I'm excited for this chapter. This relationship is going up to the next step and I'm sure it's so unexpected.
Songs:
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me by Bing Crosby
You, My Love by Frank Sinatra
It Only Happens When I Dance With You by Judy Garland
Ch 25: Be with Me Forever
(Heart's POV)
My life continued as normal for the next 6 months. Well as normal as it could get really. It was always interesting when it came to Alastor. He showed his love for me every day and I wasn't complaining a bit. We'd go out and people looked at us. People knew I was marked as his. Alastor didn't let people forget. He let my marks heal after a while. He slowed down on them and didn't make them crazy. I'm glad he loved me and having him back in my life was great. I was protected again. I was always reminded every day why I loved this man. I didn't want him to leave me. I never planned to leave him. He was mine forever.
Lizzy and Kota's relationship was going well. I was so happy to see her in love again. She was always in such a better mood now. She'd call me every day and tell me something Kota did for her. One day he made her breakfast. The other night he made her dinner. Or even the small things he did, mainly when he'd sing her a song or two. One night they went out and Kota beat the shit out of a guy who started to feel her up and she said no but he kept going. So, Kota came and beat the shit out of him. Then they went home and had a passionate night. I remember her telling me that story and she just sounded so dreamy. She loved him. That I could see.
We went on double dates, sometimes triple when we asked Russ and Angel to join us. One-time Charlie and Vaggie joined us as well and it was just a fun time for everyone. Was nice to have everyone together that way.
We still helped Charlie at the hotel, and it was nice to be working there again. Although, I missed working at Giuseppe's. I went there one day to see everyone, and they all said they missed me. Alastor was with me when I went so some workers were scared. Then some were even surprised that the boyfriend I always talked about was an Overlord of hell. Some workers even said customers missed me. Glenn made a deal with me, he said I could come back to work there and could work whenever I wanted. Whether it be one day a week or every other day. He wanted me to come back and sing for the restaurant. I happily agreed. I worked when I didn't go to the hotel to help Charlie. Kept my mind distracted when Alastor wouldn't be home. Alastor was there...every night when I worked a dinner shift. It was fantastic to finish my songs and have him waiting at the bottom of the stage steps for me. It was so nice to finally be back to work there as well. I enjoyed singing and I knew Alastor enjoyed it when I did. Me working was better now than it was back when I first started.
This morning I woke up to Alastor kissing me. He laid on top of me, his hands holding my wrists down above my head. We both had no clothes on since we kind of fell asleep last night like that.
"I have no plans today. We are going nowhere." Alastor told me as he parted away from the kiss.
"Oh, you cleared your schedule today?" I asked him with a wink.
"Only you are on my schedule today my dear." Alastor answered me with a smile
"Alastor, what do you have planned for me tonight? I know you have something up your sleeve." I laughed as he looked down at me.
"Now now my love. I don't want to spoil it for you. You'll see." Alastor leaned down and kissed my nose.
He let go of my wrists, got off me and stood up from the bed. I looked at his back a moment, watching his tail wiggle as he reached down to put his pants back on. Once he put on his pants, he leaned over to me in bed and laid a kiss on my forehead.
"I'm starting your day off by making breakfast for you today." Alastor said as he stood back up. "Then I'm making us dinner tonight."
"Al you don't have to do that for me." I said.
"I'm treating you. Today, you're my hell Princess." Alastor told me with a wink.
"Alastor, that's so sweet of you." I sat up in bed. "I'll get a shower first."
"Actually, how about you get a bath and I'll join you this time today." Alastor suggested.
I felt a blush creep on my face slightly. "I think I like that idea."
Alastor headed to the bathroom. "I'll be waiting for you." He closed the door slightly.
I laid back in bed and let out a sigh of happiness. I can't think of what Alastor was up to, but I could only imagine. I didn't care. I'm glad to have him home with me today. I then heard the water start. He was going to treat me again today and I loved it when he did that. I always thought that I was no good for him. I was just a weak little demon that tried to find kindness in all. I was part wolf too and Alastor was more of a cat guy since he had a small fear of dogs. Made me wonder what he saw in me to get past his small fear of canines. It was hard to think he still fell for me. I almost didn't want to believe it. This was not a dream though; he was real, and I knew his feelings for me were real.
I did eventually get up from the bed and headed to the bathroom. I saw Alastor sitting on the edge of the tub as he turned the water off. He even had bubbles in there. He had a candle lit as well. Alastor looked at me and he had a gentle look in his eyes. He held his hand out to me. I walked up to him with my tail wagging behind me and placed my hand into his. He held my hand as I got into the tub and sat down. I sighed in content and leaned back a moment.
"Alastor, this was a good idea." I said to him as I closed my eyes.
