Lost Souls (Huskerdust)

Just A Porn Star

(Word Count: 1008)

(Entirely Angel's POV)

I slowly walk through the VIP area. The smell of smoke instantly hits me as I walk past the poker tables. I need to do this. I know Husk won't be able to get himself out of his obsession with his game. I just need to conv-

Alastor?: "Angel! I see you are here on time. Husk however?" *tilts his head knowing full well the position he put Husk in by bringing him to a real casino*

"I'm going to go against you for Husk."

Alastor.: *laughs* "what a funny joke"

I stare at him unamused.

Alastor.: *raises and eyebrow* "oh you're serious?" *looks me up and down* "my deal was with Husk."

"the point of this was for a fair match. You put him in a position where you knew he couldn't resist. That's not fair."

Alastor.: *laughs* "I merely put him in the position he was when we made the deal...... Not my fault Chaz was a better boyfriend at making him focus on the important match"
That fuckin-

"Chaz was not a better boyfriend" *I clench my fists*

Alastor.: "I'd debate otherwise."

*I sit at the poker table* "I'm playing. That's final. I'll win Husk's soul back. Like he won mine."

Alastor.: "what makes you think Husk would stay with you after his soul is back?"

"don't try to throw me off with your bullshit."

Alastor.: *laughs* "all you are is a measly ex-porn star. Already forgotten and washed up. You wouldn't be able to win anyway."
God I wish I could have Scarlett pull his teeth out.

*i slam poker chips on the table in anger* "let's see then. If your so confident"

He nodded. Fuck I need to remember how to play. God this was a horrible idea. Damn it.

I just need some good high value cards please.

The dealer give us our cards.

Alastor looks at his for only a moment.

He puts half his chips in.

Is this a bluff?

God I can't read him.
Fuck.
He can't have gotten Royal Flush..... He would've put more..... Dang it I should've payed more attention to Husk's game....
What even are my cards?

Queen of spades..... Jack of hearts..... Ten of clubs..... Nine of hearts....... Eight of diamonds.......
Only a straight.

He's so confident.

It's not worth it.....

I get out and as Alastor turns his cards he has....

!

Three queens, a five and a six of spades.... A four of clubs and a seven of diamonds....
a three of a kind.

Damn it.
I could've.....

I had better cards. Damn it...

He smiles at me as the next round starts......

We do a few round both bluffing..... Both knowing what we have....... Until.......

He puts all his chips in...... God is his cards that good?.......

Alastor.: "honestly..... I wasn't planning on letting you have Husk's soul back if you win..... But if you put all your chips in and are able to beat my cards....... Then Husk will have his soul back."

"what's the catch?"

Alastor.: *smiles widely* "let's just say..... I have a near garaunteed win."
Near garaunteed?.....

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He has a straight flush. Fuck. I try looking at my cards but my vision is acting up. Fuck calm Angel. Calm. It doesn't matter what my cards are....... This is my only chance. God. I hope it's a bluff. Please.

*I put all my chips in*

I watch as Alastor turns his cards.....

Seven of spades...... Six of spades...... Five of spades..... Four of spades.... Three of spades......
Straight flush...... Fuck me...... I'm screwed...... I don't even know my own cards...... I turn them

There's silence.... I hear a laugh.... God was that Alastor?.....
Fuck...
Maybe he's right...
Maybe I am just an ex-porn star.....
A wash up.....
A failure.....
A horrible boyfriend......
Couldn't even keep Husk's attention on his own bet......
I shouldn't have done this.....
Damn it.....
Damn it.....
Dann-

Dealer: "A ROYAL FLUSH!"

Wait what?

I look down at my cards......

A.... K..... Q..... J.... 10.......

All hearts......
My heart beats fast....

I look at Alastor...... His smile drops for a moment......

Wait I did it.......

Alastor squint his eyes and vanishes leaving a glowing deck of cards on the chair...... It has the word 'Acer' written on it....... I did it.....

I pick up the deck of cards, shoving it in my pocket, and immediately run out of the VIP area to get Husk.

I find him shouting drunkly at a group of guys..... Fucksake....

I grab him and apologise to the group and try to drag him away...... He struggles

Husk~: *slurring his words* "one more game...."

"Husk...."

Husk~: "one mor-"

"Husk."

Husk~: "pleas-"

"Acer."

Husk~: "...." *he stops struggling*

I put my hand up and put my hand into a fist and a white translucent dog collar and leash appear.....

"I guess I temporarily have your soul....."

Husk nods and looks up at me with dilated and drunken eyes...... He begins to tear up

Husk~: *teary eyed as he realises* "fuck...... I didn't go to the VIP area..... Fuck.... Did you?...."

I nod and chuckles softly...... I lead him out of the casino keeping his focus on me.

"you got a bit carried away with your games.....it's okay though Husk..... I'm here....."

Husk~: *hugs and kisses me* "I love you so fucking much....." *he trembles slightly as he realises what he's doing but he shakes his head and focuses on my eyes* "I love you..... I love you...."

*my heart races and I chuckle* "you aren't gonna immediately pull away?"

Husk~: *shakes head* "you gave me a night full of pleasure for your soul back......"

*I shake my head* "you don't have to do that...... You are still shaken up when you initiate contact....."

Husk~: *shakes head and kisses me* "I'll be in full control. I can do it if I'm in control..... I think." *he smiles awkwardly*

I nod but as we walk to the hotel holding hands, I reassure Husk he isn't obligated to do this. He says he wants to.....

(creators note: every 20 past chapters I update/edit I'll post a new one. Just so I don't lose motivation cause it's so exhausting how long some of my chapters are. How yall read my shit is beyond me. Also gonna alway have an edits log at the end. I will eventually remove this note alongside other creator notes aswell as add chapter to the titles when I get to it.)

Edits Log:
8th September 2024 - originally published