Time to head to the party and the two are ready to get going. Sexual content in this chapter so be warned. Other than that, enjoy!


Ch 20: Pool Party

After a few more minutes Heart sat up more and slowly lifted herself from the man's lap. "Ima clean up a little before we leave."

"Allow me darling, I think I have something that can help. He snapped his fingers and they were clean and dry within a flash. Now that she knew he could have magic he could use it no problem.

"Wow!" Heart exclaimed as the magic went over her, making everything clean. It almost felt refreshing. "Thanks Al. That's pretty handy." She flashed him a smile.

"Of course love, we got to be clean and tidy for the party since Rosie and Kristen are expecting us." The man winked then pecked her cheek.

"This is true." Heart says and links his arm into hers. "I guess we should get going. I feel we might already be late."

He looked at his watch. "Actually love, we have 30 minutes to be there on time, look at that! "He mused and gave a chuckle to shadow hinting some magic might have played a part in it.

"Oh, that's wonderful then! It won't hurt to be there early I say." Heart said with a smile.

Alastor nodded, "Well then my darling, let's head out to the train car." He excitedly took her along to the exit.

Heart nodded and they went to the door. She unlocked it and went out onto the street. She made sure to lock the library backup and they walked down the steps.

"Onward my cher! To have some fun and merriment with our friends!" He said boisterously, locking his arm in her beginning to stroll towards the stop.

Heart chuckled. "My goodness, what am I to do with you." She said, shaking her head.

"Perhaps do what you did just now, at home, after the party." Alastor cooed and winked to make her blush.

The woman's mind went blank for a moment and was thinking of what they just did. She had a blush on her face and she felt warm. "S-shut up." She stuttered. "M-maybe." She said and looked away from him.

He busted out laughing as they got to the stop "I won't take that as a no mom cher ~" He winked.

Her blush didn't go away but she rolled her eyes playfully and kissed his cheek. Soon the train car arrived and they stepped on to head on down to their destination.

"It's all right my love you can get me back when I least expect it, for now let us relax and look forward to spending time with our friends. I am rather excited to go for a swim, it's been a while I must say."

"I can't remember the last time I went." Heart admitted, embarrassed slightly. "I'm hoping I still know how to swim." She chuckled.

"My love you needn't worry, I'll be right there to help you if you are forgetful I promise." Alastor kissed her cheek and held her close.

"Thanks Al. I don't know what I would do without you." She smiled and kissed his cheek in return.

"You know I do love you... right darling?" He asked with a tinge of conflict in his voice.

"Of course, I know that." She said with a soft gaze. "I love you too. You show me every day how much you love me. You radiate love and I can feel that from you."

He smiled softly at that response. "I'm glad I can give you that feeling... I never want to give you anything less. I mean that with all of my being " The man nuzzled her.

"You make me feel love, Al and I don't ever want to let that go." Heart told him as she looked up at him with a loving gaze. "I see you and I want to smile more. I'm always so excited to see you that you make my heart beat so fast. I wouldn't let go of that so I'm not going to let go of you either."

"I'm sorry for being sappy all of a sudden my love... I feel like I fail you or I'm not enough... " Alastor told her a little downhearted.

Heart kissed his nose. "Of course, you are enough. You're more than enough. I could never want anything else than what you make me feel. No one else can do that for me."

"And you are my perfect little wolf that no other person could take the place of. You're so very special, and I could not be happier to have found you." He kissed her forehead.

She nuzzled her nose against his. "Same to you. I think we have our friends to thank for that one." She smiled wide.

"Hmm in fact, I think we do. They have been wonderful matchmakers I must say." He chuckles.

"I agree." She chuckled as well from this thought. "It's a good thing the library got the opening when it did."

"Well then I couldn't agree more." The car soon made it to the stop that was by Rosie and Kristen's house.

Alastor got off and assisted his gal by holding his hand to her. Heart took the man's hand to get out of the car and they walked the little ways down to the house and they walked up and knocked on the door. Soon enough Kristen answered and was all bubbly and excited to see her friends.

"You all made it! Just peachy! " The girl giggles and hugs Heart.

Heart hugs back in return. "Of course! I've been so excited all day to come over." She told her with a smile. "I tried to make sure we wouldn't be late either."