I heard him give a small chuckle. "I made sure it was warm enough because I know you can ache after our activities sometimes." Alastor said.
I gave a small chuckle. "Thank you." I opened my eyes and looked at him. "Are you going to join me?" I asked with a smirk.
"Absolutely my dear." Alastor answered as he stood up from the edge of the tub.
I watched him as he took his pants back off. I moved up a little in the tub and Alastor joined in behind me. When he was settled down, he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close to him. It was so relaxing being in his arms. Alastor started humming a tune as he rubbed his hands across my skin. I could tell what he was humming, "I Want to Set the World on Fire". I loved when he would sing that song. I closed my eyes and relaxed against him as he hummed. I let out a small breath in content. I was enjoying this moment and I'll be spending all day with him. Made me wonder what else he had planned for me.
"Am I putting you to sleep, my love?" Alastor asked with a small chuckle and stopped humming.
"Maybe a little." I answered with a smile. "I'm just enjoying the moment."
"So am I." Alastor said and kissed me on the top of my head.
Alastor took some of the bubbles and put them on my head in between my horns with a small chuckle. I giggled from his action. I turned slightly to look at him. I took some bubbles and put them on his head as well. I started to gently rub my hand on top of his head and got to his horns and gently touched them with the tip of my fingers.
"When your horns fall out can I have them?" I asked him.
Alastor looked at me sternly. "Why do you want them?"
I shrugged. "I don't know. I just like how they feel, and I know you don't like me touching you that much."
Alastor gave me a look as he raised his eyebrow. He gave a small sigh in surrender. "Alright, fine. Next time they fall out I'll give them to you."
I smiled and took my hand away, but Alastor grabbed it. "Don't think I don't want you touching me. You're the only one I'll let do this. I actually like it."
I smiled and placed my hand back on his head. I then went to touch his one ear and gently ran my fingers across them. His other ear flicked when I touched the one. It was an adorable action to see.
"You're so cute." I whispered.
Alastor chuckled. "I'm glad you think so." He leaned closer to my face. "So are you." He placed a kiss on my cheek.
I blushed. I just went and laid back against him, laying my head on his chest. Alastor fixed his arms and put one around my midsection and placed a hand on my head and started to pet me.
"Don't fall asleep now dear." Alastor whispered to me.
"I won't." I breathed out.
Alastor just held me tight and went back to humming. His heartbeat in my ear just made everything more relaxing. I traced my fingers along some of his scars without thought. He never did tell me how he got them, and I was fine with that, I didn't have to know. Alastor moved his hand to my ear that wasn't against him and gently caressed it with his fingers.
When Alastor finished humming I was starting to feel my eyes get heavy. Dammit he could put me to sleep so easily. He pushed me away from his body.
"Come now, let's get you cleaned up." Alastor told me.
I nodded and he started to just wash me, and I didn't mind it at all. I turned so that my back was to him again and he lathered up my hair and I let him gently rub his fingers against my head. I was so relaxed. When he was done with that, he washed the rest of me and was basically rubbing my back in the process. He was good at it.
After I washed myself off and we were both clean we got out of the tub. We both got dressed and Alastor went downstairs to the kitchen to make breakfast. I stayed in our room for a bit to call Lizzy and talk to her.
"Lizzy, how are you?" I asked once she picked up.
"I'm doing great. What about you?" She asked.
"I'm great as well. Just got out of the bath." I told her.
"Oh? You have Alastor wash you?" I knew she had a smirk on her face.
"Yes actually. He was in the tub with me this time." I said smiling.
"Ah how sweet. You guys do anything?" Lizzy wondered.
"Actually, no. Was surprised to be honest." I told her.
"Think Alastor is losing his touch?"
I gave a chuckle. "After last night, I highly doubt that. I think he has something planned today."
"Any idea what?"
"No, no idea. He's making breakfast right now. Alastor cleared his schedule for me. We aren't going anywhere today. He said he's even making dinner for me tonight too." I explained to her.
Lizzy was silent on the other side of the line. I then heard her chuckle.
"What?" I asked laughing.
"Oh, come on sis. I feel it's obvious."
"What's obvious? I feel it's just a nice day for us to hang out together and he just wants to treat me well."
Lizzy laughed again. "Sister, I don't want to say anything. So, call me tomorrow alright? Let me know how your night goes."
I paused a moment. "Well...ok. If you say so." I chuckled. "I guess I'll talk to you later then."
"Later sister. Have fun." Lizzy said and hung up.
I shook my head and stood up from the bed. I headed out of the room and down to the kitchen where I saw Alastor finishing off making breakfast.
He even had the table looking nice a little. It was cute.
"Alastor, you're being awfully more affectionate then normal." I said with a laugh as I walked up to the table.
