Love In The Underworld

Ch 35: Tensions Rise

Alastor's face was inches from Lucifer's, his voice low and menacing. "Ha ha, fuck you!"

The air was electric with tension, the two locked in a silent standoff. The lobby's patrons began to take notice, their conversations hushed as they watched the exchange.

Just as it seemed things might escalate further, Charlie intervened. "OK, OK, anyway..."

Her voice cut through the tension, causing Alastor and Lucifer to look away from each other. Alastor straightened, his expression still dark, while Lucifer's face returned to its usual charming smile.

*Hell's greatest dad*

"Let's not fight in the lobby, shall we?" Charlie continued, her voice light and cheerful. "Dad, why don't you come with me and Vaggie? We'll show you around the hotel."

Lucifer's eyes never left Alastor's face, but he nodded at Charlie. "Of course, dear. Lead the way."

As Charlie and vaggie guided Lucifer away, Alastor's gaze followed them, his eyes still simmering with hostility. Y/N watched, sensing the unresolved tension between Alastor and Lucifer.

"I don't think that's a good idea," Alastor called out, his voice low and even.

Charlie turned back, a hint of frustration and confusion in her voice. "What's not a good idea, Alastor?"

"Leaving me alone with... guests," Alastor replied, his eyes flicking to Y/N.

Vaggie rolled her eye. "We’ll be back soon. Try not to bite anyone."

With that, they led Lucifer away, leaving everyone in the lobby.

Well, everyone except for Nifty. Who was still nowhere to be seen, likely off on one of her wild adventures.

The group's dynamics were complex, and Y/N struggled to navigate them.

Husker spoke up, his voice low and even. "So, Alastor, what's the story with you and Lucifer?"

Alastor's gaze snapped to Husker, his eyes flashing to dials. "None of your business, Husker."

Cherry Bomb placed a hand on Husker's arm, her voice soothing. "Hey, let's not push it, Husker. We don't want things to escalate."

Angel Dust simply shrugged, unbothered. "I'm just here for the popcorn."

Just then, Nifty burst into the lobby, her hair disheveled and her clothes dusty. "Guys, you won't believe what I just found!"

The group turned to her, eager for a distraction from the tension.