It was a while before Arisa finally cracked and started talking.

"So hey, do you guys actually have a plan, or are you just doing whatever?"

Just to annoy her I said, "Hmm... I am not really sure.... A bit of both I guess." Arisa huffed and Liz chuckled on my shoulders.

"There's a city near by to-"

"We know, but we also know the mean guys have a hideout there so we are gonna wait until the next city to stop." Liz interrupted her. Arisa cracked a smile, happy to have some information about our plans.

"Don't go giving away unnecessary info squirt." I tossed her in the air and turned around catching her. I began to tickle her while still keeping my guard up slightly around Arisa. Liz squealed with laughter, leaving me no choice but to smile. It seems Arisa couldn't hold back a smile either. It chipped at my walls, but only slightly.

I sighed. "Okay look, there's a cabin about 2 miles from here where we planned to stop and rest before going to the city. There's enough food and other supplies for the three of us. Our mom's clothes might fit you." I winced as I realized I gave her more information. I said 'our mom's' not 'my mom'.

She gave me a pointed look that said she hadn't missed my slip, but, wisely, she didn't comment. She only nodded in thanks.

"Hey Mark!"

"Yeah pumpkin?" I asked Liz.

"Why are we going so slow? We normally would be there by now."

I winced. We can't go full speed because there is no way Arisa can keep up.

"What is she talking about?" Arisa asked, sounding slightly annoyed.

"Well, normally we shift and use our full speed but-"

"Oh..."

"Mark, just let the pretty lady get on your back. I can fly." Liz looked at me with a big smile on her face. You could barely see the mischievous glint in her eye, NOT.

"Liz, first of all, the pretty lady has a name, Arisa. Second, I don't think she really wants to-"

"So you think I am pretty?" Arisa interrupted with a wicked smile on her face.

Oh god. I could feel my cheeks heating up. In order to avoid the oncoming blush I shifted into my demon form, making sure to keep the flames away this time. Taking my cue Liz jumped up and unsheathed her wings. I shot Arisa a wicked smile of my own.

"So... You wanna hop on? I don't bite." I winked at her just for good measure. An instant blush crept up on her cheeks. Her entire demeanor changed from confident to shy. I will be honest, I got a bigger ego from that. Stepping up to my back, she wrapped her arms around my shoulders and picked her legs up so I could place my hands under her knees to hold her.

"Ready?" Before she could answer I took off for a run full speed with Liz flying closely behind me. Arisa's arms tightened around me and she tucked her face in my neck making me shiver in response. Luckily she was too busy holding on for dear life that she didn't seem to notice. I think I am in trouble.

Five minutes later we came upon the cabin. I stopped on the porch and set Arisa down. She was smiling brightly and a red flush covered her cheeks from the speed we were going at. I turned away before I said something stupid and made a fool of myself.

"Wait here." I stepped inside the cabin and walked around quietly checking each room. When I knew it was empty I went back and ushered them inside.

After I made some sandwiches we found ourselves sitting in the living room doing the most normal thing possible, watching TV. I took out the guns Arisa gave me and inspected them. How she knew to get me guns, or much less that I knew how to use them, I will never know. All I knew was that these were some amazing guns.

"Liz, go to your room and go shower. We don't want you getting sick." Pouting, Liz left the room.

"Come on." I told Arisa before rising from the sofa. I went upstairs and into my parents old rooms.

"The restroom is there and that is my mom's drawer. You can look through it and see what fits you, if you need anything my room is across this one. A word of advice, not that you smell, but you should shower. I can't be dragging a sick person along." She huffed, I smirked and left.

I grabbed a pair of jeans and boxers before turning on the heater and heading into the shower in my room. I took a shower making sure to wash off any snow and dirt. I troweled off and put on my boxers and jeans, letting them hang low on my hips. I put the towel on my shoulders and left the restroom drying my hair. As soon as I stepped into the room I noticed Arisa sitting on my bed. I should have taken a cold shower.

Looking up Arisa saw my lack-there-of a shirt and quickly looked down blushing. Deciding to mess with her a bit I walked up, and stopped right in front of her.

