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Echoes of hands clapping together bounced throughout the alleyway as grunts followed after. Sweat ran down his forehead while putting the last of the meat inside the containers laying on the ground. "That should be it!" He chirped with a single happy hum. Even if he was covered in blood left and right, he was proud of himself that he got done with it in less than 30 minutes. He was excited to see you proud of him for doing the meat as you requested.
"Oh my! It's the Radio Demon..!" A frightened voice silently called out, clinging onto their partner's arm. He could feel the nervousness in the demon's voice once they saw upon him literally skinning another sinner in cold blood. It was refreshing to be feared once again after what has been happening the past week. So, why not have a bit of fun?
His red eyes flickered to his dials and his antlers grew by the second. Black goo dripped down his chin as he bent his back down, his view of the two upside down but clearly able to see the fear in their eyes, especially when his back made a sickening crack that got them on edge. His smile widened sinisterly the more the pair got frightened by his actions.
"Is that my lunch I smell?"
The couple flinched at his statement, knowing all too well what that meant. They made no hesitation scurrying out of the scene and disappearing out of the alleyway entrance. A devilish laughter flew out of the deer's mouth as he straightened his body back in place. Sure it doesn't hurt, but it did leave one damn of a sore back pain. He felt like an old man with a bad spine, such a bad feeling at his age.
Once everything was back to normal, he set the filled containers in his bag that he formed from his house, knowing that this would take up a large amount of space. It was one hell of a work out making the flesh fit the lunch boxes, so they wouldn't look so suspicious when he brought them back to the hotel. Just imagining what the latina would say if he brought the whole body gave him a headache.
But with the thought of how happy you would be that he helped out with your urges instantly made his mood skyrocket. Hoping that beautiful and cheery smile would be on your adorable face once he brings it into your hands. Actually, it made him question where you were trying to go in the first place. The only thing he had been informed of was that you were going out on business, which he didn't know about. If you had to go out for work matters, you would've at least told him. It wasn't helping that you had just woken up from that mini coma and now suddenly going out for 'business'. As much as he knew, you weren't the kind for making trades with others unless necessary, even if you didn't have a choice, you were completely capable of handling things by yourself. That was very true.
An irritated sigh left his lips as he lifted the bag over his shoulders, his figure may be skinny, but he had some well built muscles. He made his way out of the alley and into the bright exit that momentarily blinded him, how long he was in there for was out of the window at this point. Gasps and murmurs started to spread the minute he stepped foot out of the pathway, it didn't surprise him as he was covered in blood and not a single scratch on him to prove that the unfortunate demon won the fight.
"Looks like he's back to his old ways.."
"Geez, can he get more gore-y? I don't think I can even look at him the same."
"I wonder what happened to that lady from the hotel party. Didn't they really hit it off?"
The mere mention of you got him worked up as his protective self activated instantly. His head snapped towards the sinner who was continuing talking about you like he wasn't even there.
"Gotta say, she looked hot. But honestly, that skank could be dead right now after the stunt she pulled." He added to his statement, noticing the distance between him and the deer. Alastor felt something shoot through him when he described you as 'hot' and a 'skank', he has never been so vexed of how men can treat women like that. His first instinct was to tear the demon limb to limb, but knowing you, he needed to do something a bit less drastic.
"That could be why he's acting up again, she prob sparked a fuse or something.. Let's just go before he gets someone else." The other demon accompanying him pushed the male on the back that made him stumble forwards. Just as they were about to make a run for it, Alastor laughed in such a terrifying way, every demon at the scene had chills run down their spines. He slowly walked about halfway towards the two before teleporting right in their faces, the males froze the moment they saw his murderous radio dials. It wasn't until they saw the blood dripping from the bag that they knew they were done for, no doubt.
The two demons didn't dare say anything knowing that it could anger him more, the most they could do was sink down each second the red man leaned in closer to their figures. His heavy breath hit one of the males cheek, all the color drained from his face, looking like he was going to faint at any given second.
"If I hear another remark about my darling and I swear on Lucifer's spirit, you won't see another day in this inferno of suffering."
It became silent with fear, not a single noise made beside the heavy breathing from the deer and the faint splats of the dripping blood out of the bag, his antlers grew to the point where he looked like an intimidated buck to a stranger in his trap. Black goo leaked through his teeth that splattered on the two demons' faces, flinching at the weird substance against their skins. "Do you understand?" He asked through gritted teeth, his voice dangerously distorted to make sure his question went through their thick skulls. The male's nodded ferociously not even a second after, they just wanted to get out and never see that frightening face that could give the toughest man nightmares.
