Bad Romance | (Alastor x Reader)

You were a bit worried about Anthony. Ever since you had come back from the speakeasy he refused to tell you what Rosie had spoken with him about. Considering you had your own secrets as well you simply dropped it and made him promise to keep himself safe.

On top of the worry for your best friend you were a bit nervous about tonight. Not only because you'd be drinking with Alastor but because Husk was going to be there.

You hoped to god you weren't going to be too obvious.

You took a small compact from your purse and inspected your neck. With a soft pout you tugged up the high neck a little more. You noted to give Husk a stern talking to.

A bit thankful for the backless part of your dress you smiled gently. Not that there is anything wrong with being a prude but it wasn't really your look. You put the compact away in your bag as you step downstairs.

Stepping through the entrance of the apartment complex you were greeted with Alastor leaning against his car. He wore a simple black dress shirt and a pair of black slacks, the splash of red came from his red coat.

He breathed out gently as you approached him. You looked as beautiful as ever.

"You look lovely, (Y/N).",Alastor compliments you as he opens the door for you. You smile gently and brush your hair from your face with a curt nod,"You look rather handsome too." He shuts the door once you step inside and soon enough he's heading down the familiar roads to Rosies.

"So you never told me how the business dealing went with the three socialites.",you commented while watching the familiar scenery drift on by.

After you had finished doing what was asked of you you cautiously left the office only to realize the business partners were already gone. Alastor looked thoroughly frustrated yet contained his composure as per usual. But he didn't want to talk about the dealing at the moment.

He exhales deeply,"I got her to sign. I was just a bit irritated at her two goons she constantly walked around with." You nod slowly and your hand goes to his bandaged hand, a bit of the white fabric peaks out from the black sleeve.

"Did you re-bandage your arm like I showed you?" Alastor glances down at his hand and lets out a soft chuckle.

"Yes I did. You did show me how to do it over several times.",he shoots you a teasing grin and you shrug with an "oh well" expression. "You did it terribly last time I wanted to be safe." You laughed softly while moving your gaze from the radio host.

You drive in silence for a few moments and your leg shakes in excitement. You couldn't wait to just relax and enjoy Rosies Place. For tonight you quelled your worried of your best friend, he was a trained mobster for gods sake.

Once inside Rosies you take a look around with slightly wide eyes. You turn to Alastor who stands aside you,"Wow it's a full house tonight." Your eyes skim over the many people filling the tables and bar. The band is alive and plays catchy jazz tunes. There is a bustle of people talking and laughing and drinking.

"I haven't a clue why...",Alastor says with a soft tone as he too glances around. With a light shrug his signature grin widens as he puts his hand on the small of your bare back and leads you to the bar. He flinches, forgetting your exposed back, nevertheless he continues on with a confident aura.

You attempt to ignore the way electricity runs up your skin at his touch.

Just across the room Valentino snorts with a dramatic sigh,"Of course this prick would be here." Vox and Velvet are hyper focused on the card game sprawled across the black round table. Velvet hums in question, not bother to move her gaze.

Valentino pulls down his cheaters to get a better look beneath this dim lighting. He's here with someone.

"Woah seems that uptight bastard isn't so uptight.",Valentinos eyes trail down your figure and a sly grin spreads across his lips,"She's one of the best looking skirts I've seen." Val inhales sharply when Velvet throws her cards down and punches him,"Now what bullshit are you on about?"

Val glares at the pig tailed girl and Vox looks up with a soft laugh,"What the fuck are you on about anyway?" Valentino points his chin to the bar and the man and woman look that way.

Velvets wide eyes sparkle at the sight of you,"Wow you weren't kidding, she's stunning. Right, Vox?"

Vox freezes when you turn to the side and toss your head back in laughter, your hand instinctively going up to cover your mouth. He feels his heart race and he can see Alastors scumbag figure lean in close to you.

Jealousy begins to boil within him.

"Val give me your gun.",Velvet and Val look to Vox with looks of surprise. Valentino snorts and leans back away from the pale man. Running a hand over his buzzed head he glances to Alastor and you.

"Woah Vox I know you don't like the guy but you can't just—"

"That's (Y/N). He's—He's with her. She's...with him."

Velvet and Vals jaws drop and their eyes glue onto you. You sit on one of the stools with Alastor right beside you. Your dress hugged you in all the right places and exposed your back. You laughed and move slowly to the music.

Neither friend of Vox's had seen you before. They had only heard stories. The same went for you, you had never seen Velvet or Valentinos faces. Just heard stories, most of them of Val and most of them told by Anthony.

The outlets connect in Voxs mind and he scoffs, his hands grip the card and tear them,"She's fucking working for him! Fuck this." Vox angrily stands up, slamming his palms into the table. As a few give a few side eye glances Valentino and Velvet stand up and quickly push Vox back down.

He looks up at both of them in disbelief,"What the fuck guys?" Valentino leans down with raised brows and a scoff,"I may only know how to fuck someone to sleep but even I know that storming over there and rippin' that jackasses head off will be the last thing she wants."

