So It's A Deal Then? | Alastor × Reader |

Chapter 11: •| Inlove with Her |•

A/n: My apologies for lack of updations. I was handling some 'academic' stuff these past few days so I hope I didn't make you guys wait long. I'll try to update as soon as I can!

Warning: This chapter has mention of Racism. ⚠️

1914
New Orleans
[ Time Skip ]

Alastor's Pov

Summer came as the warm breeze filled the air, it's been a year ever since my feelings for y/n bloomed. Everytime we see each other, I would feel flushed and nervous, however I kept a poker face on. I'm still... quite unsure about expressing these emotions when she's around. I'm afraid this might ruin our friendship. I don't know if she reciprocates it. Based on my observation, I never saw y/n shows any signs of interest. Which means she might not feel the same way as I do to her.

It does make my heart clench by the fact she just sees me as her bestfriend. More likely a brother to her. Although, I can't blame her. Our bond is like a relationship between siblings. But ever since I see her differently and more than a sibling, it changes everything.

How the way I feel, talk, think and see was all different from before. My heart would pound hard, hammering my chest rapidly like I might get a cardiac arrest at any point along with my cheeks burning from warmth. I curse myself mentally everytime whenever I stutter. And she was on my mind every day till night.

Though, studies kept us separated for a while. Making me thought about her more and more. I was at my study table, trying to finish up my homework. It was quite taking me long to get it done, I was completely distracted by my thoughts of missing her company, her sweet voice, her pleasant floral scent, her pretty appearance, and most of all.. her smile.

Then someone called out my name, snapping me out from my train of thoughts. I lowered the volume of my radio that was playing some jazz music as Ma called out for me again, making me stood up from my seat and exited my room. With a casual stride, I descended the stairs, effortlessly navigating each step. As I arrived at the living room Ma was at the telephone holding it against her ear. Mama noticed me approuching her. She smiles warmly and waves her hand, gesturing to come close.

I did as she told without any protest, she removed the telephone off her ear and covers it with her hand. "Its y/n cher. She wants to speak with you." she whispered.

My eyes, including my smile widened in surprise. I felt eager yet nervous at the same time. Ma handed me the telephone and I told her thank you. She walked back towards the kitchen to do her house chores, I pressed the phone on my ear, easing my nerves and spoke.

"Hey y/n. How have you been?" I said, trying my best to sound casually normal.

"Hi Alastor! I've been doing well, though its quite boring without you around." she said and laughs.

My heart skipped a beat hearing her laugh, it was a melody to my ears. I smiled knowing I can hear her smile through it. "Well, I'll have to admit. I do feel the same thing as you." I admittedly said.

"Well, I was wondering since its summer, how about we plan on a nice swim?" she suggested.

My interests have piqued by her suggestion, it doesn't sound like a bad idea to me. "Well, that would be nice. Though have you had any places in mind to go?"

She giggles through the landline making my stomach flutter thats filled with butterflies.

"Oh yes! My mother told me about them having a day off and go to the beach at Gulf Coast, Mississippi! I was wondering maybe I should invite you since I don't have any company."