I had returned from talking to my dear, darling Niffty around eight in the evening. Just as I went through the front door, Charlie spotted me. A big smile spread across her face and I couldn't help but smile back. That smile of hers.

I'm glad no one could hear my heart thumping away in my chest.

"Hey Al! I wanted to thank you for dinner, but you left so quickly!"

"I apologize sweetheart. I had to take care of something and I did promise to come back."

She frowned.
"What…. what kind of thing did you have to take care of?" she asked looking a little worried.

"I needed to speak to my companion. That's all. I needed a small favor and I returned. She loves talking and asking me questions when I'm gone for long periods of time."

Her beautiful red eyes widened some then she bit her lip. I cocked my head to the side and watched her. She looked conflicted.

"What kind of companion is she?" Charlie asked.

"She cooks and cleans for me!" I announced, waving my hand, "She's the best around actually! I trust her to take care of my tower without issue. As long as I have books, cleaning supplies and food, she's always happy!"

"Oh."

She suddenly looked really relieved. I wonder why that is?

"So! What are you up to my dear Charlie? Anything interesting going on?"

"Vaggie is putting on a movie."

"Ah! A picture show!"

She giggled and nodded.

"She told me I would love it…. Did you want to watch it with me? I mean- everyone?"

I watched her cheeks turn more red.

"I have no plans, so I can."

I let Charlie lead the way to the rec room on our floor she had mentioned before. Vaggie had promised a romantic movie….. I was one hundred percent sure it would be something I had never seen before. Not that I watched movies anyways, books were my more tame ways of entertaining myself when I was alone. Charlie opened the door which I noticed a dark shade of wood than the rest of the doors in the hallway.

I hadn't paid attention before since I only cared about Charlie's door after all.

She opened it and I was met with a surprise. The room was a lot bigger than I had expected. There was a large TV (I wrinkled my nose at that) and saw there was a couch off to the side like the one in the lobby I always sat on to read.

A few of Charlie's other clients didn't pay me any mind and I suppose that was good. I would hate for the princess to be upset by her sinners leaving because of me but a lot of them didn't seem so afraid of me like they were at first. A few times a week, I got a few requests since I usually plan food on the drop of a hat. It seemed no one had issue asking me since I didn't eat them on the spot.

It felt nice oddly.

"You want popcorn Al?"

I hated my treacherous heart…. It jumped at the nickname she had given me.

"No thank you darling."

I took another step forward when Vaggie stopped near me.

"Yes Miss Vagatha?"

She smirked at me and crossed her arms.

"I picked something on the more tame side. I don't think it would do you any good to see something…. more sexual heavy. It's also funny or supposed to be. Even if you don't like it, it will give you a general idea as to what to expect. Usually people hold hands or place their arm around the other. On the shoulder or a hand to the waist. If you need any guidance how to proceed."

I tilted my head. She seemed to be sincere about it and I appreciated that more than she would know.

"Thank you I think?"

She actually giggled for once and walked away. I was just floored now. Charlie popped back up beside of me with the biggest smile. I grinned at her back a little less creepy than I would normally. This was all very odd for me still.

The princess led me to the couch and we sat down. I crossed my legs and looked at the big black TV. I hated that thing but if this would educate me in some way…. I suppose I could suck it up the time being. As long as Charlie was enjoying herself I would try.

I heard Charlie snacking on popcorn from the tiny brown bag in her hands. Well…. The movie hadn't started so I guess I didn't need to try and hold her hand.

"Alright everyone!" Vaggie said loudly, "I found a movie- it's supposed to be romance and comedy. No bitching!"

No one complained but I think that was because she had a spear nearby. I loved the spunk the moth demon had. She eyed everyone before continuing.

"It's called Yes Man. I haven't seen it but it had some good feedback online so you call can deal with it. Charlie has a suggestion box in the lobby now for movie nights. No porn. None at all and we won't even attempt to read your choices if you suggest it."

Thank god for that.

"That's bullshit!" Angel Dust shouted, "I make great movies!"

"Yea but some of us don't want to see your fucking face more than we have too!" Vagatha snapped.

