Chapter 8 - New Orleans stroll

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A few hours of catching up had passed and you were ready to bid Mama Delphine goodbye. Finishing your 5th cup of tea you stood up when a customer walked in.

"Goodbye, Mama Delphine," kissing both her cheeks Alastor moved out the booth. Alastor soon said his goodbye.

"He's a keeper, Y/n," you blush crimson alongside Alastor.

"Mama..." you give a warning glare at the woman who knew how to tease you.

"It's about time you got over him, Y/n," she pats your completely red cheek before pushing you out the store as you glared at her. "Bye!" She shut the door and greeted the customer as Al quirked a brow.

"I'm so sorry about her,"

"That's quite fine," Alastor says with a chuckle. "Would you mind accompanying me to a certain spot? I would like to see if it's still open after all these years," you nod and take his hand.

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Stopping front of a salon you quirk a brow at Alastor who grinned from ear to ear. Stepping inside he scanned the room, walking past the front desk he goes to a small phone booth. Knocking three times on the back wall a small slot opens. His eyes light up as he mumbles a few words. The wall slides open and Alastor invites you in, down a flight of stairs nestled in the basement was a speakeasy.

"I'm so glad it's still up and running or else my actions would be embarrassing," he admits, walking down the stairs he pulls a chair out for you, which you gladly take.

"What is this place?"

"An authentic Speakeasy, my dear," a waiter walks up to you both. "A whiskey and hurricane, please," your smile grows as he puts away the menu.

"How did you know?" You lean forward making him chuckle.

"I'm observant," soon your drinks were made and in your hand. "Cheers," he clinks his glass with yours.

"Cheers," you sip and the perfectly made cocktail.

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Enjoying each other company you hear a certain song being played. Alastor seems to notice too and lends his hand out for you to take. Walking to the dance floor you start to get into the beat, starting off the beginning move of the Charleston, Alastor follows soon, perfectly in time. Moving your hand from side to side you chuckled as Alastor stumbled over his feet.

"A little rusty?" You spin around and take his hand.

"Maybe just a little," moving back and forth you focus on not tripping over at the fast dance moves. "Head up, my dear," he lifts your chin. Rolling your eyes, you kick your foot from side to side as he slowly paced around you.

"Eyes up here," you see Alastors eyes trail down slightly, and clicked your fingers in his face, making him blush. After a little while longer the song ends and you were both out of breath, the surrounding tables who were watching erupted with claps. Doing a small curtsy you gesture to Alastor who bows. "Now that was great," sitting back down at your table you continued to enjoy each others company.

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Exiting the speakeasy you noticed it was already night. Fairy lights sprawled themselves along the balconies as people chattered and socialised.

"Thank you for showing me that place, I'll be sure to bring you along next Fet Gede,"

"You're very welcome," walking down the street of New Orleans you kept silent, nothing awkward, very comforting silence in fact. Looking up at the nearest clock tower you sigh. "What's wrong?"

"We have two hours until sunrise,"

"Well, let's not waste it then," a mischievous smirk graces his face

"Wh- Al!" The radio demon started to sprint down the road, leaving you behind. "Dammit," you grumble and chase after him. "Al! Slow down!" You soon turned the next corner to reach a archway with open gates leading into the botanical garden. "Al!" You whisper shouted for the radio demon, careful not to alert anyone. "Come on, this isn't funny!" A shiver passes through you, the cold air nipping at your skin. "It's fine you said, no need to bring a jumper you said," you grumble to yourself. Walking further into the garden you admired the flowers illuminated by the moon light, a large contrast to that of Hell.

"Cold?" You jump at the feeling of a warm coat being placed over your shoulders. You turn to Alastor who grinned from ear to ear.

"Don't run off like that," you slap his shoulder and wrap the coat tighter around you. "Thanks..."

"You're welcome,"

"How did you even get the gate open?" He gives you an 'are you seriously asking me that?' face making you laugh quietly. "Ok, yeah that was a stupid question," a long while passed as you two commented on different plants until you turn to the gardens clock. "We should head back now," Alastor nods and stretched out his hand for you to take.

"Trust me?"

"If I hurl then it's your fault," you hold back a smile as he summons his microphone. Immediately you two pop up in a secluded part of the graveyard. "Let me collect a few things first," Alastor walks with you to your grave. Summoning a small basket you take bottles of wine and food that they had left for you. Taking a bouquet of Louisiana phlox's you walk back to Alastor who waited patiently.

"Lovely flowers,"

"They're my favourite," you pick a small flower from the bunch and place it in Alastors hair. "Purple suits you," he gives a soft smile and waves his hand over your ear to reveal a small rose.

"Red suits you," with light blushes on both your cheeks a glowing red portal pops up behind you two.

"Yo, Y/n, did you get booze?!" Blitzo sticks his head out to look for you.

"Yes I did," stepping through the portal you feel a breeze and feel your horns back in their place.

"Score!" Blitzo pops off the cap of a bottle of booze and chugs it.

"Sir, I don't think you should be drinking on the job!" Moxxie says, slightly annoyed. Soon Alastor is back in his demon form.

"Leave him be, Mox," you ruffle the white haired demons head as Millie giggled. "Thank you, my darling," you kiss Millies cheek, handed some flowers to Loona who held back a smile and finally kissed Blitzo on the head.

"More booze," giving a small laugh at the grumpy and slightly tipsy Imp Boss, you walk to the door.

"Give me a call if there are any other Louisiana jobs ok?"

"Sure thing!" Millie and Moxxie wave you goodbye but whimper when Alastor walks past.

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Happy noises!!!!

- Anna ❤️

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