A WEEK LATER...
Charlie was slowly waking herself up, rubbing her sleepy eyes as she stretched and flopped out of bed onto the white marble floors of her bedroom, sauntering to the bathroom. Today was the dance at her fathers, she'd been preparing herself all week. Alastor had been as well. They had been doing their usual, running the hotel, attending meetings, hunting, nothing had been different the past week. The couple couldn't keep themselves from each other though, sneaking in hugs and kisses whenever they could. It was mainly Charlie, coming into Alastor's office throwing herself onto his lap and just staying there, seeking his attention. He always gave it to her.
The princess threw open her doors and shut her curtains, cutting off all light in the bathroom. Today she was feeling romantic, so she set up some candles around her white marble bathtub, dimming the lights to set the mood. She slipped out of her clothes and shut the door before slipping into bubbly bath water with a relaxing sigh, and that's where she stayed until a small knock came from her door. "Uh- yes?"
"Charlie, it's me," Alastor said from the other side of the door. She knew he wasn't lying, the radio voice of his was one of a kind.
"Oh. Come in!" Charlie said. Alastor slowly opened the door to make sure he wasn't revealing anything too fast. He had seen her change before, but still tried to respect her privacy whenever he could.
The Radio Demon was wearing black slacks and a black button up shirt, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. A few buttons were undone at the top, his deer ears standing perfectly above his head with two small black antlers in- between. Ever since he became a thing with Charlie, she made him feel more comfortable wearing other things rather than his red suit all the time. It made her melt whenever he wore stuff like that.
He slowly shut the door and walked over to Charlie, placing himself down directly next to her on the ground. The bubbles shielded her body from his view, but he didn't mind. Alastor was asexual- he didn't particularly care for those type of things. Things like sexual desire. But what he did care about was making Charlie feel comfortable with whatever they did.
She pulled her hand from the side of the tub to his fluffy ears, rubbing them with a smirk. Alastor felt his face turn a bright red and shut his eyes from the pleasure, leaning towards Charlie. Once she stopped, he turned to face her and they talked for a little bit. Charlie was extremely nervous about tonight, Alastor being the only person she could confide in. Alastor was nervous as well- but he didn't show it. Comforting Charlie was the only thing on his mind.
"I just hope everything goes well... with you and my dad-" Charlie said but was soon cut off.
"Sweet heart, you're the best demon in all of Hell. You're family and friends cannot change that! I'll be right there for you, the entire time. Trust me," Alastor said, giving her a warm hearted smile. Charlie returned one of her own and sighed.
"Thanks Al. I should probably get dressed," she said while slowly pulling herself up from the bubbles. Alastor got up from the floor and walked out, down to the lobby, and to a couch where he patiently waited on Charlie. She pulled on a form fitting white t-shirt with black sweatpants, topped off with a messy bun; pens sticking out in the form of an X at the top of her blond head. There wasn't any plans for today, her and Alastor would probably just go out for lunch or something. Once she finished she made her way downstairs and plopped down next to Alastor.
She had a late start to her day, Sunday's weren't usually very busy at the hotel. There wasn't any meetings, classes, or work she had to do. It was her day to relax- up until the dance at least. Charlie couldn't even formally dance! Her silly version of dancing was always enough, but now it wasn't. Alastor was just naturally a formal type of person, attending these sort of parties all the time. He knew how they worked. The hell- spawn had attended them as well, but never did anything. Her attempts of starting up conversation with other demons had ended quickly, leaving her alone to do as she please. It usually led up to her going to her room, and spending the rest of the night there. No one would care anyways. But now she was with Alastor, all the attention would be on them. Charlie and Alastor looked like they were a couple, especially when dressed in a black theme. That's what they planned on going in tonight. It was almost as if they could simply pierce your soul, just by looking at you. Anyone could become flustered. They were two of the most powerful demons in all of Hell, after all.
"Hey Al, what about lunch? We could just run down to Mimzy's- I'm not really dressed to go anywhere fancy. Fancy time is later," Charlie said throwing her feet onto Alastor's lap.
"Sounds good to me. It is getting rather late, we should go ahead and head out dear." They got up and headed out the door, walking arm in arm down the street. Not only was it not busy in the hotel, but it wasn't necessarily busy outside either.
After Lunch...
"Man, that was good!" Charlie said as they walked back into the lobby. Guests were crowded around the bar, watching the tv with wide eyes. It caught the couples attention. Alastor glanced down at Charlie, before wrapping his hand around hers and walking to the tv. The guests parted quickly for them to look, and Charlies face fell. It was her father, and Katie Killjoy.
"So this party of yours, who all is going to be there?" Katie asked Lucifer, her neck snapping towards him. Lucifer cleared his throat before staring directly at the tv- almost as if he was talking directly to Charlie.
"Oh no one special..." he said. Charlie felt her heart hurt, she knew he was referring to her. Alastor saw her posture slouch over, reaching a hand to rub her back. "Just the Radio Demon." He froze at his name. "But like I said- no one special!" Lucifer finished. Everyone turned their attention towards Charlie and Alastor, Husk cut the volume down. Alastor was frozen in place, rage slowly building up inside of his demonic soul. Charlie, however, felt as if she could of poured out every ounce of tears left in her. He finally snapped out of his trance, shaking his head and giving a slight chuckle.