I cackled loudly getting a glare from the spider demon and a big grin from Vaggie. Charlie giggled beside of me.

"If you start acting like assholes, I'll be kicking you out. So here you all go."

The screen lit up brightly and she shut the lights off. Vagatha took a reclining chair and sat in it. She had a drink and her own bag of popcorn.

I hadn't noticed before but there was a foot of distance between Charlie and I. In a way, it bothered me so I patted the spot carefully. She looked down and then back up at me. She grinned at me and got closer without making a sound. We were touching now and that seemed to ease my thumping heart and the desire to have her near me.

I had to say…. this movie wasn't something I would've picked for myself. The music in it was atrocious at best but I suppose the woman had beautiful blue eyes. They were striking against her dark colored hair. The man was rather boring and the female lead an interesting life- well more than the male lead's anyway.

I thought about Charlie then. I wonder with her being Hellborn, what color eyes she would've had if she had been human once. I looked down at her thinking about it. With her father being a fallen angel, I would guess she would've had blue eyes. I think brown would've been better in my opinion…. Darker than the brown eyes I had at one time.

I think I was staring too long and the princess looked up at me with some concern.

"You ok Al?"

I barely heard her but I was able to read those wonderful lips of hers without issue. I gave her a nod and leaned in a few inches closer.

"I was just thinking what color eyes you would have if you were human. I think brown would've suited you best over blue."

It was hard to see with the lights out but I saw it clear as day. Her cheeks were a bright pink and she had a goofy smile on her face. One that screamed she was flattered.

"T-thanks!"

I gave a slight nod and continued watching the movie.

It got a little less boring once the man started dating the woman. I wasn't absorbed into the movie like Charlie was. I wish I would've asked Vagatha how to hold someone's hand…. I never held hands…. unless you count me dragging a dead body by the wrists but that was as far as I got honestly. They did hold hands in the movie but that didn't help me any. So….

It was shoulders or waist?

How in the hell do I pick?

I've had my hands on her before but she didn't remember that. I had touched her way more intimately than most did but that was just dancing. Charlie made it clear she was trying to not think of her lovers' spat at the moment. I must've been thinking about it so hard that Charlie nudged me.

She titled her head in a way that asked if I was ok and I smiled.

Why don't I just ask her instead?

I leaned in again for her to hear me. I don't know if I was imagining it but I swear she was breathing a little heavier.

"May I hold you darling?" I asked softly.

She nodded eagerly. So…. as odd as it was for me….

I slid my hand behind her back and placed it on her side. She shivered beside me but she had a smile on her face.

Hmmmm…..

So that wasn't so bad.

What surprised me the most was when she placed her head on my shoulder…. My very pointy shoulder but she didn't mind it seemed. She had the biggest grin on her face and continued watching the movie. I looked over at Miss Vagatha who rolled her eye but smiled before giving me the thumbs up.

I gave her a slight nod.

Ok, so I was doing alright.

I felt more confident.

So we reached the part about the woman finding out the man said yes to everything. The amount of despair on his face was just so delightful…. It was for a very short time. Then I thought…. what if Charlie decided she didn't like me after all?

My stomach felt like it dropped.

I didn't like this weird, distraught feeling plaguing me out of nowhere.

I don't think my entire body ever gotten that ridge I actually cramped a few muscles. The princess seemed to notice my sudden distress and looked up at me. She placed a hand on my face and I snapped out of it mostly. That dazzling smile of hers sent my heart fluttering once again.

It should be illegal for her to make me feel this way.

I know if I had come to this hotel without dancing with her at that block party, I wouldn't be feeling this way. I suppose if I came here without dancing with her I would've fallen anyways the moment I discovered she loved dancing. If I hadn't danced with her that night, then we would've already danced a lot more.

I sighed softly.

Damn it.

I needed to pay a little better attention but I was so lost in thought I wasn't even sure what was going on now.

I had not noticed I had slid my hand by very pure accident and it was very near her bottom. Charlie's face seemed to be glowing red with a weird smile on her face and she seemed a little tense.

"My apologizes Princess Charlie."

I moved my hand back to it's original place, feeling like my hand was burning.

"I didn't mind," she whispered loud enough for me to hear.

