New Ties (Radiodust)

Talking

Angel clutches his hands into fist, tears threatening to spill out of his eyes. He doesn't turn around, still staring at Hell below.

"Why should they be?" 

"Because we all care" The voice says again, followed by footsteps towards the balcony. Angel takes one of his hands and wipes away the tears that have yet to fall. The footsteps continue, and stop right next to where angel sits. Angel turns his head to the right, not wanting to look at who is there, even though he already knows. 

"You know, foundation doesn't cover everything." The voice says in a soothing tone, the person leaning off the balcony looking below.

Angel covers his body with his hands on instinct, shivering. Finally the tears spill. Angel mutters something to help self.

"Please speak up darling, I always want to hear what you say." The voice says. Angel turns towards the person, with tears streaming down his face at this point. His lip quivered when he spoke.

"What do you want Al?"

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(Alastor P.O.V)

After Charlie ran upstairs, I sent my shadow to follow. I couldn't have anyone seeing that I cared, even if I really did. I went to the kitchen like I said I was going to, and started cooking. I wasn't paying attention to what I was cooking, just throwing stuff in there. My mind was somewhere else. After what seemed like ages my shadow rushed down. My mind snapped back to focus when I noticed it there. I frantically said, "Well? Do inform me."

My shadow shook his head and looked down. I felt myself deflate. What was this feeling. This feeling of emptiness. I had only know the spider for 4 days, not even, but yet.. yet this hotel seemed empty without him.

Angel was lively, funny, snarky. And everything in between. That's what made him so like able.

That's what made me like him so much...

I stopped cooking whatever was probably burnt at this point, and threw it down the trash. I walked up stares, my shadow followed nervously. I walked up the stairs passing Vaggie and Charlie and the way back. I didn't say anything to them, just kept smiling. I didn't seem it fitting to interrupt the moment they were sharing.

I walked to my room that Charlie had given me. It was quite a nice thing of her to do, and I suppose it made sense after all. I would be a lot better for me to get entertainment from inside the hotel. Something I haven't successfully gained yet. I looked at the time. 4:00pm. 

I sat down at my desk and decided to work on some paperwork forms I had to fill out. I couldn't focus on them. I just stared at them, my smile threatening to fall.

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I looked at the time, 7:53 pm. How long had I been sitting here? I don't quite remember. I got up and looked at myself in the mirror. Straightening my posture and fixing my bangs, as well as fixing my smile. No one would be able to tell I was upset. No one would know. I haven't sent my shadow out or used any of my powers to find the spider demon for two reasons: 1, that would draw attention that I did care. 2, he was very capable of being out without someone patrolling him. But why was I still so worried? I decided to go to the Rooftop to clear my mind. I never usually went up there, but I'll make an exception for this time. I teleported outside, so no one would see. Once I was there I was immediately startled.

Angel dust was sitting on the balcony. The one I had been so worried about. The one whom I missed the presence of. The Angel dust that everyone missed.

I composed myself before saying

"You know, everyone is worried about you."

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"What do ya want Al"

"To know what is troubling you, my dear. It's very obvious you know." Alastor responded, trying not to pay attention to the fact tears were streaming dow Angel Dusts face. Angel looked back to Hell below.

"Do I... annoy ya." Angel Dust said after a very long period of silence between the pair. Angel started at a couple walking below. They seemed happy. The spider demon continued to stare at anything to not make the silence awkward on his part.

"Why would you think that?" Alastor replied flatly. 

"I'm just a slut... a low-some working for scraps. And don't say I'm not. I don't want ya pity. I just- I want someone to like me. Just 1. Not even like, just to know they acknowledge me as more than a slut." Angel said, pouring out his thoughts to Alastor. 

Alastor..

Alastor was the person he wanted to talk to after all. That was who he wanted. He listened. He was respectful.

He was perfect..

"I won't give you pity. I have learned from many personal experiences that is not the best solution, to anything. What I will say to you my feminine fellow, is that I do acknowledge you as more than a hooker." Alastor replied. It was a different response than Angel Dust expected. His eyes widened at the statement, and he turned to stare at the deer-like demon.

"Thank you... for saying all that and shit." Angel said, wiped away his tears as a genuine smile formed on his face. He straightened his posture. And swings his feet around the edge so he can't stand again. Once he is standing he turns around and looks at Alastor, a laugh forming inside him to lighten the mood.

Before anything else could happen, Alastor pulled him into a hug. It was sudden, for both of them. The height difference made it uncomfortable for Angel, but he didn't let it bother him as he hugged The Radio Demon back. They released from each other and Angel couldn't help but laugh as he saw Alastors flustered face. Alastor had a obvious glow of relish pink on his face from the action that he could not explain why he did.

Angel continued to walk at towards the door, laughing. Alastor followed behind, still flushed, making a nervous giggle. Angel dust opened the door and held it open for Alastor. 

"For you, my good sir." Angel said jokingly and he bowed. Alastor straightened his posture and corrected his facial expression's before jokingly saying back.

"Why thank you my feminine fellow. How kind of you." Before walking through the door. Angel followed and they parted ways. They both got to their rooms and stood against the door. Both of their hearts were pounding after the evening.

It was new, for both of them. And they both secretly craved more of the feeling.

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New day, new chapter. Technically for me is night, but oh well.🤷‍♀️

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