━ CAN YOU LOVE AN OVERLORD? - HUSKERDUST FIC - OVERLORD HUSK AU ━

- ♤ CHAPTER NINE : THE RADIO DEMON ♤ -

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– ♠ HUSK'S POINT OF VIEW ♠ –

"You sold you fuckin' soul to The Radio Demon?"

"Hello, Angel."

Angel ran towards me, grabbing onto my shoulders and pulling me towards him. His eyes were wide, and his eyebrows were raised. I felt my face flush as he pulled my face towards his. I cleared my throat and stepped away from him, dusting myself off.

"What are you talkin' about?" I asked, glaring at him with fake annoyance.

"How fuckin' stupid are you? Yo-you... You sold your soul for money to the damn Radio Demon?" Angel rolled his eyes, placing a hand on his hip. I didn't know why he was so upset about this. Even I didn't care this much. Though I guess he knew what is like to not own yourself. To be in the hands of someone more powerful, more dangerous, because you decided to be stupid. I guess he knew how that felt.

I exhaled deeply, tugging on my vest. Angel glanced at me, and then back to the floor. "How do you know that, anyways? Who told you? Or were you fuckin' sneakin' in my room again?"

"Sorry, Husky," Vaggie called out from the bar, not looking up at us. Angel and I turned our heads to face her. She was cleaning off shot glasses in the empty bar. "You're little boyfriend is pretty nosy."

"Oh, fuck you..." I groaned and locked the doors to the casino, walking towards my room. Angel stood still for a moment, and then ran after me. I glared at him. "Why do you care, anyways?"

Angel's eyes went wide and he extended his arms. His expression was one of confusion. "The Radio Demon. The demon who literally killed some of the most powerful Overlords in all of Hell. And you made a bet with him? Do you not realize how fuckin' crazy that is, Husker?" I shrugged, trying to avoid making eye contact with Angel as he stared at me. I didn't like talking about Alastor or my deal with him. At all. I stepped into my room, and sat on my bed. Angel stood in the doorway, waiting for an answer. I glared at him.

"Go away, Dust." I pointed towards the door, shooing him away. I didn't want him to leave, though. For some reason, I liked having him around. Angel frowned, stepping into the room towards me. I sighed, turning away from him as he approached the bed. He sat down next to me and held out his hand. I growled at him softly, and took his hand. "You're stupid."

He smiled slightly, giggling. He reached one of his free hands to my head, scratching behind my ears. I tried to stop myself from purring. I failed. Angel exhaled deeply, turning his head away. "Are you okay? That... Alastor, I think? He's not, like... doing things to you? Hurting you?" I shook my head. I knew why Angel Dust was so worried. He thought that Al was just as bad as Valentino. I gently squeezed his hand. He responded by looking back at me, smiling. For a moment, his expression turned to one of concern, but then it returned to normal. He stared at my lips, and then turned away. I felt my face flush. Why the fuck was I blushing? I pulled my hand away, placing it on my thigh. Angel frowned, staring at me for a moment. He removed his hand from my head, and stood. He stared at me for a moment, and then gave me a hug. I felt my stomach churn, and my body freeze. Angel sighed and hesitantly pulled away.

"Goodnight, Husk. I-I... If you need me, I'll be in my room, 'kay?" I nodded, crossing my arms and turning away. Angel frowned and walked down the hallway. I could hear him talking to Vaggie after he left, but I was unable to make  out what he said. I groaned and shut my eyes tightly, staring at the ceiling. I grabbed a bottle of alcohol that sat on my nightstand, chugging it. I grunted and tossed the bottle to the floor. The radio on my desk crackled, and I heard laughing. I rolled my eyes at it, rolling to lay on my side.

"Go away, Alastor," I muttered, closing my eyes again. The laughing only got louder and more distorted, until it abruptly stopped. It faded for a moment, the sound of static filling the room, when suddenly it sounded again, now closer. I groaned and sat up straight, finding The Radio Demon standing in front of my bed, grinning. His laughter slowly faded away as he stepped closer to me.

"Well, that was painful to watch..." he chided, leaning his face towards mine. His eyes were narrowed, and his smile was wide. I grumbled and rubbed my eyes. "Already so smitten for the little bug, Husker?"

"Fuck you," I growled, leaning away from him. "Why are you here? What do you want?"

"Nothing! Just making sure you don't get too distracted with your little lover..." He grinned as he said that, knowing it would piss me off. I narrowed my eyes at him, and turned away. Alastor's smile seemed more forced now. He pointed his cane to the bulletin board above my desk, and a picture of Angel fell down. Do not ask why I had a picture of him. Alastor chuckled, his antlers growing as a faint green light radiated around him. "Do not forget, my dear. I own your soul. You do not disobey me. Understood?"

I nodded, my hands shaking. "Understood, sir. I... I-it won't happen again."

Alastor's smile returned to normal, the light fading and his antlers shrinking. He pat my head teasingly. "Good. I will see you next month, my friend! And next time, do not make the same mistake. Yes?"

"Yes."

Al grinned after I spoke. He nodded, bowing to me. "Thank you. And goodnight." A bit of static crackled, and with a small spark, he disappeared. I sighed, covering my face with my hands and clawing at my fur. I wiped my eyes as my vision began to get blurry. I shut my eyes, and began to fall asleep.

Then I heard my phone buzz. I groaned, expecting it to be Valentino or Vox. My eyes widened when I saw a text from Angel. I wiped my eyes, putting on my reading glasses.

Are you okay? I can hear you from upstairs. You sound scared. Is it your boss? I can come downstairs if you need me.

I felt my face flush slightly. I put my phone down in my lap, shaming myself for feeling like this. I hated that Angel's charm was getting to me. I hated the way I felt around him. I hated him. I grabbed another alcohol bottle that sat in the floor, drinking about a quarter of it, before looking back at my phone, rereading Angel's text. I sighed. You're stupid, Husk.

I'm okay. Al is just being Al. And, yeah, I'd like having you with me if you want. Thank you, Dust.

I groaned as I sent the message. I shut my eyes, staring at the ceiling in shame. Angel was just a slutty spider. I shouldn't get so flustered around him. I should have hated him. I should have. I heard footsteps in the hallway, and a knock on my door. I waved my hand, and it opened. Angel Dust stood in the doorframe and smiled at me. I scoffed and turned away. He walked towards the bed, sitting down next to me. He looked concerned almost. As if he cared... He held out his hand for me to hold. I just shrugged him off. He nodded, frowning, and placed his hand in his lap. I sighed deeply. I felt bad. I held out my hand without thinking, and Angel smiled softly, taking it. He lay his head on my shoulder, and my eyes went wide. He squeezed my hand, and closed his eyes.

"Goodnight, caro."

"Goodnight."

He wrapped one of his arms around my waist as he began to snore. My lips curved slightly. I closed my eyes, still holding his hand. And after a few minutes, we had both fallen asleep. I slept better that night than I ever had.

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