I almost dug my claws into her side but I stopped myself and I cracked my neck. She jumped a little at the sound but she still wore that smile. Maybe she knew I was uncomfortable or unsure. I was definitely unsure.

Good lord.

My face was burning up again. I swear it felt like I had a fever going on. Was I sweating now? What was going on with all these bodily reactions? I would have to ask Vagatha later…. I would rather die again than ask Angel Dust. I am sure he would have advice but not the kind I was looking for and I would 'accidentally' kill him if he tried to touch me.

I must've been way into my internal crisis because it seemed almost every single sinner had left… Including Miss Vagatha. I hadn't realized I was drumming my fingers on the arm of the couch thinking so hard I was unaware of what was going on.

Charlie did not move while she waited there….. I wasn't sure for what.

I barely remembered the damn movie and Vaggie placed it on for me to learn something. I sure as hell didn't want to watch it again.

"Are you ok Alastor?"

I jumped slightly at her soft voice. I glanced at her and gave her a big smile.

"Sorry Miss Charlie! I was thinking very hard about certain things and I lost myself. Please forgive me."

"No, no. It's ok! Was that your first movie?" she asked.

"Yes. I had no interest in such things when I was alive."

"Ah, I thought so."

She beamed at me so brightly, I couldn't help but return the same smile. I think I returned it… I didn't normally smile like that.

"Hey…. Al?"

"Yes?"

"I um…. I like you holding me. If it's ok to say that."

"Do you now?"

I was curious. How did it feel for her?

"Y-yea!"

"Because I am a novice at such things, how does it feel for you?" I asked watching her face.

"It feels nice. Makes me feel excited and my heart pounds a little harder than normal."

"Interesting!"

It truly was…. Because she felt the same way… so that was good yes?

"Can I try something?" she asked quietly.

"Like what?"

I don't know what she wanted to try…. I wanted to know.

"Can…. I um…. kiss you?"

I am aware my eyes glow red but at this moment my face had to be brighter than my eyes. I blinked so rapidly like I didn't understand her question or maybe I was offended by it she shrank away a little and started looking nervous.

"S-sorry A-Al-

"No need to be Charlie! I um… never done such a thing. I had no idea what to say. This is all very new for me so forgive my ignorance. I wasn't sure how to react. Can you instruct me on how I should react to a question like that?"

I have no idea why but she giggled and nodded.

"Do you like the idea first of all?"

I looked upward thinking about it. I had thought about her lips more than once now….. So I nodded.

"Alright. So now…. I can try if you want and if it makes you feel like you're going to panic or be grossed out just stop me."

"I don't think I could find you gross Miss Charlie."

She turned bright pink and stammered something I didn't quite catch. I grinned because I just found it…. endearing?

Was that the word for it?

"O-ok, thanks! Are you um, ready?"

"I'm in your capable hands darling."

So, I had no idea what I was about to experience. I didn't know what to do with my hands. I did not know anything about this at all. I was admittedly a little tense as she shifted and sat on her legs, kneeling slightly before me. She leaned in- those big red eyes just staring at me and a small smile on her lips.

Those wonderful black lips.

I tensed up so hard the moment her warm lips were on my own- I suddenly became painfully aware how thin my own lips were and how she could not like kissing me at all. There was no way she could but apparently I was very wrong.

She slid her arms around my neck and moaned against my lips.

WELL

GOOD LORD

I don't know if I should've been alarmed by the noises she made or the fact it caused me some weird rush of feeling that I could not explain even if I had a dictionary and thesaurus on my lap. I have no idea how or why but my hands were on her sides just taking in the feeling.

I hated it….. I hated that I loved it so damn much I didn't want it to stop.

I have no idea how long people kiss for usually but it was a shame when she pulled away.

She bit her lip in a very adorable way and pulled her hands away.

"How was that?"

I swallowed hard and I was at a loss for words.

"Al? Are you ok?"

I could only nod.

"Was it good? Did you like it?"

I nodded more quickly.

Relief washed over her features.

"Can you talk?"

"I think so yes," I answered trying to sound more confident than I was.

She giggled.

"Was it ok…?" I asked quietly.