"You saying you don't enjoy it?" Alastor asked as he walked up next to me.
"No no, not at all." I told him. "I love it. It's sweet." I leaned up and kissed his cheek.
Alastor chuckled. "I'm glad then." Alastor pulled out my chair.
I sat down and ate the breakfast he made. It was amazing as I wagged my tail. He sat on the other side of the table.
"Do you have anything else planned for me?" I asked.
Alastor shook his head. "No. Just staying home. We can do whatever you want."
I smiled. "Think you can play some music for me today?" I asked.
"I'll do whatever you wish." Alastor reached across the table and took my hand. "I'll make this your day."
"Aw Al, I don't know what to say." I smiled.
Alastor chuckled. "I just want you to have a nice time."
I eventually finished breakfast. I usually helped Alastor clean up, but he told me no and to just go and do something else and he would take care of it all. I was surprised but did as he said and headed out of the kitchen.
Although I stood in the living room a moment, I had that dream come back to me a few months ago. I was surprised, I had the dream again three other times since then. It's kind of bugged me a little. Why was I having it? I still never said anything to Alastor. I was still worried about what he'd say. I looked down the hallway to the second bedroom and started walking towards it.
I slowly walked down the hall until I was in front of the room. I just looked at it. I put my hand on the door a moment, imagining the name sign and pictures that were on it in my dream. I didn't open it, I just stood there.
"Elena" I whispered out loud. "I hope I can meet you one day." I smiled and my tail wagged a bit.
Soon, I heard footsteps next to me. "My love, what's the matter?" I heard Alastor ask.
I looked over at him and took my hand off the door. "It's nothing honey, don't worry about it." I answered my ears going back slightly.
Alastor reached over and took my hand in his. "You seem distracted my dear. Want to tell me what's on your mind?" He rubbed his fingers across mine.
I looked away from him a moment, my ears against my head. "I...I don't know if I can. I'm afraid to tell you."
"Darling, you shouldn't be afraid to tell me anything. My ears are open for you to listen." Alastor told me as he flicked one of his ears.
I sighed. I looked back up at him. "Can we sit down at least?"
"Of course, we can." Alastor led me back to the main room and sat down on the couch.
He never let go of my hand. We sat down next to each other, I sat sideways slightly so I could look at him. I felt so nervous. I was afraid of telling him still but now it felt unavoidable.
I took a deep breath.
"Take your time my dear." Alastor reassured me. "Tell me as best you can."
I let out my breath. "Well, I'll start with a dream."
"A dream?" Alastor asked curiously.
I nodded. "I had it after that night after we first made love." I was a little embarrassed.
"What kind of dream was it?" Alastor wondered.
I took a pause and looked down from him a moment. "I...It." I took a pause as I put my other hand to my face. "I dreamt that...we had a kid."
Alastor didn't say anything at first. I was worried about what he would say. I felt tears starting to build.
"Is that why you were worried and asked me that next morning if you could get pregnant?" Alastor made sure.
I took my hand away from my face. "Yes." I finally answered. "I was just afraid to tell you about it because I didn't know how you felt about it all. I didn't want you to be mad."
I felt Alastor tighten his grip on my hand a moment but loosened. "Why would you think I'd be mad?"
"Because I didn't know your thoughts on kids. Then once you told me it wasn't possible for us; I was sad about it because it is something I wanted. I just don't know how you felt about it all. I didn't want to push you into a conversation you were uncomfortable with." I felt my tears fall then.
Alastor took his other hand and took my chin. I didn't want to look at him because I didn't want him to see me cry but I obeyed as he moved my face towards him.
"My little wolf, do not cry." He leaned forward and kissed my forehead. "You're overreacting." He whispered.
"How do you feel about it then?" I asked between my tears, my ears went up slightly.
"To be honest with you, I've never even once thought about something like it. It was something I didn't think I'd be able to have. To experience, so I never even thought of it." He looked me in the eyes and wiped my tears away as best he could with his thumb. "Now, I honestly wish it was possible. Here in hell though, it's not possible for us to have kids." I leaned into his touch as he talked.
"I understand why it's like that. To control overpopulation, but it's kind of cruel in my eyes for couples like us." I whispered. "It felt so real in my dream. We looked so happy." My tears escaped my eyes again.
Alastor leaned his head onto mine, "If there was a way to have it be possible, I'd do it in a heartbeat." He whispered back.
I smiled and my ears went up fully and I felt my tail give a small wag, "I would as well." I looked at him in his eyes.
"Mind telling me who Elena is?" He asked. "I heard you say that name and was curious."
I pulled my head away from his and smiled. "That...was the name of our girl in my dream."
"A girl huh?" Alastor made sure. I saw his ears perk up.
