Tethered to You (Alastor X OC)

Ch 26

Ariels POV

Rosie was very bubbly, but in an elegant way. She held a very "nice old rich woman" vibe about her, even though she looked relatively young.

Her glossy black eyes were unsettling, and she wore the same smile Alastor did.

"Now, dear, tell me, what is it you like?"

Her question brought me out of my thoughts and I stuttered, "I- uh...I don't have a preference..." I answered her honestly. She hummed.

"Well, darling, I believe a nice maroon silk slip dress will look delicious on you," she said with a little wink. I blushed slightly, unsure of what that meant.

With the snap of her fingers my normal tank top and sweatpants were replaced with what she described.

She spun me around and a mirror appeared in front of us, and she looked like a proud mother standing behind me.

"Well, don't you just look like a vision..." she marveled and I had to admit, I did look good. The dress hugged my small curves, and framed my figure nicely. It was very flattering.

This happened to be about the 10th dress we tried, but none of the other dresses took my breath away quite so quickly.

"Woah..." I breathed and she smiled wider.

"Ready to go show him?" She said to me, looking down towards my eyes. I tensed up and blushed.

I forgot I was going to be showing Alastor...

"Um...yes," I said, not so confidently. Suddenly I didn't feel so good in this dress. It falls on my hips weird...and scrunches at my waist...I look lumpy-

"Darling..." Rosie's voice pulled me from my self deprecating thoughts. I looked over at her and she chuckled softly.

"You look fantastic...and he will love it," she reassured me, somehow knowing my thoughts. I took a deep breath, the little diamond necklace he gave me so long ago glittering on my neck.

Rosie noticed it, and touched it gently, her fingers feeling cool against my skin.

"That's lovely...did he give it to you?" She asked softly and I nodded. She hummed, and began leading me towards the front of the store.

"Alastor!" She chimed, and he came into view, looking bored as ever. He perked up when he heard her voice, and then when he saw me his eyes widened.

I cast my eyes down and slowly walked over to him, feeling small when he stood up. He gently trailed his fingers over the fabric, and then tilted my head up to meet his eyes.

"Dear, I told you to look stunning...not ravishing," he purred and my face practically lit up, making me cover it.

"Stop it!" I murmured and he chuckled. His hands were exploring my waist and hips and Rosie cleared her throat, making his movements stop.

"Alastor refrain form putting your dirty hands on my beautiful dress," Rosie scolded, and he growled softly, never taking his eyes off me.

"Rosie, dear, don't you think she looks a little too good?" He asked and she scoffed, smoothing out the fabric as she once again stole me away from him.

"I think she looks expensive, and powerful, that's what we need, yes?" She asked, glancing up at him. He huffed.

That means yes.

Suddenly he snapped and my usual clothing replaced the dress. A bag appeared in his claws and he held it gently.

"Well, thank you Rosie dear, but we must be going," he said, grabbing my hand.