(Y/n)'s POV

My eyes fluttered open then all the memories from yesterday came back. I had promised Alastor that I would come by his house. I got up from the bed and did my morning routine. I was wearing a white collared shirt that I folded up the sleeves to my elbows, along with that I had black suspenders with a black bowtie and black dress pants. And for the shoes, I wore black heels. When I looked myself in the mirror something was missing in the outfit, I got a black fedora hat with a white band.

I usually don't wear any 'men' clothes in public but I just don't feel like wearing a dress today. But it's just more comparable than wearing a dress. I still had the bandages on my arm, I pressed down it to see if it still hurt. It sure did, but it's healing well.

I went downstairs and started to make a simple breakfast. Before I did I turned on the radio so I can hear what Alastor was going to say. After I finished making breakfast, Alastor went live on the radio.

He was talking about how there was another murder and a missing person. The missing person was probably killed and the body was just hidden somewhere. When I finished eating breakfast I cleaned up then turned off the radio. I was going to take a walk outside before I went to Alastor's house. I was about to go out of my house then I realized I still haven't given Alastor that staff, this would be a perfect time to give it to him since he 'rescued' me even though I was perfectly fine on my own.

I went back to my room and looked inside my closest. The microphone staff was still there, I took the microphone and started to look for a box so I can put it in. I got one of the boxes that my easel used to be in. I put the box next to the microphone, It's the perfect length! I got some tissue paper and put it in the box. I got the microphone and put it inside then covered it up with more tissue paper. I closed up the box and took it back downstairs. The box wasn't pretty or anything but it'll do.

I got out of the house and started to make my way to Alastor's house with the box. While I was walking there were a few people who looked and stared at me, probably because I'm a woman and I'm wearing 'gUyS cLoThEs'. Ugh, like I said before, It's just more comfortable.

After a while, I made it to his house and knocked on the door.

"Alastor?"

I knocked again but no answer, I called out for Alastor but yet again my call went unheeded. I knocked on the door again but a little harder, when I did the door opened slightly. I walked inside and called for Alastor, again still no answer. I closed the door behind me and placed the box on the table in front of the couch.

"Alastor? Are you home?"

There was still no answer, I went towards the set of stairs on the right to see if Alastor was there. I walked up a few of the stairs to get a better view, I called him again but still no answer. I went back down the stairs and sat on the couch in front of the table with my gift. I assumed that Alastor was out somewhere and that he forgot to lock the door, so my plan is to wait until he comes back.

So that's what I did. I waited for Alastor to come back from, well, wherever he is. It felt like you waited for hours when really it was only a few minutes. I wonder where he is anyways. Like where would he be in the morn-

"Oh, Sir. What are you doing in my house?"

When I heard the voice it was so close I was shocked and jumped.

"HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!"

I turned my head around and saw Alastor, he started to chuckle nervously.

"Darling?! I'm sorry I didn't recognize you. You seemed like a man..."

Great, now Alastor judges me. Maybe it was a bad idea to wear this... Alastor walked around the couch and stood in front of me. Alastor looked me up and down, he just basically stared at my figure. I looked at him, he seemed like he was too busy staring at me.

"Uh, Alastor? Are you alright?"

Alastor shook his head quickly as he snipped out of his daze.

"O-Oh, I'm fine, my Darling. Are you not afraid of what others think about your, fashion taste?"

Alastor I looked away from Alastor and hugged myself.

"Sure, I am. But that doesn't stop me from wearing what I want, it's America."

I said as I took off my hat and set it on the table, I continued with what I was saying.

"And I don't care if it's not 'lady-like' for me to wear this."

I finished what I was saying as I motioned at what I was wearing. Alastor hummed for a moment.

"I find it rather fitting for you. Are you going to wear clothes like this more often?"

I raised my eyebrow at him. Does he really like it or is he just playing nice?

"Really? I'm probably not going to wear clothes like this that often, it draws too much attention to me."

"I understand, Darling. But it really does look stunning on you."

I giggled a bit.

"Thank you, Al."

I saw Alastor's cheeks turned pink a bit. Is he blushing or something?

"Al? Is that what you're going to call me now, Darling?"

"Yup, that's unless you don't want me too."

"Oh no, it's fine. I don't mind, Darling."

"Alright then, Al. I got you something."

I said as I pointed to the box in front of us. Alastor chuckled a little.

"I can see that. It's quite hard to miss such a long box in front of you. What's in it?"

I patted the seat next to me.

"First of all, sit down, and it's for me to know and you to find out what's inside."

While I was saying that Alastor sat down next to me. Alastor pulled the long box into his lap that crossed over to mine. Alastor stuck his hand between the couch and pulled out a pocket knife.

"Do you just have a pocket knife in your couch?"

"Of course, I have it for... opening packages!"

