I watched as Alastor came through the hotel doors into the lobby. I couldn't hold back the giant grin that appeared on my face and he returned the grin right back. My heart fluttered in my chest.
Crushes shouldn't be this intense, right?
Who the hell am I kidding huh?
"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 promised to come back."
I frowned a little bit.
"What…. what kind of thing did you have to take care of?"
"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."
Hmmm….
I bit my lip, thinking hard. I don't know his friend but no that's ok. Don't think like that Charlie. Alastor tilted his head at me watching like he was trying to figure out what I was thinking about.
"What kind of companion is she?" Charlie asked.
"She cooks and cleans for me!" Al announced, waving his gloved hand around, "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."
I felt some relief by his answer and my shoulders relaxed a little.
"So! What are you up to my dear Charlie? Anything interesting going on?"
"Vaggie is putting on a movie."
"Ah! A picture show!"
I giggled and nodded, "She told me I would love it…. Did you want to watch it with me? I mean- everyone?"
My face heated up.
It's not a date Charlie-
"I have no plans, so I can."
Alastor and I went up to our floor. We came to the rec room but he still didn't say anything. That made me a little nervous. I hope he wasn't regretting this because that would just hurt but he didn't like being around others so I wouldn't be surprised I guess. I opened the door and watched as he looked around.
He looked like he hated my TV which he mentioned he had something against Vox.
I was suddenly floored by my clients. No one made a single move or terrified look at Al once we walked through on our way to the lone couch. He had done a lot for them so I think maybe they came to realize that he wasn't going to do anything to them. I felt myself getting emotional all at once but I calmed myself down quickly- bawling would ruin this whole thing!
"You want popcorn Al?" I asked, looking at all the bags lined up on the table.
"No thank you darling."
I saw Vaggie coming near Al so I walked a little off to give them some privacy. I had this feeling she was helping the both of us especially since she was able to get such sensitive info about Alastor. Who would've thought Vaggie would be playing matchmaker?
I heard Vaggie giggle and I took that as my sign to walk back over to Alastor. He looked a little mystified but I gave him a big welcoming smile and he flashed me one back almost making me melt to the floor.
We planted ourselves on the couch and I started snacking right away. I was nervous as hell so it was a nice distraction after all! Al crossed his leg with the other and just gazed at the TV. Good god it had to be illegal for him to look that fucking handsome in all that red. I felt the color going up my neck and to my face again for the millionth time this week when Vaggie started talking.
"Alright everyone!" Vaggie said loudly, "I found a movie- it's supposed to be romance and comedy. No bitching!"
Since no one started bitching, she started talking again.
"It's called Yes Man. I haven't seen it but it had some good feedback online so you all 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."
"That's bullshit!" Angel Dust shouted angrily, "I make great movies!"
"Yea but some of us don't want to see your fucking face more than we have too!" Vagatha snapped.
Alastor started cackling like it was the best joke he had heard all day. Vaggie grinned, Angel glared at him and I couldn't help but giggle while some of the other sinners were snickering.
"If you start acting like assholes, I'll be kicking you out. So here you all go."The screen lit up brightly and Vaggie shut the lights off.
My focus was on the screen when I heard Al patting the couch. I looked down at his hand and back at his face. I almost snickered when I saw how his eyes glowed in the dark. So, I scooted closer to him quietly until our arms were touching.
I had never seen this movie before but it was a little funny. I think Vaggie went out of her way to pick something that wasn't too dirty. The part with the old lady offering a blow job was pretty hilarious though!
It didn't dawn on me for a while that Alastor was actually staring at me.
"You ok Al?" I asked, feeling slightly concerned.
Maybe I said something embarrassing out loud?
Al gave me a slight nod then leaned in real close almost making my heart stop.
"I was just thinking what color eyes you would have if you were human. I think brown would've suited you best over blue."
My cheeks heated up quick but that was the sweetest thing I had ever heard.
"T-thanks!"
He gave me a slight nod and pulled away from me agonizingly slow.
I won't lie, I wanted Al to hold my hand I really did but Vaggie did say to let him do things at his own pace. So I had to wait patiently.
We got to the part where they were standing in the barn out of the rain when I noticed he was unusually stiff and I could actually see his body language was weirder than usual. So I nudged him.
I cocked my head a little with a small smile on my face and he grinned at me with those eyes of his glowing. I watched as he leaned in a little closer and I literally forgot how to breathe. I think I freakin' panted like an idiot way too loudly.
"May I hold you darling?" he asked softly.
I nodded way too eagerly. I figured he would go for my hand but he didn't. He slid his hand (without scratching me) and held my side. I stopped breathing for a few seconds just listening to my heart pound in my ears and I shivered.
I decided to go for broke and put my head on Alastor's pointy shoulder with the stupidest smile on my face like a goofball.
Just out of nowhere Alastor got all ridge like a piece of wood. I had made sure to keep my hands to myself so was he freaking out on all his own?
Calm him down Charlie. Let him know he's going to be ok!
I placed my hand on his face very carefully to make him look at me and he blinked a few times. I gave him a reassuring smile and he smiled before sighing softly. Alright, so he was going to be ok. That's good!
I guess in the middle of his freak out, his hand slid down to the top of my ass. I tensed up so damn quick because my innocent thoughts derailed into the very rated R (probably X) area and I felt myself heat up. I squeezed my hands together way too tight it actually hurt.
"My apologies, Princess Charlie."
He moved his hand back to where it was and those horrible, very sexy thoughts ran my mouth.
"I didn't mind," I whispered loud enough for Alastor to hear.
I felt his claws dig just slightly on my side but it seemed he stopped himself. I jumped when he cracked his neck- I didn't expect that and I stayed grinning nervously like a moron. I saw Vaggie look at us with her eyebrow arched. I think she saw my tomato colored face and was probably thinking it was either going really well or really bad.
Honestly, I had no idea.
It was only five minutes after that whole quiet mess of emotions that the movie ended but Al didn't move so I didn't move. I was afraid to move for whatever reason. I felt like I would ruin whatever moves he might try and he seemed rather on edge so I didn't wanna freak him out more.
I watched as he started drumming his fingers against the arm of the couch while the credits of the movie started going.
"Are you ok Alastor?"
I watched Al jump a little before he glanced back at me with that wonderful smile of his.
"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?" I asked.
"Yes. I had no interest in such things when I was alive."
"Ah, I thought so."
I gave him a reassuring smile. For some reason, he seemed to relax a good bit whenever I did, so I will keep smiling to make him feel better. He grinned but it looked a little strained. I needed to let him know he was doing ok.
"Hey…. Al?"
"Yes?"
"I um…. I like you holding me. If it's ok to say that."
"Do you now?" Alastor asked, looking a little surprised.
"Y-yea!"
"Because I am a novice at such things, how does it feel for you?" he asked curiously, watching me closely.
I wonder if he could tell if someone was lying or not? He probably could. So, just be honest and don't scare him away. I could do that right
"It feels nice. Makes me feel excited and my heart pounds a little harder than normal."
I almost slapped my own face.
"Interesting!"
Well, he didn't look terrified by my answer so next step.
"Can I try something?" I asked quietly.
I felt brave alright! He wasn't running out of the room or the nearest shadows so that was promising!
"Like what?"
"Can…. I um…. kiss you?" I asked honestly.
I was going for broke now. If it backfired then so be it! Though my face burning like it was, wasn't helping me any and he was blinking like he had something in his eyes.
He didn't answer me so I shrank away a little bit to give him some space.
"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 giggled not because it was funny because I was so damn excited. I nodded quickly.
"Do you like the idea first of all?"
He looked thoughtful with his eyes going upward towards the ceiling and he nodded. Ok! We were getting somewhere!
"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."
