A Helluva Boss Story

Different Kinds of Fire 2.0

Chapter 12

An Upcoming Date

~Becky's POV~

I had just finished washing up in the shower. My body was still feeling sore from the after affects of the other day. Fighting all those agents was exhausting. Not to mention bloody awesome! Who knew I could kill that many guys holding old Japanese weapons. Almost feels like a dream. Guess all that time spent doing side training with Millie and Moxxie at the gym paid off. I'll have to make a note to get them a 'thank you' gift.

Checking my phone, the time read nine thirty seven in the morning. Breakfast already came and went. Perhaps I could cook them something as a snack for later. I think I'll do just that. As soon as I dry off and dress.

A short while later, I was dressed and on my way to the kitchen to see if I could find something tasty to make for Millie and Moxxie. Upon entering the kitchen, I looked around in the cabinets for anything that struck me as tasty. Instead, I found a note hanging on one of the cabinet doors. It read...

Becky, Millie and I went out to get some groceries. We shouldn't be long. Be back soon.

-Moxxie

Okay good, grocery shopping means there's a chance Millie will buy some kind of tasty mix that I could use to make something sweet and delicious. In the meantime, what to do to kill some time? I could probably read a book or watch tv or go on my laptop I got as a gift from Loona. I know, she gave me a gift as thanks for helping her out during Spring break. Not that I did much. I was just being a good friend. Still, it was a nice gesture and I appreciated it.

So many options, what should I choose? I pat my thighs as I think. Only to fee something in one of my pants pockets. On my left, I could feel a thick card in the pocket. At first I couldn't remember where the card came from, but then it came back to me. As soon as I pulled the card out I saw Alastor's name, occupation, and number on it. He did say I could give him a call, but do I want to? The very thought makes my heart thump like Thumper's foot on the ground in Bambi.

I didn't know the man very well, but he seemed interested in me when last we met. Clearly, he wants to see me again, and you know what, so do I. I never got the chance to get better acquainted with a guy thanks to my dad's control over me.

I looked at the card, punched the numbers on my phone, and waited. I was waiting for a reply as the phone rang, which wasn't very long. Alastor answered the phone after three rings.

"Hello~ Alastor speaking~ May I ask who's calling~?"

Taking a deep breathe, I answered him.

"H-Hello Alastor, it's me, Becky."

"Ah hello Becky~! How wonderful to hear from you again my dear. Just hearing from you has made my day~"

"Oh, well, I'm glad I could make your day. (Not going to lie, my cheeks started to heat up a little when he said that.) Uh, so, I remembered your card in my pocket and thought I should give you a call."

"(does his signature laugh) So, you were interested in accepting my offer for a date?"

"Uh, well, I don't think you ever mentioned a date when we last met, or maybe you did and I missed that part."

"I suppose that's true, but I'm bringing it up now. I would like to go on a date with you."

Something was bugging me and I had to know the answer.

"Question, why would someone like you, who looks to be someone important, want to go on a date with an imp like me? I'm nothing special compared to other girls."

"My dear that's not true."

"What do you mean?"

"There's something special about you that captures my attention. Think of it as a moth being drawn to a flame. Though I can't explain it, your flame glows with an illuminating light that I find myself captivated with. There's something about the way you spark into action and illuminate your bright light with that beautiful smile."

My cheeks began to flare up when I listened to him explain.

"That's... actually a real sweet way to put it."

"I would like to show that I'm interested in you, and I wish to start by taking you out to a cafe. Somewhere we could sit and talk. Get better acquainted with one another. Does that sound good to you?"

"Hmm...a cafe sounds okay with me. Okay, let's do it! When did you want to meet up?"

"Let me see, today is Sunday so how about Friday afternoon? I know a nice cafe we could meet up at. What do you say sweetheart?"

"Friday afternoon? I don't think I've got any plans that day other then work, but I might be able to get out early if I talk to Blitz. It's a date. (just saying that word leaves my stomach knotting up.)

"Fantastic! Let me give you the directions on the cafe's location."

"Hang on, let me grab a pencil and paper to write it down."

Looking around I found a pen and a small notebook in a junk draw. Once I was ready, Alastor gave me the directions to the cafe would we meet at on Friday. We exchanged goodbye's after that and once I hung up the phone my knees suddenly turned to jelly. I nearly lost my balance as I slid down to the floor holding my hands and phone to my heart.

Did that really just happen? Did I really just make a date with a man I had met with, twice? I suppose something like this could happen. My heart's beating like a drum during a ritual. I have to take deep breathes to calm my it down. Not that it's working.

All I can think about is how I set myself up with a date. My first date. If my heart wasn't pounding I probably would faint on the spot. Okay no, I'm just being dramatic. What am I going to tell Millie and Moxxie when they get home? What will I tell Blitz when I go into work tomorrow? How will Loona react when she hears the news? There I go again, overthinking things before they happen. I've got to work on fixing that.

(sigh) Lord Satan, give me strength for what's to come.

Short but I'm going to spice things up a little before Ozzie's

Nothing huge, just a little fun on the I.M.P.'s and Becky's behalf during the date

That'll come in the next chapter

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