"No no sugar! You're right on the dot! Absolute perfection. Welcome to the both of you. Come on, let's get your things set down and head for the pool while it's still warm!"

"Oh perfect!" Heart says as they walk inside. "Yes, I want to get into the pool and swim a little. I'm so excited." She added with a little bounce in her step.

"Rosie's out on the patio. You two can change in the powder room if you need to! I can wait out here for you! Powder room is this door right here." She gestured to the door. "I'll be in the parlor next door then we can go out together!" The bubbly woman said then went to the other room to sit and wait for her friends.

"Thank you Kristen." Heart thanked and turned to Alastor. "Want to go first? Or me? Or go in together?" She asked.

"How about we go together? Save us some time hm?" Alastor suggested. "Besides it's nothing new to what we haven't seen already mon cher~" He winked.

The woman blushed and giggled. "I guess you have a point. Let's get ready then." She says and walks into the room first with Alastor behind her.

Once the door was closed she started to undress so that she could put her swimsuit on. Alastor started to undress as well. Once he had his vest and shirt off he looked over at the woman and saw a small dusting of pink on her cheeks. She must be a little embarrassed getting undressed together perhaps? No matter, he would enjoy this moment.

"You're as red as a tomato der cher!" Alastor teased, pulling out his accent a little, seeing she was already flustered.

Heart blushed more and turned her back towards him. And she felt goosebumps on her arm from his accent. "S-Shh you! Just...get ready." She said a little high pitched.

"What a cute canary ya make der wit your singin'." He continued as he was undressing, not helping himself he knew he was pressing her buttons in the best way.

She had already taken her dress off and bra. "Alastor I swear to all things unholy, if you keep this up you are not going to be leaving this room without some kind of mark." She warns as she takes off her panties next, leaving her naked now.

"Oh, is dat a bad ting? I don't tink. You mean those words der cher?" The host chuckles, starting to put on his swim suit.

Heart was starting to pull her swimsuit up since it was a one-piece. She only got it halfway on before looking over her shoulder at him and glared. "You want to try me mister?"

"Perhaps." Alastor smirks.

Heart grins and turns around to push the man up against the closest wall and push herself against him. She held onto his wrists as well. She didn't have the upper half of her swimsuit on so her breasts were out for him to see. She made sure they were pressed against him as well. "Still want to try me?"

"Ah- d-darling what are you- o-oh my~ such a hungry looking wolf that has me trapped." The man said in response.

"And who's fault would that be, hmm?" The Librarian asked with a purr. "I wouldn't mind taking a bite out of some deer."

He thought for a moment then decided to turn the tables on her. Unexpectedly he slipped out of her hold and trapped her hands above her head against the other wall and pinned her abdomen against the wall with one of his knees. Looking into her surprised eyes he grinned smugly, "I think it's your fault falling for the hunters trap and underestimating your prey my dear~" Alastor winked, then took his free hand to gently massage and play with one of her exposed breasts.

Heart gasped from the sudden change in position. Damn was he sneaky and she honestly did let her guard down a moment to let him pull this fast one. At his words she shuttered a little and then when she felt his hand on her, she gave out a slight gasp. Then moaned a small bit in the back of her throat. She hated being sensitive, but his hand felt so good against her skin.

"A sensitive little wolf you are, and a feisty one trying to pull one over on me. Oh that won't do, it seems I need to remind you who is at the top of this food chain~" Alastor chuckled then moved his hand from her breast down her tummy to her lower region, he pushed her swimsuit to the side to expose her. Then he took two of his fingers and began to rub her sensitive area.

Heart didn't get a chance to say anything but she had goosebumps again rise on her arms from the words. Damn her for being so submissive. She wasn't even sure she could be the top honestly, but it was fun for that split moment. When she felt his hand move down her body and then get to her privates she let out a small moan from his touch. "Damn you." She panted.

The man grinned down at her, "Oho quite a mouth dear. Is the little wolf starting to feel good?"

The woman bit her lip a moment and then put her head back slightly. "Fuck...you." She breathed out.

"Well, if you insist~" He purred and continued his assault on her but craned his head down to her breast to her nipple and began to lick it.

"Ah!" Heart moaned at the feeling of the man's tongue against her sensitive nipple.

