Day Six: Why Are You Like This

Chapter Summary: Aftermath of Alastor's little tantrum

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Husk, Alastor, and Niffty were currently flying through Hell's atmosphere. Well, Husk was the one flying; Alastor laid on Husk's back and Niffty was perched in Husk's arms. Husk flapped as he searched for a perfect place to overlook Hell. Alastor finally decided to break the peaceful silence.

"Niffty."

Niffty turned her head to see Alastor.

"I apologize if I scared you; that was not my intention."

Niffty gave a large smile, "I forgive you, Al." Alastor grinned at her. "I know you'd never hurt me or Husk."

With that sentence, Niffty snuggled closer into Husk's soft chest, and Alastor leaned over Husk's shoulder.

"Are we there yet?" Asked Alastor.

"Jesus, Al!" Husk jumped, "We'll get there when we get there!"

Alastor gave a soft, annoyed hum. Husk saw a rooftop with plenty of room and no way for others to enter; he landed on the roof and let Niffty down from his arms while Alastor slid off Husk's back and sat on the floor. Husk followed suit and sat by the deer demon. Niffty ran up to the two and sat in Husk's lap; the cat demon quickly curled the cyclops demon in his arms. Alastor tapped Husk's shoulder and spread his legs and patted the ground in between. Husk understood and laid in Alastor's lap with Niffty encased in his arms; Alastor petted the cat demon's head.

"Husker, I apologize for my previous actions."

"Don't sweat it, Al. Just one question: why?"

"I… overheard some chumps talking badly about you and Niffty. They called you a failure and Niffty a… a slut. Usually I don't care about rumors, but today I felt justice."

Husk huffed a small laugh, and dangled his legs over the rooftop's edge. "I appreciate the sentiment, Al."

"I suppose I've been missing some quality time with my favorite demons."

Husk pulled Niffty closer to his chest and turned 90 degrees, so his legs were on top of Alastor's. "So what you're saying is that you need more bonding time."

"Yes, I believe so." Husk smiled. "I think I can arrange that. How about every Friday is a date night?"

"Date night?"

"If you're okay with that."

"I'm okay with anything if it's with you."

Husk snuggled into Alastor's chest with a smile. "Alastor, I… there's been something I've been wanting to tell you."

"Well, while we're spilling our guts." Alastor laughed at his joke.

Husk gave a low awkward chuckle and held Niffty closer. "Hah, yeah… Al, look, whatever I say and do won't ruin our relationship, right?"

"Of course, my dear." Alastor placed a hand on Husk's wing. He furrowed his brows, "Why?"

"Al, I think I'm in love with you." Husk held Niffty tighter when he felt Alastor's hand leave his wing.

"You… you what."

"I'm in love with you." Husk shifted away.

"Husk… I still appreciate you, and I still want you in my afterlife." Alastor pulled him in a hug. "We can try, if that makes you happy; however, you must understand that I won't be able to provide what most relationships have."
"I understand plenty. It's just nice to get that off my chest."

With that, Husk leaned into Alastor's hug with Niffty cooing in his arms.