Stop denying it. (Alastor X Reader)

I will teach you.

"I will teach you"

(1st person- Y/N)

"When he asked if he could teach me...I really didn't think we'd end up where we did."

(One week later)

I have been staying at the Hazbin Hotel for about a week now. I really don't have any complaints, but I haven't seen anymore people willing to join us.
Angel doesn't seem to be showing any signs of dropping drugs or drinking anytime soon, and it's sorta making me lose hope...On the bright side-
He hasn't made any advances towards me in the last couple of days.

"GET BACK HERE!!"

I turn my head to see an angry Sir Pentious, chasing after one of his little egg boys. It appears the little egg has stolen one of his tools.
I stop him by lightly grabbing him and kneeling to try and get close to his height.
"Frank." I say sternly, but also with a hint of gentleness as I hold out my hand. Politely requesting that he places the tool in my grasp.
Which he does. "Here you go, Sir Pentious. Don't build anything dangerous." I smile at him and watch as he slithers off, of course with Frank (The egg boy) following close behind him. Sometimes I forget that Sir Pentious stays here...
"I'll have to make conversation with him more."

"I assume we'll be having some conversations as well, my dear?"

Suddenly I feel myself stiffen a bit. Alastor seems to enjoy randomly popping up out of nowhere, it's quite an annoying habit of his.
"Ah, Alastor! I haven't seen you in a quick minute."
I smile and ignore the fear I still have when I'm around him, at any moment of his choosing...my whole existence could be erased. As if I never existed to begin with.

"Well, I am very much needed around the hotel, it really keeps me busy. But if I didn't know any better...I'd say it's as if you're avoiding me. Though, I couldn't imagine why."
He lets out a small chuckle when saying the last part. What an ego.
"Oh, I'm so sorry if it seemed like I was ignoring you. I assure you that was never my intent. Uh..I was just cleaning down here but maybe you could join me! We can put on some music and maybe catch up a bit?"
I watch as he places a finger to his chin and considers my offer. To which he says yes, and with the snap of his fingers a radio appears. It plays almost a slow-dance tune and the room seems to appear dim.
"Oh, isn't this a bit fancy for just cleaning?"

"My apologies, I assumed you'd like it."
He is about to snap his fingers again but I stop him.
"No! No... I actually kinda like it."
I nervously play with my fingers.
"I'll go get you a broom-"
Suddenly, I see one appear in his hands.

"No need, my dear."
He smiles at me...making me blush a bit?
Weird.

A few minutes go by and as I'm sweeping I try and do a few dance steps. I never actually learned how to dance.. sure, I went to a few Quinceañeras but I never actually danced while attending one.
I trip over my feet a few times and see Alastors gaze fall on me. His smile almost appearing larger?

"Looks like someone has two left feet."
He laughs at his own rude comment, which gets an eye roll out of me.
"Maybe there's a reason I can't dance! Not everyone has had free time in their life to stop and learn to dance."

Static..

"Perhaps I could teach you?"

"No, that really isn't necessary.."

"Forgive me. What I MEANT to say was,
I WILL teach you."

I feel his hand intertwine with mine and his other hand places itself on my waist. I can't help but feel my heart beat pick up a little.
We are hand in hand, chest to chest.
I don't think I've actually been this close to anybody before.

"Relax, my dear! I can just feel how tense you are. When you dance you're supposed to be nice are relaxed, not a care in the world. Just focus on this one moment."

He steps forward, I step back. We continue that pattern until he can see our rhythm. And we start to go side to side and eventually dance a full circle. My eyes raise to meet his, and neither one of us break eye contact. Then I feel myself go down-
I panic and consider gripping onto his coat before I fall. To my surprise, I never fell. He had performed a "dip" and did it perfectly. One hand still firmly on my lower back and the other holding onto mine.
I stare up at him, visibly shaken up from him unexpectedly doing that. He gently raises me back to my feet and does something unexpected.
He apologizes?

"I am truly sorry, y/n. I wasn't aware that you'd never experienced a dip before..but you did dance beautifully. You pick up things very quickly."

"No, it's alright. Maybe I'll do a dance party for my birthday tomorrow."
I smile at him but then raise a brow at his puzzled expression.

"My dear! Did you say your birthday is tomorrow? I wasn't aware and neither were any of the other staff, maybe you should go tell them."

"Well, I was kinda hoping to surprise them...Which I just spoiled for you right now though"

"You are aware that when it's your birthday YOU are supposed to be the one being surprised right?"

"Well yes, but maybe it'd be fun to like-"
I sigh then sit down and place my head in my hands.
"I've just never actually had anyone to celebrate my birthdays with, it would just be weird to start doing it now. I never actually planned on telling them tomorrow..."

"So, you lied?"

I quickly notice the static in his voice thicken.
"I didn't even want to tell you that right now Alastor!! Ugh..I'm sorry I lied but I had a good reason, okay?"
He sits next to me and I feel his hand slip under my chin and tilt my head up.

"This hotel is going to throw you the best birthday you could imagine, my dear. A sweet and gentle woman like you doesn't deserve to spend even one birthday alone."

I can feel the tears ready to start streaming down my face. But Alastor pulls out a black handkerchief and when I start crying from his kind words he wipes away my tears.
For a moment he stares at me and then smiles.

"Smile, my dear. You're never fully dressed without one."

He stands up and straightens out his coat.

"I should be going."
I feel my smile fall and it's replaced with a frown of disappointment.
He places a hand on my shoulder.

"Don't forget to smile, my dear."
I close my eyes and focus on my breath for moment, then I smile and open my eyes.

And just like that...he's gone.

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(Hey!! I know this one is short but I am super tired😭)
Next one will be longer! 💗