I gave a small chuckle. "Yes, and she seemed like a daddy's girl." I said jokingly as I looked at him.
"Wouldn't surprise me." Alastor joked as well and gave a chuckle from it.
I smiled and I know Alastor would have wanted me to. He loved to see me smile.
"Fully dressed, that's how I want to see you my darling." Alastor said to me.
"Alastor, I love you so much." I told him.
"I love you too, my little wolf." He replied and then kissed me on the lips.
I kissed him back. It made me so happy to hear that Alastor would be ok if it was even possible for us. Surprised a big crazy guy like him would enjoy children but it made my heart swell at the thought.
Alastor pulled away from our kiss. "Are you feeling better now?" I nodded at him with a big smile. "Good." He stood up. "Now, I believe I owe you some music, my love?"
My tail wagged. "Yes! I actually almost forgot." I said.
"I know just what to do to make you feel better." Alastor told me and held his hand out.
I took his hand and he led me over to a small room that was hidden behind a wall by the steps. Alastor didn't show it to me during the tour because it was a secret area for him. It held his instruments. We walked in and Right at the far end was a piano. Alastor let go of my hand and he walked over to sit on the stool. I stood in the middle of the room and watched him. Alastor glanced at me with a smile and then look down and started to play.
The song was so nice to hear, and he just played on the piano beautifully. He soon started to sing.
"Your eyes are blue, your kisses too
I never knew what they could do"
As he sang, I started to walk over to him.
"I can't believe that you're in love with me
You are telling everyone I know
I'm on your mind, each place you go
They can't believe that you're in love with me"
The words he sang touched my heart. I was loving it so much. He looked up at me a moment as he continued to sing.
"I have always placed you far above me
I just can't imagine that you love me"
He continued to play the piano and it was just a wonderful sound to my ears. I soon got up to the piano and leaned onto it as he sang.
"After all is said and done to think that I'm the lucky one
Cannot believe that you're in love with me
I have always placed you way up there above me
Could never imagine that you love me
And after all is said and done to think that I'm the only one
I can't believe that you're in love, can't believe that you're in love
Can't believe that you're in love with me"
As he stopped, he looked at me with a smile. I went to him where he sat and kissed him on the lips.
"Can you keep playing for me?" I asked softly.
"I can, absolutely. For you my dear." Alastor responded. He moved over a little on the seat. "Sit with me?"
"I'd love to." I answered happily and sat down next to the deer demon.
He started to play again.
(Imagine him playing a piano cover of the song 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You')
As he played, I just was lost in my thoughts. Memories going through my head. These past 2 ½ years have been the best of my life. I would have never thought I would live out my hell lifetime like this. Being loved by a man who was a serial killer in his past life. Made me think back a moment, back to my human life. Trying to remember if I would have heard about him, but I was 13 when Alastor died so I honestly wouldn't remember much to begin with. Plus, he was more down south then I was so it might not have reached me back home. Even so, part of me wished I could have met him in a past life. Whether I was a kid or an adult, made me wonder if he was the same and how he would have treated me. Would he have killed me? Or spared me? I don't know how Alastor was in his past life, he didn't talk about it much, but part of me didn't honestly care. I wouldn't care what he told me he did in his past life; I would still love him no matter what. Our past lives were behind us. I wanted to just focus on the now.
He finished the song and I clapped. "That was beautiful Al. I wish I knew how to play an instrument, or I'd play with you."
"I can teach you if you want?" Alastor suggested it to me.
"Really? Well I don't know; I feel I would be bad." I told him as my ears went down.
"Nonsense, with some time and practice you'll be fine." Alastor told me as he took one of my hands.
"You think so?" I questioned, my ears going up a little.
"I know so." Alastor answered and he took my hand to his lips to place a kiss upon it.
I blushed, "Can we try with this first?" I asked, putting my finger on a piano key.
"We certainly can. Want to start now?" Alastor asked.
"Can we?" My tail wagged with excitement behind me.
"Of course. We can do whatever you want today." Alastor said as he leaned over and kissed my ear.
All that time Alastor started to teach me. It was so hard because I was having trouble with how to use my fingers across the keys. I also couldn't really have my hands on two things at once. It was hard. I was frustrated at one point, but Alastor helped me out. I knew I wouldn't get everything right on the first try. Alastor played on the one side of the piano as I was on the other and I tried to copy him. I felt I was getting somewhere by the time we stopped.
"Our lesson will have to be over today, maybe we can do more another time." Alastor said as he stood up from the piano bench.
"Aw already?" I wined.
"Unfortunately, my dear. I have to start dinner if I want it to be done in time." Alastor turned around to look at me. "It's a surprise for you so can I please ask that you stay upstairs until I say so?"
"Al, you know I'm going to have trouble knowing you're surprising me." I told him with a smirk.
