It's time for some fun in the sun by the poolside. Although it seems like Heart might be a little shy as she has to show off her baby bump.
Ch 61: Pool Party
(Heart's POV)
It was the day of the pool opening. I was very excited for today and to see it. Plus, I loved pools and swimming, so I was dying to just swim around for a bit. I can't even remember the last time I went swimming. I wanted to just lounge around and relax. Although part of me was a little worried because I was trying to think of what swimsuit Lizzy bought for me.
I was still self-conscious and was trying to get used to my pregnancy belly I was forming. It was weird and hard for me to want to show others. Don't get me wrong, I loved it. It showed the baby was growing and it was healthy. It was me who had to get over my body changing. I knew I would eventually be ok but for now I had to get over it.
I woke up this morning first only because I was excited. Otherwise I would have been sleeping still but I honestly had a hard time sleeping because I was so excited. I may have been in Alastor's arms, but I managed to wiggle out and get ready for today. I woke him up from doing so but he sat up in bed and watched me go around the room. We also promised Lizzy we would pick her and Kota up so they could come over too.
Once I got dressed, I headed downstairs to grab something to eat. Rufio followed behind me. I was leaving Alastor in my dust. I heard him give a laugh as I quickly walked out of the room. He probably found my excitement amusing.
When I got downstairs, I got myself some cereal and I grabbed a banana to put in it. I gave Rufio his food as well then got a glass of milk before I sat down at the table to eat.
After I took my first bite, I heard Alastor walk down the stairs and into the kitchen. He gave a laugh as he entered, "It seems like some wolf is excited for today." Alastor said.
Looking over my shoulder I gave him a nod and a big smile, "Absolutely. I love the pool. I love to swim."
"I am not one when it comes to swimming or pools but I'm excited to see you so excited my love." Alastor said as he started to make his coffee.
I giggled and went back to eating. I felt like a kid on Christmas and was almost jittering in my seat. Alastor looked to be dressed already and so was I. I was ready to just go, but I knew I had to eat something first. I was just glad I didn't have my morning sickness to hold me back from eating. Well, I had to eat small portions throughout the day, but it was better than being sick.
Alastor got his coffee when it was ready and sat down with me at the table. "Calm down sweetheart, you're going to shake up the fawn doing that." He gave a small radio laugh. "You'll make yourself sick."
"Sorry." Trying to calm myself down, I tried to sit still as I ate.
He did have a point to. If I moved around too much, she moved around to get comfortable and it would make my stomach upset. My body wasn't used to the baby moving around just yet so half the time I tried to be careful.
After I was done eating, I went to clean my bowl and then sat back down to finish my milk. "Are you going to swim with me today?" I asked Alastor as I sat back down.
"Possibly. I'll see how I feel when I get there. Sometimes I'm not much for water."
"Do I still get to see you in a swimsuit?" I asked with a smirk and slit my eyes playfully.
Alastor chuckled, "Guess that's something you'll have to find out." He said with a playful tone.
I growled in annoyance for a moment but then huffed and let it pass. When Alastor was done with his coffee and me with my glass of milk, we made sure we had a small bag with stuff in it for the pool and being outside. Plus, a toy or two and treats for Rufio. I wasn't going to let the hound miss out either.
We made sure he had everything before heading out. I clipped Rufio's leash on before heading out the door. It was actually a nice day. Some clouds hung in the sky and it was a little hot, but the breeze felt nice. We got in the car and drove off to get Lizzy and Kota. I promised her that we would pick them up from their house to make it easier.
As we drove, I had the window down as I was enjoying the breeze. Rufio was to since he stuck his head out the back window as well and his tongue just hanging out of his mouth. My one arm rested on the window edge and the other was draped across my stomach. I just looked out the window to the passersby and today just seemed to be calm. Hopefully, it stayed that way, at least for a little bit. Soon we arrived at Lizzy's house and she was already waiting outside with Kota.
The two got into the back of the car and had to sit next to Rufio. He greeted Lizzy with kisses to her muzzle and she tried to push the hound away as she laughed a little. Once everyone was settled Alastor drove off once again.