Once he got his answer, his face turned back to normal with a single head shake, that cheshire smile presented clear as day on those lips. "Wonderful! Good day to you both." He gave them one last glare before turning his heels and making his way on the path to the hotel. The sinner let out a faint breath before blacking out and falling into his friend's arms that made him yelp in surprise. Alastor walked away with a proud smile on his face, swaying his head to a small tune inside his mind that reminded him of you. But the only question he had on his mind was...
Who did you have business with and where?
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Various whistles came around the room that made you eye the area while covering Ethan's eyes to protect him from the profanity he was going to see. Different types of demons glared down your body like you were some kind of meal to them, which you knew they were going to do the minute you stepped in the building. You growled with a scowl on your face as you continued your route down the neon pink hallway. If you could get this gig, it could save the hotel from bankruptcy, this needs to be perfect, precisely well planned and no foolishness.
Thankfully you were away from the lobby area to hear the faint noises disappear into your footsteps and coos being the only sounds echoing in your ears. A sigh of relief left your mouth as you calmly looked at the walls that displayed multiple pictures of lewd content of demons in questionable poses and weird headings. One managed to capture your attention causing you to stop in front of it, your (E/c) eyes glued onto those heterogeneous eyes that held lust and greed in them. You read the heading on the paper that made you question it.
'Hell's favorite porn star; Angel Dust!'
"Till Death Do Us Part, But We're Already Past That Phase''
His face showed a lewd mien that made you shiver from the way he stuck his tongue out and wrapped his around the pink heart lights. Taking in a deep breath, you turned your head towards the corridor and forced your legs to go down the path. It hurt you to see Angel in such a position that seems like he's in pain and stress, you promise that you would save him from his torture. "Amama maao.." Ethan blubbered out as he laid his hands on top of yours, completely with being blind for no reason. You glanced down at the bi-baby with a smile, tranced at his cute noises. "That's right, hun. We're almost there." Your eyes looked back at the elevator that was coming up on the left, your lips twitched down to an unsure frown.
"Hopefully..."
After the small elevator ride to the 10th floor, you stood in front of the big pink door labeled, "Triple V Lounge; DO NOT DISTURB!!!" It had been a while since you were in this room, it seemed like a memory at this point but still clear as day. You gulped and made sure the baby's eyes were still covered, knowing what hellish things were in there. Knocking on the door, you hold your son tightly in your grasp as you wait for someone to answer. It wasn't long until you heard loud footsteps on the other side, the lock clicked and the door swung open to reveal that one person you hated with all your being.
"Don't you see the fuckin sign—!" He stopped in his tracks when his pink orbs looked into your (E/c) ones. For a second, his lips twitched up to a smile but turned into a smirk. You couldn't help but shudder as he continued to stare at you intensely. "(Y/n) baby!~ Glad you came back to us." He greeted cheerfully, rolling your eyes at his sudden mood change. Valentino's attention turned to the bairn you were holding, making him go wide-eyed. "Oh shit, you have a kid..." He muttered under his breath. You looked up at him with narrowed eyes, prepared if he tries anything funny.
".. Is it mine?"
You choked on your spit as you coughed in your hand, laughing hard at his question. He chuckled at your response and stepped aside for you to enter. Accepting the action, you side glanced at the moth with a grin, "Like you would ever, you ass." Valentino chuckled and patted your head as he closed the door softly. He didn't want to anger you by making the baby cry, knowing how you are when you're mad. "Hey, I tried. So, what's with the sudden visit? Didn't even call me to notify." He asked in a teasing tone, leaning on the door with his arms crossed. You glanced behind you down the hall to make sure nobody was eavesdropping.
"I want to speak to Vox."
The moth raised a confused brow but didn't say anything against it. He nodded and laid his hand on your back as he led you down the small corridor. The music from the main lounge echoed down from where you both were walking from. Val couldn't help but sneak a few glances at the half and half child, sure he was skeptical if he was his, but there was also a possibility that it could be Vox's as well. For his sake, he stayed quiet.
Once you made it to the door, the moth opened it with one swift push before revealing bright pink lights above the other two overlords. The first one to even notice you, and the moth, was the clown demon. She looked up from her phone with a bored face and a lollipop in her mouth. She glanced at you for a second before going back to her screen. It took her a second to realize your presence to make her bounce up from her spot and leave her phone on the couch.