"Oh, I know, that's why I'll have someone watch over you to make sure." Alastor smirked now as he said that. His shadow left him then appeared by me and slithered its way around my legs and to my waist.
"Ok I see, well I guess you have me trapped then." I giggled. "Fine, I'll stay upstairs. I promise."
"Good." Alastor then headed towards the door. "I have an outfit for you upstairs in the bedroom. When it's time I'd love for you to put it on." He told me as he walked.
I got excited. He had an outfit...for me? I was honestly surprised. I followed Alastor and gave him a hug from behind. He stopped his walking and just placed his hands on my arms. I heard him give off a small radio humming noise.
"I better be surprised!" I laughed and let go of him.
I gave him a kiss on his cheek and walked up the stairs and went into the study for now. I didn't want to look at the outfit Alastor gave me just yet because I wanted it all to be a surprise.
I sat in the study reading a book, I was surprised Alastor had it in his little collection. It was just a romance novel, hidden away in all the books. I just laid on the couch in the study with a light on beside me with the curtains shut. I was comfortable as I read the book. Alastor's shadow was still around, watching me as Alastor said he would. It made sure I didn't leave or get too close to the stairs to peak down to see what Alastor was doing. It was currently laying in the shadow of the couch on the floor. I saw its eyes now and then just staring at me. I decided that since I was stuck up here, I'd distract myself with a book.
I was about a quarter of the way into it but put a mark for my spot. I sat up from the couch and gave a stretch. Alastor's shadow came out of the floor and up onto the couch with me. I looked over at it as it looked at me with a blank expression, but it always had that same Alastor grin. I just smiled at it.
The shadow took my hand and then stood in front of me, pulling me slightly. "You want me to follow?" I asked it.
It nodded.
"Ok, I trust you." I said and put my book down on the couch and stood up.
The shadow led me out of the study and down to the bedroom door, it pointed at it.
"You want me to go in?" I made sure.
It gave a nod. It let go of my hand and slid underneath the door. I went and opened the door to the bedroom and walked in. I didn't see anything off the bat, but I saw the shadow by the bed. I walked up next to it and was surprised at what I saw. It was the outfit Alastor said he got for me. I was surprised. It was a dark red spaghetti strap dress with a black zig zag pattern going across it. He also laid out the necklace he got me a few months ago, I always alternated between it and my choker. I saw a red rose lying next to the outfit as well and there was a note attached to it.
This man was too much for me.
I picked up the flower and took the note off it. I unfolded it and read it to myself.
'To my little wolf,
I love you more than I can express sometimes. You are wonderful to me in my eyes and I just want to always keep seeing your face. You are the world to me. I have a small poem for you, so I hope you enjoy it. It was not made by me, but it felt right for you when I saw it:
Every day with you give me a thrill;
All my dreams you richly fulfill.
I'm a fool for your charms;
You belong in my arms;
Love me; please say that you will.
-By Joanna Fuchs
I want you with me forever, my darling. For I felt it was meant to be. I made this day all about you because I wanted to show you that I am willing to do anything for you. My little wolf, I do not fear you, for you are a loyal canine I will never let go of. It does not matter to me what you are, but who you are. You are mine and I am yours. For now, until the end of time.
Love, your great buck, Alastor'
I started to cry at how cute his little note was. It was so heartfelt and beautiful. I wanted to just give him a hug so much. I put the note close to my chest and continued to cry. They were just tears of joy. My tail wagged happily. Alastor's shadow went up to me and wrapped its bottom half around my waist. I tried to calm myself and take deep breaths. I looked at the shadow and smiled so big.
"He is wonderful, you know that?" I said to the shadow.
The shadow said nothing but gave me a soft gaze.
I wiped my tears away as best I could. "I better get ready if I want to be downstairs in time."
The shadow unwrapped itself from me and disappeared into the floor. I decided it was time I should get ready if his shadow was leading me in here. I got on the dress, it went to about my knees and then put on the necklace. I looked in the mirror at myself when I was done, and I loved how it looked on me. I smiled so wide. I twirled as my dress spun when I did. I giggled.
I then saw the shadow come back to me as it appeared from the wall beside the mirror.
"Can I go downstairs yet?" I asked it.
It shook its head. I frowned with my ears back slightly.
"Can I go to the top of the stairs at least?" I wondered.
The shadow nodded.
I smiled and walked to the door and walked out into the hallway. I slowly walked to the stairs and waited at the top. I looked over the railing at the living room below. I saw nothing out of the ordinary. Made me wonder what Alastor had planned. I then spotted Alastor walk back into the room from the back porch. My tail wagged when I saw him. He looked up at me and smiled. He said nothing as he walked over to me and stood at the bottom of the steps.