She bit her lip though as she realized that she might have been too loud. She couldn't use her hands as they were still pinned against the wall with the man's other hand. They were in a friend's home after all and didn't want to bring attention to themselves. Heart knew that she should be quiet, but why was there this tiny part of her that wanted them to be heard? No no don't think that way. Try to stay quiet.

Alastor chuckled in his throat as he teased her, penetrating her lower region to find the sensitive bud and rubbed it. He felt her already wet and this pleased him, his own excitement starting to build, it pressed against the swimsuit he had on.

"Mmm. Al, damnit." Heart moaned softly as she twitched a moment from him touching her.

He licked her breast one more time and then pulled away, "Hm? What did you say dear?" He teased then went to her other nipple giving it attention and then picking up the pace in her lower region to stimulate her more.

"N-Nothing." She breathed out and then moaned again as he went to the other nipple. "God, don't stop." She said softly..

He needed to let her have it now, so he took his other hand to let go of her wrists and yanked down his swimsuit to expose his hardening length, replacing his other hand with it in her lower area. He slipped past her lower lips and rubbed against her. It was getting slick going around, not penetrating but hitting that sweet bud to stimulate her until she was ready to take him fully. With both of his hands now free, he moves to her breasts. There they squeezed and teased them as well as her sensitive nipples. Lastly his mouth moved to her neck and latched on like a leech sucking on it to make her squirm.

Heart hummed in her throat at the feelings. So much stimulation all at once, it was overloading. Her brain almost wanted to shut down and he was only teasing her. She moved her hands up to the man's brown locks since her hands were free and held him there against her neck. She let out little breathy moans as she panted. The feelings were wonderful as they made her heartbeat so fast.

Alastor paused and looked at her seeing how stimulated she was. Absolutely drunk and dying for more. "Don't worry ma cherie, I won't leave you unsatisfied~ I'm not that cruel." He purred and did his best to slowly guide his length inside gently until it was slick and did not hurt her going all the way in.

"Mmm, thank you my love." She says as he was fixing himself. When she felt him start to enter her she held her breath but also let out a moan from the feeling of being filled.

"My little wolf, so good you are, warm and tight." The man moaned.

"My buck, you feel so wonderful. So filling." The woman moans as well as she held onto him.

"Mmm I'm going a little faster my love, I-if I hurt you please tell me I never wish to." Alastor then kisses her neck as he picks up the pace.

"Please do so." Heart breathed out. "I trust you."

"As you wish, my queen." He breathed on her neck as his pace quickened and she took his entire length every time he thrusted.

She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and put her face by his. She moaned each time he thrust, loving the feeling of him, she even lifted her leg a little and put it on a stool that was nearby so that she could have him go in deeper.

"Oh darling, so divine mmmm" He moaned.

She hummed in delight. "Mmm my buck, please kiss me?" She huffed, wanting to feel his lips on hers again.

"As you wish my love." He panted and immediately gravitated to her lips kissing them passionately as they made their intoxicating love.

Heart moaned into the kiss as it just added to the passion. Plus, it helped her keep her moans at bay as well. "Mmm...fuck...Al." She mumbled into their kiss.

"Mmmm cher~" Alastor mumbled back as his hands explored and stimulated her while he thrusted in and out smoothly filling her each time.

She pulled away for a moment and tried to catch her breath from the kiss. She put her head back a moment and shut her eyes. "Harder. Please?"

"As my beloved commands I would not want to deny her any desires she has." The Radio host purrs, his hot breath on her neck and goes harder as she asks. He was planting kisses all over her neck and chest as he did.

Heart put her legs around the man's waist, hoping he could hold her up and just latched on to him. She bounced a bit in his hold and made him go a bit deeper. He felt the woman latch on and bounce. He made sure to shift his weight to hold her as well. Oh, she was so desperate, that made him more aroused and he went even harder feeling his climax come close. The woman was feeling her end as she bounced. He was just going so hard and deep now that it felt so good. She was seeing stars. She let out a moan every time they connected. She couldn't help it. Although she still tried to be quiet if possible.

"D-darling... ohhh I'm close-" Alastor moaned.

"So...am I. Please...inside me Al...please." Heart begged.

"As.. you wish... I will grant it…I-I'm coming!" Just after that he growled gritting his teeth with one final rough thrust and released his pent-up passion in her. Filling her to the brim.

