Faustinian Spider (Claude FaustusxReader)

Special Chapter 35 ( A spider's heart)

I nearly forgot about this request from the one and only SaphireQueen232. I love and hate Valentine's day at the same time. It's sour for those with that special someone but sourer for those that are alone like me. This chapter won't be just focusing on Claude and the readers Valentine but someone else's as well.

Hannah's P.O.V.

It was such a hectic day. I had been familiar with the holiday that often befell the 14th day of February but never paid it any mind. A day of love, endless pinks and red and hearts. Love was a concept demons did not necessarily care for. Sure, when a mate came along, they took the opportunity to procreate but for a demon to obsess over one particular person was uncommon but apparently not uncommon for Claude. I sometimes daydreamed of the two of us. Unlike the triplets, he was not bound to me by servitude, he was always a mystery and yet my chance with him was lost to one human female. I had ill will towards (Y/n) before but I can't hate her. She brings Claude happiness. One thing I had always wished to do with him and Alois. Alois was all I had left but now, even he has been scooped up by his own bride.

That leaves much work for the Triplets and I. He always went all out for her and Alois would ignore everyone else. He no longer acted sourly towards me but even worst, he ignored me altogether. I sighed, lowering my eyes before preparing to drive the carriage into to town. I was to stay away on this holiday. Alois only wanted to be alone with his wife. The triplets also had to stay away and even I didn't know what they did when Alois let them have a day off. After Claude married, Alois really had no use for us and had grown independent.

Deep in thought, I looked up to see that I didn't have to go far for the city was rather close by. Pulling the carriage off to the side, I climbed from the carriage not the least bit sure what I should do to pass the time. I never wanted leave Alois's side and being forced to do so made me feel....strange. Still, I would honor his wishes and proceeded to browse the city, looking into the window of shops. Many heads turned when I neared, it was often that I came around too many humans. The smell of their souls tempted me but I must not lose composure. Stopping at a sweets shop, I look in the window, wondering how long it's been since I had actually gotten anything for myself. Nothing of the human world was of any value to humans but I was curious as to how chocolate was a favorite of many, particularly on this holiday. In my thoughts, the door to the shop opened to reveal a very tall human male. He was wearing a very pristine suit that reminded me of Claude's. On his face was disappointment as he let out an exasperated sigh. He was rather good looking but with a very dark set of eyes and in his hands were a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates.

???: I knew it was a stupid idea.

He said under his breath. His voice was very shy, he stuttered slightly and his accent was not very thick. Upon noticing me by the store window, he light blush rose to his face with embarrassment that someone had heard him.

???: I-I'm sorry, I didn't see you there.

He hadn't had much experience with woman which was evident in his attempts to avoid my gaze and his timid body language.

Hannah: Hello.

I said politely.

???: Hello....you didn't see that did you?

I raised an eye brow at him.

???: I asked the store owner if she'd like to go out with me.....she said no.

He said flatly.

Hannah: Oh, I see.

???: Would you like these?

He gestured his gifts towards me. I took them out of politeness rather to get rid of them for him but he seemed content.

???: Well, I have nothing to do with my day. I had these two theater tickets for the occasion... but....I don't want to waste them. Would you care to go with me?

He asked with his arm held out for me. Thinking that I had no plans, I figured I should take up his offer and so I did. I took his arm without responding. I didn't expect the day to lead up to this but perhaps now I have some insight on this holiday and even more fortunate, the least I can do is make this human males Valentine more.....memorable.

Stephen: I'm Stephen by the way.

Hannah: I'm Hannah, Hannah Annafellows.

Meanwhile.......

Reader's P.O.V.

Claude was always prepared even on short notice. Like on Valentine's day, he had not particularly participated in the holiday but when I came into his life, he used the opportunity to spoil me and show me just how much he really loved me. By that time, our second child had been born. While he was extremely happy about that, it also gave him the opportunity to get extra rough with me.

He strung me along with flowers, candies, presents and expensive clothing that seemed endless. I had wanted to try on the clothing right away but my new dresses did not stay on for long for Claude had stripped me down naked. Four hours had passed and in that time we would lye with each other countless times. With the absence of a baby in my belly, Claude did not hold back and even with thick walls, my scream echoed through the house.

I had no worries.  Keeping ( son's name) busy was easy since Claude decided to get him a puppy and with a new sister, that was more than enough to distract him. Content with each others company, Claude and I were preparing for another round of love as we rolled around in soft damp sheets. However, no sooner had we started, the door to our room that I'm sure was locked at suddenly opened. With no time to react, our son had appeared in the room long with his new puppy.

(Son's): Mom, Dad, look. I taught him a trick-

He stopped mid sentence before witnessing the shocking state Claude and I were in.

(Y/n): Don't look!

I say, trying to preserve his mind while trying to coming up with an excuse.

(Y/n): We're just....We're just....um.....fighting. Yes, we're fighting.

I lied terribly.

Claude: And as you can see, I'm winning.

Claude said slyly, making no attempt to hide his actions as he attacked my neck with sharp kisses. I blushed, trying to tell him with my eyes to do something but before he could, (daughter's name) cries reached us.

(Son's name): I got her.

He said quickly before bolting out of our room with the puppy following after him. I slipped out of bed, covering myself with blankets to hide myself. I closed the door, making sure I locked it this time.

(Y/n): I hope we didn't scare him.

I said worriedly.

Claude: Don't worry dear, I'll talk to him about it.

Claude said before coming over to scoop me up and gently place me back into the bed.

Claude: Now, you and I must continue our "fight".

I giggled at him.

(Y/n): I couldn't have asked for a better Valentine's Day, I love you so much.

Claude: Of course you do.

Claude said before climbing back on top of me.