Alastor slowly awoke in his bed, staring up at his ceiling, blinking slowly, he was about to move before he felt something move against him. His head snapped to the side, looking and seeing a sleeping Lucifer all cuddled up into his body side, his eyes softly shut and hand rested on Alastor's chest. He relaxed seeing it was the blonde, softly reaching up and moved some hair out of the males face.
Lucifer let out a sigh at the soft contact, pushing his face more into Alastor's chest, smushing his cheek against the toned torso. Alastor stared at him, softly stroking his hair as he remained silent, taking in the detail of the sleeping king beside him. He slowly shifted to lay on his side, putting his arm out under the kings head to comfort him and he watched as Lucifer's face twisted in annoyance from the moving. 'Cute...' Lucifer buried his face into Alastor's bicep, letting a soft sleeping noise out. Alastor's tail started wagging as he watched Lucifer's sleeping face, admiring how this small man beside him could bring anyone in Hell to their knees, yet... he was fast asleep, rubbing his face into his arm, and wearing his shirt. He felt very happy over that. He leaned down and kissed him softly on the head, humming as he rubbed his side.
Lucifer's eyes slowly opened, watching Alastor pull back from kissing his head. "Mmm well hi..." Lucifer said, his voice having a soft rasp to it that only Alastor would be able to pick up on. Alastor gave him a soft look as his mouth was still plastered with a smile. He leaned in and they shared a slow morning kiss, Alastor's hand resting on the small males hip, while Lucifer moved to wrap his arms loosely around his neck. They remained like that for awhile, before softly pulling from each other. This was new for them both, scary and uncharted territory. But it felt welcoming with the other there.
"I need to get up~ help Charlie prepare for the new sinners arriving today~!" Alastor said, his regular radio voice coming in as he slowly moved, earning a soft groan from the blonde. "Ugh... I know it's my daughter's dream but, is it bad I just wanna steal you away for the morning?" The blonde confessed as he stared at him which got him another kiss, making the shorter man very happy.
"The feeling is mutual, but I have responsibilities~ You are more than welcome to remain in my bed while I am gone~" Alastor said, softly moving from the bed and stood up grabbing his longe robe. Lucifer shuffled in the bed, earning the gaze of Alastor who watched Lucifer move into the spot he was just lying in, absorbing the body heat he left behind.
"You enjoying yourself...~?" Alastor asked and Lucifer nodded his head softly, hugging the pillow to his chest, sighing with content. "I don't wanna get up." He grumbled, shivering as he felt Alastor's hand ghost over his back and leaned down kissing his neck a few times. His hand slid to his bum, softly grabbing his cheek as he massaged the skin earning a few soft sighs from Lucifer. "Mmm... keep doing that and your gonna have a problem on your hands~" Lucifer tried to tease Alastor but it only backfired on him as Lucifer grabbed his bum a bit more and massaged the skin roughly which got more noises from him.
"Enjoy your problem~ I'm washing up~" Alastor said and headed to his bathroom and the sound of a shower turning on could be heard. Lucifer groaned and sat up, a bit flustered by the action of the other. He looked around and smiled as his eyes landed on the small duck he made for him. He snapped his fingers and produced another duck with this one with a little white top hat. He floated it over and had them sitting next to each other, his smile growing wide as he gazed at the two objects.
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The two emerged on the hotel floor, wearing their usual attire. Lucifer and Alastor seemed content in talking to each other by the kitchen, Alastor's back turned to the rest of the group that watched them talk.
Vaggies eyes narrowed as she watched them speak, seeing Lucifer smiled brightly at Alastor. "Oh my hell." She said and grabbed Charlie's face and turned it towards them. Charlie almost choked on her drink seeing Alastor's tail wagging while he talked to Lucifer. "They're getting along~!" Charlie whisper yelled in excitement, Vaggie watching as they talked, noticing the softness in the eyes of Lucifer as he stared at Alastor who was talking about something.
Adam slinked up next to them, chewing on a toothpick. "Ugh, what do you want, Adam?" Vaggie said as the fallen angel looked at them. "I'm bored! One on Vaggie, we used to be such chums! Gasp! You could use a buddy~ don't you want a pal-" Vaggie punched Adam who growled at her and glared. "I'm trying to get along with you, you bitch!" He yelled and Charlie growled at Adam.
