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Chapter 15 - Duet's & Dreams

Charlie was excited about this team building exercise because everyone was to say something they're talented at. She had to specify that it had to be something non sexual or non violent, looking at Angel Dust and Alastor. They gathered around near the bar for Charlie to stand up and lead it.

"Ok! So has everyone thought of what their talent is?" Angel Dust raised his hand.

"Are you sure it can't be sucking d-"

"Yes, Angel. I'm sure." Charlie said quickly. Angel sighed frustratingly and put his hand out to tell Charlie she could continue.

"Alright! Who wants to go first?" Charlie of course didn't expect anyone to volunteer to be first, but hey a demon could dream. 

"Aaaaaalright then I guess I'll go first!" Charlie took a deep breath and took a very quick glance at Alastor, who seemed like he was daydreaming.

"I can uh...I can play the piano." She rushed the last part. Everyone seemed to perk up suddenly, including Alastor. His half lidded eyes opened completely and his ear twitched which told Charlie that he was in fact paying attention. 

"Holy shit! How come you never play?" Angel went from lounging on the couch to sitting up. Charlie played with her hair nervously. 

"Oh um well... I usually only play when I'm alone." Nifty bounced up and down as she stabbed a roach with her sewing needle. 

"Is it because you're bad at it?"

"Now Nifty, that is no way to speak to Ms. Morningstar." Alastor interrupted. He could see that Charlie was growing more and more uncomfortable so he decided to step in. 

"Um no, I wouldn't think I'm bad at it Nifty. It's just a....more private thing." Charlie was twiddling with her hair so much she was sure she would develop split ends by the end of the exercise.

"You should play for us!" Angel's excitement spread through the room before Charlie could answer.

"Yeah yeah yeah!" Nifty was running around the couch sporadically.

"Oh I don't think-" Charlie tried to rebuttle when Alastor approached her, putting a light hand on her shoulder.

"I think it's a splendid idea!" Charlie cut her eyes to him, warning him with no words. 

He either noticed and didn't care or didn't catch it.

"We could do a little performance for the hotel! It would surely attract new residents." Alastor drummed his fingers on her shoulder playfully.

"It's not the worst idea." Husk shrugged. 

Charlie could see how everyone was so pumped for the idea of this little concert so she couldn't very well let them down. She was sure that was Alastor's plan which she made a mental note to scold him for it later. Right before she opened her mouth, she remembered something which caused a smirk to plaster on her face. She cocked an eyebrow at Alastor which made his right ear twitch.

"Ok ok I'll agree to it on one condition." Everyone set their eyes on her. "Only if Alastor plays with me." 

Alastor felt his stomach coil tight on the spot. Her wording could've been a little better and he felt ashamed that he noticed it while she clearly hadn't.

"Um Charlie I thought you were gay?" Angel questioned. Alastor added 'throw Angel from a roof' to his to -do list. Charlie looked confused at first and then realization hit her.

"OH UM nonononono I mean I-I'm technically bisexual but that's not-what I meant was-"

"She meant for him to play the piano with her, dumbass." Husk interjected while smacking Angel upside the head.