Helluva Boss

Different Kinds of Fire

Chapter 8

Second Encounter

~Becky's POV~

To me Saturday is the most wonderful day of the week. It's the weekend which means no work, sleeping in late, and doing whatever I feel like doing. I could read or surf the web or go shopping, but hey, why not do all the above? It was early enough that the coffee shop down the street would be open. Meaning I could get a relaxing cup of joe before returning home to lay around. It was seven thirty when I got out and made the bed, followed by a trip to the bathroom to freshen up. After finishing my morning routine I head to the kitchen to see if Moxxie and Millie are awake. Sure enough, they're both there, making breakfast.

"Good morning Millie, morning Moxxie." I said gaining their attention from their cooking on the counter and stove.

"Mornin' Becky~"

"Good morning Becky, breakfast is almost done. Why don't you take a seat."

I went ahead and sat down at the table. It wasn't long before Millie and Moxxie brought over breakfast, consisting of bacon, eggs, juice and pancakes. It didn't just look good, it smelled good too. Made my mouth water just from the smell itself that my stomach began to growl. Guess I was hungrier then I thought. The minute my food is placed in front of me I'm going to chow down like no tomorrow on it. Didn't take long for the plate of food to be placed in front of me and for me to pick up my fork and start eating.

Millie and Moxxie joined me at the table with their own plates of food. Eating their breakfast, enjoying each other's company, holding hands, smiling at one another. Moxxie told me he and Millie were reaching their first anniversary date. They still have that newly wedded love sick puppy look in each other's eyes. It is pretty cute. Reminds me of those couples you see on television or in graphic novels. Wonder if I'll ever get to experience that? Maybe I'm overthinking. I mean, how in the world am I going to find love down here? Millie and Moxxie have something special but me...

Great, now I'm depressing myself thinking about love. I've only been down here in Hell for what, a couple months and the thought of love is coming to mind now. I mean, I suppose I've been focused on my work for the company that the thought never crossed my mind. Now as I sit at the table with Millie and Moxxie I've got love on the brain. Luckily, I snapped out of my love thoughts when Millie snapped me back to reality with the sound of her voice.

"So Becky it's Saturday, do you have any plans for today~?"

"Plans?" I haven't given much thought to what I wanted to do today. Other then grab a coffee and possibly read, I had made no major plans whatsoever. "Uh no, I don't have anything major going on today. Thought I'd take it easy and just go with the flow."

"Well that's alright, we don't have work today so it makes sense to wanna do whatever feels the most relaxing to you." Said Moxxie. "Millie and I were going to run some errands if you wanted to join us."

"Um thanks Moxxie but I think I'd like to relax here today; although, I might go out to get some coffee and then who knows. I haven't had the chance to actually explore around this area so today's probably a good a day as any to do it." I told him.

"Well why not come with us? We'll be going around Hell for the errands so there'll be plenty to see." Millie chimed in.

I took sometime to think about what Millie said. She did make a fair point. If I go out with her and Moxxie to run their errands I can see more of the area. Get an idea of what's out here in the Pride Ring of Hell.

"Okay, I'll tag along with you guys on your errands." I said earning a squeal and a hug from a gleeful Millie who was obviously glad I had said yes.

To be honest, although I prefer to have some alone time with me, myself, and I it would be nice to go out with M&M. M&M? Oh gees, I've been listening to Blitz too much now I'm thinking like him. Hopefully I don't start acting like him.

"Let's eat up and get ready for some fun on the town!" Millie cried out throwing a fist in the air.

After she released me from her grip, Millie went to sit next to Moxxie who gave her a sweet smile. That was returned right back at him. I swear, those two are probaby the best couple in all of Hell. Not that I know any other couples but who needs to know that information? I dug right into my food wasting no time cleaning my plate of every last piece of speck and crumb. My stomach was dying for some good eating and now it's satisfied.

To show my thanks for breakfast, I cleaned up the table of all the dishes and utensils. Putting them in the dishwasher before going to my room to get changed. Since we were going to run errands, I thought I'd wear something comfy and casual with a hint of fancy. By that I mean just a few nice articles of jewelry with a nice top to go with everything. Don't know why, I just feel like dressing in such a way. Perhaps a part of me wishes to catch the attention of some passerby guy and form a relationship. Call me crazy but I am hoping that happens, if only partially.

I tried to put the idea in the back of my head while getting dressed. I put of jeans, a black camo, a cute red sweater jacket Millie got me but I've yet to wear it. Didn't have a reason to until now. I brushed my hair out then put it up in a ponytail with a headband for décor. I looked at my feet which were still bare. Since my sudden transformation into an Imp upon arrival in Hell, I haven't had much of a need to wear shoes. Millie and Moxxie don't and Blitz does but I'm unsure if I should wear any today or not. I'm not saying I don't have shoes but the debate on wearing them or not is in question.