"So Heart, are you ready for this swimsuit I bought you?" Lizzy said as she leaned forward, leaning on the front seats. "I know your old one got trashed so I figured I would be nice and buy you another one."
"I appreciate that Lizzy, thank you. I can only imagine what you got me though." I said with a roll of my eyes.
"Ah man don't be like that. You'll like it. I promise." Lizzy told me.
"I guess we'll see." I said with a small sigh.
Lizzy leaned in closer to me. "So, how's the baby doing? I remember you called me up the other day saying you felt her move for the first time."
Turning in the seat I looked at her. "She's ok for the moment. I felt her a little today but nothing too crazy like it has been the last two days. I think she has been 'testing the waters', so to say."
Lizzy took a pause and she fiddled with her hands a moment. "Do you mind, if I?" She seemed nervous but I knew what she was going to ask.
Laughing, I said, "You can. Go ahead. I appreciate you asking first."
The wolf demon smiled before leaning a hand over the chair and placing it on my stomach. "Wow you have gotten bigger. It's a little hard to see at the right angle but you can easily feel it." She rubbed her hand across. "That's some pretty crazy stuff." She then took her hand away.
"I know. I am still trying to adjust to her. I'm only going to get bigger and I'm afraid of that." I told her as I put my ears down a little.
"Eh, nothing to be afraid of. All that matters is that they are safe and healthy right?" Kota added on as he sat back in the back seat.
"Well yea, but I'm still trying to stay on the downlow on all this. It's not like me being pregnant is a normal thing." I answered.
"Well for hell born demons yea, its normal." Lizzy said.
"That's beside the point, Lizzy." I growled slightly.
She put her hands up in defense then sat back. "Ok don't be getting your panties up in a bunch. It'll be fine. Just you see."
I let out a sigh then said nothing and just looked back out into the street. Alastor reached his hand over and grabbed a hold of mine that was resting on the chair. I looked up at him and he just glanced at me real fast with a smile. He just wanted to reassure me.
Soon we arrived at the hotel and we all piled out of the car after Alastor parked it. We wandered in and looked around the see the place a little busy as we were guests walking towards the back hallway. They must have all been heading to the pool. My excitement came back, and I waved for everyone to follow as we headed towards the back of the hotel.
With Rufio in front of me we all headed to the back. We had to pass through the garden. It was nice to see everything so alive right now and bright. Was so nice to see the place again. I saw our little tree and wagged my tail with joy at seeing it. We went past the rest of the small garden and followed a small tiled walkway. Soon we hit the fence and the pool was just beyond. Looking back to make sure everyone was behind me I walked past the gate and inside.
The pool was about half the size of an Olympic pool. It was just a giant square but there were diving boards and a slide by the deep end. Some guests were already in the pool and I saw Vaggie was there and to my surprise, she was the lifeguard. I guess it wasn't all too surprising because she could be pretty strict, and I heard she was a good swimmer. She had a red one-piece swimsuit on. There was an outside bar as well and that is where I saw Husk, just as miserable as ever. Nifty was there talking with him.
I saw Charlie as she wasn't' that far away from the entrance and greeting people. She had a pink and blue one-piece swimsuit, but it only went to her bust and just hugged her. I managed to see Angel Dust as well, he was out laying on a lounge chair. He had a pink bikini on with a white spider web like pattern on them. He also had pink sunglasses on to cover his eyes. I saw Russ there too; he was sitting beside Angel. He had dark blue swim trunks on and was looking at a magazine.
Eventually I walked up to Charlie and when she saw me, she cheered and then gave me a hug. "Heart you made it. I've been excited all morning. Everything has been going smooth so far and everyone seems to be having fun."
"I've been excited to." I told her as well. "I am glad to hear that everything is going ok so far."
Charlie just jumped with excitement. "Are you going to get in today."
Nodding I said, "Most likely, but I wanted to come and check out the pool first before I went to change. It turned out so great."
Soon I felt Lizzy wrap an arm around me. "Speaking of getting changed. I have your swimsuit for you. Come on, I'll come with you in case you need help. That and I want to see how good it looks on you." She gave me a wink.
I groaned a moment, "Fine let's go then." I looked at Charlie. "I'll be back ok?"
