Rosies Place
"I don't understand why I have to meet them.",you said with a soft sigh while you leaned your head against the window. Your eyes followed the pretty scenery you hadn't had the pleasure of seeing yet. You wanted to enjoy it but with the psycho murderer next to you you found it a bit challenging.
"My friend is going to be worried if I'm not there in time."
Alastor sighed with slight annoyance as he glanced to you,"I told you, you may or may not have to work alongside them at some point. It's best you meet now." His brown eyes rolled as he thought of the daisy.
"And you'll be back in time, no need to fret my dear."
You blew a raspberry and took your head off the window to look straight ahead. Alastor glanced over to you for a moment.
His eyes admired your large and wide ones, they were bright and full of life. Even your lips were still curled up into a gentle smile. He found the question spilling from his lips before he could stop it.
"How are you so collected?"
You turned to him with scrunched brows,"Hm?",you started while sitting up straighter,"What are you talking about?"
Alastor cursed himself for not keeping the question contained yet it was too late now so he continued on.
"No offense my dear but any woman would be traumatized after witnessing one of my killings. Or any killing for that matter.",he stated casually while gently biting the inside of his cheek,"They would have probably not even left the house for months. So how are you sitting here, all smiles, aside the man you witnessed brutally murder two men."
You asked yourself this question too. You weren't necessarily terrified of Alastor, naturally afraid but not terrified. And you also did not seem to have any reaction of the attempted rape, aside from the hours of crying the night before.
"I'm not sure.",you honestly answered. Alastor simply nodded in response while keeping a nonchalant grinning expression on his features. You hesitate for a moment, internally debating on what you would say next and how you would phrase it.
"Thank you...",you started while holding yourself in a comforting way. Alastor glanced to you yet again with a raised brow, his grin slightly wavering. With a gentle sigh you gave his knee a small pat. You didn't notice the way his hands tightened around the wheel.
"For saving me. I mean I know you threatened to kill me not even a day ago and you're forcing me into being a literal servant but...I don't even want to image what would have happened had you not been there." He stopped at a stoplight and for a moment your eyes met. He was taken aback at the warmth and welcomeness those beautiful eyes of yours held.
He then felt his heart pound at your warm smile, your eyes shutting,"So thank you again, Alastor."
Alastor cleared his throat and let out a soft chuckle,"Ah no need for that silly nonsense." He lifted his hand from the wheel and gave a dismissive wave. You gave a small nod and looked back out the window, feeling a bit more relaxed.
You are a strange number, (Y/N)...
After driving for about twenty more minutes you finally parked outside the curb in a plaza you didn't recognize. You furrowed your brows as you took a look around. It sort of resembled the one you had gone to yet it looked much more fancy.
Unbuckling your seatbelt you jump when you hear the door aside you open. Your eyes fall to Alastors gloved hand, you lower a brow in question and he rolls his eyes.
How on earth did he get out so fast?
"I'm just trying to help you off the car, (Y/N).",he sounded a bit amused as he continued to hold out his hand to you. You puffed your cheeks full of air before taking his hand reluctantly and stepping from the car.
You felt a spark when you grabbed ahold of his hand. It was so prominent in you that you felt a harsh blush fan across your nose and round cheeks.
"Thank you.",you said with a soft tone as he shut the door behind you. You were quick to pull your hand away and fold it in front of you. Praying the heat wasn't obvious.
Alastor felt a bit upset at how quickly you pulled your hand away. Yet he quickly disregarded it.
"So where exactly are we heading?",you inquired while making sure you looked presentable in the reflection of the jewelry shop you stood in front of. Alastor holds out an elbow for you as his eyes fall to a small boutique just across the street. You narrow your eyes and shake your head lightly,"No thank you."
He cocks his head with that grin widening,"This isn't a request, dear."
With internal curses you grab ahold of his elbow and the two of you cross the street. Your eyes widen slightly at the beautiful dresses adorning the windows.
The fabrics look expensive and the designs are absolutely immaculate.
Your eyes fall to the cursive lettering on the glass door as Alastor opens it for you.
Rosies Designs
Glad to let go of Alastor you make your way inside and immediately gasp at the extravagant clothing. Without thinking you make your way towards a white flapper dress, your eyes bigger and wider than they had been.
You grew up a bit financially strained. Not dirt poor but also not exactly comfortable. Even now you were comfortable but by no means wealthy enough to buy such quality and mesmerizing clothes.
"That is quite beautiful.",you jumped as your fingers reached out to touch the dress.
You had nearly forgotten Alastor was with you.
You felt a bit embarrassed now, acting like a child in a candy store. You gave a sheepish nod and smile while tucking back your bangs.
"Tell me about it...its wonderful...."