She felt his release and groaned happily from the feeling. Soon after though she released as well and panted after everything was done. Their movements stopped completely as they both tried to catch their breath. She slumped against him as she felt so weak now from that event.

Alastor made sure to support her and guided her gently to the floor as they caught their breath, "Oh my little wolf that was... exquisite... you're so perfect." He praised her.

Heart managed to find her footing and slowly let go of him. "It was wonderful. You're wonderful." She smiled at him and then kissed his cheek.

"My love, you're amazing... mon cher such beauty and passion... the fire in my soul." The man kissed her back and held her face tenderly looking into her beautiful bright orbs.

She chuckled and just snuggled into his hold. "I love you so much."

Alastor smiled. "I love you too." He kissed her forehead, humming. "Well then I think we shouldn't keep the girls waiting."

"Yes we should get going. We had them wait long enough." Heart says.

"Would you like some help dear?" Alastor wondered.

Heart nodded. "Yes please. Assistance would be nice."

"Yes my wolf, up we go." He said picking her up and placing her on the stool to sit.

"Thank you, love. You're amazing." She says with a smile. "I never want you to leave. You're so helpful." She giggled happily.

"Oh, never my little wolf, you're my charming belle I'd die for." He swoons helping with her swimsuit.

Heart managed to get the rest of her swimsuit on thanks to him. "Aw my buck, you are the charming one."

Once she was fully in her suit, he smiled proudly. "It's pretty as a picture. Allow me too not be indecent then!" He chuckled then got his swimsuit on with no problem.

The woman stood up and went to him and kissed his lips gently and headed towards the door. "Let's head out my buck."

"Absolutely my lady here." He said, taking her arm and opening the door.

"Thank you, good sir. You're such a gentleman" Heart says with a wide smile.

"You're welcome my love now let's find the girls I'm sure they're bored-" He paused in his words when they walked forward into the parlor not even five feet away to see Rosie and Kristen quiet... occupied like they just were. With their faces stuck together.

Heart blushed as she saw them on the couch. She let out a small cough to clear her throat. "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Rosie and Kristen quickly broke apart and blushed as they coughed as well trying to straighten themselves out.

"O-oh so sorry you two- u-uh heh we may have gotten a bit carried away." Kristen blushes while Rosie straightens herself out after removing her from over top her girlfriend.

"No no, it's ok. We got carried away as well. So, we apologize for that." She said as she rubbed the back of her head. "Now that it's all out of the way, how about we have some fun and get the party started?"

"Excellent idea dearie let's go cool off into the pool for a spell. I can have some drinks prepared for us while we are getting accustomed to the water. What would you all like? Kristen dear you don't have to say I know what you love." Rosie winks at her girlfriend who blushed and giggled.

"Oh, that sounds refreshing my friend! I'll take some of the best whiskey you have. What about you dear?" He asked Heart.

The woman tried to think of what to have. "I'll have a French 75 if you have the stuff for it."

"I do indeed! I'll have them made and brought out to us." She then speaks to one of her servants to let the kitchen know what is requested.

"We'll come on you two! Let's hit the pool!" Kristen said excitedly and took both Heart's and Alastor's hands, leading them to the backyard to see the lavished pool.

Heart smiled wide and giggled as she followed her friend outside. Once she was outside looking at the pool she couldn't contain her excitement. "This is beautiful back here."

"My my, quit the swimming hole you have here darling! The water looks wonderful and crisp." Alastor smiled marveling at the pool.

"Is it ok if we jump in now?" Heart asked as she bounced slightly.

"Sure thing! Last one in is a smelly rotten egg!" Kristen calls getting a head start to jump in.

Heart laughed and quickly took off behind her. They got to the edge of the pool at the same time and jumped in. The water was a little cold but not too bad with the nice weather.

"Wha- hey!" Alastor called out and bolted behind them and jumped just after the girls.

Heart opened her eyes under the water for a moment and saw Alastor had jumped in behind them. She surfaced and swam over to him then started to hug him slightly.

"Ah! A gator has trapped me in her jaws. What am I to do?!" He played around wiping his eyes and being a drama queen.

"This gater is a strong one." Heart says as she wraps her legs around him as well.

"Oh heavens! I'm doomed to be this gator's next meal! This is the end of me!" He said, beginning to sink as Kristen laughed at their display.

Heart laughed. "Yes I shall take you down!" She says as she hangs onto him.