Why- why was he always saying those kinds of things?! I think I said something but I had no idea what the hell came out of my mouth and he just grinned at me looking amused. I'm sure he was very entertained by my stupidity but he always was very nice about it.
"O-ok, thanks! Are you um, ready?"
"I'm in your capable hands darling."
Good god-
I shifted and sat on my knees so we were closer to the same eye level. I leaned in, mouth almost dry from how nervous I was, heart pounding so hard and I felt dizzy. The sudden realization that I was about to give Alastor his first kiss ever hit me like a ton of bricks but I wasn't gonna back out now. I couldn't run away now and barge into Angel's room- he'd probably call me a chicken shit if I did.
I pressed my lips against his-
Ok, so he was nervous, I understood that but it was like kissing a wall.
Make him ease up a little Charlie!
I slid my arms around his neck, moved my lips a little more and damn it all, I moaned loudly like a perverted idiot. I almost berated myself but then I felt Al's hands on my sides, lowering down to my hips making my brain short circuit.
It took all the self control I had in my body to not throw myself at him and pull away.
I bit my lip before asking, "How was that?"
I watched as he visibly swallowed hard.
"Al? Are you ok?"
All he did was nod. Oh god- OH GOD IT WAS SO BAD HE HATED IT
"Was it good? Did you like it?" I asked, feeling my pride deflate like a popped balloon.
He nodded way more quickly and I relaxed. Oh boy!
"Can you talk?"
"I think so yes," he answered with his voice that was a little shaky.
I couldn't help but giggle- hey! I was nervous alright!
"Was it ok…?"
"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."
"O-of course, Miss Charlie!"
Alastor got up quickly and held out his hand to me. I took it carefully since I didn't want to scare him. I wasn't sure if I would get another kiss but it was alright. I liked this. It felt like a fairy tale book in a way. Ya know, just the feeling of everything.
The short walk back to my room was quiet but that was alright. I couldn't help myself and I hugged Al. I had expected him to turn into a piece of wood again but he hugged me back.
"Would you like to kiss me this time?" I asked, wanting him to move at his own speed.
"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."
Just for a second I thought he would back out but then he leaned downward. His lips met mine and my heart almost exploded. I let out a more softer moan this time and he shivered.
I almost squeaked when he hugged me tighter against him and I could feel his heart pounding away making me instantly feel a ton better and more confident.
It seemed like he didn't want to let go so I had no intentions of letting him go. I would rather pass out from not breathing than let go of him. I was going to give this a slight push and if it backfired, I could live with it.
I licked his lips but his reaction wasn't what I expected.
Alastor moaned.
Jesus-
How could that sound so hot?
Then he pulled away with a slight jerk.
"Oh, I'm sorry? Was that too much?" I asked, feeling a little guilty- only a little though.
"N-no, I um…. I feel unusual. Not bad though. What was that though? Do people kiss with tongues?"
I smiled sheepishly and nodded. He relaxed a little.
"I can show you again… If you want….. but standing in the hallway might be a bad idea."
The last person who needed to see this was Angel. That's how I meant it but Alastor's eyes widened some and his smile became slightly more crazy.
Oh shit-
One day I will learn to talk like a normal person again but I think I stuttered a few times trying to ask if he was ok but it didn't come out like that!
"Where would you prefer we went then?" Alastor asked.
Well, at least one of us could talk right!
"We can go in your room or mine. It's up to you."
I wanted him to be comfortable so maybe his room would be best. So, I took his hand like the brave princess I was and led him down the hallway. I really planned just to stand on the other side of his door and kiss the daylights out of him so no one would see us doing 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."
"Well! You are right thinking that my darling!"
Once we were in his room, I giggled nervously. I won't lie, my thoughts were boarding on extremely dirty but this was all up to him. I wouldn't step out of line. I flipped the lock on his door and slipped my hands back onto him.
"Pull back if you don't like it. I'll do my best to keep myself from being too excited."
"What ever do you mean dear? Do tell."
Well, there goes my shame on display like an idiot!
"I don't know if you know this Alastor but you're very handsome. I'm very attracted to you."
"Well Charlie, you're quite stunning yourself," Al said with a smile.
"Oh- thank you!"
Alastor grabbed me and pulled me against his body. I was a little shocked but if he wanted me that close then damn right I was gonna make a move! I grabbed his face to steady it and pressed our lips together a little harder than I meant too but it still felt good.
He let out a growl- damn was that hot!
We went from PG to M real fast but that was fine with me!
I stuck my tongue into his mouth and thank god it didn't taste like blood at all! It just tasted like Al- I couldn't explain if I tried.
He had a hand up in my hair, kind of pulling it a little and the other on my lower back while I gripped the back of his coat. I was afraid to loosen my grip thinking he would take off for the shadows at any given second.
My self control was in danger of being gone completely but I couldn't pry myself from him.
Much to my shock, Alastor pulled me over to his bed then onto it. I needed someone to stop me because I was supposed to be the voice of reason here. It was supposed to be some rated T kissing and that was it.
What did I do?
I rolled us until he was on top of me. I leaned in and sucked on his bottom lip feeling him jerk a little on top of me. He pulled back slowly looking a little shell shocked by my action but I couldn't help but give him a goofy, hot and bothered smile.
"Al?"
"Yes sweetheart?" he asked hoarsely.
"Can you kiss my neck? Please?" I asked, nearly pleading with him to do so.
"I can give it a try?"
I only nodded in response. The moment his lips were on my neck, I was gone. That smart, sensible Charlie worried about making the wrong move and scaring Al until he took off was completely gone. She no longer existed at this moment.
The rush of everything had my underwear soaking and I would need to change them later before bed. I should have been ashamed but I wasn't.
I had never wanted another person as badly as I wanted Alastor. I wanted him in every way he would let me and I didn't just mean him being naked on top of me either.
I was shaking, close to begging him to just take me when he licked my neck. My legs parted so fast, I felt his erection slam into my waiting, wet part between my legs. I cried out at the sudden movement against it.
I don't think he realized he was rubbing against me some. He started nipping at my skin and his name broke out from my lips in cries and whimpers. He shivered again but he didn't stop.
God if he stopped I would've cried.
I just wanted him to take me already before I lost my damn mind.
"Do you need me to stop?" he asked, burying his face into my neck.
Words didn't even form because I panted and whined. I hope that was a good enough answer because I was too far gone at this point. I wiggled a little bit and he breathed heavily into my neck.
"I….You sure you haven't done anything like this before?" I whispered.
"I have not."
"I feel like if we keep going… We're going to have sex," I said honestly.
I won't lie- I wanted it so bad, so very badly that it was driving me insane and if he kept this up I wouldn't be able to stop myself. He stiffened up on top of me, grinding himself against me and it was heavenly. I was already so close to the edge it wouldn't take much more to get me off. I should be ashamed but I wasn't.
"Is that something we shouldn't do?" he asked and I 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."
It was killing me to have to be so up front and honest when I wanted to throw caution to the wind and say fuck it.
"I want you so badly it's driving me nuts."
His eyes widened to a comically large size before he looked thoughtful.
"Is there other things that would help you right now? I think I've heard the term 'sexually frustrated' before."
I let out a breathless laugh. Wow, he was so considerate and it was only making him hotter by the second.
How in the hell did it get here in the first place?
"I definitely feel that."
"I see."
I bet he could see alright! I'm sure I looked like a horny, flushed, panting mess.
I heard him hum through the horny haze I was looking through when he rolled his hips, rubbing his clothed hard dick against the wet sensitive mess between my legs. I shook like a leaf and moaned so loudly I was glad no one else was on our floor.
"Does that help?" he whispered against my skin and his breath felt so hot.
"Oh god yes!" I whined digging my nails into his back.
"Would you like if I did it again?" he asked.