"Ok, hurry back soon." Charlie said with a giant smile.
I nodded and we turned around to face Alastor. I handed him Rufio's leash. "Will you be ok with him while I go change?" I asked to be sure.
"Of course, darling. As long as he doesn't pull me into the pool, I'll be alright." He then shooed me off with his hands. "Now off you go."
Lizzy then dragged me off, taking me away from the pool and back into the hotel. We decided to go to my old hotel room. Lizzy shoved a bag in my hands and then pushed me into the bathroom.
"If you need help let me know." Was all she said before closing the door behind me.
With a sigh I put the bag she gave me in the sink and then pulled out the swimsuit she bought me. When I pulled it out, I mentally groaned. I liked the colors, it was a purple, blue and black galaxy design. The only problem was, it was a bikini.
I was not looking forward to putting this on.
It wouldn't be that bad...right?
(Third Person POV)
Alastor was talking with Charlie as Kota went off and went to talk with Angel. Rufio sat down next to Alastor but really wanted to jump into the pool and have fun with everyone. He saw some demons playing with big balls in the water and he wanted to swim and have fun. The hound started to whine looking at it all but kept sitting next to the second master because he didn't want to get in trouble.
Alastor looked down at Rufio who was shifting on his paws. The deer demon looked up at Charlie, "Can he jump in the pool? He looks like he wants to have some fun."
"Sure! Let him loose. We'll all keep an eye on him." Charlie answered with a smile.
Alastor leaned down and unclipped Rufio's leash. The hound heard the clicking sound and put his ears up. What was happening. Alastor then went and took his collar off as well. He looked up to the second master in confusion.
"Go ahead Rufio. Go play." Alastor told him.
Play? Play! He could go play! Rufio jumped up and ran towards the pool until he jumped in. The hound started swimming and barking in delight. Water! Swim! Fun!
Alastor laughed at the hound as he started to swim around with the other guests.
"I see that you and Rufio have been getting along ok." Charlie pointed out.
Alastor stood up straight and put the hound's collar in the bag he had. "For the most part yes. He does his job and keeps Heart company when I'm not around. She loves him."
"See, he was a good idea after all." Charlie elbowed him lightly.
Alastor tried not to shrink back from the touch as to not upset her, "I have my regrets because of my fear of dogs still, but I get over it a little bit with Rufio around. I know he would protect me as well, but I don't need it. He's just loyal like that."
"Are you afraid of how he will react around the baby?" She wondered.
"All the time." Alastor answered as he looked at the hound in the pool. "I think he will accept her, but I don't know what will happen at the beginning and how he will react. We just have to teach him that's all."
"I'm sure they will get along fine. Before you know it, he'll be protecting her instead." Charlie said with a small laugh.
"That's how I'd like it to be, yes. Especially in times when I can't be with her." Alastor crossed his arms. "Only time will tell."
Charlie then had an idea, "Hey Al, I was going to host a surprise baby shower for Heart in the next month or two. Do you think she would like that?"
Alastor looked at her with his brows knitted slightly, "I don't know my belle. She isn't too keen on others knowing she's pregnant."
"Well it would just be a small one here at the hotel. With the girls and probably Angel." Charlie told him.
"If it's a small one with just friends then I'm sure she would be ecstatic about it." Alastor answered with a small smile.
"Fantastic! I'll probably start on that soon. I want to make sure you guys have everything you need." Charlie said as she was jumping with excitement.
The Radio Demon shook his head at her excitement. "Thank you, Charlie. I appreciate that very much. We both will, especially since we haven't really gone out to get anything. She is afraid to go out and shop for that stuff."
Soon their conversation was interrupted when Lizzy came back but she was alone. She walked up to Alastor. "Hey, Al, can you help me?"
"What is it you need dear?" Alastor wondered.
"It's Heart, I can't get her to come out of the bathroom. She won't tell me why either. I think she is ok but I'm just worried." Lizzy informed him.
Alastor had a slight hint of worry when Lizzy came out saying something was the matter with Heart. The back of his mind was almost screaming at him that something happened to the baby, but he tried to push any thoughts aside. He didn't want to jump to conclusions. Especially one like that. He tried to keep himself calm.