Soon Alastor sank beneath the water with some bubbles following him still in Hearts gator death grip. She managed to sink with him and she gave a chuckle but still went and gave him a kiss while under the water. Alastor was surprised and emitted the rest of his reserved air from her kiss. About to choke on the water, he squirmed to go upwards towards the surface. Rosie had joined in the meantime and questioned the pair to her girlfriend. Kristen just giggled and shrugged as she watched the woman enter the water.

Heart went to the surface and looked at Alastor sheepishly. "Sorry, I think I almost made you drown."

He coughed for a moment catching his breath again but smiled at her. "It's okay darling." He coughs a little. "You just surprised me that all."

"I can't leave you two with my girlfriend alone for two minutes can I?" Rosie snickered.

"My bad." Heart was embarrassed for a moment and then just gave Alastor a kiss on the cheek. "I'm done being a gator."

"My goodness dear you're a vicious one" The man chuckled.

"I am a wolf after all." She joked and gave him a wink.

"Ah yes I have forgotten but didn't know wolves could be aquatic." He kissed her cheek.

"I'm a new breed." Heart laughed. "Or maybe I'm a mermaid."

"A beautiful siren entraps a poor soul like me with your beauty and song~" The host swoons and falls into Heart's arms.

"What a hopeless schmuck you are Alastor Ledet. Always dramatic you are always will." Rosie chuckled swimming close to her girlfriend.

Heart giggled as she held Alastor in her arms. "I will agree with you Rosie, but I love him."

"And I love you mon cher~" He swoons, picking her up and throwing her into the water unexpectedly.

"Ah! Alas-" She screamed as she was thrown into the water.

"Oho ! you sneaky man! You pulled one over on her!" Kristen giggled.

"Haha! Payback you fearsome wolf gator!" He smirked.

Heart emerged from the water and gasped and got water out of her nose. She fixed her hair for a moment and tried to get her footing back. She almost wanted to feel anger towards that but she realized she deserved it. Even so, she wasn't ready and almost felt like she was going to drown because of all the water.

"Ooh Heart, Alastor got you good! Hehe." Kristen giggled swimming over to her friend making sure she was okay.

"Just lot of water up my nose but I'll be ok." Heart says to reassure her friend.

"That's good. You're fine, I promise, hah I wouldn't let you drown." The girl said.

"Oh, our drinks are here, wonderful! Thank you Franklin." Rosie smiles and thanks her servant for bringing the tray of drinks. Rosie had a bottle of fine champagne, and Kristen had a Shirley temple.

"Thank you." Heart said smiling. "Oh, I'd love to get a small sip of my drink. I'm going to get out for a moment." Heart says as she heads towards the ladder.

"As would I, darling. A drink break sounds wonderful." Alastor chimed in and followed her. The girls followed after and each got a towel and sat down. Once situated the friends grabbed their drinks and took a sip to feel refreshed and relaxed.

Heart sat on a lounge chair and just sighed happily as she sipped her drink.

"You have some of the best selections Rosie, absolutely splendid!" Alastor chirped happily sipping his whiskey.

"This is divine. Thank you Rosie." Heart said as well.

"Of course, doll, I adore having you and Al over. I only want the best for my guests and of course my precious little lady here" she smiles and kisses her girlfriend.

"Ah! Hehehe Rosie! You silly cat!" Kristen giggles and blushes.

The woman chuckled. "I expect nothing less from the perfect lady."

"Yes indeedy my darling but there is another perfect lady I can see here." Alastor swoons and looks at Heart while Rosie and Kristen giggle.

Heart blushed from his words. "I'm far from perfect Al."

"Oh, Heart I don't know if he can hear you, I think he's quite smitten and sure that's the truth!" Her friend chuckles pointing to the loves truck radio host next to her friend.

Heart giggles and leans against him. "Just gives me too much credit."

"My little wolf~ I'm under your spell, you're perfect and I adore you so much!" Alastor said and kissed her cheek tenderly.

The woman chuckled. "I don't know much about witchcraft Al. You might as well have me under something yourself." She says as she pokes his nose playfully.

Alastor seemed to slow down and his brain wandered for a moment. He stood there still. He remembered something... that one night when he revealed himself and shadow to her... after the trolley car incident... she ... accused him and made him feel so heartbroken.. His smile shrunk for a moment and apparently the other couple noticed.