Alastor watched you with a soft smile. He was so unaware to the soft and happy expression that fell across his features at seeing you adore the dress.
"Alastor?"
You both turned at the sound of a feminine voice. You blinked back slightly at the model woman in front of you.
She had neat finger waves in her short brown hair. Her skin was dark brown and she was absolutely radiant. A soft smile was on her full lips and her almond shaped eyes wore thin eyeliner.
Her attire tied together her entire classy and wealthy look. She wore a floor length lavender dress with lantern sleeves.
"Rosie! My old friend!",Alastor beamed as he approached the tall woman and gave her knuckles a light kiss. She smiled down fondly at him, her onyx eyes held friendliness.
"Alastor, lovely to see you my dear.",her voice was like liquid gold. She radiated class and femininity.
You felt a bit intimidated in her presence. That intimidation only skyrocketed when she let her arms loosely cross over her flat chest and her gaze fell to you.
"And who is this, tomato?",she inquired with a soft smile and curious raise of her thin brow. Before Alastor could introduce you you stepped forward and held out your hand.
"I'm (Y/N)."
Her eyes widened and she visibly looked surprise, her hand gave yours a firm shake before she chuckled softly.
"You're (Y/N)?...",her gaze fell over your figure and beautiful features, her smile turned mischievous,"I can see why Alastor kept you alive."
You felt a bit confused as you slowly pulled your hand back. Whats that suppose to mean?
Alastor looked to Rosie with a burning glare,"Rosie...",his tone was one of warning and she laughed lightly.
"Oh calm down, bruno. I'm just teasing."
Rosie studied you with her curiosity at an all time high. Alastor had confided in her and the rest of her trusted staff about you the night he had murdered those two boobs.
She could practically feel the positivity and sunshine radiating off of you. Her smile only widened. Witnessing this you felt the intimidation begin to dissolve.
"You have a lovely shop here",you complimented as you looked around,"These designs and concepts are absolutely revolutionary." You practically gushed over her clothing earning a prideful smile from her. Alastor noticed Rosies smile and that rare approving look in her eyes.
Well I'll be dammed...seems you got Rosie to grow a liking to you.
Rosie gave a nod and wrapped an arm around your shoulder,"Thank you, dear, you are far too sweet. Now let me introduce you to the rest of Alastor and I's associates."
Alastor quickly followed as Rosie led you to a dressing room, you felt a bit confused as she pulled open the mirror on the wall. Your lips parted in surprise at the flight of stairs leading down into a brightly lit room.
"What in the world...?",you softly mumble to yourself as Rosies arm falls and she is the first to enter. You follow suit unable to ignore the obvious and very close Alastor behind you.
Has he no regard for personal space?...
Your hand flew up to cover your mouth as the faint smell of roses and...giggle juice wafted into your senses. Your eyes looked around the room as you reached the bottom of the stairs.
A stage was across the room, a bar to its left and there was a clearing surrounded by neat tables and chairs. It didn't take you long to figure out where you were.
A speakeasy...
"I trust Alastor has a way of keeping you silent considering you're alive so...welcome.",Rosie said casually while turning to you with a soft smile. You looked around in a surprise and wonder.
You had never seen a speakeasy before, you wondered if they were even real. Now here you were...inside of one...with a murderer and potentially other murderers.
What was your life at this point?
Alastors voice rang out,"So where is my dear Husker and Nifty?"
"Cut it out Nifty! I ain't a fucking doll!"
Your head immediately spun to the bar at the sound of that deep and husky voice.
Alastor, annoyingly, began to push you towards the bar with a soft 'ah!'. The man came clearer into view as did the short woman aside him.
"Awh! C'mon Husk! I just wanna practice my braids!"
That high-pitched voice came from a short woman with a messy red bob. Her eyes were thin and fox like, sort of unhinged looking honestly. Her thin lips were in a pout as she held a brush and a few ribbons in her hand. She wore a flowy red dress with a few flowers littered across it.
The man that was currently swatting away her quick hands was handsome. He was tall and had salt and pepper hair, the stubble around his strong jaw matched. He wore a three piece black suit, but a few buttons were unbuttoned at the top revealing his muscular chest.
You felt a bit of a heat come to your cheeks when his bag ridden eyes looked to you. Niftys lips pulled up into an excited grin upon seeing you.
"My dear Husker! Little Nifty! This is (Y/N)!",Alastor beamed while placing an arm around your shoulder and pulling you in uncomfortably close. Surprise riddled both of their features, just like Rosies.
"It's nice to meet you all.",you said politely as you pulled Alastors arm off of you. The radio hosts eyes narrowed slightly.
Husk seemed to be staring at you a little too hard, yet you didn't notice as Nifty was somehow already by your side.