"Where is she?" Alastor asked her sternly.
Lizzy was almost taken aback by Alastor's reaction, but she understood it was because he was just worried, "In her hotel room." She finally answered.
Alastor handed her the bag he was holding. "Hold this for me."
Lizzy took the bag without question and watched as Alastor disappeared into a shadow and was gone.
Charlie looked at Lizzy confused. "You said Heart won't come out?"
"Yea. She just wouldn't tell me why. Usually she is more open with me. I hope I didn't upset her." Lizzy shrugged. "She at least said the bathing suit looked pretty."
Charlie put a hand on the wolf girl's shoulder. "Well hopefully Al can help her out. You know how he can be with his words."
Lizzy just sighed in annoyance. Her sister can be a real pain sometimes, but she loved her.
Alastor manifested him in front of Heart's hotel room door. He didn't want to go in just in case. He still wanted to give her privacy. Alastor knocked once and waited for an answer. He heard some shuffling behind the door.
"Lizzy if that's you I swear to all things unholy!" Alastor heard her scream behind the door.
Alastor knocked again, "It's me my love. May I come in please?" He asked first.
"No!" She snapped.
Alastor was surprised by the sudden tone and exclamation that came from her. She never snapped at him like that, at least not in a while. He knew her emotions can be all over the place right now, but he was honestly worried about what was going on.
Alastor placed a hand on the door, "Darling you know you can talk to me." There was no answer. "You know I can easily come in there, right?" Alastor reminded her.
There were a few moments of silence on her end. There must have been something troubling her for sure. He knew her, sometimes she can be very open with her emotions. When she was quiet like this, he knew something was troubling her mind.
Alastor then heard the unlocking of the door and then footsteps quickly walking away from it. Alastor tested the door, it was in fact unlocked now. He opened it. He slowly stepped inside and saw the room empty, but he saw the door to the bathroom slightly ajar and the light on. Being careful as he walked, he made his way over to the bathroom door. He peaked in but couldn't see anything. She was hiding.
"Are you going to come out dear or am I going to have to come in?" Alastor asked calmly.
"If I come out, do you promise to give me your honest opinion on something?"
"My wolf, you know me, I would never try to lie to you." Alastor paused and waited.
Soon saw a figure come to the crack of the door. "Ok, I'll take your word for it." He heard her whisper.
There was a hesitation by her but soon she slowly started to push open the door.
(Heart's POV)
I finally opened the door to the bathroom. I had my eyes cast down to the floor, my ears flat on my head, and my hand rubbing my arm as I stood there embarrassed and uncomfortable. Damn myself for feeling this way. I had the swimsuit on, but I hated how I looked in it. It was a tube top style the hung off my shoulders. I loved it but didn't like how it looked on me. I felt so exposed with my stomach out. I was so uncomfortable right now and I don't know why. I feel I should feel ok with showing off my stomach but part of me felt like I would get judged.
Once I was standing there for a few seconds of Alastor looking at me all I said was, "I don't look good, do I?" My hand on my arm gripped tighter. "I hate it." I wrapped my wings around me.
Alastor moved my wings out of the way and placed his hands on my shoulders. He slipped them down to hold my arms, "Darling I don't know what you mean. I think you look beautiful." He whispered to me.
I finally took my eyes off the floor and looked up at him and saw his eyes looking softly at me. I honestly wanted to believe his words, but I still had that nagging feeling in the back of my head.
"I'm just afraid of people laughing at me. Questioning me. I'm afraid to show myself off." I confessed.
Alastor wrapped his arms around me and I let him do so. I needed the embrace more than I thought. I wrapped my wings around us both.
"No one will laugh at you darling. If anyone decides to make fun of you, I'll gouge their eyes and rip out their tongues." He told me with static behind his threats. "I'll stay by your side the whole time."
I put my face in his vest and gave a smile. I know he meant well but it did make me happy a little to hear that. He just wanted to keep me happy and probably a little sane as well. My ears went up a little.
Alastor leaned down to kiss my head, "Besides, you're practically glowing and I say you should show yourself off."