"(N/n)?!" Velvet gasped with literal stars in her eyes. You gave her a warm smile at her childish tone. Her happy attitude matched Charlie's on a very high level, it was nice that she hasn't changed from the last time you've seen her. She was the only sane person here.
"Hey there, my cotton candy." You cooed softly.
It wasn't until now she had noticed the small baby in your arms. Her smile widened even more as she ran up to you like a happy child. "I'm so glad you came back to us!! I missed you like a whole bunch and I missed your chill self," She paused for a second before glancing back at the TV demon who was intensely staring at you with a glare. "Unlike some assholes here."
With a small chuckle, you patted the smaller demon's head and placed a kiss on her temple. She felt her cheeks blush with content from the familiar feeling of your motherly touch. Sure you were a few years older than her, but at the same time been in hell far more than she has.
"Do you mind watching this little pumpkin while I talk to Mr. Tv over there?" You asked sweetly, nodding your head towards the baby boy fawning over the moth, who was distracting him over your shoulder with funny faces. (Fun fact; in this story, he has a BIG soft spot for babies. He just doesn't show it:').) Velvet gazed over to Ethan with a soft face, cooing at his adorable laughter. "Of course!! What a cute baby!" Instantly, she held out her hands for permission. You gave her a smirk, knowing you had raised her well with the manners you've taught.
You handed over the child to the clown demon that held him carefully. She looked at him like he was the most precious thing in all of hell. She poked his nose in a teasing manner that made him blink in surprise before giggling and clutching her finger into his small hands. As they continued to play, your eyes switched to the tv demon. He had long lost interest in your presence and went back to his own cell phone and pretended that you weren't there. Slight guilt and sadness bubbled in your stomach as you cautiously walked towards him.
The more you stepped closer, the more nervous you felt. This wasn't the first time you had felt this around him, although, it wasn't even your fault for it.
You stood in front of him with your arms hugging your body slightly, your mouth too anxious to spill anything out, but you had forced yourself to do so. "H...Hey, can we talk..?" Glancing at his face, you saw his eyes trained on you that made shivers run down your body. Vox let out a sigh and stood up, giving you an expression to follow. You hesitantly nodded and followed his steps towards the hallway and to another room, which you knew very well.
"It's honestly shameful for you to be back here, although you seemed to have liked that before." He smirked as he opened the door for you to enter first. Slight blush covered your cheeks and ignored his remark, walking faster in the room. He closed the door behind him and strutted to his desk, lazily seated in his office chair.
"So, you wanted to talk? Talk."
Gulping in shyly as you sat down in the clients chair, you tried to calm yourself and put on a brave face with a small smile. Vox sat there patiently, tapping his nails on the wooden surface.
"I want to discuss a deal." You cooed sweetly, tilting your head innocently. Vox looked at you with wide eyes of disbelief, not sure if he heard you right.
A small nervous chuckle left his mouth as he sat in his chair right. "You're kidding?!" Sweat ran down his screen with his eyes searching your face for any signs of lying. But alas, nothing came up. You giggled and crossed your arms above your chest. "When did I ever joke about a deal?~"
He scoffed annoyingly, feeling some blush cover his cheeks by that familiar tone in your voice. It was obvious he couldn't say no to you even if you had cut ends with him, he still couldn't resist you. "Fine, continue." With a smile, you leaned back in your chair and crossed your leg on top of the other.
"Great. Now I'm sure you've heard of my little Charlie's hotel, right?" You asked.
Vox gave you a small nod, letting you keep talking. "Well, I was wondering if you could advertise it on your streaming devices." You smiled innocently, showing your fangs in your smile. The tv demon let out a laugh, covering his mouth with his hand to stop any more sounds from coming out.
"Okay, now you've gotta be joking. You know I'm not the one for just 'showing off' somebody's business unless it has something to do with me." He mentioned in a harsh tone, pointing a finger at himself to prove his point. You rolled your eyes, "I know. Still the selfish bastard, things never change." Vox snarled in response, biting back an insult as he snugged himself in his chair.
"But this is where you come in, your end of the deal." You smiled at him lovingly and stood up from your spot, strutting over to his side of the desk. "In return, I'll do whatever you want. And not like that, you pervert." Vox gave you a knowing look, smirking at your offer. He watched you jump on his desk, sitting down with your legs crossed.
"Anything, eh? Well, since you're giving me the chance, why not go out to town? Fancy dinner and dancing, just like old times?~" He purred. You back away from his screen that held hearts all over his face, almost blushing. "Fine, but just so you know, I'm already in a relationship with someone, so try anything funny, they'll destroy you to a pulp."