"Alastor? Are you all right?" Rosie asked for a moment .

"Yea Al? Whiskey not setting well with you?" Kristen wondered.

Alastor snapped his head back to the women, "O-oh! Did I zone out? Ha! P-perhaps I swallowed some pool water and it isn't mixing well.. I-I'll be right back." He said and got up quickly to go away from the group.

Heart watched as Alastor walked away and she felt a small pang in her chest. She had a suspicion that she was the cause of his sudden turn in mood. She looked down at the drink in her lap sadly. It was probably something she said. She didn't mean to upset him. That is the last thing the girl would want to do. Specially to ruin his day. Stupid!

The man scurried inside to the bathroom and felt sick... his heart was not normal. After locking the door his shadow came to his side.

"Master? What is wrong? Are you ill?" It asks, trying to console him.

"I-I don't know my friend... I-I feel just... my chest hurts again and I can't explain it... my chest hurts like it did that one night. I remembered and ... felt sick immediately after... she thought I... could be so diabolical to force love upon her... how could I EVER?! I'm evil but... not that evil she doesn't deserve any of that from me. I genuinely love her... and I only want her to genuinely love me with her own clear mind and heart." He didn't realize the tears building in his eyes as he talked... but they were there and eventually spilled down his cheeks.

The shadow tried to comfort its master and wrapped itself around his shoulders. Alastor felt a little better with the comfort and tried to calm himself down. He can get through this. It was in the past now. Heart has accepted him; he has to remember that.

Heart looked at the girls for a moment once Alastor had been gone a few minutes.. "Sorry, I put the mood down." She said sadly.

"Heart dearie you didn't put the mood down, from my understanding Alastor did go under and probably just swallowed some water. He'll be fine." Rosie assured her.

"Yea from what I've seen alcohol and chlorine don't mix! You'll be fine and so will he. How about we have some food brought to us? Help our stomachs?" Kristen suggested going over to her friend and giving her a hug.

Heart perked up a little bit, "Food does sound good. Maybe it will help Al out too."

"I'll have some food brought out for us. In the meantime, would you like some more to drink, Heart? Or even a different one?" Rosie asked.

"I think I'll just have some soda for now. I probably shouldn't drink that much." She admitted, but deep down it was because she still felt bad about doing that to Alastor so she just figured drinking wouldn't be the best thing to do right now.

"That's fine love soda and some food coming up." Rosie replied, speaking with her servant to put in the orders.

Within that time shortly after Alastor had returned looking a little better.

"Hey Al! Welcome back! Are you feeling any better?" Kristen asked her friend.

"Hm? Oh yes... yes I'm fine now dear. That pool water and whiskey was awful on my gut. But I'm fine, it's been cleansed!" The man lied.

Heart smiled a bit when she saw Alastor return, "I'm glad you're feeling better love."

"Yes cher I'm fine!" He perked up and went over to kiss her head before sitting next to her happily.

"I'm glad. I was worried about you for a moment. Do you need me to get you anything?" She asked him to be sure.

"I'm all right my dear. Glad to be with you" he nuzzled her.

"Don't worry Heart, I'm having water brought out for us all so that we can be hydrated properly." Rosie added.

Heart nuzzled him back. "I'm glad to be with you too." She looked at Rosie. "Thank you"

"Hm well now that we are all feeling better, how about we take another dip?" Kristen suggested with a smile.

"I think that would be fun!" Heart looks to Alastor. "How about you honey?"

"I think... you should hold on, my love!" He picked her up and immediately jumped into the pool with her in his arms. Kristen and Rosie giggled at the sight.

"What do you mean! Ahhh-" The woman wasn't expecting to be picked up and then was thrown into the pool while in the man's arms.

He held onto her and then surfaced with her shaking the water out of his face, "Haha gotcha darlin'." He laughed then kissed her.

"My goodness, I was not expecting that. You're an asshole." Heart said but still laughed.

"Ahh yes but I'm your asshole. You're stuck with me." The man smirked, pecking her cheek.

"Unfortunately so, but I don't mind that." Heart says as she kisses his cheek in return.

"Aww isn't that so sweet Rosie... Rosie? Why do you have that look- ahhhh! ROSIE!" Kristen yelped when she was picked up and thrown into the pool with her girlfriend following Alastor and Heart's lead.