Screw it, I went shoe shopping with Loona yesterday; therefore, I am wearing those new shoes I bought. Yeah that's right, Loona asked me to go shopping with her. She wanted to take her mind off of Tex. I had a good time shopping with her. I wasn't sure what to expect but it turned out to be more fun than I thought.

I got dressed, slipped on my new sneakers, fixed my hair, and went to the living room. I found Moxxie fixing his tie near the couch. Millie wasn't with him. She was probably still in their bedroom getting ready.

"Hey Moxxie, looking sharp as usual." I complimented him earning a smile from him.

"Thank you Becky, I feel it's important to always look your best when going out. I can see you did the same thing with your own attire." Said Moxxie.

I smiled, gave a little shrug. I'm not use to getting compliments but when I do recieve them I feel shy. Sure that sounds stupid but that's how I react. Speaking of reacting, Millie has finally graced us with her precense. Now we can get this day started.

The three of us made our way out on the town. As I've probably mentioned in the past Hell is similar to back on Earth. Similar ways include building wise, stores, cars, people walking, pretty much the same like above. Minus the people being Imps. Now that I think about it, I'm still not comfortable to the idea of walking outside by myself. Other then when I first arrived in Hell, I've always been with Millie and Moxxie when I go out. Perhaps it's a good thing I went out with them. The idea of walking by myself in a strange new world around strange looking people, if you want to call them that was terrifying. It was better to be with people I knew when going out then by myself for the time being.

Given more time I might grow comfortable going out on my own. Suppose I get assigned to run an errand and everyone else is busy; I'll have to face my fear at some point in the near future. Problem is, there's more to my fear of going out alone but that's for another time.

As we were walking down the sidewalk, for some reason I had the strangest feeling someone was watching me. Call me paranoid but I feel like a pair of eyes are starring deep into my soul. Now that may just be me over thinking again about something that's probably all in my head; however, this feels slightly different to the usual I'm familiar with. Back when I was alive, I could always feel my dad's eyes on me when I did housework, which was all the time. My dad would never let me out of his sight except when I went to school or when he was asleep.

No, his eyes were similar to that of a hawk. These eyes have a similar feel to someone with just as much power and yet I don't feel scared. That's a lie, I'm a tad scared. I wanted to tell Millie and Moxxie but what was I suppose to tell them? It was better if I kept my mouth shut until I can prove what I'm feeling is true.

After sometime walking, we arrived at our first stop, a clothing store. Millie wanted Moxxie to model clothes for her before deciding what to buy him. Guess someone is going to be a model for his cute wife. Guess that means I'll be wondering around till the love birds are done. I can live with that, maybe I can find something in the women's section of the store while Double M is in the men's section. Aw geez...I'm thinking like Blitz again. I need to clear my head. Millie is dragging Moxxie to the men's section. I'll walk around, think of other things, anything to not think like Blitz.

Now that I think about it, that sounded dumb. Ugh, what is wrong with me? I rub my templets as I walk to a clothing hanger line of shirts. Perhaps scanning through these shirts will help clear my mind? As I scan through the different size shirts in the medium section when I felt that familiar set of eyes on my back. It almost feels like I'm a target for some sick twisted creep. My words my sound extreme but it sure feels that way and I don't like it. Why is someone starring at me? Me of all people. It's not like I'm that interesting that someone has nothing better to do but look at me. I tried to ignore it by focusing my attention on the clothes. Scanning, browsing, pushing through clothes to block away the eyes but it wasn't working.

It probably wasn't a good idea to look behind my back and see who was checking me out, but I did. The only problem was when I turned around I couldn't find anyone looking in my direction. Maybe it was all in my head? Perhaps I have been overthinking things and my mind is playing tricks on me. Great, I'm probably going crazy. Better go sit down for a while. Luckily, there's a couch in this store near the changing rooms. I walk over claiming a spot on the couch until I either feel well enough to walk around again or until Millie and Moxxie are done.

Making myself comfortable, my mind was elsewhere as I didn't notice a certain someone coming my way. I don't even hear the footsteps until a shadow covers my body. That was when I came to realize someone was standing next to the couch. My fear was becoming a reality. This had to be the guy watching me. Either that or I'm letting my fear cloud my mind and this is just someone who needs help with something. Okay, don't panic just breathe. Remind myself to breathe.

"Hello there my dear~! It's been a while hasn't it?" Came the voice of someone who sounded familiar and yet his voice reminded me a voice over the radio.