Vox hit his head to have his screen turn back to normal, but gave you a confused look. "Oh yeah? And who's the lucky lady?" He joked with a chuckle. You, yourself, couldn't fight off a laugh. "It's a man, idiot."
"Joking, joking. But when should we start so I can prep up an interview with this little hotel?" He questioned with a sigh, leaning back from his chair that made him relax in comfort. You purse your lips together and roll your eyes, tapping your nails on the wooden desk. Vox focused his attention on your small "decision" face, obviously remembering how you would do it all the time with him. 'Adorable..'
"I'm thinking about 3 days from now. I need to inform the others about this.." You stated with a small grin, rubbing your chin deep in thought. Vox pulled out his phone to see his schedule for the week, knowing how busy he can be. "My crew might be available by then, can't promise it will go smoothly but at least you got your interview." He added in a blunt tone, swaying in his chair.
You let out a sigh and popped your neck in relief, the thought of going back to the hotel and getting in the bath sounds really good. "Well, if it's settled, the deal is good?" You asked with a smirk, sticking out your hand towards the Tv demon. Vox couldn't help but stare at your hand, seeing it glow a faint (F/c). He couldn't believe he was doing this, but if he gets another chance with you, then he'll risk it.
"It's a deal." He gripped your hand into his, the feeling of his claws on your skin sent shivers down your spine. You quickly pulled away once you knew the deal was locked in. Even though this wasn't the first time you've made a deal, it was still strange to have this kind of power run through your body.
"Okay... well I better head off, don't want people to start worrying about me." You informed quietly as you slid off his desk, looking towards the door. Vox leaned his head onto his hand, rubbing his claw up your arm. "Come on, stay a bit longer?~ Have a drink, take a smoke break!" He suggested happily, with a grin. You shakily breathed out and looked back at the demon, his grin shining on his screen like some kind of mock. You narrowed your eyes as you crossed your arms. "Vox, I have a kid in the other room I have to take care of. Do you really think it's a good time for me to be so reckless?" A look of sternness washed over your face as his fell down into a defeated frown. He groaned and backed into his chair, grumbling something out. Vox rolled his eyes and snatched a small piece of paper off his desk, jotting something down on it. "Fine, be like that. But tomorrow call me so we can discuss the details." He handed you the paper with two of his fingers and turned his head away. You silently took it and folded it into your pocket, feeling the tension forming between you two.
A hum left your mouth as you grabbed the tips of his hand, caressing his knuckles. Vox couldn't help but peek at you, his eyes flickering towards your hand. "'Till we meet again, Voxie~" You placed a soft kiss on his digits and watched his screen turn a violet red, hearts popping up like an ad. His eyes widened in shock as he couldn't get a single word out, oh how amusing it was to see his weakness. Smirking devilishly, you made your way to the door in silence, not sparing a glance.
As you left the room, Vox let out a breathless sigh and felt his monitor getting warm. He hid his face in his hands as he tried to calm himself. The way you just overpowered him with a simple gesture, those soft lips he has missed on his skin, and your smooth manipulation that he couldn't get out of. He slammed his hand against his desk as his fans started to whirl loudly. "Damn it, woman! Why do you have to do this to me.."
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"I'm back! Did I miss anything?" You yelled out into the lobby as you closed the door. Ethan was asleep in your arms. You never knew Valentino was such a good baby entertainer, though it did bring up an opportunity for babysitting. But now that you had the interview in process, you had to make sure everyone was informed about it. And especially keep Angel away from that.
You heard some noise coming from the kitchen area and music, from what you can tell, jazz from 1920's, and you know only one person who loves that type of music. A small smile formed on your face as you entered the dining room, the aroma filling your senses instantly. Sighing in satisfaction, you continued into the kitchen to hear pots and pans boiling and steaming. Alastor hummed in trance as he stirred a spoon inside a boiling pot, not yet noticing you in the doorway. You sniffed in the sweet, tempting smell and moved out of the way to the fridge.
"I hope you seasoned them well." You noted loud enough for him to hear. Alastor stopped humming and looked towards your way, his smile widening just by the very sight of you. He leaned on the counter and raised a brow, smirking like an idiot. "How could I forget? If I don't, then you'll probably gut me alive~" You giggled in response, knowing well that you most likely would. Alastor teleported himself in front of you, immediately trapping your lips into his. A surprised moan left your mouth, but not fighting back and leaned into his kiss. The moment between you two, nothing but the music made everything fade away to nothingness.