"Hell yes Al! Please but only if-
I didn't even finish talking when he started moving up against me again without stopping even for a second. He continued that hot, ruthless assault against me. The friction from my underwear was so stimulating it was driving me wild. I was moaning, crying out and shaking against Alastor. I'm sure in the morning I will be ashamed of everything I was doing right now but it wasn't gonna stop me until I reached the end of this glorious finish line.
So close-
I wrapped my legs around his tiny waist, pressing him into me a little harder and arched my back and my mind went blank. I think I blacked out for a few seconds because next thing I knew, he was brushing my hair from my forehead, giving me this loving expression that made me think I was dreaming.
"Are you ok Miss Charlie?"
"Y-yea…."
"Do you feel better?" Al asked.
"I-I do. Did…. did you cum?"
"I did not…. I think. I certainly didn't feel anything like you felt I believe."
Oh, well good going Charlie!
"I'm s-sorry," I squeaked out because it wasn't right.
Before I could go on anymore, he kissed me, making me sigh. I relaxed again, still a little hot and bothered.
"I enjoyed it all."
I smiled all goofy like. I was in lala land alright.
What do I do now? Usually I don't hang around and I don't want to make him more uncomfortable.
"I guess….. I'll go to my room."
Alastor actually looked appalled.
"You had me experience several new things tonight already but how about 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."
Oh.
"Are you sure?"
He gave me a slight nod and a reassuring smile that I couldn't help but smile back.
He pulled himself away from me very slowly and shaking a little leaving me a little smug. Al did grab me some pajamas and placed them in my hands. He gave me the weirdest grin I ever saw in my whole long ass life and I snickered loudly.
Alastor turned around quickly and grabbed himself a pair before rushing off for his bathroom. I changed as quickly as I could when I heard a loud thud. Did he fall when he went in there? Should I call out to him or would that embarrass him more?
Several minutes passed so I slid to the end of the bed and waited for him. When I heard his bathroom door open, I placed my hands in my lap and grinned.
"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."
He looked a little surprised.
"I'll let you pick since I sleep in the middle!" he said.
Of course- he never slept with someone before! Duh!
"I'll sleep over here," I said and crawled on the bed to the side I picked.
He gave a small nod and climbed onto his bed next. He kind of sat there like he wasn't sure what to do with himself.
"Are you ok Al?"
"I am Miss Charlie. I am not sure what to do exactly."
I giggled and wiggled down into the bed.
"We just sleep. Nothing more nothing less," I said.
"I see."
I watched as Al leaned over and turned off his lamp. I think he was still sitting up from the faint red glow I could see. I really wanted to hold his hand but I didn't want to scare him.
"Can I touch your hand?" I asked.
Apparently I should've said something else first because he jumped.
"Of course!" he answered but he sounded really nervous.
He slid down into the bed, facing me. I reached out slowly and felt for his hand. I took it and gave it a small squeeze. I hoped he felt ok through all of this. I was amazed he wasn't freaking out.
"Goodnight Alastor. See you in the morning."
"Goodnight sweetheart."
I fell asleep quickly. My heart finally calmed down and I felt at peace.
X
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I woke up the next morning in Alastor's bed alone. I woke up alive so that was good. I had a slight nightmare he freaked out on me, accused of me forcing myself on him and then he killed me. So, that was a good thing to dream about.
Anyways….
I wondered if he just up and left? I don't think he would after he suggested I share his bed with him. Most of one nightstands ended up in either me or them leaving before the night was over. So…. maybe he really wanted something more than all this?
I sat up in bed alarmed.
Oh god-
I need to tell him the truth! Shit, I allowed my hormones to take control of my mind! I scrambled out, tripped and fell on the floor.
GOD OH GOD-
I jumped up, feeling the most overwhelming panic I had felt in some time. I ran to his bathroom and saw the hole in the wall. I frowned and remembered I had heard a thud. Wait- did he punch the wall?
Now I feel even worse.
I peed as quickly as I could, washed my hands and ran out of his room for the elevator. The internal screaming I had going on was downright deafening!
The sheer amount of panic that he might've taken off and left the hotel was bothering me- how in the hell did I not feel him move once he got out of bed?
It didn't make sense in my head and I was acting irrationally- I knew it too!
I came out of the elevator and smelled food then that meant….
He was still here!
I crept around and peeked around the corner to see him and Vaggie talking. My whole body relaxed just like that and I did my best to take a few deep breaths to calm down my beating heart and also I was out of breath. You think with all the running around I do I would be used to it already.
I was not. I put on my best smile and started walking towards them.
"Morning guys!"
Alastor and Vaggie both turned to stare at me. Al gave me the cutest smile ever and that sent my poor heart on a marathon after I just got it to calm down. I just wanted to melt into a puddle at his feet. Thank god he's ok. He seems to be anyway!
"Good morning Princess Charlie!"
"Hey Charlie. Did you sleep good?" Vaggie asked with a grin.
Oh god she knows-
I felt my face heat and betrayed me once more. Stupid face!
"Y-yea! Good morning!" I repeated like a freakin' idiot.
"Would you like an omelet?"
I glanced at Al then over at Vaggie. I don't know what the hell I was supposed to say. She just kept looking at me weirdly.
"So, you slept in Alastor's room?" Vaggie asked with a cocky grin.
I watched Al cough uncomfortably and turn pink. My face heated up so fast I'm sure it would never return to normal.
"Nothing really happened!" I cried out, trying to hide my face.
Oh yea Charlie. Him dry humping you into an orgasm is 'nothing'.
She snorted before shrugging.
"Please, ladies! Have a seat and my shadow will assist you with your breakfast needs. We're almost done!" Alastor said, trying to hide his own blushing face.
He disappeared into the kitchen and his shadow brought our food to us.
"I can't believe you Charlie!" Vaggie hissed.
"W-what?"
Oh yea, play stupid. That works!
"I can't believe you did that! Did you even tell him anything?"
"N-no! I'm sorry- you know how I get when I'm kissing. Besides, he's the one who pulled me on the bed! I would've let him rip off and let him have me right there! I had the common sense to make sure he didn't want to do anything more than that!"
"I guess so but I told you to play in the shallow end! Instead, you pretty much jump into the deep end with him and he doesn't even know how to swim!"
"Stop using swimming metaphors! It sure as hell seemed like he knew what he was doing, thank you very much! He um…. Knew how to swim some!"
"Really?" she asked, sounding a little surprised.
"Y-yea. I slept so well I didn't hear him get out of bed and he asked me to stay."
She drummed her fingers on the table.
"Yea, that sounds like something he would do."
Vaggie instantly shut her mouth and sat back. I was about to ask what her problem was when Al came over with his own food and coffee. He beamed at us and sat down.
I went to open my mouth when Angel Dust walked over with an uncomfortable smile and Vaggie rolled her eye. Al coughed into his coffee a little bit leaving me a little baffled….
Was there some inside joke I didn't know about?
"Hey Smiles."
I blinked while Al arched an eyebrow.
"How can I help you, my good fellow?"
"Can you…. if you want- can you make lasagna for dinner?"
The three of us sat there a little shocked.
"I can do that for you Angel Dust. Is there any particular way you want it?"
Angel placed his hands on his straight hips and looked thoughtful.
"I like more sausage than hamburger and lots of cheese. Also I love garlic."
Wow, no sexual joke either?
"I most certainly can do that! Thank you for asking so nicely."
"Thanks Al…. Um…. You're not so scary after all. I guess."
Suddenly the air around him got all creepy and Alastor's smile bordered on creepy.
"If that's the case…. Perhaps I need to do something about that," he said, gripping the coffee cup tightly.
"N-no! I mean…. um you're a big fuckin' scary demon that cooks really good!"
I giggled and Vaggie sighed.
"That's a little better."