I noticed him just looking at me, enjoying my presence and admiring me. "You look beautiful in that." Alastor finally breathed out.
"I love this dress you picked out for me Al." I told him with a smile.
"I'm glad you like it so much." He held his hand out towards me. "Care to join me?"
"Absolutely." I said softly and made my way down the steps.
I got close to the bottom and slipped my hand into his waiting one. He wrapped his fingers around my hand. He brought it to his lips and laid a kiss on top. He helped me walk the rest of the way down the steps.
"I hope you don't mind sitting outdoors?" Alastor asked, using his other hand to gesture to the glass doors that led outside.
"I don't mind at all." I answered and followed Alastor.
He led me to the glass doors that went out to the porch and he opened the door for me. When I walked out I was surprised what Alastor had ready. Alastor had a table set up with some flowers in the middle and some candles around the area to light it up. The food Alastor had made was already ready on plates. Some flower petals even spread around the area as well. I heard the radio playing softly in the background.
"Al, this is so amazing." I said, almost wanting to cry. My ears were to the side.
"I did all of this for you my dear. I wanted to have a romantic night with you at home." Alastor told me.
"You're so sweet, Alastor." I said as I walked up to the table.
"You're the sweet one." Alastor purred to me.
The deer demon pulled out my chair and pushed me in. Alastor went to the other side of the table and sat down as well.
"Before we start. I'd like to make a small toast if that's ok?" Alastor mentioned.
"I think that would be nice." I agreed.
He grabbed a bottle of whiskey that was next to him. "Hope you don't mind my alcohol choice." Alastor told me.
"I don't mind at all. I'll drink some with you." I said.
Alastor went up and over to a little table with wheels he had set up. He grabbed two glasses then put ice in them and filled them halfway with the whiskey. He returned to the table and gave me a glass. Alastor still held onto his.
The Radio Demon lifted his glass a little. I did the same as well.
"To us. As we look forward to the road ahead. May nothing stop us or get in our way." Alastor toasted.
"To us. For a flaming love that will never burn out." I added.
Alastor nodded with a smile to that. We hit the glasses together softly and drank the whiskey in one go. We both put the glasses down on the table.
"Now we may eat." Alastor said.
I didn't have to be told twice as I dug into the food Alastor had made. God his cooking was so good. I don't think I'd ever get enough of it. We basically sat in silence the whole time, but Alastor turned up the volume to the radio as we did. I think Alastor just wanted us to enjoy our night together like this. No words needed, just music. I reached my foot under the table to put it on top of his. It was a nice comfort for the moment. About halfway through eating Alastor grabbed my hand. I swallowed my bite and looked up at him. He had such a loving gaze in his eyes tonight. It just seems to make me melt. I loved this man so much. He looked like he had something on his mind though. I waited for him to say something, but he said nothing. Part of him almost seemed nervous. He picked up my hand, leaned over and placed a kiss on top of it then put it down. We continued to eat.
This night was so nice. It was so dream-like but I knew now that it wasn't. Alastor was so sweet to me and I was so glad to have today with him.
When we were done Alastor stood up and held out his hand to me.
"Care to dance with me my darling?" Alastor asked.
I cleaned my face before I spoke. "I'd love to." I put my hand into his and stood up.
Alastor walked us away from the table a little then pointed his hand towards the radio and started to turn the knobs. He stopped when he heard the one song starting to play.
It was a lovely piano that started the song off. Alastor started to sing with the song as we danced.
"My love is ever you, my love,
now and forever, you my love."
He was just looking into my eyes as I smiled.
"You walked into my lonely world,
what peace of mind your smile unfurled."
He took his one hand and traced his fingers along my cheek.
"Yes and because of you, my love,
my wishful dreams came true, my love."
He placed his hand on my shoulder and he brought me close to him.
"In my uncertain heart,
I'm only certain of how much I love you. My love."
The song went on as the lyrics stopped. My head laid on his chest as he laid his head on the side of mine.
The words came back, and he pulled me away a moment to sing to me face to face.
"In my uncertain heart,
I'm only certain of how much I love you. My love."
As the song faded away, he leaned down and kissed me with a lot of passion. It was light but I felt him hold onto me tightly. He pulled away from the kiss and we didn't say a word as he laid his forehead against mine.
There was another song starting and we stayed like this, but we gently swayed to it.
I sang to him this time.
"It only happens when I dance with you,
That trip to heaven 'till the dance is through,"
Alastor lifted his head and I looked at him this time.
"With no one else do the heavens seem quite so near,
Why does it happen dear,
Only with you?"
I placed my hand onto the side of his face.
"Two cheeks together can be so divine,
But only when those cheeks are yours and mine,
I've danced with dozens of others the whole night through,"
I trailed my hand from the side of his face to his shoulder.