'Do I dare look to the right?'

Against my better judgement, I turned to the right. That's when I saw him. A tall gentleman in red with the striking resemblance of a deer and a bright toothy smile on his face. There was something about that smile that was oddly familiar.

"Darling, don't you recognize me?" The man said assuming I knew who he was.

"Uh sorry...should I?" I replied trying not to sound rude but I didn't feel comfortable around this guy. The man just let out a hearty laugh before replying.

"Oh my dear, I suppose my appearance has left you confused hasn't it. Nevertheless, I am someone you know. Perhaps you recall that little incident on the beach with your friends and Ms. Verosika?"

Hearing him say that my eyes went go wide as I could make them. It was then I realized who this man was. The very same man I encountered when I was on the boardwalk while Blitz was arguing with Loona. The man who knew who Blitz and the others were. The man who was a demon himself.

"A-A-Alastor?"

"You do remember me~! I'm glad you remember my dear, I almost thought you had truly forgotten about me." He said.

"S-Sorry it's just...you look...different." I was trying to use my words carefully to not upset him. Again, he gave a hearty laugh.

"Well my dear, I am a demon after all. What you saw before was only my human form, much like yourself. After all, if we just paraded in our original forms we'd scare everyone. Not that I don't do that already but you understand of course."

"Uh yeah, that's a good point."

"So glad you understand!"

He sat down besides me making himself comfortable on the couch. Not that I said he could sit besides me but I guess he's sitting besides me. It isn't a bad thing but I would have prefer he asked me first. Then again, this is Hell. Home of various sinners ranging from the worse to the most horrible people who were ever cast down here. Alastor here could be categorized in the top section of horrible sinners who ever arrived down here. Then again, he might not be. I don't know anything about this guy. Who's to say he's not like Stolas? I may as well try talking to him since we're together again.

"So...uh...what brings you here today?" 'Okay, stupid question.'

"I just happened to be in the neighborhood when I spotted you through the front window. Thought I'd drop in to see you again. I enjoyed our time together back on the boardwalk together. Thought we could catch up again since you had to hurry off to assist your co-workers."

Hearing that made my cheeks heat up from embarrassment. It wasn't like I left him on purpose, though there was a small part of me that wanted to get away. Even now, I'm getting an unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach. Don't know if that's nerves or something else. He isn't trying to hurt me, or maybe he doesn't want to do anything in front of all these witnesses. And yet, my heart is racing at an incredible speed when he's near.

"Uh yeah...uh sorry about that." I began to say, carefully choosing my words when speaking. "It wasn't my intention to run off like that and leave you, but my co-workers...they're my friends. I couldn't abandon them or pretend they weren't in danger when they were. It probably sounds stupid to you but not to me."

"My dear, do you really think I would judge you for helping your associates?"

"Well to be honest, I don't know a thing about you. It's not like I can read your mind, cause I can't. So I don't know how you would react." I honestly told him.

"True, we've only met that one time and again now. It only makes sense that you wouldn't know how I would judge you, but you interest me so I have no reason to judge you."

"I interest you? Me? A normal young woman or young imp woman, excuse me. Sometimes I forget I'm not my human self anymore."

"It does take time to adjust to these new living conditions down here, but you seem to be doing alright for yourself. That deserves some praise."

"I guess...(shrugs) I sometimes can't believe what's become of my life now. So much has happened, but compared to my old life, this is paradise. In an abnormal kind of way I suppose. (waves my hands around)"

That made Alastor laugh. Apparently, I can be funny without trying with this guy.

"Oh my dear, you are a funny one." He said before taking out a golden pocket watch from his coat. "Oh would you look at the time. I must apologize my dear, I have to leave for an appointment that'll begin in twenty minutes and I do prefer arriving on time."

He stood up from where he sat, turned to me, and took my hand. Placing a soft kiss on my left hand that caused a huge blush to grow on my face. Then he handed me what looked like a business card.

"If you wish to meet again, this is my number. I hope to see you again in the near future my dear."

I took the card from his hand, and with that he left the store. Leaving me where I sat watching him go out that door. It took me a few moments before looking at the card he'd given me. There was a number on it along with his name and job occupation. Surprisingly, he worked at a radio station here in Hell. Made sense what with a voice like his; but that wasn't important, the fact that he gave me his number and wants to see me again, that's huge.

A stranger that I've met twice now wants to see me again. Placing a hand on my chest where my heart was, I could feel a powerful beating. Is this the beating of love or am I imagining things? Whatever it is, I think I want to explore more of it. Taking one more look at the card I put it in my pants pocket.

"Till we meet again Alastor."

And that's the end of that chapter~

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