"I know beyond a doubt

my heart will lead me there soon

We'll meet beyond the shore

We'll kiss just like before"

Celeste sat back in the patio chair, setting the napkin on her now empty plate.

"I have to admit Beej, that was pretty awesome."

The dead man slurped up the last of noodles and wiped away the sauce from the corner of his mouth.

"Muh time haunting in Venice was well spent." He snickered

"Venice? You've been to Italy?" Celeste asked eagerly, sitting up. "I've always wanted to go there."

"Oh yeah? Well, let me indulge your fantasy bella." Betelgeuse said standing. The ghoul took the glass of ice water and dumped it into the grass. Celeste's eyes widened in awe as the lush grass field swirled, the deck now an island in the middle of a vibrant indigo sea. Celeste continued to watch as a mirage of snuggly built brick buildings masked the surrounding woods and a gondola coasted past them. Sage pawed at the water, trying to catch the fish that circled near the edge. With a snap of his fingers and hard nod, the modern patio was now a cobblestone street corner. Celeste gasped in delight at the flowy tulle dress she now adorned, the rich wine color matching the silk button-down shirt Betelgeuse was now wearing. The ghoul bowed slightly inviting the young girl to take his extended hand. Celeste giggled again as she accepted and the ghoul took her by the waist, pulling her close. With another blink music began drifting through the air of the illusion, Betelgeuse lip-synced along with the words.

"Somewhere beyond the sea

somewhere waiting for me

my lover stands on golden sands

and watches the ships that go sailin'"

Celeste smiled brightly as Betelgeuse swayed her around the deck, resting his chin against her temple humming along. She nestled her cheek into his shoulder, she feeling lighter than air standing on her patio watching the warm golden sun reflect on the water.

"Are you trying to seduce me?"

"Issit workin'? The gravelly voice asked in her ear.

"Yes."

"Good." The ghoul twirled her by the arm and Celeste spun away from him, skipping towards the water. She looked down at her reflection in the waves, wondering if she could touch the water. Betelgeuse smiled at her childlike manner but straightened as Celeste turned to him. A chill ran down his spine as once again he saw a doubled image as Celeste's features changed. His own illusion faded and transformed into the field with the large tree and ponds he'd seen before.

"It's beautiful here Cal...could ye have a found a more perfect place?" Her voice echoed in whispers. Before Betelgeuse could react, he watched a shadowy figure of a man walk to her, embracing the Celeste look-a-like before kissing her. Betelgeuse placed a hand on his forehead, shutting his eyes tightly. What was the meaning of these visions? He looked up, Celeste still gazing into the water. He sighed in relief as the vision seemed to have ended and approached his lover. Celeste's eyes had not moved for good reason as she was in frozen in disbelief at the image looking back at her. While it was still the clothes she wore, her face and hair had changed. Celeste put a hand to her face and the other woman did the same. Was this one of Betelgeuse's tricks? She saw his face come up behind her before feeling the hands on her sides. The clean-shaven man she had seen the night Betelgeuse tried to view her aura was looking back at her in the water. His golden hair falling around his face and blue eyes shining.

"Lizzy?"

Celeste spun around to see the ghoul's ashen face looking at her oddly. She looked back down in the water, their reflections now as they should have been.

"Ells? Ya alright?" Betelgeuse asked. Celeste took a breath and hugged him tightly.

"Yeah...yeah, I'm fine. I think the wine is getting to me. Let's go inside, come on Sage!" Celeste called out. The ghoul simply nodded, allowing the scene he had conjured to disappear as they followed the walkway back to the front door. Betelgeuse went towards the kitchen but was stopped as a small hand took his cold one. Celeste was gazing lovingly at him, the maroon tulle enhancing the rosy glow in her cheeks.

"Hey Beej, that was really wonderful. Worry about the dishes later." She cooed, pulling him with her up the stairs. His eyebrows went up as he caught the lustful look she was giving him. Betelgeuse fought the urge to grab her behind and followed her to the bedroom. No sooner did he close the door to find himself pressed against it, the young girl's lips crashing against his. Celeste stood up straight, almost on the tips of her toes to pull the ghost deeper into her kisses. The ghoul moaned in surprise and his large hands cupped the front of her dress. Celeste began to unbutton the silk shirt, her breathing heavy in anticipation and desperate to rid him of the garment while trying to keep up with his hungry kisses. Betelgeuse was shockingly pleased with her forwardness, not needing to look into her mind to know what the witch was seeking. Betelgeuse moaned as her tongue begged for entrance and he scrambled to sift through all the layers of the dress to find her pale thighs. He quickly removed her panties and discarded them to the side. Celeste broke the kiss with a gasp as Betelgeuse hoisted her up on his hips, her legs wrapping around his torso as he spun in place to press her against the door. Celeste let out a cry as two of his fingers found her wet opening, his thumb swirling the soft bundle of nerves. The ghoul bit his lip in need, watching Celeste's head fall back as she let out soft moans of pleasure.

