nothing good lasts
It was nearing the evening and you had been having an amazing time. Especially with Husk.
You were glad you got out of bed. Even if you were a bit drained from so much outside time.
But some things were very strange today. You felt as if though you were being watched the entire day, whispers followed you as well. But it stopped when Husk was by you.
You felt glad to feel some sense of comfort around Husk. Truth be told you never felt comfortable around any man. Your experiences with them were enough reason.
You stared out of the window and gazed up at the sunsetting sky. You exhaled deeply and folded your gloved hands in your lap. You always loved sunset. The swirl of purples and oranges coming together to signify the ending of yet another day.
It was strangely comforting. Like the rain.
Husk looked over to you and unknowingly admired you. You truly were one of the most beautiful women he's ever seen. He knew everyone else thought this as well. The amount of men and some women he had to threaten was insane. He didn't even want to get into why he bothered to threaten them either. He was already confused as to why his cheeks were so sore after being around you all day.
Husk was honestly always angry, drunk, indifferent. He wondered how you managed to unravel him. He would never admit it to himself or aloud but deep down he knew you already had a grasp on him. He wanted to protect you.
Clearly you've been damaged by someone.
And, foolishly, he knew if he ever found out he'd make them pay.
The car came to a stop and Husk was quick to turn away from your face and he stepped out of the car first, holding open the door for the rest of you. You step out after him with a smile and short "thank you" Charlie does the same and he gives Angelo the bird when he blows him a kiss.
Husk and the driver begin to unload the bags while the rest of you walk back into the "hotel". Once stepping inside you feel an uneasiness fall into your stomach. As you walk up to the bar you notice two silhouettes sitting aside one another and drinking.
You still when you notice the snake like eyes of one of them and the cheshire grin of the others.
"Seviathan!",Charlie runs towards her fiancé with a wide smile and wraps her arms around him,"What are you doing here!" He chuckles and wraps his arms around her.
"I stopped by to see if you wanted to go to Rosie's. Mimzy's performing today and I know how much you love her singing. Alastor happened to be here so we had a drink.",he explains rather simply with his chad like grin. Leaning down he plants a soft peck against her lips.
Charlie smiles with a soft gasp,”Mimzy really! Oh I haven’t heard her live since our engagement party!”,Charlie turns to you with a wide smile,”Remember?” Alastors eyes narrow slightly at your attire. He feels his heart thump in his chest as he stands. Then they narrow further when his eyes notice the fake smile on your lips.
“Oh yeah, she was absolutely lovely.”,you refrain from looking to Seviathan. Angelo crosses his arms over his chest loosely while standing aside you, one of his perfectly shaped brows raise.
“The hell is Rosies?”,he inquires just as you were wondering. Charlie looks behind you two and bids a goodbye to the driver, Husk carrying the bags towards all of you. Once the hotel door is shut she smiles widely, her arm linked with Seviathans.
“Its a speakeasy on the upper side. Its exclusive but Alastor put in a good word with the owner.”,Charlie explains,”We’re regulars now.” Alastors grin widens and he folds his hands behind his back.
“Any of you are free to come if you please.”,Alastor states in his usual professional tone. Charlie gasps softly and lets go of Seviathan, running towards you.
“Oh yes! Lets all go! You’re a month clean today! We should celebrate!”
Alastor and Seviathans eyes narrow as Charlie says this. You swallow hard and shake your head gently while pulling your hands from her. “Oh no thats not ne—“
“Awh c’mon, toots!”,Angelo claims happily while wrapping an arm around your shoulder,”It’ll be fun.” Angelo felt his carefree grin falter slightly when his arm felt your shaking body. His eyes followed yours which remained glued on Charlie. Clearing your throat you shrugged off Angelos arm.
You walked over to Husk and grabbed your two shopping bags,”No really. I’m fine! You guys go on, I’m tired anyway.” Before anyone can protest you hurry off and upstairs. Charlies brows pinch together and she bites down on the pad of her thumb in worry.
“I should go see whats—“,Seviathan pulls back Charlie when she tries to leave. He shakes his head gently with a faux warm smile.
“It’s okay, I’ll handle it. Get the driver back around.”,Charlie reluctantly allows him after planting a kiss against his cheek. He did always manage to convince you to change your mind. She smiled gently with a bit of happiness, glad her love and sister were close.