"Very nice. I would like to do it again…. Once you take me back to my room before you go to bed…. If that's ok."

Of course I had heard of kisses at the front after a date. I think my mother had mentioned that to me once but I wasn't sure.

"O-of course Miss Charlie!"

I got up first and held out my hand to her. I wasn't eager to get rid of her but to feel her like that again. Charlie took my hand carefully, smiling at me the whole time. My pulse would never return to normal at this rate and I was rather ok with that…. as long as Charlie was the one causing this bizarre madness that was plaguing me.

The two of us left the rec room together and headed for her room. For the longest (it certainly felt like it), Charlie decided to hug me. I was just learning all these new things tonight wasn't I? I didn't hate it and I didn't hate that she didn't ask me either because I enjoyed the uncertainty a little bit. I liked I didn't know what she was going to do next.

It almost felt dangerous in some kind of way.

I was never going to leave this hotel at this rate.

The ultimate goal I had was renewed with a better goal in mind.

"Would you like to kiss me this time?" the princess asked looking up at me.

"I have no idea if I could do it right."

"I won't make fun of you if you want to try. You can think you're terrible all you want but I will enjoy it because it's you Alastor."

"I see."

I guess that made me slightly more confident. Even though I had the baffling question in my mind as to why she even liked me in the first place.

So….

I leaned downward and pressed my lips against hers and she made that awfully wonderful noise again. It made me shiver hearing it again.

I always prided myself on the way I handled myself. Always smiling, always having that murderous aura that made others stay away. I had great self control a good bit of the time but now…. Now I couldn't control myself.

I wanted to feel Charlie in every way possible and if that was possible?

I couldn't explain the way I held her…. It was nice was the best word that came to mind at that moment and I wouldn't mind doing it some more…

All the time.

Would she let me hug her all the time?

Would she let me kiss her all the time?

Is this what people got excited about in their lives when they met one person? I can see the appeal now but I did not want another demon ever. I only wanted to feel this strange happy feeling with Charlie and only her. I could not fathom feeling this with someone else.

Since I only knew about pressing lips together as kissing in the last half hour of my afterlife, that's all I did. What shocked me the most was I felt Charlie's dark lips part and her warm tongue flickered over my embarrassingly thin lips.

I shuddered and moaned.

I didn't even know I could make that kind of sound!

I pulled back slightly startled at myself. I was losing my mind!

"Oh, I'm sorry? Was that too much?"

That beautiful doll like face looked so guilty.

"N-no, I um…. I feel unusual. Not bad though. What was that though? Do people kiss with tongues?" I asked.

I felt stupid. My question sounded so stupid but Charlie only smiled bashfully and nodded.

"I can show you again… If you want….. but standing in the hallway might be a bad idea."

I felt like my soul left my body and my heart stopped. Apparently she took my frozen reaction as something to worry about because she suddenly looked panicked.

She started stammering a few things I didn't quite get.

"Where would you prefer we went then?" I asked finally getting the words out."

"We can go in your room or mine. It's up to you."

I didn't know how to answer that. Charlie took my hand and led me down the hallway to my room. I suppose she thought I would be more comfortable with that. I did not mind. What bothered me is I have a general idea what happens behind closed doors….. I did kind of. I had parents and occasionally heard things that sounded disgusting. Was I going to do those things that produced those kinds of noises?

I don't know what bothered me more….

That I was curious and wanted to know….

Or the fact I was aching to try it.

"We don't have to do anything more than kissing but I figured you wouldn't like it if someone saw us or um… commented on it."

She was right. I smiled boldly and nodded.

"Well! You are right thinking that my darling!"

Charlie giggled nervously and stepped towards me. She reached over and locked the door knob before placing her hands on me.

"Pull back if you don't like it. I'll do my best to keep myself from being too excited."

I cocked my head to the side, "What ever do you mean dear? Do tell."

She didn't expect that. I watched as the princess turned bright red.

"I don't know if you know this Alastor but you're very handsome. I'm very attracted to you."

Oh my! I couldn't help but smile at her.

"Well Charlie, you're quite stunning yourself."

"Oh- thank you!"