"Beej...bed…" Celeste panted. The pulses throughout her being felt electric, burning up her body with each touch and kiss from the dead man. The haze in his silver eyes paired with the deep growl in his breathing made the tension building almost torturous. The ghoul obliged her request and carried her to the bed, their kiss not breaking till the ghoul sat back to push the dress past her thighs. He hovered above Celeste, pulling down his slacks enough to press the head of his hard cock at her opening. Celeste's head fell back and her hands fisted his shirt as she helped him remove it, her hips rolling forward forcing him to enter her. Betelgeuse moaned into her neck, his eyes closing as he started slowly pumping into the warmth.

"Damn Ellie...you feel good." He whispered. It was so odd how they meshed together so seamlessly like he knew the map of her body without looking. He wondered if he'd encountered her in another life, or afterlife in this case. The new thought was erased as Celeste's nails raked down his back as she gasped, her hips bucking fast asking for more. His mouth crashed on hers, desperate to taste her. Celeste's heart raced as his tongue found hers, timing his passionate kiss with his slow, calculated trusts. For a moment, the rest of the world stopped spinning and the rhythm of their passion was all that continued. They seemed more connected than ever and it overwhelmed Celeste. She secretly wished it would never end and let out a cry to mask the emotion pooling in her eyes.

"Oh Beej...yes...yes!"

Betelgeuse sat up, keeping his grip on her hips as he trusted harder. The soft glow of the sunset illuminating Celeste's face and the lower portion of her body made her look angelic. He couldn't believe a woman as beautiful as she was lying beneath him. The ghoul couldn't help but notice she seemed more relaxed and in the moment, and he wondered if it had to do with her top portion being covered. Despite his sexual hunger wanting to rip the garment from her, he simply kneaded at her large bust through the fabric. His member throbbed as he realized he'd found the secret spot that was beginning to undo her. Celeste's hands came above her head as she gripped the headboard, her orgasm threatening to peak. Betelgeuse let his head fall back, thrusting faster into her core and lifting her hips from the bed. He was gifted with a soft mewing that quickly turned into cries of pleasure that encouraged him to pump harder. Celeste's walls clamped around him and her legs gripped his sides tightly as they trembled. Betelgeuse let out a guttural moan as his climax meshed with hers. Celeste's back arched as she held on to ride out the spasms in her loins. Betelgeuse breathed heavy as he leaned forward, resting his face in the crook of her neck that was damp with sweat. Celeste brought her arms around him. Betelgeuse raised his head to look at her again, caressing her face as she composed herself. She didn't even realize what a beauty she was, which made her even hotter in his eye. He reeled back with a soft laugh and stood.

"Hey, don't go just yet," Celeste begged, her voice light and whispery from the blissful feeling clouding her mind. She never knew it was possible someone could leave her feeling high like this. Betelgeuse snickered and relaxed back into her.

"And ta think you wanted to banish me. I see yer tune has changed, based on that little song you were just singing." He cackled.

"You jerk, I can't help what weird noises I make!"

"You make the best noises, enough to put me over the edge all on their own babes." He gave her a quick kiss and stood once again, he was getting used to the spike of energy after sex with her. "I'll clean up downstairs, ya wanna watch a movie before I split?"

"Well...uhm."

"What is it babes, you want seconds of dessert?" He gave with a mischievous smirked as he used a towel to clean himself up.

"Why don't you just spend the night?" Celeste suggested, her heart pounding. The ghoul couldn't help but peek into her thoughts.

"Please stay…"

"Sleepover sounds fun, I guess you'll be telling me I can have a drawer next and my own toothbrush." He said revealing beetles between his teeth. Celeste looked away in disgust. He wiped away the trick with the back of his wrist walking back to her. He bent over and rested his hands on either side of the witch, letting his forehead fall against hers.

"I'll stay Ells."

"Yay!" She smiled, kissing him. Celeste's heart fluttered knowing she wouldn't have to stay here alone tonight. She couldn't help but remember the visions and it left an uneasy feeling with her. Could it be Betelgeuse was playing tricks on her? Did he notice his reflection change on the deck? Or was it her worst fear that the terrors of her childhood were returning with opening the portal that allowed Betelgeuse to come and go?

"Hey, Beej, on the deck did you-" Celeste strayed.

"Huh?"

"Nevermind, I'll make popcorn. You pick the movie." The ghoul watched the girl remove the dress to change into more comfortable sleepwear and scamper down the steps. He shrugged it off as he slipped into his robe. He wondered if she noticed the visions he was seeing. It left an uneasy feeling with him and he knew eventually he'd have to get to the bottom of it. But for tonight, he was content with the thought of being curled up with Celeste on the couch watching the Exorcist.