The front door to the hotel was slammed open, rattling the stained glass on the doors causing me and Vaggie to jump. At least the glass didn't shatter!
"MISTER ALASTOR ARE YOU HERE?!"
I glanced at Al because I had no idea who that voice belonged to. A tiny red blur went flying through my lobby and slammed right into Alastor's side. That's when I saw the small demon more clearly and boy did she have a creepy ass smile! She looked over at my best friend then at me.
"Sorry I'm so early! I just couldn't wait anymore!" she screeched.
Jesus! I thought I was too energetic in the morning but she has me beat!
Then her eye landed on Angel Dust who was glaring at her like she disturbed his beauty sleep. I would know that look anywhere since I did that often!
"You're a pretty guy!" she commented with a grin.
He grinned, "Thanks tiny thing. You're cute yourself."
Niffty continued to grin. Perhaps it wasn't unusual for people to smile like that?
"So! What do you need me to do?!" Niffty shouted, hanging onto Al like her life depended on it.
"Miss Charlie. Miss Vagatha. This little darlin' is Niffty! I asked her to come along and help!"
I looked at Niffty then back at him.
"Help?"
Help with what? Were we hiring someone and I didn't know about it?
"Yes! Niffty is one of the best cleaners around and she cooks as well!"
"I don't need help- I started to say but Al cut me off.
"No no dear! That's wacky nonsense! You and Miss Vagatha try so hard to clean this place and I thought I could offer you some expert help!"
"She can't clean the hotel all by herself," I said looking worried, "I would feel bad."
That would be a lot of work!
Niffty scoffed at my words like I hurt her feelings, "How dare you!"
Vaggie's eyebrows shot up and I looked at Al. What did I say?
"No dear! She's not insulting you- she thinks it would be too much on you all at once. She's simply worried about you."
"Oh."
I stared at Al because this whole thing was baffling. He was sipping his coffee slowly with an intense look on his grayish face. I don't know- could he read minds or something? I nearly jumped in my seat when he slapped his free hand over her mouth.
"Please don't speak what you're about to say. I know what you want to say but don't do it Niffty. Don't make me kill you after all these years."
Niffty cackled loudly and jumped back. She swayed back and forth with a big grin on her face. She was cute but still very creepy!
"Alright! Where do you want me to start?" Niffty asked, staring at me.
"Where would you like her to start?" Al asked.
"Start on the first floor and then upward. Try cleaning the lobby and kitchen last since we're still having breakfast," Vaggie answered with a smile.
"Aren't you hungry?" I asked, quietly.
"I already ate!"
Niffty disappeared into a red blur after that.
"Well, I have some stuff to do on my computer," Vaggie announced as she stood up.
She left for the kitchen, leaving Al and I alone with Angel Dust.
"What did Niffty have to say huh?"
From the look on Alastor's face I think he forgot Angel was standing there.
"Would you like to wash dishes?" he asked, sounding like a stern teacher.
I almost snorted at that. It sounded like a threat but for Angel it was like threatening death. He hated dishes!
He scoffed, "Hell no!"
"Then go away over there."
My jaw dropped open. Did I miss something? Angel stomped off shooting the both of us dirty looks but he had a smile on his face.
OH GOD DID HE HEAR US LAST NIGHT
"Alastor, you didn't have to do that….."
He waved his hand around, "It's no big deal darling! You deserve a break from the back breaking work you've been putting in! Niffty can clean better than any other sinner I know!"
I felt my face heat up and I think I said thank you but it didn't sound like it came out that way. I watched him reach out slowly and take some of my hair into his hand making me suddenly aware that I didn't brush my hair. I was in such a rush to make sure Al didn't leave, I forgot to brush it out.
"That's why I was late to the movie night yesterday. I suppose I got lucky Miss Vaggie was nice enough to start later. I wanted to give you a surprise."
"You…. you didn't have to do that."
"I'm aware I didn't have too. I admire the work you're doing even though most sinners would think it wasn't possible. Even if it doesn't work, Hell will be a little bit better, yes?"
My eyes widened and I felt them begin to water, "Thanks Al."
"Do you feel better after last night?"
I really need to wear a face mask! One that would hide my flustered face because it was unhealthy (had to be!) to blush this much.
"Are you ok though?"
Our eyes met and I felt like I was going to melt onto the floor from the intense gaze.
"What do you mean?"
"I figured you would panic or something. Angel Dust had mentioned he thought you were asexual."
"Oh."
Al drummed his fingers against the table, looking thoughtful.
"What is that? I do not think I have a sexual attraction to the letter 'a'."
I would've busted up laughing if Alastor didn't look so serious.
"That's not what that means."
"Ah! Then explain it to me."
"Like Angel Dust is gay- he only likes guys. Vaggie is lesbian and she only likes girls. I'm bisexual so that means I like girls and guys. Asexual is someone who doesn't experience sexual attraction or very little but it's really a broad spectrum and it could mean different things. Like someone could only like holding hands, kissing and things like that but sex isn't something they desire. There are some who do have sex because their partner does and then there are others who are kind put off about it. It depends on the person," I said watching him take in the new information.
"I see."
At least he didn't look disgusted in any way.
"Does that make sense?" I asked, looking at my coffee.
"It does but I feel as if none of that applies to me."
I could only smile. I don't think I so happened to cause Alastor the Radio Demon to have some massive sexual awakening and he would start banging everybody. Maybe he'd only be banging me?
That sounded rather…. Weird to think. We weren't even…. Dating? Can't assume he's just mine but I would probably punch another woman for looking at him the wrong way.
Wow- that's unlike me.
"Are you still up for doing your therapy with me? I can understand if it's a little weird now…."
"Why would it be weird?"
I gave him the weirdest look and suddenly he looked really self conscious. Shit, I keep forgetting this was new to him.
"Um, because of everything that happened last night…. I figured you would be embarrassed."
"I am not. Just processing everything as it comes. So, what do you wish to do now?"
I don't know what overcame me but I stood up suddenly making Alastor jerk back in his seat.
"I need to get ready!" I said loudly and took off.
I couldn't tell him yet again but my sudden violent thought had me running for my room. I changed out of Al's pajamas and folded them neatly. Call me stupid all you want but I placed them in my dresser in the off chance he might… ya know, spend the night with me.
I brushed out my hair, showered and rebrushed, got ready and headed for my office. I ended up crashing into Angel Dust on the way there. He held me steady with a death grip with all four hands.
"Guess what I heard."
I felt my body go cold.
"Wh-what?" I stammered out.
"I came up to ask ya how the after movie went. When you didn't answer the door, I went down to that creepy fuck's door. Well, well, well…. You're still alive. He didn't eat or did he eat you?"
I wiggled in his grip but it was no use.
"God Angel-
"How was it? Was everything you dreamed of?"
"I-I mean I think? We didn't actually have… ya know…"
He frowned.
"Girl, it sounded like he was fucking yer brains out and yer gonna tell me nothing happened?"
"Nothing exactly not happened?" I said.
That was just stupid.
"Huh?"
So, I reccounted last night to Angel Dust because he wasn't going to let go of me anytime soon without a real answer. He looked shocked, giddy and rather disappointed by the end.
"Jesus, being the big bad Radio Demon is boring in bed."
"It was not boring!" I shrieked, causing him to flinch.
"Fuckin' hell, calm down!"
"It was better than any sex I ever had!" I snapped, "It's different because I really, really like him- a lot!"
Angel grimaced, "Sounds like you love him."
My mouth opened up but no sound came out. A smile crept across his face and I felt my face growing hot.
"Oh."
Angel let go of me.
"That's the issue. It wasn't boring because ya love him. Yer in love with that fuckin' weirdo!"
"I'll have you know for someone who never did anything like that before, he was very good at it. Very good!" I hissed.