"But the thrill that comes with spring when anything could happen,
That only happens with you."
The song then ended and Alastor took my chin into his fingers.
Alastor just smiled. "Why didn't you tell me I was in love with you?" He asked in a whisper.
I chuckled as my smile grew bigger. He knew the song and the movie it was from. I loved that line when the song ended.
"My dear, mind if we go for a small walk. I have something I want to show you." Alastor told me.
"In the woods? It can be dark and scary there." I said with my ears back a little.
"Don't worry darling. I'll be the only thing scary in these woods." Alastor said with a laugh.
I smiled from that and my ears went back up. "I know I'll be safe with you around Al. Let's go."
Alastor unwrapped his arms from me and took my hand. He led me to the side of the porch and down the steps. I've never gone down into the woods before. I was scared to go without Alastor. I didn't know what or who was out here. When we got to the bottom of the steps, we walked a little bit through the trees until eventually I noticed a path was forming. We followed it for a few minutes, and I peeked my ears up at a noise I haven't heard in a while. A waterfall.
I looked ahead and saw light from the gap in the trees. We walked into a small clearing and it was bright a little from the sky above. You could see hells moon and heaven not far away. There was a small waterfall in a cliff face and a stream flowing further into the forest. Flowers were around the area and glowed in the light the moon gave off.
I walked forward a little, the deer demon let go of my hand. "Alastor." I breathed out. "It's beautiful out here."
"It is." Alastor agreed. "I think you're the one that's beautiful out here my wolf."
I blushed. "Oh, Alastor, stop." I chuckled a little.
I turned around to look at the Radio Demon. His eyes were soft as he looked at me and his closed lip smile was so wide on his face.
"Why didn't you tell me this was out here?" I asked with a smile.
Alastor put his arms behind his back a moment. "I wanted to take you out here when the time was right."
"Right for what?" I questioned in confusion as my one ear went down and I tilted my head.
What was he planning? Why did he bring me all the way out here tonight?
Alastor said nothing as he walked up to me. He took one of his hands from behind his back and brushed the back of his claws against my cheek.
"May I tell you something?" Alastor asked me in a whisper, taking his hand back.
"You can tell me anything Al." I gave him a small smile to reassure him.
"I wanted to tell you that, you make me feel things I never thought I would feel. You opened my eyes to so many things and so many possibilities. Things I didn't know I would be experiencing. I experienced love. You showed me this feeling. Something I never felt once in my life, living and dead. There was just something about you that just...pulled me towards you. I didn't know what it was." Alastor reached out and grabbed my one hand. "You're so different from me. Your personality is so much more innocent than mine. I wondered why. Why you? I questioned myself why I was pulled to you, but no matter how many times I tried to cut the ties with you. They always came back, stronger, harder to break free." I soon felt tears fill my eyes from his emotional words as he brushed his fingers against mine. "I realized then, I had that need to protect you. Keep you from harm. To wrap you in my arms and never let go. I would be your knight. I felt the need to protect someone for once in my life instead of wanting to watch them bleed at my feet. I was so confused. That was only because I didn't realize what I was feeling."
"Alastor, what are you getting at?" I wondered; I felt my tears fall from his words.
I made him feel this way. It made my heart swell. I felt nothing but joy. This man was spilling his feelings to me. I could only imagine how nervous he was. That note he left me today, that was only the beginning.
Alastor took a pause. "I soon realized the feeling I had was love. I loved you. I love you still. You did things to my heart. I am grateful for that. My heart belongs to you and no one else. I'd do anything for you. I will protect you with all my worth until I'm broken and bleeding, but I won't give up. I don't want anything to happen to you." Alastor took his other hand and placed it on my cheek and tried to wipe my tears.
"Alastor, I wouldn't want you getting hurt over me." I told him as I cried.
"I don't mind. I do whatever it takes. I'd never leave you." Alastor told me.
"But you've left me once before." I cried. "How do I know you won't do it again?" I remembered the memory of him leaving. That day broke my heart.
Alastor placed his hands on my shoulders. "That was a great mistake on my part. Probably one of the greatest ones I've made. I did that out of fear and selfishness. I thought I was protecting you from me, but I didn't realize how much I was hurting you instead." Alastor kissed my forehead. "I'll never hurt you that way again."
"You promise?" I asked through my tears.
"I promise." Alastor answered me softly. "Cross my heart and hope to die, again."
He put one of his hands back on my cheek to clear away my tears.
"You love me for who I am, not what I am. You ignored all the warnings. You ignored the words of others."