"You think I'm glowing?" I asked warmly as I felt a blush come to my face, being touched by his words. My ears went to the side.
He pulled me away from him and poked my nose. "Absolutely radiant, could hurt my eyes." He gave a small chuckle. "Might make people jealous of what we have, and I say good." He kissed my forehead.
I gave a small chuckle as well. I looked at him lovingly.
"You were so excited to come here and swim today. So, you should go and have fun. Try not to let what other people think ruin your fun today." Alastor finished.
"I guess you're right Al. I've just been so self-conscious lately about myself. I can't help it sometimes." I told him as I was playing with his bow tie.
"That's understandable because your body is changing, and change is hard to get used to." Alastor moved his hands till they rested on the sides of my stomach. "You just have to remember that this change is good though. That the baby is healthy and growing. It will be worth it all in the end." He flashed me a reassuring smile.
I smiled back and placed my hands-on top of his, "Thanks, Al. I do feel a little better. I just couldn't tell my sister because I didn't want to hurt her feelings about the bathing suit she got me."
"I'm sure she would understand. She is your sister and will love you still."
"I guess you're right."
We both felt a push against our hands as they still laid on my stomach. Alastor felt it more but I felt our hands move.
Alastor laughed and kissed my forehead, "See, even she is trying to tell you not to worry."
A laugh escaped me as well, "Maybe. I guess it is reassuring though." My tail started to wag a little.
"Are you ready to go back outside?"
I took a deep breath, "I think so. Let's give it a shot. What's the worst that can happen?"
Alastor patted my head. "Now let's not jinx ourselves dear."
Nodding in agreement I said, "Sorry, but let's get going before I change my mind." I then unwrapped my wings.
I walked back into the bathroom and grabbed the large towel that was in there and wrapped it around myself. It barely covered me, and my stomach stuck out a little, but I let it slide for now and not bother me.
Alastor took my hand into his and led me out of my room. We walked down the hallway and back out of the hotel and headed towards the pool again. I heard music playing, plus the sound of people jumping in and splashing in the pool. It got me excited again to want to get in the pool. Reminded me that I came here to have fun and relax.
When we got back to the pool, I looked around to see where everyone was. I saw Charlie as she was talking to Vaggie on the lifeguard seat. I then saw Rufio was also in the pool. That made me confused.
I turned around to look at Alastor, "Please tell me there is a reason Rufio is in the pool?"
Alastor laughed, "He wanted to have some fun. He kept whining and looking at everyone in the pool. I asked Charlie and she said it was ok."
"Alright. At least I know he is ok to be in there." I sighed in relief.
Looking around I then spotted Lizzy and Kota, he was putting some sunscreen on her back as she was already in her swimsuit. The couple was sitting next to Angel and Russ who didn't seem to move. With my hand still in Alastor's we made our way over to them. Lizzy looked up and spotted us, waving.
"Hey, you got her out. Good job." Lizzy praised Alastor once we got closer.
"Nothing I couldn't handle." Alastor told her.
"Lizzy, I'm sorry for the way I acted towards you. I shouldn't have been so hard. I was just having a moment of me not liking how I looked with showing off my stomach this way. I do love this swimsuit you bought me though." I apologized.
"Heart, you shouldn't be afraid to show off your baby belly. You should be flaunting it!" Lizzy said with a small laugh.
"I was just about to say the same thing." Angel added as he pushed his sunglasses down to look at me. "Show off what ya got wolf girl. People would be jealous. Of course, some people are into that shit."
I felt a blush come to my face from their words and hid behind Alastor's arm.
"Angel!" Everyone in our small group exclaimed at once.
All the spider demon did was laugh.
It didn't faze me I guess, but I will admit it was funny to hear. Maybe me coming out to swim in this wouldn't be too bad after all. Lizzy gave me the bag that I brought and Alastor took me over to the lounge chair next to Lizzy and Kota.
"Are you going to change as well, Al?" I asked him as I sat down.
"I will in a little bit. I want to make sure you're taken care of first." Alastor told me.
"Ok sounds fair enough. You going to rub sunscreen on me?" I wondered as I lidded my eyes playfully.