I have no idea why I was trying to defend Alastor's honor but it felt like the right thing to do.
"Oh I see. Whatcha gonna do if he don't wanna fuck at all Charlie?"
"S-sex isn't everything-
"No it ain't but you like it a lot. Vaggie told me you would jump her shit at any given second if she let ya. You think you can go on like that forever."
"Yes!"
"You are so boring."
"S-shut up!"
His expression softened.
"I'm glad for ya."
"Ahhh, are you a big softie Angel?" I asked with a grin on my face.
"Tell anyone and I'll kill ya!" he threatened but I nodded with a smirk.
He walked off and I went to my office.
X
Throughout the day, I had noticed Al was nowhere to be found. Did he freak out and disappear for sure this time?
I finally forced myself into my office once more to sulk. I actually laid on my desk just staring at the damn ceiling feeling like I was dying inside. Vaggie was right- he was probably thinking about everything and needed time.
I wish he would tell me things but I didn't want to be clingy and annoying. We weren't together right? We didn't have 'the talk' and I don't think Alastor even knows what 'the talk' is.
I heard the office door open up and I didn't even care to look. It was probably Vaggie but I still didn't want to look.
"Wallowing in self pity again? What happened now?"
"I haven't seen Al this morning. I mean… I bolted out of breakfast pretty quickly."
"Fuckin Christ Charlie. You two are the dumbest people in Hell and that's even with Angel Dust here."
"S-shut up Vaggie!"
"It's true Charlie. What is your problem huh?"
She placed her hands on her hips and stared at me.
"I feel like he doesn't like me as much as I like him and that every little thing I do might scare him away."
"You literally had sex with clothes on. I highly doubt he went running for the hills."
"He didn't get off."
"That doesn't matter- he was probably overwhelmed in the moment. I mean…. Was he upset by it?"
"He punched a hole in the wall in his bathroom."
I closed my eyes and sighed.
"At least he's not murdering people."
"Yea. Yea, you're right."
"Charlie, look at me."
I turned my head and saw Vaggie was kneeling in front of my desk looking at me. She rested her chin on the edge of my desk, just looking sympathetic.
"Alastor likes you a lot more than you think. He's been coming to me for advice and yes he's been panicking but he's trying to make you happy. Will you calm down and allow him to go at his pace without being psycho on him?"
I sat up quickly.
"He's been talking to you?"
"Yea. He's trying Charlie, trying really hard. We're kind of like friends, I guess you can call it."
I looked down at my hands.
"You two can make dinner together and all that. When I see him, I'll tell him."
"Thanks Vaggie."
I dived over the desk and tackled her to the ground. I'm not proud of this but I started crying into her shoulder like the crybaby I was. We might not have been that great as girlfriends but she was a great best friend.
X
X
I made it down to the lobby at five. I wasn't sure when Alastor would be back since Vaggie texted me and told me he went out to get the food to make dinner. I was in a rather great mood thanks to our talk earlier. I had assumed I was the only one worried about whether Al liked me enough or not…. Or if I was simply something to entertain himself with while he was here.
I stopped at the kitchen door to see him walk through the hotel doors carrying those bags. I felt my stomach do some weird flips and my heart fluttered. I just loved seeing him. I stared into those beautiful eyes of his and I couldn't help but grin.
God it wasn't fair to feel like this.
"Hello my darling Charlie! Sorry I kept you waiting!"
"No, I just got here."
"No, no sweetheart. I mean all day actually."
Oh. I guess he knew I missed him.
"I will have you know the whole courting deal is very new to me and I have to ask advice for it all. In a way I have been unable to process it all but I do not hate the feeling I get whenever I am near you. Niffty gave me a book to read to help and offered me suggestions. I hope you can forgive me."
COURTING-
My cheeks flared up, "N-no Al, I'm sorry…. I know you're new to the whole thing but…. I kind of get it in my head you could do better than me?"
"What do you mean 'do better than me'?" he asked, looking perplexed.
"Like… you'll find another woman you like better."
Alastor made a weird noise.
"My dearest princess! Where did you get that wacky nonsense from? I could never find anyone better than you Miss Charlie."
I placed my hands on my cheeks, "I'm sorry Alastor- I didn't mean to offend you!"
He took my hand carefully and led me into the kitchen. He placed everything onto the table and turned back to me with a concerned look on his handsome face. I just wanted to grab his face and kiss it away.
"Where would you get an idea like that?" he asked.
"I don't know…. I was afraid I scared you off," I admitted.
He let out a laugh like what I said was absurd or something.
"Darling, if you did anything to bother me I would've told you."
Much to my surprise, his hand was on my side then slid to my back. He leaned in close, I could feel his hot breath on my lips and he hesitated. The conversation I had with Vaggie came back.
He was trying.
I stepped on my tip toes and kissed him to help him out. Apparently I had done the right thing since he pulled me against him to where I could feel his heart pounding away. Wow…
He does like me.
Both arms were around me now and I fisted my hands into his jacket. This was super intense- almost like last night all over again but then he pulled away. I could barely breathe.
That lasagna was never gonna get made.
"Oh, w-wow."
"Is that a good wow?" Al asked with pink cheeks.
I giggled and nodded furiously, "A very good wow."
"I see."
He looked so proud of himself! It really was adorable.
"I need to warn you- you keep kissing me like that, I won't be able to keep my hands off of you," I said, biting my lip.
"Oh my…. Such a naughty princess aren't you?"
OH GOD- WHY
I ripped myself from his arms with my face burning. I can't believe he just said that to me.
"W-we need to cook before we can't…." I hissed, trying to ignore the desire creeping up.
We started on the lasagna. I couldn't help but keep looking at Al. I had to resist the urge to throw him on the kitchen floor and rip both our clothes off. I even had to grip the counter to control myself and take a deep breath.
Our eyes met and I saw the color rise to his face again before he coughed awkwardly and headed for the fridge.
Apparently I wasn't the only one with very dirty thoughts going on.
"You ok Al? Are you getting sick?"
"Ah, well I am coming down with something but I wouldn't say it was sickness in the usual sense of the word."
I giggled. Oh, I felt brave all of a sudden. The food was almost done and I felt freakin' daring! I pressed myself up against him, just rubbing my chest on his back just a little and slipped my hands at his waistline. I flicked the button with my finger, feeling him freeze up before sliding my hands upward.
"Good lord woman, what are you doing to me?"
"I'll do whatever you want me to do to you Alastor," I whispered softly.
"Miss Charlie…. I am aware throwing you onto the table is an option but it's not sanitary and we would get caught. A lady like you shouldn't be seen in such a position."
I almost laughed. I suppose if I told him the places I had sex in would apall him but that would be a conversation for another day.
"Alright. I'll try to behave for now."
I snagged the cheese from his hands and went back to the big pans of food. I turned in time to see Al walking into the pantry and shut the door behind him. I snickered quietly because it was just hilarious.
Well, it seemed he needed more than a minute to calm down and I kind of forgot myself once I put on some music to listen to on my phone. I hadn't realized I was swaying slightly as I scrolled through the choices for the next song.
I froze when I heard something else playing behind me. I jumped in time to turn around and see Al watching me closely. He gave me a little smirk before pulling me into his arms, almost making me drop my phone.
"It doesn't have to be anything more than moving a little."
"What-
It didn't click until he grabbed my hands and put them on his pointy shoulders. His hands were on my hips. This was it.
The mood I had been wanting (among other things) and I just moved with him with a smile on my face.
I wanted to say it there, my lips parted just a little then he started leaning in for another kiss. My brain went all fuzzy and it was forgotten again.
Just a few inches from those magnificent lips of his and the kitchen door busted open revealing some angry looking cat demon I had never seen before in my life. Alastor's radio (I think), started screeching.
