Oh boy, the train is coming. It's about to smack you. Get ready

Songs will be featured in this chapter. All will be listed:

Prisoner's Song by Vernon Dalhart

Ain't Misbehavin by Fats Waller

I Can't Give You Anything but Love by Cliff Edwards

My Melancholy Baby by Gene Austin

Ch 4: Dance with A Demon

I got up from the chair and went to the bathroom. I discarded my vest and my blood-soaked shirt and looked at the claw wounds. I sighed and tried my best to clean them. They stung like a motherfucker but weren't that deep thankfully. I managed to dress it up as best I could and put some gauze to cover it. When I was satisfied, I got another long-sleeved shirt and just slipped in on carefully.

I knew I should go downstairs. I'm sure everyone was worried or at least Charlie probably was. I didn't want her to be worried about me.

I headed out of my room and down the hallway. I got to the top of the stairs and Charlie automatically spotted me.

"Heart!" Charlie cheered in surprise as I made my way down the steps. "How are you? Are you doing alright?"

I saw Vaggie and Angel on the couch. Husk was at the bar like always. I didn't see Alastor though. He didn't come back down.

I nodded at Charlie. "I'm fine." I pointed to my left wing, "Alastor patched me up good as new."

Angel looked over at me, "Did he make sure to kiss your wounds to make them feel better?" He asked in a mocking baby tone.

I blushed, "He did no such thing." I said quickly.

"Your face says otherwise." Angel laughed.

Vaggie hit Angel in the arm, "Be nice." She hissed.

I cleared my throat, "I wanted to come down to show you I was alright, but I think I'll just go relax in my room for a little bit."

Charlie nodded, "Go right ahead. We are all glad to have you back safe." She gently pushed me towards the stairs.

I walked back up and into the hallway. I stood there for a moment as I heard it, my ears up. Music. It was soft and coming from down the hall. That could only mean one thing...Alastor was in his room. I walked slowly down the hall until I came up to Alastor's door. What surprised me was, he left it open just a crack and a little bit of light beamed into the floor of the hall. I heard the song end and a new one starts up. Then I started to hear him sing along with the song.

"Oh, I wish I had some-one to love me"

I walked closer to his door, my heart beating faster.

"Some-one to call me their own

Oh, I wish I had some-one to live with "

I got to the door and managed to peek into his room.

'Cause I'm ti-red of liv-in' a-lone"

I looked and saw that he had his jacket off and was looking in the mirror he had. I saw his tail, but I tried to not let it distract me this time.

"Oh, please meet me to-night in the moon-light

Please meet me to-night all a-lone

For I have a sad sto-ry to tell you

It's a sto-ry that's nev-er been told"

I then watched him as he started to dance. It was slow and he acted like he was dancing with someone. I liked the slow rhythm of the song and it was very nice. I almost wanted to dance myself.

"I'll be car-ried to the new jail to-mor-row

Leav-ing my poor dar-ling all a-lone

With the cold pris-on bars all a-round me

And my head on a pil-low of stone"

I couldn't hold back now. I started to slowly dance myself out in the hallway.

"Now I have a grand ship on the o-cean

All mount-ed with sil-ver and gold

And be-fore my poor dar-lin' would suf-fer

Oh! that ship would be an-chored and sold"

I eventually snapped out of my dancing and looked back into Alastor's room to watch him dance. He was so elegant. Part of me wished I was dancing with him.

"Now if I had wings like an an-gel

O-ver these pri-son walls I would fly

And I'd fly to the arms of my poor dar-lin'

And there I'd be wil-ling to die"

He went back in front of the mirror. I froze when I saw Alastor seem to perk up after the song was over and I watched him from the mirror. His eyes narrowed and his smiled softened. I saw him look towards the door.

I quickly backed up from the door until my back was against the wall, so I was out of view. He must have known I was there.

I heard his footsteps get close to the door. I heard the next song start up.

"No one to talk with

All by myself"

I wanted to run and head back to my room, but I felt frozen in place.

"No one to walk with

But I'm happy on the shelf

Ain't misbehavin'

I'm savin' my love for you"

Soon his door swung open and the light from the inside shined out. He saw me standing there. He said nothing, just looked at me.

"Like Jack Horner

In the corner

Don't go nowhere"

He then held his hand out to me.

"What do I care?