Alastor reached into the bag and pulled out the sunscreen I brought, "I was planning to but if you don't want me to then-" I didn't let him finish.
"No no I do. I'd like it if you did." I quickly said and wagged my tail.
"You have to do one thing first." Alastor started.
"What?" I tilted my head slightly.
Alastor paused and gave me a smirk, "Take the towel off from around you."
I looked up at him and hesitated a moment. I put my ears down and looked away. I gave a sigh and stood back up and took the towel off I had wrapped around me and laid it out on the lounge chair.
Standing now in front of Alastor with my arms crossed I said, "Happy?"
"Very." He gave me a quick kiss on the forehead. "See that wasn't bad right?"
"I guess not." I whispered shyly.
"Good. Now sit back down and I'll start behind you ok?"
I nodded and Alastor took his jacket off and then rolled up his sleeves. He went behind me and straddled the chair with his long legs and started to rub my back with the sunscreen. It honestly felt good because I was starting to have some small back pains and it was wonderful as he rubbed my back. When he was done there he went to my shoulders and down my arms. Then he told me to stand so he could get my legs better. I did as told and stood in front of him as he put the sunscreen on. He went almost slow as he rubbed up and down my legs.
"Almost done." Alastor announced softly as he put more sunscreen on his hands. "Just one place left to get."
He looked up at me and I almost wanted to blush from how close he was. I wasn't even expecting it, let alone from him, but he leaned forward a little and placed a kiss right in the middle of my stomach. Right above my belly button. Now my blush was really forming on my face, I could feel it getting all hot and I was ready to hide again. I felt so embarrassed even though I really enjoyed seeing the affectionate moment.
Alastor looked up at me and gave a small laugh, "What's the matter dear? Did I surprise you?"
"Maybe a little." I mumbled under my breath.
Alastor laughed again but there was radio static behind it. "I wanted to see how you would react."
I looked away from him with a small huff. In the corner of my eye I saw a small group whispering at each other as one pointed at me. It made me paranoid a moment because of them staring and probably talking about us. I hated it. Alastor seemed to notice my paranoia or could just tell but he lifted his head to look over to the group. His eyes were aglow, and he gave off a buzzing noise as he opened his mouth and ran his tongue across his teeth. The group noticed and quickly got up then ran off.
I gave a chuckle. "Thanks Al." I whispered to him.
Alastor went back to normal and looked back up at me, "I promised, didn't I? No one's going to make you uncomfortable today while I'm here my love." Alastor said softly to me.
I gave him a smile then leaned down to kiss him for a moment.
Alastor then took his hands that were covered in sunscreen still and placed them on my sides and started to work his way around. It was nice to feel his hands go across my growing stomach and he seemed to be enjoying it as well. He made sure to cover the whole area of exposed skin and run it in.
"There, all done." The deer demon said as he wiped the access left off his hand onto the towel.
"T-Thanks Al." I stuttered, still flustered from his actions.
"Anytime. Now go have fun. I'll join you later. Promise." Alastor told me as he sat back a little.
Then I felt a hand on my shoulder to see Lizzy. "Come on sis. Let's go." The wolf demon seemed to be excited as well with her tail wagging behind her.
I nodded and I walked with Lizzy over to the pool. We got to the steps that entered the pool and I just stepped in onto the first one to test out the water. It was tolerable with being warm. It was ok so I walked the rest of the way in. The water was so nice, and it was fun to just float in the water a moment. It's been awhile since I had been in a pool. Other demons around seemed to be enjoying it as well as they splashed and had fun. I saw as one demon did a cool dive off the taller diving board. I then saw Rufio as he was still swimming around and having fun. He spotted me and then came swimming over to me quickly.
"Rufio, my boy, are you having fun?" I cooed at the hound as he came up to me.
The hound gave a bark in response.
I patted his head. "I'm glad. You seem to be having fun."
Rufio's tongue hung out and he swam past me and stood on the steps. He walked out and shook the water from his fur. Others were in the line of fire from his shaking and the hound sat down to scratch behind his ear.
