Phantom's Performance

Chapter 21

Y/n's Pov

After leaving the circus tent, Alastor and I walked together in silence. The weight of our conversation lingered between us, and I appreciated his support more than I could express. As we reached the edge of the hotel, I turned to him with a determined look on my face.

"Alastor, I need to go to Rosie's alone," I said. "There's something I need to talk to her about."

He nodded, understanding. "Of course, Y/n. I'll be here if you need me."

I made my way to Rosie's, my thoughts swirling with a mix of anxiety and hope. Rosie's place was a sanctuary, a place where I could always be myself without pretense.

When I arrived, Rosie greeted me with her usual warmth. "Hey, Y/n! What's up?"

I took a deep breath, feeling the familiar comfort of her presence. "Hey, Rosie. I need your advice. It's... about Alastor."

Rosie's eyes widened slightly with concern. "Alastor? What's going on?"

I quickly reassured her. "It's nothing bad, I promise. At least, I hope it isn't."

Rosie looked relieved but still curious. "Alright, what's on your mind?"

I hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. "You see, there's something about Alastor that made me realize I'm in love with him. Before him, I didn't really care about relationships. My status, my duties-they were all I focused on. But Alastor... he's different."

Rosie listened intently, her expression softening as I continued.

"He never once tried to use my princess status against me. Despite everything going on with Heaven, my family, and the mess we're in, he's always been there. He's never judged me. He sees me for who I really am, not just as the princess or the daughter of Lucifer."

I took a deep breath, feeling a mixture of relief and nervousness. "I am in love with him. I love the real him, not the scary Overlord that everyone else sees."

Rosie's eyes sparkled with understanding and support. "Y/n, that's beautiful. It sounds like you've found someone who truly values you for who you are. That's rare, and it's something to hold on to."

I nodded, feeling a sense of calm wash over me. "I know. I just needed to tell someone. To have someone remind me that it's okay to feel this way."

Rosie smiled, placing a comforting hand on mine. "You're more than okay, Y/n. You deserve happiness, and if Alastor makes you feel that way, then you should hold on to it. Whatever happens, you're not alone."

I squeezed her hand gratefully. "Thank you, Rosie. I needed to hear that."

As we continued to talk, Rosie's genuine happiness for me was evident. She seemed to be glowing with joy, and it was clear that she was just as pleased as I was about my newfound feelings. Her support and optimism gave me the strength I needed to face the coming days with renewed confidence.

When it was time to leave, I felt lighter and more at peace than I had in a long time. I knew that the upcoming challenges were still looming over us, but with Rosie's encouragement and my feelings for Alastor now openly acknowledged, I felt better equipped to face whatever lay ahead.

I returned to the hotel, where the familiar hustle and bustle of the place greeted me. As I walked in, Charlie and the others in the lounge looked up with relief and happiness.

"Y/n!" Charlie exclaimed, rushing over to me. "We were starting to worry! Where did you go?"

I smiled, feeling the warmth of my friends' concern. "I just needed to talk to Rosie. Everything's fine now."