My brain seemed to fog up…. that was the best way to describe that and I pulled Charlie against me. She looked mildly surprised by my actions but it didn't stop her. She grabbed my face this time and crashed our lips together quickly with force. I growled against her mouth- I just couldn't help myself.

Charlie was making me feel like I would lose control- not the kind where I would murder someone but the kind where I would do something I normally wouldn't do.

I knew this kissing wasn't innocent in any way.

The way her tongue slid into my mouth…. It was wet, warm and tasted sweet. I hated sweet stuff but I could make the exception for her. I had one hand tangled into those golden locks and the other on her lower back. She was gripping the back of my coat like it would save her some how.

I just wanted to touch her all over.

All

over

her.

She didn't care my hands were feeling up her back. She felt like she was on fire and I loved the feeling.

Charlie made sweet wonderful sounds that made my control slip further away. Somehow we landed on my bed. She rolled us over until she was under me.

How did we get here?

I haven't a clue.

I loved it!

I nearly jumped out of my skin when the most alluring woman I ever laid eyes on, started sucking my bottom lip. She grinned shyly at me waiting for me to tell her no but how could I?

"Al?"

"Yes sweetheart?"

"Can you kiss my neck? Please?" Charlie asked.

I just realized her hands was inside my coat and on my back.

"I can give it a try?"

She nodded eagerly and so I did it. I felt her jugular pulsing under my lips. God did it feel amazing. Her heart had to be pounding as fast as mine. I decided to lick her and see what that would do….

It was rather startling at first. Once my tongue pressed against her neck roughly, her legs parted open and let out a cry. My heart jumped at the sound and I wanted to hear it again. I had no idea what overcame me but I nipped at her skin next. She cried out my name and it made me shiver slightly.

Then I felt it.

The warm wetness soaking into the front of my pants. It certainly didn't smell like urine and I didn't know what it was but apparently my lower region seemed to like it because I was hard as a rock…. It almost hurt.

"Do you need me to stop?" I asked burying my face into her neck.

She panted loudly unable to give me an answer.

Was that good or bad?

I honestly had no idea because everything we were doing felt so good it was almost maddening. I didn't want to stop whatever we were doing but I was sure it just wasn't kissing anymore.

"I….You sure you haven't done anything like this before?" she whispered.

"I have not."

"I feel like if we keep going… We're going to have sex."

I stiffened slightly at that. Really? This is how…. a couple goes to have sex?

I see….. No wonder people were so eager to do it.

"Is that something we shouldn't do?" I asked curiously.

Charlie let out a moan of frustration.

"I-I feel like since you're very new to all of this that…. It's too fast. I don't want you to feel like you have too."

"Would you prefer to wait another time? You have to explain it."

She looked at me with those rose colored eyes.

"I want you so badly it's driving me nuts."

My eyes widened.

That was new.

Well, everything happening right now is new to me.

It was exhilarating.

"Is there other things that would help you right now? I think I've heard the term 'sexually frustrated' before."

She let out a breathless laugh.

"I definitely feel that."

"I see."

I hummed for a moment before rolling my hips, grinding my almost painful erection against her. She shuddered and moaned.

"Does that help?" I whispered against her skin.

"Oh god yes!"

She dug her nails into my back.

"Would you like if I did it again?"

"Hell yes Al! Please but only if-

I cut her off and repeated the motioning. I wasn't really sure what I was doing but Charlie seemed to enjoy it so much. I watched and listened to each reaction of hers while I thrust myself against her. It seemed like every moment made her louder, mewling and shaking.

It shocked me when she suddenly wrapped her legs around my waist, arched her back and cried out loudly my name once more. She shook, a little sweaty, her cheeks pinker and her eyes looked glazed over but she had this weird, satisfied look on her face. I reached up and carefully brushed her bangs from her face.

"Are you ok Miss Charlie?"

"Y-yea…."

"Do you feel better?"

"I-I do. Did…. did you cum?"

"I did not…. I think. I certainly didn't feel anything like you felt I believe."

"I'm s-sorry."

I felt the sudden urge to kiss her and so I did. She sighed against my lips and melted into my touch.

"I enjoyed it all," I answered.