Laughing at him, I turned back to Lizzy and splashed her. Lizzy was surprised and laughed then splashed me back. She started a little splash war, but I ended up winning I think when I used my wings to make a wall of water. She moved the fur out of her face and glared at me but then laughed.
"Better watch your back pregnant girl. I might get you back later." Lizzy warned.
I giggled, "We'll see."
I put my head under the water and swam away from her. It's been awhile since I swam, and I loved going under to swim around. I was actually able to sink a little more, but I feel that was because I was heavier than normal. I swam to the deep end of the pool off to the side of the diving boards so that I could be out of the way then came to the surface. I fixed my hair and looked back and saw Lizzy dive under. I looked to the outside where I left Alastor, but I didn't see him sitting there. Where had he gone?
"Looking for me dearest?" I heard someone say beside me.
I was surprised by the voice an jumped a little. I looked beside me and there was Alastor as he had his feet in the pool. I looked to see he had an old-time swimsuit that was red and black striped. It exposed his arms and legs and he had the first button undone to expose a little bit of his chest. He had his hair pulled up and I could see his little tail sticking out the back.
"Well don't you look handsome." I commented as I put my head on my arms that were laying on the edge of the pool.
Alastor chuckled. "Well thank you dear. It's been a while since I wore this old thing."
"And talk about old." I laughed.
"Hey now, be lucky I changed at all. I did it for you my darling wife." Alastor said with a stern look.
"Aw that's sweet of you my love." I cooed at him. "Are you going to come all the way in?" I asked.
"Small steps for me dear. I'm just testing it out at the moment." Alastor told me.
Moving closer to him I put my head against his leg, "Well I'm happy to have you here either way."
Alastor placed one of his clawed hands on my head and started to pet me. "I'll always be here for you darling."
I snuggled into his touch and sighed in content.
I was then spooked when I felt something touch my leg. When I looked to my left, I saw Lizzy pop out of the water.
"Did I scare you?" Lizzy laughed.
"Just a little. Definitely surprised me." I answered with a giggle.
Lizzy looked to Alastor, "Wow Al, nice swimsuit. Get out of the old days ya old man." Lizzy joked.
She laughed and then dived back under.
I rolled my eyes and looked back up at the deer demon, "Don't listen to her Al. You know she is only playing around. I think you look great."
"No worries love. I'm used to it. I don't mind it." Alastor told me.
Just then Rufio ran up next to Alastor and wanted attention. He was surprised at first but once he got over it, he started to pet the hound. Rufio went and sniffed me and licked my face. I laughed from the action and the hound jumped back in the pool. I left Alastor's side and went to follow the hound. I got him around the neck, and he started to swim with me attached. He was having fun.
I was distracted playing with the hound for a little while and Lizzy was having fun with us to. Eventually Angel got into the pool as well and he was busy trying to dunk Russ underwater. The taller demon had the advantage over the snake as he picked him up and tossed him a little way away into the water. Everyone was having a good time it seemed. When I looked back to where I left Alastor on the deep side of the pool; he wasn't there. I was concerned again about where he had gone.
As I was talking to Angel, I felt something touch my leg and then go up to my sides. I shivered from the touch. Soon I felt arms wrap around me. I looked up and saw Alastor standing behind me. His hair now all wet and his ears were back now from the water. He hovered over me and just had a smirk on his face.
"Hello darling." Alastor greeted.
I gave a giggle, "Hello Al."
"Did I scare you?" He asked.
"Just a little, but I know your touch." I said with a wink.
Alastor laughed, "I finally got in the water with you. Are you happy now?"
I turned in his arms and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Maybe a little."
Alastor took my chin into his hand and laid his wet lips against mine in a small kiss.
"Can ya two get a room?" I heard Angel huff.
I looked back to the spider demon "Nope. It's too late for that anyway." I joked as I pointed to my stomach.
Angel rolled his eyes and went back over to Russ.
"That scared him off." Alastor whispered with a smirk.
He pulled me more into his arms and got lower in the water till he was faced to face with me. He rubbed his nose against mine. I giggled and laid my head on his shoulder. I rested against him as we just kind of floated in the water. Alastor had his hands resting on my sides.
"Are you glad you came out now?" Alastor asked me softly.