Al's head snapped to the side, making that weird sickening crack. The cat demon stood there staring like he couldn't believe his eyes or something. I was so confused- was he a new client? Oh god- was he afraid of Al?!
His yellow cat eyes finally went to me and he rubbed his eyes quickly.
"Ah! My good man!" Al said, greeting him, not letting go of me.
What was going on- who was this?
"Um, what the fuck is going on?"
"This is Miss Charlie! The hostess to this hotel! Charlie, darling, this is my friend Husker! He's come to assist you!"
"W-what?" I asked, flabbergasted.
Husker rolled his eyes eyeing Al.
"I've come to run the front desk. This fuck face said you needed help and asked me."
I had to have the stupidest look on my face as I looked at him then back at the Radio Demon.
"You wanna help me?"
"Yup," he answered.
"Oh ok…."
"You wanna show me the front desk or whatever instead of playing grab ass with the only woman who would ever touch you?"
"I should warn you not to speak about her that way."
Al's friend (?) rolled his eyes once again and left the kitchen. He looked down at me with a proud smile. He finally let go of me and offered out his arm.
"Shall we? I have no idea how to run a hotel front desk so you will have to show me too just in case you need the extra help."
I just nodded. What else was I supposed to say?
X
X
X
It was a whole week now with things running so smoothly! With Niffty and Husk's help (found out Husker was Alastor's nickname for him), things were going so well! Even Vaggie seemed less annoyed than usual. Her mood picked up and she was even yelling at Angel Dust a little less.
I got to know Niffty a little more. She could draw and write! She would show her drawings throughout the day on her down time. She drew whoever was near and her attention to detail was amazing!
Husk on the other hand…. Well, he drank a lot. He made a lot of comments whenever he saw me about how I had weird tastes in men. I mean I had to agree but not because of Alastor. He just couldn't help but groan whenever Al met me in the lobby, placing a kiss on my hand then onto my face very enthusiastically. Since that day in the kitchen, he had been more physically affectionate.
I loved every bit of it!
We took turns, spending the night in each other's rooms. I have to say the second time we engaged in the most intense make out/dry humping, I got my wonderful Radio Demon off. Though, I could do without that inner radio of his screeching when he did so.
He apologized a lot for that. He really was sorry and usually smothered my face with more kissing.
Every night this week was hot. I couldn't wait to rip his clothes off but he thanked me for taking it slow… Well, he was making my self control thread thin. I managed to get him out of his jacket though and damn was he skinny! I think my thigh was thicker than his waist!
Of course, Angel Dust had found out by the third night we were messing around and when he informed me he heard it all- including Alastor's inner radio screeching, he accidentally said it within earshot of Alastor.
So Al placed his shadows to stand guard and to drag Angel Dust back to the lobby anytime he went up to our floor once we retired to one of our rooms. It was rather hilarious with how loud he could scream and I would've laughed but Al was busy making sure I was satisfied.
Oh the proud smug grins he would give me once I was shaking and coming down from my orgasm.
Other than that, nice and rather strange things happened too. A lot of my clients commented on how well Alastor and I went together. It was really nice of them to say. I hope he didn't threaten to kill any of them…..
No one had actually complained that he had since he had been here…. So that was good!
Since Vaggie had told me Alastor really liked me a lot, I chilled out a lot. I mean, the hot making out was good enough to reassure me but my mind was settled by her words.
So, he would read or disappear or sometimes cook with Niffty and I was ok. I didn't panic thinking he was tired of me or if I had scared him off. Alastor really loved to read and he seemed to love that couch too!
Anyway-
He was in therapy with Vaggie. I had insisted he see her a little more than me. There was no label slapped on whatever we were but that was fine with me. I wanted him to have someone else to talk to other than me. He really liked Vaggie.
Apparently her temper and wit were just delightful- his words not mine. He even made the comment he would love to see her murder somebody and I actually laughed. She wouldn't do it but the look of happiness on that handsome face of his when he said that was just cute!
Vaggie let it slip that he had been killing and eating other sinners a lot less.
As long as Al wanted to stop doing that on his own then it was ok. I wasn't looking to redeem him because seeing him go to Heaven might actually kill me.
I had finished a bunch of work I had been behind on for weeks (months probably) and headed down to the lobby to find Al. I didn't want anything other than a hug and a kiss. I wanted a break for my brain and my fingers since my hand was killing me from all the writing.
I did go to his room first but he didn't answer and then I went to the lobby. All I saw was Husk standing there with a beer in his hand looking bored. He was pretty capable of being drunk. He looked rather bored so I just walked away. Alastor could be anywhere.
I went back to my office and got more stuff done. I was working on not panicking so much just like Vaggie had said. I was proud of myself.
Well, Alastor didn't show up for dinner. Vaggie and I worked on baked fish, fries and a salad. It was really good actually! The two of us really outdid ourselves for once!
She was nice enough not to mention he wasn't here helping us or eating but she looked…. Bothered. I wondered if she was having issues with that girl I walked in on her half naked with but I felt maybe that would be a little weird to ask about? I didn't know if they were actually dating or not.
Angel Dust was even nice enough to help us pick up all the tables and chairs! It really was so nice of him!
I did my best not to panic….
Even as the hours crept by so fuckin' so and it was bedtime now.
I took a nice, hot bath, blow dried my hair and french braided it the best I could all by myself. I went through my very nice nightgowns and pulled out a bright green one. I wanted to feel a little bit better about myself.
I sat in bed, read some stories online and looked through some of my social media before I dozed off with my phone on my chest.
X
I jumped in my bed, eyes flying open when I heard someone knock. I rubbed my eyes and squinted at my phone. It was close to midnight already. I was really out for a while!
I climbed out of bed so quickly my phone fell to the floor but I ignored it. Maybe it Al? Maybe he just got caught up in stuff and wanted to kiss me goodnight! I would love that!
I threw my door open and I smiled at him.
"Hi Al! I missed you!"
Well, I don't think he heard me. His eyes just landed on me like he saw me but wasn't seeing me? Color rushed to his face quickly.
"Al? Al are you ok?" I asked, starting to freak out just a little bit.
Was it the nightgown?
"I-
Alastor turned around so quickly I think his whole body cracked some. Was he embarrassed?
"Are you ok? You avoided me all day so I gave you some space. If I had known you were going to come to my room, I would've worn something less um, revealing," I said softly.
"It's alright darling! I came up here to confess something."
"Confess?"
OH GOD
"I'm afraid you'll be cross with me and I'm not ready for that."
"You can tell me anything!" I said, stepping towards his stiff body.
I really meant it too. I mean he's told some of the most horrible things I had ever heard of and I still didn't judge him then. Everyone makes mistakes right?
I wanted to soothe his panicked thoughts so I hugged him from behind.
I buried my face into his coat, "It's alright Al. We all keep secrets. It's normal right?"
"Y-Yes I suppose so," he answered but his voice didn't sound right.
I needed to tell him the truth. Maybe it would set his mind at ease and he might be a little mad at me but that's alright!
"I have a secret Alastor…. A lot of them actually. It's alright…. If you don't want to tell me then it's alright. I still like you- I like you a lot!"
When he started turning around, I expected him to hug me back but that isn't what happened. He pushed me back into my room and I swear to god I heard my heart shatter into a million pieces. I did move too fast for him. Oh god-
Millions of thoughts were coursing through my head at lightning speed and I just felt like I was frozen to my spot on the floor.
"I came here for selfish reasons. I saw the whole fight between you and Miss Vaggie. I had intended to annoy you or watch you get angry. Like you punched out some sinner for touching you. Instead, you danced with me and I came back here to find you again for more. Just dancing. I never intended for all this to happen. I'm sorry and I will leave as soon as possible."