"Please! Continue about your business ladies and gentlemen, have a wonderful day!" Alastor said as he snatched Charlies arm and snapped, taking them to her room where he locked the door.
"I HATE HIM! THAT BITCH OF A FATHER!" Charlie screamed, her hair falling to her sides before rising around her, two red horns coming from the top of her head as her sclera turned yellow and her eyes bright red. She stormed to her bed and threw herself onto it face down, her anger slowly turning into tears. Alastor turned around, loosing his smile for a split second before spinning back around to face Charlie. He looked hurt, saddened. Not just because of what effect Lucifers words had on him, but because of what he implied towards Charlie. If he could rip Lucifers heart out and throw it in a fire, he would.
"Why? Why does he have to hate me so much? Is there something wrong with me? there has to be, all I want is for him to actually care! Just once!" Charlie said as she bawled on the sheets. Alastor felt his heart shatter, walking over to her and sitting down next to her.
"Dear, I do believe your fathers choice of word was- rude, but he does care for you. Why else would he have gone through all the effort of fighting me? Talking to me? Theres nothing wrong with you! Your kindness is like no others, they simply can't recognize that. My, I've never met a more charming, adorable, kind, amazing, powerful demon in my life! Charlotte Magne, I love you. Please never forget that."
Charlie felt herself warm up, her heart fluttering. Pulling up her face from the sheets, the very little make up she had on was ruined. Alastor rubbed his thumb against her cheek, rubbing off the smudge of jet black lipstick wiped across her face. Charlie smiled and slowed her crying, wrapping her arms around his torso in a hug. They remained in a hug position before Alastor glanced over at her alarm clock- 5:00? 'Already? Damn...'
"Charlie my dear, It's time to get ready for the evening. We both need to get ourselves together! It's all going to be alright, don't fret," Alastor told her. Charlie smiled and gave him one last hug, before Alastor snapped and was back at his own home.
In Charlies Room...
CHARLIES POV:
"Hm... guess he's right." I dragged myself into the bathroom and started a hot shower, leaving the curtains open. 'It's high enough up, right? No one can see me all the way up here.' Steam quickly filled the room and fogged the floor to ceiling windows, mirrors, and glass doors. Before I let the water waste, I jumped in to feel the soothing water run over my back. I would kill to just stay here instead of going to that stupid dance. It started at 6:30, at least I had enough time to get ready. Not in a rush.
I grabbed a white fluffy towel from over the side of the door, wrapping myself in it and another around my hair, making my way to my bathroom counter. Me and Alastor had agreed on a black theme; first impressions are everything! I didn't want to look extremely formal, thats not really what this was all about. People just stand in their little groups and chat about drama, overlords only talking to each other. Dancing every now and then. I just hoped tonight would be the same as always. To keep it natural, but cute, I put on some normal make up with all black features. Black lipstick, eyeliner, and mascara. As for an outfit, I but on a black dress that had a slit up the right side of my leg, just to add a little flare ya know? 'Hopefully this wont seem slutty... surely not.' For some extra, I put on black heels with black ear- rings, curling my hair to fall loosely over my shoulders. All of the sudden, Angel Dust burst through my door as I was putting on my earings. "Hey toots- holy shit you look good!"
"T-Thanks..." I answered, rubbing my arm. Angel walked over to me and eyed me and down, snatching a bottle of light perfume off the dresser and spraying me directly in the chest. "There. Now you smell good too!" He said. I coughed, the smell wavered up to my nose filling it with light cherry scented perfume. 'At least it smells good...'
"Anyways, Al's downstairs waiting on you. He said limo is gonna be here in 15 minutes so get your ass ready!" Angel said while walking out the door.
"Oh god- I need to hurry!" I finished putting my stuff on and grabbed a small white hand- held purse, nearly running out of the door to get downstairs. Vaggie grabbed me by the arm and yanked me back inside her room before I could get anywhere.
"Charlie- I know you're in a rush but just know if he does anything to you, I'm taking off his head! You look amazing! Now get down there!" And Vaggie shoved her back outside the door.
"I- Ok! Thanks Vag!" Charlie was extremely confused, but had no time to speak. She made her way downstairs to find the most handsome, good looking demon she had ever seen.
Alastor was leaning against the hotels doors, in an all black suit with a grey undershirt, black bowtie, and a black jacket thrown over his shoulders. His ear tuffs were freshly groomed and his shoes were black, bright red eyes staring down on his nails as he messed with one hand. The other was holding his jacket. Charlie saw him and felt her face go bright red- Alastor never looked this nice! He was always looking nicer than her or anyone else, that was just his style. But this was really nice, like a hot sort of formal. She loved it. Alastor noticed her coming down the stairs and saw how beautiful she looked, a smirk forming across his face. Charlie walked over to him and threw her arms around his waist, leaning into his chest while letting out a relieved sigh. "You look good Al," she muffled.
"Same to you dear. We truly look menacing!" She was a little taken back by what he said, but it was true. It was almost on cue, a limo driver knocked on the doors ready to take them to the party. "Look's like he's here. Are you ready my dear?"
"I'm ready. Just don't leave me."
Art Creds: VivziePop on Youtube, Husker.uwu on Instagram
(Hi everyone! Sorry for the late upload, if I'm being honest I'm slowly losing motivation to keep writing this. BUT I am gonna stick through and finish it. Love you all ~ Akiione.)
(ALSO! Here's what I imagined Charlies dress looking like.)