She excuses herself from the men and walks back towards the entrance of the hotel. They watch her leave and then almost simultaneously their eyes fall to where Seviathan left through.
You walk into your room and shut the door behind you tossing your bags onto the bed. Your blood is boiling and body shaking at the sight of seeing him once again. You pull off your satin gloves and begin to unbutton the front of the tight dress.
How can he just be so...normal! He’s a monster and he can just act as if nothing ever happened!? As if he wasn’t a tormentor of mine for years and why?! All because—
Your thoughts stop abruptly when you hear the door to your room shut. You sigh in an exhausted manner,”Charlie I said I don—You.” You stop short when you turn around and your hands fall to your mouth. You swallow hard and step back.
Seviathan grins and cocks his head, his eyes fall to your unbuttoned dress, exposing your brassiere beneath,”Still a fan of black?” Your eyes narrow and you look down to notice the unbuttoned buttons. You scoff in disbelief and reach up to clasp them shut.
“Get the hell out of here, now you freak.”,your words hold venom but your body betrays you by your eyes tearing up. You turn away from him, your hands shaking too much to button up the dress.
Seviathan chuckles darkly,”Freak? I’m wounded my sweet apple.” You could’ve gagged right then and there. You were joyous when you managed to get all the buttons clasped back.
“Don’t call me that!”,you shout at him while whipping to face him. You squeak out in fear when his large hand grips the nape of your neck and he pulls you towards him roughly. His face is gravely serious as he stares down at you.
He leans down close to you,”Don’t ever raise your voice at me.” You swallow hard and blink rapidly at him. He snorts when tears roll down your cheeks and your bottom lip quivers.
He cocks his head gently,”Don’t be so rude to the man who brought you a gift.” He uses his other hand to reach into the pocket of his forest green slacks and he pulls out a small baggie filled with that familiar white powder. Your eyes widen slightly and hands shake even more, firm at your sides.
His fingers dangle the baggy in front of your eyes.
“You never returned my calls or letters...you wounded me.”,he speaks with faux hurt and you shake your head with disbelief. Your eyes tear away from the baggy and look to his snake like ones.
“You are to be wed to my sister in a few months have you no shame?”,you speak in a low yet harsh whisper. He laughs gently as his hand moves from the nape of your neck and snakes around your waist. He forces your body against his.
“No not really.”
You feel frozen when he pushes the baggy down between your breasts. Tears roll down your cheeks and you swallow hard. He pulls his hand away once the baggy is snug in your brassiere. Yet your eyes are fiery and brows lowered in utter anger.
“You’re coming out with us tonight. And you are going to have an amazing time. You’ll be smiling...”
He leans down close to you and his lips brush against yours. You feel bile rise in your throat.
“Socializing...”
His hand moves up your back.
“And be the drugged up, fun, and absolutely enticing (Y/N) we all love and adore.”,he grins and his empty hand goes up to cup your cheek. The pad of his thumb wipes away your tears. You feel numb beneath his touch.
“I despise you.”,you shakily breathe out. He mockingly pouts at you, his head cocking gently.
“That’s what got you in this mess.”,he states plainly as his eyes flicker from your lips to your eyes. You still when his lips connect with yours. At first you attempt to fight him off, pushing and shoving him. Then his hands tangle within your hair and he yanks it, hard.
You whimper against his lips and give in, he kisses you roughly. Just as he’s done so many times. And the only type of kiss you’ve ever felt. Forced and rough.
After a few moments he shoves you away and you stumble back. Your chest heaving up and down and eyes wide, tears continuously rolling down your flushed cheeks. He takes in the sight of your teary face and smeared lipstick, he grins at you while taking the handkerchief from his breast pocket and wiping away the lipstick from his face. He then tosses it at your feet.
“I’ll see you downstairs.”
He leaves the room and shuts the door behind him. He runs into Alastor. His usual grin present,”Did you manage to convince her?” Seviathan nods with his usual chad like grin,”Of course! She’s freshening up. Lets get going shall we?”
Seviathan pats Alastors back and walks ahead of him while straightening his black tie. Alastors eyes narrow at Seviathan. A bad feeling rests in his stomach and he glances to your door.
As if I care.
Alastor scoffs to himself and walks away from your door, fixing his own black bowtie.