Alastor didn't even look at me. I wasn't upset anymore like I was a few seconds ago- I was stunned! I was mortified too because he saw that fight?! Ugh! Where in the hell did he see us from? I don't even remember him being there until he approached me.
Alastor disappeared just as I reached out to him. My hand dropped to the side.
I'm sure I stood in my doorway forever just staring out.
So….
He remembered me after all.
Ok, so that part I was giddy about! It was a little weird that someone who was supposed to be so evil played the part of someone in need…. He accidentally bettered himself- I mean no he wasn't redeemed in any way but he did become better.
I didn't ask him to.
He came all this way for another dance. Just to freakin dance with me.
I hid the stupid smile on my face. I went down the hallway very quietly and waited outside his door when I heard it.
The saddest song playing out of his room. Was he playing that without realizing it? I tried his door knob slowly but it didn't budge. The music was playing really loudly too. I knocked on the door a few times but I guess he didn't hear me over it.
Alright…
I need to sleep. I needed to make a plan.
X
X
So my plan started off at four AM busting through Vaggie's door like the psychopath I was. I really had no sense of personal space when I was panicking or super excited.
"VAGGIE-
She waved her arms about , kicked her legs and fell out of bed.
"FUCK WHAT!"
So, I told Vaggie everything that had happened. When I finished she looked so damn guilty but I was lost as to why she looked like that.
"What? What's wrong?" I asked, taking her hand.
"I pushed him to tell you the truth before things got so bad. So bad as in you're in so deep that when he told you the truth it would hurt you."
I sat there on her floor baffled.
"Why?"
"Because. Sex makes everything complicated-
So, I sat there and told Vaggie the whole entire story. I didn't hide anything this time. I sat there playing with the fabric of my nightgown like an idiot. She rubbed her whole entire face angrily.
"You both are the dumbest fucking idiots to ever exist! This hotel is filled with fuckin' morons!" she screeched.
"Y-yea…. I know- I'm one of them."
I stared down into my lap ashamed. This was the biggest misunderstaning and it almost felt like a stupid comedy romance movie.
"Yea you sure are Charlie. Jesus Christ you two are the sappiest motherfuckers to ever exist."
I giggled like an idiot.
"Did you try his door this morning?" Vaggie asked.
"I did. His music wasn't playing but maybe he fell asleep? He was playing sad music last night."
She groaned, "You two are… never mind! Alright, so what do you want to do now?"
"So, I wanna make sure he never left the hotel. I don't know if he will but he may play sad music when he wakes up. I don't think he knew he was playing. Once everyone is awake- I'll tell you my plan!"
X
Angel and Vaggie took turns checking on Alastor for me. I went a few times myself and indeed he was playing that sad music.
Part one was to find the clothes I wore that night and I dug through my closet for a freakin' hour before I found it. It wasn't too badly wrinkled at least!
Vaggie and I had done breakfast then Niffty and I did lunch. After that, I called Niffty, Husk, Angel and Vaggie together.
"Hi everyone!"
Husk looked like he wanted to murder me for being so cheery but that was fine! So- I went on to tell them (Vaggie for a second time) what was going on. Husk's face lit up like a Christmas tree and started laughing like a crazy person.
"I fuckin' knew it!" he shouted.
"You knew it?" I asked, looking a little shocked.
He jabbed a finger into my face with a smug grin, "There's no in hell someone with rainbows coming out of their ass would just like someone like Alastor. You may think he was hot for whatever fuckin' reason your ditzy ass come up with but you wanted to know him and make sure he was ok. I fuckin' knew it!"
Vaggie coughed uncomfortably.
"W-well that's fine because it was true! I had to make sure there was more to him and there was. I did want to know him. He is a nice guy…."
Angel had to nod, "He is. It's weird as fuck but he is a hot piece of ass."
"Jesus christ, you two have no taste in men."
Vaggie snorted.
"Mister Alastor is a nice guy and he is handsome! Though I took him for the type to want a succubus."
"He's still a virgin!" Angel Dust said, "Anyone who can claim that V card is fuckin' brave!"
I hid my face in shame.
"Charlie is succubus or half," Vaggie said looking bored, "She doesn't have all the powers or insatiable lust that one usually has."
Niffty, Husk and Angel Dust just all turned and looked at me at the same time.
"I-It's true but that's not how I got him to like me!" I said, trying to defend myself, "I'm nothing like my mom. I swear!"
"Alright, we're off topic anyways," my best friend said crossing her arms, "What's your plan Charlie?"
"O-Oh since I won't just throw an actual block party, so I want to do something similar. I want to set up the lobby, clear out the space. I just need one of the tables. I already found my clothes. You guys mind taking the clients out for a field trip or bribe them to stay in their rooms."
"Alright? How do ya expect them ta just stay in their rooms?" Angel asked.
"Just tell 'em Alastor will kill them if they come out," Husk answered.
I glanced at Vaggie who shrugged.
"Sounds good to me."
I didn't like that idea but it sounded effective.
"Then what?" Niffty asked with a grin.
"You will play the biggest part!" I said with a grin matching hers, "Al seems to trust you a lot so I need you to lure him down here. Can you do that for me?"
"This is so sweet! Mister Alastor will love it once he sees you! He's been in love with you for weeks!"
I blinked stupidly while Husk snorted.
"Oh! OH- Don't tell him I said that!"
"How do you know he loves me?" I asked, looking confused.
She pulled out her phone and brought up a video with Al's face.
"Press play Charlie!"
I did as she asked. Niffty's voice came out of the phone.
"I want you to think about Charlie now."
Alastor's cheeks turned pink, he smiled so fondly and so sweetly it brought a smile to my face that matched his. My eyes started to water. I dropped to my knees scaring Niffty and I hugged her tight.
"Thank you so much!"
X
X
So! We managed to move the lobby around (they complained but at least they helped) and it was almost time! It was nearing seven at night and I started pacing when Niffty came flying into the lobby.
"He's still in his room!"
I smoothed out my clothes, feeling scared as I kept walking. I'm sure I chewed my lip to death already.
"Charlie, you look so cute! Just calm down!"
I stopped pacing and stared at her.
"You sure?"
She nodded.
"Let me go get him!"
I nodded and headed for the kitchen door. I waited and waited…..
I felt so jittery like I sucked down three coffee pots in a row. I was bouncing in place trying to keep myself calm, almost tripping in my heels.
My coworkers- my friends, were nice enough to help me. I even consider Husk a friend and he only helped me because it knocked years off his debt. Also because I could stop Alastor from torturing him as often too. I guess it's a win-win for everyone?
Niffty just found the whole thing adorable.
Angel Dust wanted details after we have sex. Well, I wasn't all so sure about that but I would give him something happy to hear about.
Vaggie was just glad that all this 'idiots in love' bullshit would be over. I couldn't help but laugh at that.
I heard Niffty's voice finally and the sound of Al's static. Panic almost swept over me.
Would he be mad at me? Hell- I'm mad at myself!
I reached around and pressed play on the boombox. I went through the trouble of trying to remember every song we danced to that night. I saw Alastor looking around like a crazy person trying to figure out what was going on.
I walked over to the table and I saw Al look at me. I saw tons of emotions flickering over his face then he turned around. I almost sighed, I wasn't surprised.
"Would you like another dance Mr. Sinner?"
Alastor stopped walking. It looked like his whole body went rigid like a piece of wood. My heart hammered away in my chest and I was sure he was going to run away again. I held my breath when he started to turn around slowly.
I watched as his face took on a new expression I hadn't seen on his face…. He looked relieved. It made sense since he came here just for another dance.
I hoped he wanted more than just one and more than just tonight too.
I felt like I was about to crush the cup in my hand. I did my best to grin through it all to hide my soul crushing anxiety.
"What's going on?"