"Don't ever call her that again!" She said and pounced on the table top. "WOW wow hot stuff, I thought this place was about second chances and forgiveness~! Wouldn't wanna kill one of your guests now would ya~?" He said and Charlie groaned.
Charlie looked to Alastor whose tail was still wagging while talking to Lucifer. "Hey Al! The new sinners will be here soon!" Charlie called out and Alastor turned to the sweet demon Belle. He looked back to Lucifer and whispered to him. "Again..? Tonight..?" He asked wanting to share a bed again and Lucifer nodded softly reply. "Tonight." He walked away headed towards the kitchen to make himself food.
Alastor walked to Charlie and helped her off the counter top, and walked to the main lobby doors with Charlie smiling more sweetly towards the young woman. "Charlie, if I may say something~" He began and Charlie turned towards him, clearly favoring his word as she stopped to give him attention. He appreciated her attentiveness and spoke. "The sinners that come here may not be as expressive as the ones we've already hosted~ be aware that some are out for your down fall~" He said and Charlie smiled thinking Alastor was worried.
"Oh Al! You're so sweet! But don't worry I got this covered~!" She said and grabbed the handle to the door and swung it open, her eyes going up and they widened, tears welding up as she stood there.
"Mom...?" She said, a tall beautiful woman looking down at Charlie with the most adoring look on her face. "Oh my sweet little sky dreamer~" She said and Charlie hugged her mother, gripping into the soft clothes, the tall woman leaning down and embracing her daughter.
"Whooooos hungry~! Cause Mister King here has a fresh stack of pan-" Lucifer's eyes landed on Charlie hugging Lilith and he dropped his plate of fresh pancakes he had just made, his breathing increased. "Lilith..?" His voice mixed with confusion as Lilith approached Lucifer, giving him that usual sweet loving look. "Oh my light, I've missed you." She said, her hands cupping his face, he searched her face in confusion as she kissed Lucifer, holding him close before Charlie jumped on them excited.
"We're like a family again! Oh mom I'm so happy your home! We have so much to catch up on!" Charlie said smiling bright. She turned to Alastor and beamed. "Alastor isn't this amazing! Things are really looking up!" She said and giggled with excitement. "Oh I'm as pleased as punch my dear~!" Alastor said, giving a shaking fist to show how excited he was... except, he wasn't.
When the Morningstar family looked away, he slipped away from the lobby, walking to the elevator and slowly slid inside of it. He rose to his floor and walked slowly to his Radio Tower, entering quietly. He clawed at his smile, wanting nothing more than to tear it off, blood dripping from his face as he scratched heavily. Of course she was going to come back and over see him. Of course, why was he so hopeful that she would stay away. He shook, looking at his blood covered hands and dropped to his knees, panting heavily as tears streamed down, a sting going through his face as the rolled over the open wounds he created. He hadn't cried in years, he hadn't felt this way since he was... a child.
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Lucifer stood there confused, watching Charlie and the love of his immortal life catch up. He watched them talk and Lilith smiling and listening to it all, before reaching and touching Lucifer's hand, softly holding it. So many emotions were running through his head, anger, sadness, frustration, he wanted to scream at her, tell her to leave and never come back. But... but all he knew was what Adam told them. Lilith could have been stuck in heaven as a prisoner for al he knew.
He was going to ask but he didn't have too, Charlie did. She asked where'd she been for seven years and Lilith looked so happy to tell her.
"I've been in heaven, fighting for your dream. Talking with Michael about rehabilitation for sinners. I wasn't allowed to leave if they wanted to talk, not until I was finished arguing with them till they saw reason. I'm so sorry it took so long, I'm so sorry I didn't call." Charlie just looked so happy, hugging her mother tightly as Lilith kissed her head softly. Lucifer somehow... felt relief but... the was she worded it felt, off.
Lilith turned to Lucifer and reached out, softly touching his chin. "My love, you're so quiet~" She said and Lucifer jumped a little coming back to his thought. "I'm just trying to make sure this isn't a dream." He said and she smiled at him, reaching over and he softly cupped her face, kissing her softly. But... he felt something off when they kissed.
She used to kiss him so sweetly and full of love but now... it felt forced, tense. He pulled back giving her his signature smile and she gave him... a smile of sorts as she turned back to Charlie.
'What are you hiding...'
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Notes:
Cry about it 🩷