Go Back to Hell

Chapter 7

Fortunately, when we reached the car, Neil was able to to open the door and get in without my help. I climbed into the drivers seat and put on my seat belt before driving out of the school parking lot.

"Is there anything in particular you want to do?" My eyes left the road for a moment to glance at him as I asked.

He stared out the window at all the passing scenery as he answered. "I don't know enough about the human world to decide so I will leave that up to you."

I thought for a moment about where we could go. My mouth pulled into a smile as I thought about the perfect place to take him. "Alright, I have an idea."

"What is your idea?" He moved his gaze to me, waiting for an answer.

I grinned at him happily. "It's a surprise."

"Hmm, I've never been surprised before, how exciting." He replied giddily, making a small smile form on my lips. He stared out the car window at the passing scenery with a pleased look on his face.

I decided to take the long way to where we were going so he could see more of the forest surrounding the town. About ten minutes later I pulled into the parking lot of our destination.

"Follow me." I instructed as I got out of the car and motioned for him to do the same. When he got out I locked the doors and made my way to the building.

"What is this? Where are we?" He asked curiously.

"Just come inside and you'll see." I smirked, knowing he would love this place, and headed inside. The sound of dogs barking hit me as soon as I opened the door to the animal shelter. I looked behind me and saw Xaneil perk up instantly.

He looked around and ran to the nearest kennel to him and then to every one of them after that, his tail swishing excitedly. A fluttering feeling erupted in my stomach as I watched him interact with the dogs and the movement of his tail which was surprisingly cute.

 I felt my face heat up once that thought had entered my mind. How could I even think that? He's a demon, he's deadly, not cute.

Although, when he acts so innocent... No! Get your shit together Kairan.

I ignored my previous thoughts and made my way towards the enthusiastic demon. "Do you like the surprise?" I asked with a small smile, already knowing the answer.

He looked at me with wide eyes and a large grin. "More than anything." His gaze turned back to the kennel with an Australian shepherd  puppy that was wagging its tail and barking happily at him. I knew just what to do to make his day.

I walked over to the front counter and asked the lady about adopting dogs here. I told her which one I wanted and she told me about the adoption process and what he still needs to get done at the vet. "Now just fill out this paper work, sign here, and pay the adoption fee and he's all yours." The employee smiled at me and handed me the adoption papers.

I filled out the sheet and handed it back to older woman along with the fee amount. "Alright, let's go get him so you can take him home." She walked over to the kennel and unlocked the door for me to grab him. I gently picked up the puppy and cradled him in my arms with Xaneil looking at us in awe. I smiled to the woman as I thanked her on our way out.

When we got in the car, I set the puppy down in his lap so he could hold him, both of them seemed very happy about this. I shook my head with a grin and began the drive to the pet store so we could get some essentials for the puppy.

"So, any ideas for a name?" I asked him.

He gasped. "I get to name him?" He shouted eagerly.

"Go for it."