"You need something?" I couldn't help but smirk and I saw her shift uneasily. She looked up and tried to hide her blush, she wasn't doing a good job.

"I was wondering how long we are going to stay here." She mumbled.

I got serious. I shifted back into my human form, she seemed to blush even more at that, and turned back looking for a shirt to wear. "I was thinking we could spend the night here and leave early tomorrow. That way we can all rest and you can tell us more about you."

"Okay..." Her voice sounded soft and it caused me to turn around. She looked a bit uneasy.

I walked over and sat next to her. "You okay?" I don't know why her well-being mattered to me, but it did.

"Well... I-.... I am a little bit worried about Liz. When I hacked the computer it only mentioned how you were the only half human. Nothing about Liz. So.... If they find out about her they might-"

"I know" I said quietly. The thought worried me too. "Truth be told, her blood only has a limited amount of demonic blood. What you've seen is as far as she can shift."

She seemed to hesitate a bit before asking her next question, "Why is that?"

"Look, if, after tonight we decide to trust you, I will tell you. Until then I am sorry but I can't say anymore." She shivered. I got up and went to the closet. Grabbing a sweater I tossed it to her. She smiled at me gratefully. She stood up, putting on my sweater which was much to big on her. It made her already long legs seem longer. She smiled warmly at me and a small blush covered her cheeks. Yeah, definitely should have taken a cold shower.

"Thanks Mark." With that she left my room with my sweater curving around her ass. Closing the door behind her I leaned against it and took a big breath. God, I am in trouble. I hope we can trust her, I really want to. Shaking my head I headed back towards my closet and put on a black long sleeve before stepping out.

"Mark!" I heard Liz squeal. I ran throughout the house looking for her only to find her in her room being tickled by Arisa. Again it chipped a bit more at my walls.

I stepped up to Arisa and pulled her up by the waist and placed her down. I began tickling her and Liz got up and started tickling her as well. Arisa began laughing like crazy. Apparently she was incredibly ticklish. We kept at it until tears were coming out of her eyes and she was begging us to stop. By then we were all smiling and laughing. I guess she was starting to get to Liz too.

Smiling I said, "We should get downstairs, I will make food."

"Woah wait, he can actually cook? Like real food?," she seemed genuinely surprised. That made the smile on my face fall, but Liz's seemed to grow, much to my annoyance.

"Yes, 'he' can in fact cook. In fact, just to prove it, I will cook whatever you suggest to perfection." I know pretty cocky of me, but I have full confidence in my ability to cook.

"Alright then, let's see what we have in the kitchen." She practically strutted out the door. I had to force my eyes to stay focused on the back of her head and not watch her swaying hips. Liz turned and grinned at me mischievously.

"Not a word Liz, not a word." She chuckled and left the room with me following behind. It felt weird to have more people than just Liz and I. It is normally just us fighting it all on our own. Now there's Arisa here and- no! I visibly shook my head. I can't think of her as part of us yet. We don't even know if we can trust her.

Before I could collect and fix my thoughts we walked into the kitchen to see Arisa walking around as if she had been with us all her life. It chipped more at my walls. It is like she is slowly forcing her way into my heart and my thoughts. I shook my head more forcibly. Calm down dude.

Looking up I saw her cock a brow. "You okay?"

"Yeah, so did you find anything?"

She nodded. "I am in the mood for lasagna, how about you Liz?"

Liz began jumping up and down, "Yay! Lasagna! Mark's gonna make lasagna!"

Well now I definitely had no choice. With a smile on my face I ushered Liz and a smirking Arisa out of the kitchen. I shook my head. Girls. Turning around I got to work.

When I finally finished cooking and separating the meals we each had a full serving of lasagna, mashed potatoes, and, because of Liz's puppy dog eyes, macaroni.

I walked in the living room to call the girls. There they were huddled together on the sofa. Arisa was braiding Liz's hair and I can't remember the last time Liz looked so happy. It almost made me hesitant to call them, but we all have something to discuss after dinner. So I sucked up all my hesitation and tossed it away.

"Guys, food is ready!"

After we all ate and Arisa admitted I could cook we gathered in the living room.

"Alright Arisa, times up. What's your story?" I asked. Liz just sat next to me nodding seriously.