"It's a block party," I answered as I placed the cup on the table before I walked over to him.
I stood before him, smiling
"You know… I had known all about you before that party," I said softly, taking his hands, "I was very curious how the most feared demon in existence managed to be a great dancer. I was a little anxious at first but then after that first dance- you had me just like that."
I pulled him by the hands and he slammed into me like he had done to me that first night. That night that made us both a little stupid and crazy.
"Wanna dance Mr. Sinner?"
"I'd love to," he answered softly.
A little shocking as it was, Al let me be the lead this time. Most men weren't into that kind of thing but he wasn't like most men was he? He was one hell of a complicated puzzle. One I enjoyed while I tried solving every mysterious corner of him.
Since he wasn't so afraid of me touching him, I ran my fingers up and down his neck and back. He didn't flinch, shy away or give off that murderous aura he had sometimes. More than once I wanted to kiss him but I held out. I wanted to actually dance. My hormones would probably want me to throw him on the floor and rip open his dress shirt. I wanted too so badly but I wouldn't do that- he probably liked that shirt.
We continued dancing and at some point Al threw his overcoat to the side. I watched as he rolled up his sleeves and I swear to god I was swooning all over again. I was swooning over his tiny, thin arms….
Wow!
I couldn't help but run my fingers over the bare skin of his arms, feeling those faded jagged scars. It made me wonder if the rest of him was like that too.
REEL IT IN CHARLIE CALM YOURSELF
Even though we had danced before it felt like I was learning all the things Alastor was good at. I have no idea how someone so thin could dance so well. He didn't really feel like he had much muscle.
"Would you like it if I made things slightly more entertaining, visually I mean?" Al asked as he swung me outward.
His voice broke me out of my thoughts.
"Whatever you feel like doing Mr. Sinner."
He smiled like that and I almost melted into the floor.
"Behold my charming princess."
He pulled me back in and held me against his side. I watched as he raised his hand and used a power I hadn't seen before. It looked like fire and symbols? Voodoo maybe? He thrust his hand upward and the lobby turned into bright, neon hues!
Blues, pinks and purple! Wow!
Honestly, I almost laughed! This man was so feared and he could do something like this! He really was full of surprises!
He snapped his fingers, making me look at him before I saw the shadows emerge from the walls with musical instruments in their claws. They were all so adorable! There were so many different looking creatures marching out, playing I could help but gap at them all
"Would you like to dance some more, sweetheart?" Alastor whispered in my ear.
I felt myself nod, barely listening to what he said but I was grinning.
I squeaked as he pulled me back into the middle of the floor and started moving us. It was really obvious he loved jazz but I didn't mind!
When we slow danced, I slid my hands up into his red and black hair, slowly scraping my fingernails against his scalp. He shuddered and I swear I heard him growl a little.
God that was so hot!
I itched to hear him growl a little louder, just thinking about it made me shiver slightly. I wanted to hang onto those antlers of his-
Charlie!
I could feel my face heat up. I would definitely have to go easy on him because I would scare him into the shadows if I started asking for ridiculous stuff.
I could save all the horny stuff for another time. I was just glad to be with Al again. I went almost a whole day without him and I didn't like that. I didn't want that to happen ever again.
At some point we stopped dancing like lunatics and just slow danced for the longest time. There was no more music anymore, just us breathing as we swayed in each other's arms. I wished our first night was like this. I don't think I would've left without getting his name.
"Were you planning on telling me, ever?" I asked softly, breaking the silence.
"No. No at first because I was determined but then I would rather not have you angry at me again. Vaggie insisted I tell you," he answered.
"I wasn't sure how to tell you either. I um…." I cleared my throat, "I had seen you at one of my parents' parties a good fifty years ago. Somehow you snuck in and I kind of had a crush on you since then…. I didn't know you but you were very handsome."
Alastor pulled back a little too quickly, making my fingers slip off his shoulders. He looked rather shell shocked at my confession.
"Everyone said you were so bad and did all these bad things. Then when I saw you approach me at that block party, it was hard to keep my excitement down. I had hoped maybe a little bit you would remember seeing me because you did smile at me once but you didn't. So…. I just…. Ya know, took the chance. I wish you would've asked me for a dance then before they kicked you out."
I laughed loudly like an idiot.
"I can see the good in everyone but it just seems the dancing was your favorite thing. I am sorry for hiding everything because I was just so damn nervous. I just had to see for myself if you were just as evil as they say or if there was more to you that no one knew about. Glad I was right. Can you forgive me?"
I didn't expect him to answer me so quickly.
"You don't even need to ask me that darling. Seems you're just as cunning as I am- I love that. I suppose if one of us had fessed up in the beginning we wouldn't have had all the chaos in between."
"That's true but it was very entertaining," I said with a cocky smile.
I giggled and stood on my tip toes, leaning up towards Alastor's grayish handsome face. I was a little shocked when he finished the distance and kissed me rather roughly. I heard myself squeak softly but it died quickly as his kissing became more hungry and I couldn't help return it.
I missed it.
I felt Alastor's warm hands sliding under my tank top and I shivered. I repeated the action earlier with my nails and he groaned slightly against my lips.
I heard music again…. I guess I forgot the tape would play the other side too but I couldn't even tell what was playing.
As much as I love making out, we needed to go somewhere else before one of my clients got brave enough to leave their room.
I pulled back some to see what looked like little radio dials in his eyes.
Um…. was that good or bad?
"Al-
"Yes darling?"
"Can… Will you spend the night with me?" I asked, blushing.
"Ah."
Alastor looked thoughtful for a few seconds.
"Only if I hear something first," he said, looking serious.
"Oh? Hear what?" I asked, tilting my head a little bit.
I didn't have anything else to confess. He looked a little worried honestly and I wonder what he was thinking.
"Are you ok?"
"I have to confess something Charlie."
Oh. Oh boy-
"O-oh. Go on."
"You make my heart pound rather hard, it almost feels uncomfortable. Your smile brightens my day and I love hearing your sweet voice. When I'm away from you my heart aches some. I wish to be with you all the time. Just to be sure because I think I already know… what does that mean to you?"
I really felt like my jaw was going to drop in shock but I smiled instead and my eyes started to water a little bit.
"Sounds like you're in love with me, Al," I whispered, trying not to choke up at the words.
"Ah, I thought so! I love you Charlie. I hope that's ok."
Fuck yes it was ok!
I grabbed his stick-thin body hugging him and buried my face in his chest. I could feel his heart pounding so hard.
"I love you too, Alastor. It's more than ok!" I cried out.
I was ready to bawl my eyes out when he picked me up. Instead of crying, I threw my arms around his neck and started giggling in delight.
"I want to make love to you Charlie. Would that be ok with you?"
My brain just went screeching like a scratched record.
Wha-
"Yes, yes it would Al!"
He whisked me away to the elevator without another word. His cheeks were pink and they seemed to only get darker as we made it to our floor. His shadow popped up and opened my bedroom door for him. He placed me on the bed carefully.
Alastor locked my door and turned back to me.
"I have something I want to give you. I wanted to, but then…. Well all this happened."
He snapped his fingers and black flowers appeared out of thin air. I sat up and looked at them then looked back at him. He placed them in my hands. I realized they were fake.
"They're fake?" I asked, looking a little confused.
"Ah yes! I can't touch real flowers without killing them."
"Awwww!"
Alastor walked back over to the bed.
"They remind me of your lips."
Oh, oh he was good. He was getting the best I could give him! I placed my flowers on my nightstand. I got into the middle of my bed and held out my arms.
"Come here Al. I missed you so much!"
Alastor kicked off his shoes, pulled off mine and climbed on top of me.
Just like that, I remembered why I loved dancing and Al would always be my favorite dance partner.
I hope you liked this all! It was a lot of fun during Charlie's POV!