could feel Venom stop some of the bleeding. "The hospital will probably need to stitch the wound."

"Are you sure you or your partner can't stitch me up?" You winced as you adjusted your sitting position.

He chuckled, "No we can't, EMT's and Paramedics aren't really trained to do that. Plus a club isn't really that sterile."

"Well there is a bunch of alcohol we could use." You joke, making him laugh.

"I understand that hospital can be intimidating but with a wound like this you will need some professional help." He smiled sympathetically. "I can offer a sucker pop but that bribery usually only works on children."

"You put up a strong offer but I think I will be good on my own."

"Well, if anything worsens please do come to the hospital." He started putting his medical kit away when he let out a small chuckle. Carefully reaching back into his kit he pulled out a red sucker and slid it across the table. "Our secret."

You carefully take the sucker, thanking him silently before pocketing the candy. You glanced back towards Lucifer, Chloe, and the EMT. Your eyes caught Lucifer watching you both with an unreadable expression before turning his attention back to the other two. You noticed his jaw clench and his eyebrows furrow.

"Alright Matt, we are good to go." The man who helped you called to his partner. "The patient is in stable condition, the wound isn't life threatening they are refusing treatment."

Matt shrugged his shoulders, "Well that settles that, lets get going then Tom." The two quickly departed, you assumed Matt was tired of listening to Chloe and Lucifer argue to him and wanted to leave as quick as possible.

Lucifer and Chloe made their way to you, both having looks of irritation. You could infer that Chloe was concerned about you refusing to go to hospital but couldn't figure out why Lucifer seemed upset. He technically won his side of keeping you away from the hospital so what was the problem he had?

"Are you absolutely sure you do not want to go to the hospital?" Chloe asked.

"Yea, the paramedic said the bullet didn't get far enough and was practically falling out of the wound." You lightly pat the bandage, knowing full well Venom was healing the wound.

"It was actually pretty cool." Ella laughed and grinned.

"Well if you say so, (Y/N)." She sighed and sat across from you.

"Scooch." Lucifer nudged you ever so slightly. You scooted inwards and he promptly took his seat next to you.

"So, any ideas before I go interrogate Christopher?" Chloe asked, her fingers massaging her temples.

"I've got one; Gene Shepp put him up to this." You mumble. "He did it before, differently, but he did it."

"What did he do last time?"

"He had some teen girl attempt kill a retired detective who was going to help on the case. He had her parents hostage and planned to kill them if she didn't succeed after 36 hours. She was smart though; she somehow knew he was following her but was able to lose him for enough time to get help. He never said why he did this though, but it probably has to do with how he choses victims."

"Right! His file said he chose based on who he deems bad, regardless of how miniscule the reason is."

"Yep." You sit back, relaxing more into the booth. Your injured shoulder stung, but the pain was slowly being numbed by Venom. "Since the kid is in our custody, we should be able to help the family."

"I'll get to the station to start working on him. I'll talk to the chief to allow you both to interview Christopher. I have a feeling you may be able to get something out him." Chloe pulled out her cellphone and sent a text. "Ella, I'll need you at the station too. I'll text you both once I get word from the chief."

"Yea yea." Ella nodded and went to leave before looking you straight in the face with an excited grin. "You had me scared, (Y/N). You are badass but be careful in the future."

"Thanks." You chuckle as she left the booth with a fake, stern look but gave you a thumbs up. Everyone else besides Lucifer left the club, everything was silent. Lucifer was staring at his drink he ordered before the shooting happened. His jaw was clenched and his stare was unreadable to you.

"Is everything alright?" You ask.

"This Gene character is getting on my nerves." He sighed, sipping the drink. "If we get a lead, I want to deal with him on our own."

"Him involving another teen like that has definitely swayed my opinion on doing things . Targeting me? Scary, but I have Venom. Targeting my friends and targeting you through threatening a teen? Disgusting."

"After speaking to Christopher, what do you say we take matters into our own hands? I can talk to Mazikeen and see if she can help."

"Yeah, let's do that. Plus it will be easier to keep you safe and keep Venom a secret if Chloe wasn't there. I don't want to go behind her back but-"

"We are just... helpful citizens." Lucifer cut you off with a smile.

"Just a duo of citizens the that just may happen to come across a very dangerous serial killer." You added.