I sure did and that bothered me more than I thought. The sudden rush of heart pounding excitement and I don't even have my fist through someone's chest.

Well…..

Didn't expect that.

"I guess….. I'll go to my room."

I stared at Charlie a little bothered by her suggestion.

"You had me experience several new things tonight already but how I suggest you stay? I will get you some dry clothes and I can dress into something in my bathroom. You seem as if you can't walk…. Your legs are shaking a little."

She stared blankly at me. I couldn't tell if she was offended by the idea or she was thinking it over.

"Are you sure?"

I gave her a small nod a with a confident smile. I think she was impressed by my ability to not to freak out over everything that just happened.

I removed myself from her lovely embrace and retrieved a pair of my pajamas for her. I placed them in her hands and she smiled at me in a way that made my heart flip in my chest. I did my best not to grin like a creepy murderer but I feel I had failed when she snickered.

This was going to be a lot harder than I thought.

I grabbed myself a pair of plaid pajamas and headed for my bathroom.

Apparently this was my one moment to panic and I heard my inner radio screeching. I clamped my mouth shut trying to calm myself. I placed my hand on the wall and the dry wall crumbled as I made a fist.

Ah, inner panic and turmoil at it's finest. It was rather tame compared to what I would normally do….. I don't think the princess would appreciate it too much if I went and slaughtered a few dozen demons…. Perhaps I could after breakfast….

Destroying the wall was not as satisfying as I hoped it would be but it would do for now.

I dressed quickly and rather glad to get out of those wet slacks. The human biology never interested me but now I needed a book…..

After a few deep breaths and getting my heart to return to a normal rate, I opened my bathroom door. It seemed that was all for naught when I saw her sitting at the end of the bed with her hands in her lap and smiling.

My treacherous heart was doing those little flips again.

"Hello there darling! Sorry if I took too long!"

"No you didn't…. I wasn't sure what side of the bed you slept on so I waited."

Huh….

I did not think that far ahead. I forgot about that part…. My father always slept on the right and my mother on the left…. I wonder if it was personal preference?

"I'll let you pick since I sleep in the middle!"

The princess nodded and looked back at the bed.

"I'll sleep over here," she declared and crawled on the bed.

She crawled on the left side from the way I was facing her. I gave her a nod and got in next to her.

Now….

What do you do when you're sleeping beside of someone? Perhaps I should've asked Miss Vagatha that…. we only talked about kissing? That dreadful movie didn't go into how to sleep beside of someone…

Did such movies exist?

"Are you ok Al?"

"I am Miss Charlie. I am not sure what to do exactly."

She giggled and wiggled down into the bed.

"We just sleep. Nothing more nothing less."

"I see."

I leaned over and turned off the lamp. The room was dark now. I could hear her breathing…. It sounded normal so maybe she was less nervous than I was. I hoped so. I was relying her expertise here….

"Can I touch your hand?"

I nearly jumped.

"Of course!"

I felt the bed shift slightly and her fingers found my hand. She gave my hand a small squeeze. Thanks to the glow of my eyes, I saw she was facing me with a smile on her face.

"Goodnight Alastor. See you in the morning."

"Goodnight sweetheart."

Well….

There was no way in hell I was sleeping tonight.

That got way more intense than I had intended but ah well lol once i started it I wasn't willing to back track and so I went with it lol I think this might be about 7 chapters instead of 10.

I'm working on #7 at the moment.
I hope this chapter was worth waiting on after all this time! I hope you all enjoyed because I even felt Alastor's internal panic XD

In the middle of my break my brain went just doesn't shut up so what do I do? I made 2 more damn stories. I had seen a bit of fanart of Alastor's shadow flirting with Charlie and so because I've read everything I believe and waiting on story updates kill me on the inside, I decided to do a story with Charlie and Alastor's Shadow XD

I love crackships so much. So very much!

So I jumped on another one that actually had some stories. Charlie is that sweet sweet person and I feel like she could change people with her love. So, I decided Husk needed some love and i jumped onto that shit too XD
One I recommend if you're in dark stalking, yandere type of things is Addiction by SamaraThornPsycho on AO3.

Anyways, I hope you liked this and sorry for the wait!