I leaned into his touch and placed my hand on top of his on my cheek. "I don't see you as a monster, I see you as a man. No matter what you did, present or past. I know I'd love you no matter what because you are still the same gentleman, I met back in the hotel 2 ½ years ago. You have that same smile I find contagious and I will never get tired of seeing it. Even when you are creepy as fuck." I gave out a chuckle at the last part.
The deer demon chuckled as well then leaned his forehead against mine. "I have something I need to ask you, my love."
I pulled my head away a moment to look in his eyes. "Ask away." I said.
Alastor slipped his other hand from my shoulder down my arm and intertwined our fingers together. I felt Alastor tighten his hold on my hand a moment. "Our minds are one. Our bodies are one. Now...I want our souls to be one as well."
"Alastor." I breathed out; I tried my best to stop my tears.
The Radio Demon took his hand away from my cheek and took a hold of my other hand as well. "Heart, my beautiful, amazing little wolf. I want to ask you something important right now. Something that will change our lives."
I knew that he was serious. Never did he use my name when talking to me. It was weird to almost hear come off his tongue.
I watched as the tall deer demon then went to the ground and went on one knee. I felt tears really starting to fall now. I couldn't hold them back. Was he doing what I think he was?
"I want to be the only man in your life, my darling. I know I will be, but I want to make sure that everyone will know it." Alastor let go of my hands as he reached into his jacket.
I saw him pull out a small black box. My ears went up in surprise and my tail wagged so fast. Oh Lucifer, he was doing it! I felt like I was flying. He opened it to show a ring inside. It was on a silver band and looked to almost be the shape of a flower. On the outer rim dark red, then a lighter red and in the middle was a diamond. I almost wanted to just jump around from the excitement I was feeling but I held back and tried to keep my feet in place. My tail was wagging a million miles a minute though. My hands went to my mouth to hold my lips shut.
"Will you be my wife? Be with me forever? Until the end of time?" Alastor finally asked, I've never seen such a wide smile on his face.
My tears just wouldn't stop. I covered my face a moment, closing my eyes and putting my ears against my head. I didn't want to leave him hanging too long. I started to nod my head. This whole time I had a smile on my face, it almost started to hurt from how wide it was and how long I was holding it. I didn't care. I loved this man with all my heart, and now he was asking me to marry him.
I slid my hands down to uncover my eyes and I opened them to look at the deer demon kneeling in front of me. I managed to choke back a sob and find words to answer him. "Yes, of course I will." I finally managed to get out. I managed to get my ears to stand up a little as well.
Alastor said nothing as he stood up from the ground, his smile never left his face. He took the ring out of the box then grabbed my left hand. I watched as he slipped the ring on my finger. I choked a sob back again. He leaned down and kissed my hand once he had the ring fully on.
I looked at the ring a moment and then flung myself at Alastor. Jumping and wrapping my arms around his shoulders, my tail still wagging behind me. He wrapped his arms around me to hold me close as I put my face in his neck, crying. My eyes were just closed the entire time. He knew that they were just tears of joy. He put one of his hands on the back of my head and he gently ran his claws through my hair.
"My little wolf." I heard him whisper, there was happiness in his voice.
I didn't want to let him go. I wanted to hold him forever. He did eventually put me on the ground and unwrapped my arms from him. He put his hands on my face and cleared my tears.
I finally opened my eyes to look at him. What I saw surprised me, my ears going backwards. Alastor was still smiling, but he was crying. Never once have I seen him cry. Ever.
I placed my hand on his cheek. "Al, you're crying."
Alastor gave a chuckle. "I know. I've never really cried before, didn't know I could." He placed his hand on top of mine. "They aren't of sadness though."
I smiled and stood my ears up again. "Ok good. I've just never seen you cry before." I breathed out. I wiped away his tears.
He put his forehead against mine and let out a sigh in relief. "I'm probably the happiest demon in hell right now." He whispered.
"I feel the same." I said in return.
The deer demon leaned in and kissed me with a lot of passion. I felt him take his hands and put them on my back that was exposed from my dress. He slid his claws lightly down my skin. I heard him let out a small groan between our kiss. The feeling of his claws against my back made me excited for a moment. My wings flapped once from the feeling.
Alastor pulled away from our kiss. "I could make love to you right now." He breathed out softly.
I looked him in the eyes, and I could see that he had a mixture of love and lust in them. "Then why don't you." I whispered seductively.
I saw his eyes start to glow. "Are you giving me permission to take you here in the woods?"
I smirked. "No one will come back here. Take me you sexy deer." I gripped his jacket in my hands, pulling him close to me.
I heard Alastor let out a growl of static in approval. "We are animals in the woods. I will ravish you tonight." He said in his dark voice.
If you want to read what happens this night after this, continue to the next chapter, ill upload it in a few days. If not, skip to chapter 27 when it comes out because nothing really happens in 26...except a lot of love making.