Heart laughed at them as that happened. "Hehe, they are both the devil."

Soon the pair emerged with Rosie giggling, joking about her girlfriend who had her hair all in front of her face. Heart chuckled as well from seeing her friend. She was glad to have everyone together and laughing like this.

"Well, that lightened the mood I say." Alastor gave a chuckle as he observed Rosie helping Kristen with her hair then shower her with kisses.

"I agree." Heart says and then looks at them with a heartfelt smile. "I'm so lucky to have you. All of you."

"So are we Heart! We have all been pleased as punch since you moved here with all of us! I felt a dream come true to be with my best friend!" Kristen cheers with a big smile.

"I second what my lovely lady says, you have quite the taste and style dearie, plus have brought joy to not only Kristen's life but all of ours. I say that with the utmost confidence." Rosie chirped.

"It's true my little wolf, without you here, I think I'd still be a lonely and isolated man. You bring out the best in all of us." Alastor hugs her tightly and kisses her forehead.

Heart felt so emotional from all their words and was on the edge of crying even. "My goodness you guys are amazing. I'm so happy things have happened the way they have. So, you all are in my life. Especially finding someone who loves me." She smiled as she looked up at Alastor.

"Here here!" They all say in unison coming in for a large group hug. They all felt compelled to do that, life has been troublesome for all four. Then when they United together in a friendship and others more than such for passion and romance they felt like they could conquer the world. The happiest souls in New Orleans some could say.

"New Orleans has been the best restart on life and it's something I needed." Heart told them as they all hugged.

After a moment they split up and cheered again then had an idea.

"How about we play some volleyball ? Think you all are up for it?" Kristen smirked.

"Oh, that sounds like fun. Couple against couple?" Heart suggested.

"Would have it any other way dearie." Rosie smiled then took her girlfriend's hand leading her to the other side of the pool. The middle line indicated the invisible net as heart and Alastor took their positions. Rosie got the ball.

"This should be exciting. We going to make a bet?" Heart asked with a smirk.

"Hmmm who's betting dear? And on what?" Alastor said intrigued he liked deals and bets being of slight gambling nature.

Heart was trying to think, "Winning team has to do something, weird or crazy, in front of the other. Or something like that."

"I like that! Let's kick their ass Rosie." Kristen giggles as her girlfriend comes back with the ball jumping in.

"What would it be though?" Heart tried to think for a moment. "We can figure that out by the end. For now, let's have fun!"

"Agreed love, we can cream them!" Alastor smirked and was getting into position as Rosie was about to serve the ball.

"It's been a while since I've played, so I'll be a bit rusty." Heart said with a small, embarrassed laugh but tried to get into position as well.

"Don't fret my little wolf, I am as well. Probably haven't played since grade school! Haha but the point is we are together and will have a ball! Hah!" He chuckled.

"Exactly. Let's see how this goes." She says and then looks back at her other friends. "Ready when you are Rosie."

"Alright Dearie heads up!" She says then serves the ball with some force behind it.

Heart was not expecting the ball to come in so hot and fast but managed to hit the ball up with her forearms. "Ouch." She whispered a moment before trying to focus.

"Nice one dear!" Alastor cheered and hit it over the 'net' to Kristen who just barely got it back over the 'net'.

Heart was ready and tried to block the ball and get it back over to the other side. Alastor came up and smacked the ball down.

"Ah! Al you snake! " Rosie said missing the ball.

"Haha! First point for us!" Heart cheered.

"Yes my little wolf! Let's do this haha! And a snake I can be my dear friend." He chuckled, smooching his gal as a victory.

"Come on Rosie you can do it, remember that deadly spike of yours?" Kristen asked cunningly.

"Ooooh you're right sweet one, I think we can bring out the big guns." Rosie grinned.

"Uh oh dear... I think we are in trouble." Alastor said.

"I believe so, but I know we can do it! We can face anything together." Heart says happily.

"It is only the first point, anything can happen. I am glad I braved these troubled waters with you cher. We go down or rise up together!" He shouts.

"A captain always goes down with their ship!"

"Yes indeedy haha! Let's fight with all we have to stay afloat "

Heart kissed his cheek and waited till the ball was served again. She was ready and she would fight.


We shall continue in the next chapter!