Tethered to You (Alastor X OC)

Ch 18

We stood a few feet apart.

I smiled at him, and he shook his head in disbelief.

"Wha- but...how? Dear, I thought—"

"Alastor..." I started, exasperated. I set the music box down and laid the poster next to it.

"I was never...I was never going to Heaven," I said with a soft laugh, looking him in the eyes, "how could I go to Heaven when you took my heart to hell?"

His eyes widened, and I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

"I couldn't let you go...I know you wanted that for me, but I wish you would've let me explain..." he stepped towards me, and soon we were only inches apart.

I took his hands in mine and squeezed, shaking my head, "I didn't ever want you to leave...I was never concerned about where my soul was going..."

"Now...can I have a hug please?" I asked, tilting my head.

He wrapped me up immediately, hugging me tightly.

"Darling I missed you so much...I didn't...I never wanted to leave I just..."

I gently ran my fingers through his hair, shushing him.

"I know...and I was so angry with you for such a long time...I didn't understand, and I just wanted you back..."

He just quietly listened, still hugging me close to him.

"But after a while I understood...you only wanted the best for me...whether your decision was brash or not, you did it from the bottom of your heart, and I thank you for trying to give me that opportunity..."

I pulled away and held him in front of my face, pushing my nose against his, and when I spoke I was surprised that my voice was distorted.

"But don't ever do that to me again."

He blinked and his tiny grin widened into a huge smile.

His eyelids lowered, "my, I think I quite enjoy this new side of you~"

A blush rose to my cheeks and I shoved him away.

"Pervert!" I yelled, but I was laughing. He chuckled and straightened his shirt.

I rolled my eyes, "I never knew you were some fancy ass business man...look at this place," I said and looked around, amazed, "this is huge!"

"Yes, I suppose it's impressive...but it's yours as well, now," he hummed casually and my eyes widened.

"What?"

He glanced at me with a wide smirk, "you may dwell here...you don't have to lift a finger..."

His hand lifted and caressed my face, his eyes softening, "let me show you my world...I want to spoil you, my darling, will you let me?"

His voice was hopeful, and I thought for a moment. It didn't sound too bad...but he's a deal maker, so...

"No strings attached?" I asked and his eyes shot wide open.

"If you want to make a deal, just say so~" he purred and I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms.

He dropped the look and smiled softer, "no strings...well..." he looked up in thought, then gently titled my head up, "just one..."

And with that he connected our lips. My eyes widened, and I was shocked. I thought that kiss was merely a goodbye kiss...something to remember him by...

My lips melted into his and I tilted my head, closing my eyes.

The kiss was longer, and felt so passionate. His hands held me like I'd disappear if he let go.

He slowly pulled away, and I chased his lips for a moment before letting him escape.

He gave me a crooked smile, one of his ears flopped to the side.

I thought back to the poster.

How could someone so feared, so menacing, look so goofy and boyish.

I shook my head and smiled.

"Just one condition..." I said barely above a whisper, my fists gathering his shirt into my fingers.

"Just one," he repeated, equally as quiet.

I pulled him down slightly, and kissed him again. His lips were warm, and soft. I didn't have the chance to appreciate our first kiss because of the circumstances.

He held me gently, his hands squeezing the soft parts of my body, roaming. He was exploring shamelessly, but didn't cross any boundaries.

In return, I let my hands roam as well. For the months I was without him, I missed his touch, I craved his warmth.

He brought so much happiness into my life, and he wasn't even trying. The moment he left, I was cold. Hollow.

I intend to make up for that.

I touched his chest, and trailed my fingers down his stomach. His core was tight, and it actually felt like he'd toned up a bit more.

His lips caressed mine delicately, and he tasted like iron and bourbon. I trailed my fingers around his back, being gentle with my newfound claws.

I gently trailed them up his back, and our kiss halted, his breath catching in his throat.

I could see his arms, his sleeves were rolled up, and little goosebumps spread across his skin at the feeling of my nails against his back.

After his initial shock, he captured my lips again, barely even parting from me for 5 seconds.

I kept running my nails over his back gently, my touch light and soft. He let off a small moan into the kiss, and I smiled.

His hands wondered around my body, his own claws trailing along my skin with the same gentle touch I was giving him.

I let my fingers trail down to his lower back, and I smiled mischievously before grabbing his ass and squeezing.

He sucked in a quick breath and immediately parted from the kiss, a deep blush on his cheeks. He had snatched my hand and was now holding it away from his body.

"Darling!"

I giggled and scrunched my nose at him, "you have a nice ass, I couldn't resist," I shrugged and his surprised eyes turned dark.

His grin widened and my smug attitude shriveled away.

The feeling of my ears flattening revealed to him I had already mentally submitted to him.

"Oh do I?" He asked in a sly tone, and I yelped when both my ass cheeks were suddenly squeezed by both of his hands on either one.

He leaned close to me, and whispered, "well so do you~"

A blush erupted on my cheeks and he still had me in his grip, the feeling of his fingers digging into my butt creating an ache.

He loosened his grip, and his look softened. He rubbed the spots he squeezed, and then brought his hands back to my waist.

"I missed you..." he said quietly, and then hugged me again. I felt him bury his face into my hair, and I hugged him back just as tightly.

"I missed you too..."