Vox is fuming, his chest rising and falling rapidly as he stares expectantly at his friends. "This is that fate crap, you don't wanna ruin your second chance, right V?",Velvet questions with a soft expression as she places a hand on Voxs tense shoulders.

He didn't. He couldn't believe you were here right now...with him yes...but you were here nevertheless.

"So what am I suppose to do?"

Back to the bar you stifle your laughter as Alastor glares at Husk,"You really did that?",you question between fits of laughter and Husk grins at you. Alastor looks away with a scoff and nods slowly.

You and Husk bend over and laugh hysterically earning a bit of looks from the other customers at the bar.

You were enjoying your short time here so far. You were relieved to see things were as before with Husk, actually they were better. You two seemed to get along quite well.

And in the short time you two had been here Husk noticed how Alastor acted, how Alastor looked at you, and how Alastors shit-eating grin was genuine for once. He was whipped.

That was enough for Husk to make sure to to tell you sex would never happen again and Alastor could never know.

Despite what he may show, Husk values his life.

You were ignorant to Alastors hidden jealously as you laughed along with Husk and joked with him. But...he was happy to see you so full of life. And he was enjoying every second he had with you. You felt the same, ecstatic to see Alastors toned down side. It was nice to see him relaxed and enjoying himself.

"Excuse me",a high pitched voice comes from the stage where the live band has slowly died down. You, Alastor, and Husk look to the short curvy woman. Her pale skin glows against the lights and her short finger wave bob ties together her classic flapper look.

You grew excited as you recognized her from a few records you owned. Holy crap! Before you could knock Alastor for not telling you the Mimzy was here she continued talking.

"We have a request from one of our cherished attendees so we ask all you love birds come to the floor for this next song.",Mimzy says with a slight bounce in her step. Alastor feels his heart beat quicken at her words. His gaze falls to the back of your head.

Her dark onyx eyes glimmer in the lights and she smiles, her eyes fall to you,"We ask especially of (Y/N) to please come forward."

Alastor and Husks ears perked up at this, you blinked back and turned to both men with wide eyes. They both shake their head profusely to show their innocence. Alastor watches, completely still, as you step to the dance floor. The dance floor is already crowded with embracing couples and the band begins to play a soft tune.

♪ young and beautiful by lana del rey ♪

The song hits you hard and your heart begins to ache slightly. What's happening...? then just as Mimzys sweet voice bounces in the room you feel a tap on your shoulder.

Husk watched as the tall scarred man taps your shoulder and his eyes widen,"Ah fuck..." He mumbles softly. Alastor watches as Vox approaches you and hurriedly stands up only to feel something hard press against his back. Husk flinches when he feels the same thing behind the bar.

"I thought you were a gentleman, Alastor. Let the lady finish her dance with the lovely man.",Valentinos voice is taunting and mocking,"Wouldn't want to cause a scene, right?"

Alastor slowly sits back down and swallows hard. His eyes remain trained on you. Vox's arms are wrapped around your waist and yours around his neck.

"What the blazes are you three doing here and what are you playing at?",Alastor questions in a deadly tone. The soft and sensual music continues to play as your bodies press together and sway.

Velvet sighs in a lovey way,"We came here for a drink! Didn't think we'd run into you all buddied up with Vox's ex." Alastor feels his jaw tighten as his nails dig into the palm of his hand, his wounded one has no pain anymore. The sheer anger he felt seemingly voiding the pain.

Turning around you stare up at Vox with a soft gasp. Before you could react his arms wrap around your waist and pull you close. You freeze in his embrace. His familiar scent fills your senses as your head leans against his chest.

"I've missed you...",Vox whispers softly as his chin rests atop your head. He inhaled your sweet scent and his arms only pull you closer. You feel your heart twist and contort as he says this with such sweetness.

"W-Why are you here?",you pull from his embrace yet find your arms around his neck. But you have enough will to put some distance between the two of you. Vox looks down at your soft features and can see the sadness and resentment in your usually warm eyes.

"I had a business dealing...with Alastor." Your eyes widen as you look to the bar and notice both Husk and Alastor are completely still with stone faces. A dark skinned man and a pale woman stand behind either of them and your pounding heart only pounds quicker.

They must be Velvet...and Valentino...

Looking down at Alastors waist you notice the shape his gloves fingers are in. Your head whips back to meet Vox's eyes.

"Tell them to leave my friends alone. I know they've got them at gun point.",your voice is stern and Voxs brows lower and his eyes narrow slightly. You scoff and shake your head, pulling away from him you walk away. But he's quick to grab your hand and twirl you back into his embrace.

Your back hits his chest and your bottom lip quivers as you attempt to discreetly leave his grasp,"Vox. Let me go I have nothing to say to you now."

Vox leans down and sighs gently against your ear. You feel chills run up your spine, but its different. These are not the chills you get around Alastor.