Alastor explains the use of the pocket knife while opening the box with it. He took out the tissue paper and he put the box back on the table then took out the staff while standing up. I watched Alastor as he twirls the staff around.

"This is astonishing! Abousulty beautiful! Thank you, my Darling!"

I smiled softly at Alastor.

"You're welcome, Al."

Alastor smiled back but this time it was genuine. I can tell...

"Would like to have fun in the forest, Darling? I'll stay by you this time."

I thought about it.

"I don't see why not! But this time I won't hide, I promise!"

I said with a bit of laughter then Alastor laughed with me.

"That's good to hear, my Darling."

Narrator's POV... Muhahaha!

(Y/n) and Alastor set off into the woods, they didn't go too far this time. (Y/n) and Alastor didn't do anything really interesting, but they did run around playing tag. They were just acting like kids, watching some of the animals interacting with each other. But over time you guys went deeper into the forest without realizing it.

After a while, they would go back inside and have kinda little lunch as they were too busy playing around outside like kids. Alastor would cook while you would help him out. Once you and Alastor were done y'all were done you and Al would go back outside, goofing around like kids.

But little did they know the clouds rolled in, rain clouds. The rain started to fall down on all of New Orleans. (Y/n) and Alastor noticed that rain had come, they started to run back to Alastor's house. Even though there were trees and such they still got wet from the water in the sky.

When (Y/n) and Alastor got inside they were wet and freezing from the cold water.

(Y/n)'s POV

Alastor and I had gone back inside but we were all wet.

"Follow me, Darling. I have a fire you can get warmed up."

"You have a fireplace? And you never told me!"

I asked as I followed Alastor up to the second floor. We went down the hall and walked by several doors when Alastor stopped at one. He opened the door and we went inside.

"This is the library but I have a fireplace here. It's nice and quiet so you can read a book."

Alastor must really like reading because there are just hundreds of books on the shelves that cover almost every wall! The fireplace is in the middle of the room, there was a big rug in front of the fireplace. And there's a big armchair facing the fireplace with a small table beside it, there were a few books on the table.

"Have you read every book you have here?"

Alastor was at the fireplace starting up the fire, he heard my question but continued to get the fire going.

"Of course! I've read all of them once or twice, I have a lot of time on my hands."

"Don't you ever get bored reading the same book over and over again?"

"I do at times but when I do, I get a different book or buy a new one."

Alastor had the fire on now, he got up off the ground and went towards me.

"I'll be right back, Darling. I'm going to get some blankets for us."

I nodded and then Alastor left the room, I didn't want to get his chair wet so I sat down on the ground in front of the fireplace. I just sat there and stared at the fire. The fire made me feel calm, I noticed the lights were on in the room. So I got up and went near the door where the light switches are, so then I turned off the lights. The room was very well lit up due to the fire but with the lights off it gave the room a cozy look and feel. I went back to my spot on the ground and waited for Alastor to come back.

After a while, I heard the door open and close. I turned my head around and saw Alastor holding two blankets. He walked over to me and placed a blanket around me. I thank him in which he nodded, Alastor sat down next to me and wrapped himself in the blanket.

"I enjoy your company, Al..."

"I enjoy yours too, mon Chéri~"

Alastor and I just continued to stare off into the distance, well, that's what I thought Alastor was doing. I decided to look at Alastor but for only for him to look away from me, I could see a hint of pink dusted across his cheeks. I turned back to the fire and closed my eyes, the sounds of the crackling fire and the rain hitting earth just sounded wonderful together.

Eventually, I laid my head on Alastor's shoulder while I had my eyes closed, I'm not asleep but I find it comfortable. And I want to hear how he would react.

Narrator's POV... Again

Alastor had felt pressure on his left shoulder, he looked over to see you laying on him. He looked at your face and realized your eyes were closed so he assumed you were sleeping. He thought about what he should do, should he move you, or wake you up? But that would be rude of him to disturb your slumber. Alastor admires your sleeping face, you looked so peaceful and calm, so innocent.

"Tu es trop innocent pour ce monde, mon Chéri. Mais j'ai peur de ce que tu feras quand tu découvriras la vérité sur moi... J'espère juste que tu ne le feras jamais..."

(You are too innocent for this world, my Darling. But I am afraid of what you will do when you find out the truth about me... I just hope you never do...)

Alastor whispered as he was afraid of what will happen when you find out he's the serial killer. He never wanted you to know and he was going to keep it that way, so, for now, that'll be his little secret.

Although when Alastor thought you were sleeping you were listening to every word he said. You were wondering what did he meant by his words, the truth about him? What was it? What was he not telling you? You were thinking about all the possibilities but you decided to let it go, fate will tell you when you're ready. You might never find out... 

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Just not now at least...

A/n: I'm sorry if that was a bit too long. But stay safe everyone!