⌐︎ ⌏︎☪︎⌎︎ ⌙︎
⌐︎ ⌏︎☪︎⌎︎ ⌙︎
♫Strangers in the night,
Two lonely people.
We were strangers in the night,
Up to the moment when we said our first hello.
Little did we know..~♫
Alastor first pulled away to take a small breath, his lips formed a lovesick smile as he took in your taste. He never wanted to let go. You sighed into his chest, snuggling into his warmth and letting the music carry you both away into content.
"Love was just a glance away.. A warm embracing dance away~" You sang quietly, listening to his heartbeat like it was part of the song. Alastor wrapped his arms around your hips, being sure not to squish the baby between the two, his face stuffed into your bunch of (H/c) hair. "And ever since that night, we've been together... Lovers at first sight..~" He continued softly into the song. You couldn't help but let out a muffled giggle, swaying to the tune, as he began to do the same.
⌐︎ ⌏︎☪︎⌎︎ ⌙︎
⌐ ⌏︎☪︎⌎︎ ⌙︎
It was to the point both of you were slow dancing in each other's embrace around the kitchen, being as gentle and quiet as possible. "In love forever, it turned out so right.." Alastor whispered in your ear, pecking it here and there. You smiled in response, leaning into his touch. "For strangers in the night...~" Small giggled and snickers left both your mouths, the whole scenery made you feel like you were alive again, to do something neither of you had the chance to do before.
"I love you, Alastor.."
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A groan echoed in the room with the rapid phone ringtone bouncing around together. He picked up the cell and answered it, having the familiar peace of silence.
"What the hell do you want now? I'm kinda busy." He snarled into the mic, slouching down in his seat. The other end gave off a small static frequency before a chuckle managed to go through. "Oh yeah? What's an old TV like yourself, Vox, possibly be busy with?" They mocked jokingly, making his eyes twitch.
"Your mother." Vox chuckled in response, laying down on the couch with his feet up on the head. He began to scroll through his phone as he left the call on speaker, looking along Voxgram. "How original. Anyways, I wanted to call to see if you still wanted to go on with the arrangement." The man questioned in his raspy voice, a few coughs here and there. Vox rolled his eyes as he caught the kings new post, one with his wife in such a lewd pose.
"Of course, I did make a deal, so basically I'm left with no other choice, now do I?"
He laid his head down on the cushions, his screen dimming into a lower brightness. The man let out a small hum, faint tapping can be heard from the other end. Vox couldn't help but replay the conversation you and him had just a few hours ago. He never thought that he could even see you again, not after what he did, that he can admit was his fault, but has never fully confessed. All that guilt he had to bottle up once you left, his one and only.
"Vox? Are ya there or did your drunk ass pass out again?" The demon called out loudly, even having to bang on his desk to get his attention. Vox blinked back once he had broke out of his daydream, maroon red spread across his screen. "Uh— yeah I'm still here, Violet was showing me something." He lied blankly, fanning his motors with a magazine he found on the coffee table.
"Ugh, so dazed in liquor. Now what I was saying... The crew said that the equipment is set for the interview, although we are all confused why you chose that failure of a hotel." He joked in spite, snickering and cackling at the very mention. His voice becoming static at every laugh. Vox couldn't help but laugh with him, only to shut himself up. He coughed into his balled hand and looked off to the side. "Yes yes, well.. my dealer had picked out the location, I can't complain though." He breifly explained in a coy voice. If only you were there beside him, he would be beaten up just by laughing at the hotel, causing shivers to go down his spine.
"Well, what's done is done. I'll make sure everyone is up to date. Hope to see ya til then, Vox." The man babbled into the phone, whistling at the end like calling out to a dog. Vox smirked annoyingly as he rolled his eyes once more, not resisting his friends silly anticts.
"You know it, see you soon, Howard."
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This was honestly kinda rushed as I haven't updated in like, MONTHS, and I haven't spell checked this so, yeah, I'm lazy :')
Whatever is there just try to make sense out of it:D
I assure y'all that I'll start focusing more on this book at least 4 days out of the week. I'm busy with other books that I keep creating (I know, Kill me), although I'll get myself through and make more interesting chapters for you all!!!!
I'd love to hear theories about the events in this one, already know that some of y'all are getting confused and suspicious, so go on and create some lore in the comments!
I'll respond to them if they are close to the conclusion!!
Hope you enjoyed this longing chapter! See you soon my lovelies!!❤️
(Published 26/3/2022)