Your kisses are worth waitin' for

Believe me"

I was stuck in a moment. Time almost frozen. He wanted me to dance? With him? His eyes almost pleaded me to. I didn't think at all. I just reached out and grabbed his hand and he pulled me inside his room, he used his powers to close the door.

"I don't stay out late

Don't care to go"

I was then nervous. I wasn't the best at dancing.

"I'm home about eight

Just me and my radio"

He put my hands up on his shoulders as he wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Ain't misbehavin'

I'm savin' my love for you"

The beat of the song then got up as drums started to be played and went faster. Other instruments joined in.

Alastor started to dance with the beat and I tried my best to follow. He made me spin, being careful of my wing. He even picked me up at one point. I was smiling so wide from ear to ear. I was having so much fun. I haven't danced in ages. Not like I was the best when I was alive either.

Soon the song got slow again, and we went back to the position we started in and just swung back in forth.

Alastor started to sing the last part of the song as we danced along.

"I don't stay out late

Don't care to go

I'm home about eight

Just me and my radio

Ain't misbehavin'

I'm savin' my love for you"

My breath quickened. He had me pulled in so close to him. I had my hands resting on his chest, I felt his heart under my hands. I was looking down at my hands but then looked up and saw his face so close to mine. I felt his gaze just locked into mine.

Before anything could be said, the next song started. Again, Alastor started to sing along and we danced.

"Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.

It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.

My luck is changing, it's gotten from

simply rotten to something worse

Who knows, some day I will win too."

He gave me a small spin.

"I'll begin to reach my prime.

Now though I see what our end is,

All I can spend is just my time.

I can't give you anything but love, baby.

That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby."

I was just looking into his eyes as he looked into mine. I didn't feel intimidation. I felt my heart swell with joy.

"Dream awhile, scheme awhile

We're sure to find

Happiness and I guess

All those things you've always pined for."

I don't know why this was happening, but I hope it would all make sense afterwards. I was safe. I was comfortable.

"Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.

I can't give you anything but love.

In his arms. The feeling was great for me. I think...I think I was finally understanding my feelings for this crazy man.

There was a break from the lyrics, and I decided to lay my head on his chest. He didn't move me, so I stayed there. My feelings? I never experienced before. After all this time here in this Hotel, I avoided him. I think I realized that maybe...I shouldn't have done that. I should have followed my feelings. Right from the beginning, this demon had a hold on my heart. I just didn't realize it. Whether or not it was all an act or real, I honestly didn't care. I loved this feeling I had towards him.

I actually liked him more than just a friend. My dreams of him I didn't want to have again. I knew now, he never wanted to hurt me.

Soon the lyrics picked back up, so the deer demon started to sing again.

"Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.

Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.

Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.

I can't give you anything but love."

The song finished and again we were close together. I feel that Alastor was trying to tell me something with these songs. Maybe he didn't understand himself the feelings he had. So, song made it better for him to express.

Did he...like me?

I saw him use his powers to stop the player and look down at me. For once, I think he looked happy. Like a normal happy and not sadistically. He pulled away from me but kept my hands in his. He took my one hand and raised it up to his lips. He then softly laid a kiss on top of it. I blushed like mad. It was the first time I felt his lips against my skin...and it felt amazing. If that's the closest thing I was getting to a kiss...I was perfectly fine with it. I was content.

"Alastor-" I started but he interrupted me.

"Darling, it is getting late. It's probably time for you to head to bed." He finally said.

I looked down. Was I wrong about all this? Where these feelings I felt all for nothing? He just needed a dance partner because he was in the mood? My heart hurt. Alastor took his finger under my chin and made me look up at him.

"Don't you dare think what I think you are my darling." Alastor said sternly. "I can tell you now, that this feeling in my heart for you is only for you. It's something I've never experienced before. Only you seem to make my heart feel this way." He whispered.

I actually wanted to cry. Some tears actually escaped my eyes as I let out a smile. Alastor laid his hand on my cheek and wiped the tears away.

"Now now, my little wolf. No crying." Alastor said softly.

"I-I feel the same way about you Alastor. I'm sorry I've been avoiding you for a while since I arrived at the Hotel." I apologized.

"No need to apologize. I understand that you were probably afraid of me. All the stories if my past you probably heard. I can see why." Alastor said. "I really like you."

I tried my best to stop my tears. "I-I really like you, my heart was just blinded and confused because I couldn't understand you well."

Alastor gave a nod, "I am, how do you say, not good with emotions."