"Hi! I'm Nifty!",she spoke quick and enthusiastic while grabbing your hand and shaking it such as quickly,"It's nice to meet you! You're really pretty, now I know why I'm not disposing of your body right now!" Your eyes widened slightly and you pulled your hand away with a nervous laugh. The other three internally face palmed.
"Ahah...thank you...?",you say in a meek tone. Rosie walks forward and gently pats Niftys head.
"Please prep the room, darling, we do open in a few hours after all.",Rosie ordered and Nifty wasted no time in scurrying off. She disappeared around a dark corner and you felt your heart racing a bit.
This is all a bit overwhelming... You internally thought before Rosies voice spoke again, this time directed to Alastor,"Alastor will you be coming in tonight? Perhaps you can bring along (Y/N)." Rosie looks down at you with a soft smile, yet it seems to be hiding something.
Alastor shook his head as his eyes fell to the silver watch wrapped around his wrist,"No I'm afraid not, I have an early start tomorrow as does (Y/N). We should be leaving now." He explains in a polite tone and Rosie frowns slightly before giving a shrug.
"How unfortunate..",she leans down and gives both of your cheeks an air kiss,"It was a pleasure to meet you dear, I hope to be seeing more of you soon...come alone and I'll be willing to give you a friendly discount on my dresses." She whispered that last part in your ear, you felt happiness bubble within you and you nodded eagerly.
You then turned to Husk who had been silent the entire time, yet unbeknownst to you he had been studying you.
Your voice was friendly as you slightly leaned over the bar,"It was a pleasure to meet you Husk." Your eyes fall down to the deck sprawled across the counter, your eyes glint,"You play any good?"
He looks to you and both Rosie and Alastor step back a bit when they notice a soft grin growing on his forever frowning lips. "Fuck yeah I do. Any game and I'd win.",he brags while looking to your eyes. "I bet I can beat you." He scoffs incredulously as he picks up his deck. You and him then begin to banter on the subject.
Alastor feels his eyes narrow slightly.
You've managed to get Husk too...?
For some reason this made Alastor feel strange, he felt...sick. When he saw you had hooked Rosie he was...happy. Seeing and hearing you playfully flirt? with the bartender he felt disgusted.
"Well we'll be on our way now! Its been a pleasure as always my dear companions!",you felt Alastor grab ahold of your wrist and begin dragging you away from the two. You winced at how tightly he was holding you.
I didn't even get to say bye... Ready to mouth off to him you stopped with an open mouth.
Thats when you noticed his tightening jaw and the scary look in his almond eyes. You could have sworn thats the same look he had that night. Opting to keep your kisser shut you let him take you upstairs and into the dressing room.
"Alastor, you can let go of me now.",you say with caution as he leads you out of the boutique at alarming speeds. He doesn't offer you a response, he merely crosses the street.
He didn't even look both ways!
His fingers only tightened around your wrist, you begin to worry. Why was he so angry now? He was fine just a few moments ago?
Annoyance filled you and you took the chance upon reaching the car to yank your wrist away from him harshly. He looked to you as if you just slapped him in the face. "What is the matter with you?",you ask with irritation while rubbing your sore and red wrist.
He exhales deeply and opens the door for you with a bit too much aggression,"Just get in the car." He stands aside you, leaning against the door with an expectant look. He looms slightly calmer yet you realize his grin is gone and his eyes are narrowed slightly.
There is no way I'm getting in a car with you.
"No. Not until you calm down.",you say in a stern tone. You keep your ground yet you feel slight regret pool in your stomach when he lets out a humorless chuckle.
"What did you just say to me?",he asks before his arm wraps around your waist and he roughly pulls you close to him. Your cheeks flush and your lips part. His other hand still rests atop the car door.
What is he doing?!
Swallowing hard he leans in and you attempt to look anywhere but him but it proves difficult. His intense stare and firm hold around your waist has you paralyzed.
"I gave you an order. You will listen and follow it unless you want to be punished.",his voice is steady and calm and his grin spreads across his lips yet again.
You only feel your face grow hotter as a tingling feeling stirs within you.
Am I afraid?...
"So when I say get in the car...you will get in the car."
Am I anxious?
"Am I understood?"
Dear god its not either of those...
You nod slowly,"Y-Yes." You nearly fall over once he releases your waist, his entire demeanor has done a complete 180.
His show stopping grin is wide and prominent, he pushed his glasses up on his pointed nose,"Very good! Now lets be on our way, my dear!" You slowly get into the car with shaking legs and a hot face. As he shuts the door you avert your gaze from the drivers side.
W-What the hell just happened?
You feel your thighs pressing together as you let out a shaky exhale before he gets into the car.
Why is it so...hot!?