"I am. Thanks for making me feel better Al." I kissed his neck. "I've had fun so far today."
He kissed my ear. "I'm glad you enjoyed yourself my love."
The rest of the day honestly went by fast and I had so much fun. Alastor stayed in the pool and swam with me basically the whole time. It was fun to talk with everyone and catch them up on a few things. I talked to Russ a lot. I asked him about how his new musical was coming along and he had asked me a lot about my pregnancy that I was happy to tell him about. Was nice to relax and chat as Alastor kind of held me the whole time.
No one seemed to look at me the rest of the day but of course I don't know if that was because of Alastor or not. I would hear his static rise now and then but paid no mind to it. He was probably scaring people away. I finally saw Dr. Talon and said hi to him. He was being the first aid person around the pool in case someone had an accident. Was nice to have a normal conversation with him as a friend instead of my doctor.
Vaggie almost got into a fight with a demon who didn't want to listen to her. Since she was the lifeguard, she wanted to make sure things were ok and when a demon didn't want to listen, they sure would feel her wrath. It was almost funny to see but I could see Charlie get worried for her girlfriend even though she was fine.
Eventually Alastor was all pooled out and decided to get out. That's when I decided to as well. I didn't want to overdo myself. I had my fun. Rufio even had fun. I saw him laying out in the sun to dry off and was sleeping. Poor guy was pooped out. Used up a lot of energy playing and swimming. I sat down in the lounge chair and just tried to dry off the best I could. Alastor sat next to me and was drying off himself.
Eventually we decided to stay at the hotel tonight to make it easy on ourselves. We wanted to head in for tonight and said goodbye to everyone before going back into the hotel and back to my room instead for the night. We decided to give Rufio a bath first to get the pool smell off him. Thankfully Alastor helped me because I couldn't bend over for a long period of time. After the hound was clean, I got a shower. Alastor decided to join me as well and there may have been a little funny business involved. I knew he just wanted to make me feel better after everything that happened today.
Once we were all cleaned off Alastor left me in the room by myself as he went downstairs to get something for us for dinner. Rufio and I laid in bed as we waited for him to come back. He even said he would get something for the hound as well. When he came back, we ate it and tried to be careful to not get anything on the bed. Was nice to just relax in bed and talk with Alastor about how I enjoyed today. Minus my little episode of when I first put on my bathing suit. After that I had a lot of fun and it was enjoyable day. Especially with Alastor keeping people off my back.
When we were done eating, Alastor took the empty plates and stuff back downstairs. When he came back up, we laid down to get ready for bed, Alastor was laying against the headboard as I was snuggled up against his side. The deer demon was reading a book and I asked him to read it out loud for me so I could fall asleep. As he continued to read, I wrapped my arms around his waist, and he wrapped his one arm around me to lay his hand at my side. His other hold holding onto the book.
I was close to falling asleep. My eyes shut and just listened to him speak. I was feeling tiredness coming over me. Seemed like someone wasn't keen on falling asleep just yet because I felt the small pressure of a kick to my side. Alastor then stopped reading out loud and put the book down a moment. I looked up at him.
"I don't think someone wants to go to sleep yet." Alastor chuckled.
"I felt that. I don't think she does." I chuckled as well. "It's nothing uncomfortable though. I can get through it. You can keep reading after I fall asleep though if you want. Dr. Talon says she is starting to hear now so she might like you reading as much as I do." I told him.
Alastor smiled. "If you say so." He leaned down to kiss my head, "Now close your eyes ok. You've been up all day and haven't had a nap. I'm sure you are tired."
A yawn escaped me then and I just nodded as I nuzzled into his side. Alastor picked back up his book and continued where he left off. I closed my eyes again and tried to listen to him read. As he did, I felt the taps and pushes from the baby now and then against Alastor's hand he had on me. I wasn't sure if he was doing it on purpose or unconsciously, but he was rubbing his hand up and down my side. It was nice either way. It honestly felt like a very bonding moment for both of us.
Soon I felt sleep taking over me again until eventually, this time, I finally was able to succumb to sleep.
Such a fun chapter to write. I enjoyed doing this one so I hope you enjoyed it too.