Minnie and Smokey (MAS Book 1)

pocketwatches and wallets

*Alastor*

I stood by Angel's side as he passed out. I immediately healed him, and we took him upstairs. I stayed right by his bed holding his hand, trying to stay strong and smile. Husker got Angel all the comfiest pillows in the hotel, and Nifty tucked him in. Charlie was calling her parents about Val and Vax, and Vaggie was downstairs making a meal for when Angel awoke. Soon everyone was settled. I watched as Angel's chest rise and fall. Once everyone left, except Husker, I began sobbing heavily. I felt like I lost Anthony all over again. Husker stood by my side and comforted me.

"I said such cruel things to him. I-I didn't even listen!" I cried in agony as Cherri and Stolas walked in. I looked to then. Stolas and her seemed sorrowful.

"I never wanted him to do this... I swear. I would never..." Stolas nodded, wiping his own tears.

"No... we know he'd do anything to protect the people he cares about." Stolas sat next to me. "Actually we are here to talk about somthing else." I looked to Stolas confused. "Angel knew Val would paint him to be the had guy in this... but he never intended to let Val hurt you."

"But... he did. He sold me out for a contract..." Stolas shook his head.

"Come to Charlie's office with me." I followed Stolas downstairs and saw Charlie waiting. Stolas connected a camera to the computer and it played a video.

The camera showed Angel on a couch in his grey hoodie crying heavily.

"A-Alastor I'm sorry." I listened intently. "I-I never intended for this to happen. I promise." The video cut to Angel taking off his sweater, and for... an hour more and more injuries appeared. Stolas looked to my shocked expression.

"He wouldn't go through with the deal at all. He wanted to make sure you were ok." I smiled a bit.

"He wasn't going to do it... Val forced him..." I cried a lot, and felt ok. One injury... boiled my damn blood. Someone had shaven Angel's chest. Angel reappeared on the screen revealing a burn mark on his face.

"Alastor, I'm sorry. I... I care about you. A lot. I dropped the deal with Val because I couldn't hurt you like that. Thank you for being so kind to me. I'm only going through all this because of your kindness to me... I love you!" Angel began crying. "Turn it off! He hates me!" He ran off screen and everything went black on the screen.

"He is so kind." I began crying and ran upstairs. I went to Angel's side, and held his hand, never letting go.

"I'm sorry my dear. This is all my fault."

*timeskip - Charlie*

Alasor had a hard time eating for the week Angel was unconscious. Angel's fluff had fully grown back, and that seemed to be great. No one could pull Alastor from his side. He felt that everything was his fault. The only times he got up was to continue caring for the mossballs and Fat Nuggets. It was a sad sight. I walked in with breakfast.

"Alastor... you know how much Angel cares... he'd want you to eat." He looked to me slowly, no smile apparent. "Hey, if he wakes up, we don't want him stressed, right?" Alastor's eyes widened and he nodded. He began eating one handed, while his other clung to Angel's hand.

This was the only way I could get him to eat. I pat his back and left him to his meal.
*timeskip*

I watched over Alastor as he laid by Angel's bed. I put a blanket over him as he laid next to Angel. He never slept in his own room. He was determined to be at Angel's side. I went to my room and slept with Vaggie.

*Angel*
I woke up in a pile of comfy pillows. I was starving to be honest. I looked around and saw I was alone. I got up, noticing Alastor wasn't with me. I got up and saw my fluff had grown back a whole lot bigger.

"Wierd..." I took a shower, combed my fluff out, did my makeup, and changed into some comfy clothes. I walked downstairs to see everyone busy. I saw Alastor at the front desk sadly. It was... sad to watch tears cascade down his face. Charlie walked to him.

"Alastor he'll wake up. I promise-" Alastor glared at her.

"Stop! He hasn't woken up for a month!" I giggled.

"Well aren't you a pessumist, huh Smilez?" The two looked to me, and Alastor's smile reappeared.

"Angel! You're awake!!!" I giggled as he ran over to me, hugging me tightly. I giggled and returned the hug.

"Hey sweetie!" Alastor rested his face against my chest, and I realized he was listening to my heartbeat. "I'm sorry I was out for so long." Alastor laughed a bit.

"That doesn't matter! You're here now!" He smiled and held my hands. "Angel... I am so sorry for what I said... Val made it seem like you meant to hurt me.... but Stolas told me the truth." I felt my cheeks flush red. "Angel I love you. I care about you... and thank you for protecting me. You did not have to. I am so sorry... I didn't know the full situation, and made assumptions about you. I hope you can forgive me..." Alastor had a solemn face... and seemed to feel horrible for what he said. He really hurt my feelings, but I hurt him too.

"I forgive you... but I'm also sorry. I was planning on hurting you. I wanted out of my contract... but after meeting you..." Tears streamed down my cheeks. "I care about you so much and I-I never meant any harm." I kept crying helplessly. "I couldn't hurt you. I-I wouldn't let Val hurt you. I couldn't. I'n still so sorry." I kept crying as Al wiped my tears.

"I forgave you the moment you gave your life for me." I cried and hugged him. I was ok... I was free of my contract, and free to tell him everything.