I gave a tiny laugh. "To be honest, me too." I took a pause and looked Alastor in the eyes. "Can I... can I at least…have one more dance before bed?" I asked him.

Alastor gave a small chuckle, "Of course sweetheart."

Alastor made the player start back up again. It took a few minutes, but the song started to play as we got back into a dance position.

Again, Alastor started to sing.

"Come, sweetheart mine, don't sit and pine

Tell me of the cares that make you feel so blue

What have I done, answer me, hon

Have I ever said an unkind word to you"

It was then that I started to sing now to, I knew this song. It was my favorite as a kid. Alastor smiled as I sang.

"My love is true, and just for you

I'd do almost anything at any time

Dear, when you sigh, or when you cry

Something seems to grip this very heart of mine"

Alastor sung the next part. Our eyes never left each other.

"Come to me my melancholy baby

Cuddle up and don't be blue

All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe

You know, dear, that I'm in love with you"

I smiled and started to sing again the next part.

"Every cloud must have a silver lining

Wait until the sun shines through

Smile, my honey dear, while I kiss away each tear

Or else I shall be melancholy too"

There was a small break from the lyrics, and we danced close. I wrapped my arms around Alastor's shoulders more as he held me tight around my waist. He put his forehead against mine.

When the lyrics got close to coming back. We both sung the last part, together.

"Every cloud must have a silver lining

Say, wait until the sun shines through

Smile, my honey dear, while I kiss away each tear

Or else I shall be melancholy too"

The song ended. I wanted to kiss him, but I knew not to. After watching Alastor for the last two months I made the conclusion that he had to make the first move. He had to be comfortable. To be honest, I was fine with that because I didn't want to anger him or make him uncomfortable.

If this was his first time feeling this way like I was, then slow steps had to be taken at his pace. He was experience things he never knew.

We separated but Alastor kept my hands in his.

"You have a beautiful voice. I didn't know you could sing so nicely." Alastor said.

I blushed, "Thanks. I try not to sing too often." I rubbed the back of my head in embarrassment.

Alastor gave a small chuckle, "Well I'd love for you to sing for me again soon. So, don't feel bad."

I gave a small laugh, "I mean. If you really wanted me to."

Alastor took my chin in my hand and he brought his face close to mine, "I'd love for that very much." Before I knew it, he leaned up and laid a small kiss on my forehead.

My face turned a darker red. Alastor noticed and laughed. "Now, I think it's time for you to head to bed dear."

I nodded, "That's probably a good idea. I had a long day."

"Agreed." He took me to his door and opened it. He led me out into the hall and across the way to my room. He opened my door, I remembered I did not lock it beforehand.

"Alastor, you didn't have to come with me to my room." I said with a small laugh.

"I wanted to. What kind of gentleman would I be if I didn't?" Alastor told me.

I smiled at him and walked inside my room. I stopped and turned back to Alastor. "Alastor, I wanted to thank you again. For saving my life from that demon today. I don't think I properly thanked you." I took a pause. "Thank you."

Alastor took back my hand into his clawed one, "My darling. I was happy to help you. From my heart, you are welcome." Alastor took my hand and kissed it. "I never want you to be harmed again. By any demon. I will harm them before another demon will look at you. You are important to me now. More than anyone I have ever thought before. You...are my little wolf." He took his other hand and played with my ear between his fingers.

My tail wagged with excitement.

I blushed at his statement and at his touch. Alastor really did want to protect me. He did like me. My heart fluttered again.

"Now, off to bed with you." He let go of my hand and my ear then made a shooing motion.

I smiled and grabbed the door and shut it a little. I looked back to the deer demon. "Goodnight Al."

He gave a small bow to me. "Goodnight." He turned and walked back into his room. I closed my door.

I stood there a moment, looking at my door. I heard Alastor turn his music back on. I gave a big smile.

I pinched myself. I wanted to make sure I wasn't dreaming…Ouch! Yea, definitely not dreaming.

I moved away from the door and got dressed into my pajamas and got in bed, I laid out with my wing beside me so that I couldn't ruin the bandage. I stared at the ceiling. My mind racing but the sound of the music coming from across the hall seemed to lull me to sleep.

Alastor and I? A thing? Oh my, I would never have thought. The Radio Demon secretly a softy. I laughed at the thought. He was mine now.

I started to close my eyes and started to let sleep take me.

"I feel that Hell just got a little brighter." Was last I said before I fell into the darkness of my dreams.

Ship it!