Chapter 27 - Picnics

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You plug in the last string of fairy lights for Moxxie and Millies date. As everyone was being distracted by their dates you and Alastor set up the food and drinks. Picking a bunch of Baby Breaths from your bushes you place them at the centre of the picnic. Alastor places down the hot pot of food on the blanket.

"Perfecto," you high five the radio demon who sighs proudly at the work. "Right I'll be back, I promised Alex I'd wear the dress him and Niffty made," patting his shoulder you run off back to the house. You put on your dress and gloves along with some shoes before walking out.

"You look wonderful, toots, where you headed?" You link arms with Angel.

"Alex made me wear it considering I set him up with Niffty tonight,"

"Look at you playing match maker!"

"I did it with Moxxie and Millie, Vaggie and Charlie... and even you and Husk," you nudge Angel who squeals.

"You did not,"

"Oh but I did, Mon Ange, go lure him to the gazebo in the garden," Angel salutes and runs off. "Now for dinner with the rest..." you walk down the stairs, just catching Angel luring husk outside. Quickly making your way down stairs you walk into the garden.

Peering to where the imps were you grin as Millie tackles Mox to the ground in delight. Soon you were seeing Vaggie revealing the picnic to Charlie who gasps and kisses her. Next was the two small demons. You could see how nervous Alex was but he relaxed as soon as Niffty gave a bright smile and a kiss on his cheek. Lastly was the spider and cat, you could see the frown on Husk from a mile away but while Angel turned away to place his jacket behind him you saw a faint smile on husks face.

"Time for dinner," you make your way back to the mansion only to see an empty picnic by the rose bushes. Quirking a brow you walk towards the set up and see food and desserts set up. "What the..." you hear footsteps approach from behind before stopping dead in their tracks. Turning around you see Alastor standing there slightly shocked. "What's this?"

"I- uhm... it's dinner, my dear! I thought we'd enjoy the night while everyone else does,"

"What about Loona and Blitzo?"

"The hound was craving a burger and the Imp decided to give into her needs," you cross your arms and give a serious look. "Sorry, Loona was craving a burger and Blitzo gave in to her cravings,"

"Better," he chuckles and gestures for you to sit down.

"You look lovely tonight," you blush and tuck a strand of hair behind your ear.

"Thanks... Niffty and Alex sewed it together... though it should have been purple," you grumble the last bit.

"Like I said, red suits you," with a grin you take your cane and tap his clothes, changing them into purple versions of his attire.

"And like I said, purple suits you," he gives a tilted smile making you giggle. "Now, let's taste the infamous Radio demons Jambalaya," you blow on the spoonful before taking a bite. Your eyes widen, quickly swallowing you take another bite.

"Slow down, you'll choke," Alastor laughs.

"If it means my last meal is this, so be it," With a shake of his head he digs into the food. Both of you start to talk about the most random things from favourite animal to opinions on the First World War.

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You uncover the tarts and strawberries. Taking a chocolate covered strawberry you quickly take a bite and grin at the sweet taste. Finishing the very small fruit you watch as Alastor keeps away from the sweets, only sipping at his drink.

"Aren't you going to have any?" He shakes his head.

"Not fond of sweet things," you narrow your gaze.

"But you had my beignets..." he shrugs.

"An exception," rolling your eyes he adds context. "I prefer bitter things," shaking your head you take a chocolate strawberry and hold it to his lips.

"Come on, Al," you move it closer only for him to shut his lips tighter. "I'm not stopping until you take a bite," he rolls his eyes and sighs, opening his mouth to take a small bit only for you to shove the strawberry in his mouth. He falls backwards, his hands over his mouth. You burst into laughter as he stares up at the sky, you quickly look down from above him. "So?"

"Did you have to force feed it to me?" He mumbles through a mouthful.

"Yes I did," you give a cheeky grin which makes him sigh. "So was it good?"

"Maybe," you take another strawberry and hold it to his lips. He narrows his eyes.

"I'll play nice," he opens his mouth and takes a bite out of the treat.

"Much more enjoyable," you give a soft smile to the radio demon as he looked up at you. "You have a little something..." he reaches his hand up and wipes a bit of chocolate from the corner of your lips. His hand lingers a little while, gently cupping your face. Taking a glance at his lips he does the same until he leans upwards as you did downwards.

"WE'RE BACK!" You both suddenly pull away, blushes growing on your cheeks. Blitzo and Loona walk into the garden, Blitzo holding a burger. "Oh my god are those chocolate covered strawberries?!" You see Blitzo dive to Moxxie and Millies picnic.

"Blitzo!" You get up and run over.

"Sir! Get off me!" You pry off the tall Imp.

"Blitzo, my darling, leave them alone," he gives a frown. "I'll give you my strawberries,"

"YUS!" You take his hand and bring him to your picnic. Sitting down back next to Alastor who was waiting. "This is awesome!" You chuckle and watch as Blitzo happily eats your treats. Loona gives a certain look to you which definitely gestured to the setting you and Al were previously in.

"Want another?" You give Alastor a strawberry which he happily takes. Loona takes a tart and chomped it down it quickly making you smile and hand her napkin.

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I bless you all with my love

- Anna ❤️

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