"Then let me talk.",his voice is full of sadness and remorse. You look straight ahead, you inhale deeply and hope your voice comes out more confident than you feel.

"You have until the song ends."

Vox spins you back around and holds you close to him yet again. You stiffen in his touch, you find yourself unable to relax in it or even melt into it.

"You left me heartbroken, my love. And I find you here, with that bastard.",his voice alternates from soft and pitied to venomous and hateful.

You look up at him with furrowed brows and a frown,"Alastor is not a bastard. He is my friend which you're holding at gunpoint!" You whisper shout to him with anger, you feel tears begin to sting your eyes,"And...you broke my heart first."

Vox is taken back by both your statements, he nearly trips over himself. With lowered brows he looks at you with lovesick eyes,"How did I break your heart? I love you, (Y/N)." His words strike a cord within your heart.

Usually you'd have felt butterflies and warm in your cheeks. Instead you felt disappointment and guilt at his bittersweet words.

"You love me? You don't hide away people you love, you don't hold the people you loves friends at gunpoint, and you don't make the person you love face you after ripping her heart to shreds!",your shaking hands rest on Voxs broad shoulders now. You hadn't notice the hot tears that escaped your eyes. The hurt and pain you hid so well when you bid him goodbye was resurfacing.

"(Y/N)...",Vox sighs gently and reaches up. He cups your cheek gently and sweeps away the tears with the pad of his thumb.

"I-I was afraid before...I'm not anymore. I know you are who I'm meant to be with.",you scoffed at his bullshit and pushed his hand from your cheek.

"If you truly loved me I wouldn’t have had to leave for you to realize that.",your brows are furrowed and bottom lip quivering in a frown.

Your voice begins to crack and shake as the now bitter sounding song comes to a slow,"I loved you. All of you. Your sketchy background, your family business, and all. You were ashamed of me!"

You look to Alastor and Husk with tears streaming down your cheeks. Your eyes clutch shut and your hands tighten on his shoulders. "Please just leave."

Vox looks between you and the men with a scoff and a pang in his heart,"I see...you fell for that bastard radio host is that it? Or is it the bartender? How easy was it for you to jump to the next guy, huh?"

A soft gasp comes from those around you when a loud slap resonates through the room. Your chest rises and falls as your stinging hand drops to your side. Vox covers his stinging cheek with a look of disbelief as you stare back at him.

The utter heartbreak is written across your features. Nothing could have crushed Vox more than the look on your tear streaked face.

"(Y/N)...that's not what I meant—"

People are now watching as you lean in,"Let them go, and don't ever come near me again." Your voice wavers and although you try to keep your sternness you falter a few times,"Please...its the least you could do for me."

Others are staring unable to comprehend the conversation. Vox is silent as he looks away from your face and he waves his hand. Taking that as enough of a signal you rush past him and hurry out of the speakeasy through the back way.

You feel a plethora of emotions.

Hurt.

Embarrassment.

Guilt.

So much hurt.

You rushed out as to not let Alastor or even Husk see you in such a state. You looked around while clutching your hand over your chest. You wondered how quick it would be for you to get home.

"(Y/N)!",Alastors voice calls out from behind you and you look down the steps into the basement, shrouded by fake vines. You quickly turn and ready to leave until you feel his hand wrapped around your wrist. You feel more tears coming as you attempt to continue to walk while tugging. He's much stronger than you.

He pulls you towards him with a slight raising of his voice,"Stop trying to run!"

Your chest collides with him and he finally gets a clear look at your face. Tears stain your flushed cheeks and your bottom lip quivers, hurt is evident in your glossy eyes. Embarrassed you look away and shake your head lightly.

"Why are you still dealing with me Alastor!”,he stills as you shout this.

With his eyes widening your voice softens and sounds full of utter embarrassment and pain,"This is the second time I've become a mess in front of you...why didn't you just get rid of me when you had the chance?..."

His heart drops when you say this with exhaustion in your voice.

You had had enough heartbreak. Enough pain that you shoved away. Everything was overwhelming and you were growing more weak.

"Don't speak such silly nonsense, my dear...",Alastor says softly with a frown on his lips. You turn to him with a shake of your head and a bitter laugh,"It would've saved us both so much more burdens."

He didn't like this. The light gone from your eyes. The look of despair on your features. He was going to kill that bastard the second he had the chance.

"You aren't a burden, (Y/N).",Alastors hand still grips your wrist. His other one moves up to gently wipe away your cool tears. You blink back and stare into his brown eyes. Your tense shoulders relax with his touch and your face flushes a light red. You lean into his hand.

Maybe Vox was right...

Alastor wiped away your tears and his eyes fell to the blush across your cheeks and long damp lashes. Then his gaze flickered down to your lips. He breathed out softly and leaned in.

He couldn’t hold back a second more.

"Alastor...",you breathed softly.

He gently shushed you as his hand went to the nape of your neck and pulled you in connecting your lips.

He was going to make you forget tonight.