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eden-of-cranberries-and-sparrows · 15 days ago

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It Will Come Back

Chapter 2: Leave it to the land, this is what it knows

Authors Note: Ahhh! So sorry for not posting. It has been a busy few months and I have not felt motivated to write. But I really hope you guys like this chapter. It really gave me the runaround! As always, reblogs and comments are appreciated!

Warnings: None

‘God, what curse did they put on me?’

All week Hellboy has been like this. Constantly going over the interaction with that human, that kind human, that he had met last week. Yet still he could not figure them out. What kind of person treats something that looks like they crawled out of hell so sweetly? And treats his wounds no less.

“…and for the record, I don’t think big scary monsters ask politely for a cigarette.”

God just thinking of those words coming out of your soft, supple lips had him kicking himself. Why even humor the thought when he knows something like that is impossible. But even after all this time he still cannot stop thinking about your soft, little fingers gently tending to his wounds. Christ, both of your hands could fit into one of his. The idea of it just solidifies the difference between the two of you.

Fuck, he needs to stop watching so many golden age romance movies, they’re rotting his brain, and heart.

What will he even say to you when he sees you again? He promised to see you again, so he can’t put this ‘crush’ on the back burner for now. The mere idea of a romantic relationship between the two of you would have you running for the hills.

‘Christ, I need a drink.’

Having already sneaked away from the B.P.R.D headquarters, the dark alley he was dwelling in did well to hide his presence from the eyes of stray humans out late at night. From here, he could watch each human pass by, having developed people watching as a pass time.

This did nothing to help him at all. Damn them for taking something as normal as walking around in public for granted. Damn him for torturing himself like this. And especially damn you for taking up so much space in his head.

And it seemed like the universe was hellbet on torturing him tonight, as he saw you pass the alley way he was in.

He straightens up as you walk pass, “Heya kid,” he calls out to you, catching your attention, “didn’t expect to see ya so soon.” he says while taking a step forward, allowing the streetlights to slightly illuminate him.

You smile as you see him, “Hello again.” you chirp out. “Aren’t you a nice surprise?”

He chuckles, feeling his cheeks heat up a bit, “Heh, keep on talking sweet to me and I might just think you like my company.”

Your face falls into a small frown, “I do like your company, you were very sweet to me the last time I saw you.”

His eyebrows rose in surprise, but then furrow, “I ain’t sweet kid.” he snaps, crossing his arms and leaning onto the brick wall surrounding the alley way.

You cross your arms as well, giving him an incredulous look, “If you aren’t sweet, why did you tell me I’d see you again? Most people who aren’t sweet don’t treat strangers so nice.”

His frown deepens, “A few nice interactions don’t change what I am.”

Your eyes soften as you uncross your arms, “And what are you? Who are you?”

He stays silent for a moment, as if telling you will corrupt you.

“A demon. Or a half demon to be specific.” he pauses, “ M’names Hellboy.”

“Hellboy,” you say, testing it out, “Well,” you hold out your hand, and you tell him your name.

He gives a slightly awed look while shifting his gaze between your small smile and your outstretched hand. Realizing that he was staring too long, he takes your hand, ‘Godamn’ he thinks, ‘I was right about their hands.’

He clears his throat and says your name, “It suits you.”

You feel your cheeks warming up, you look down while giving a shy smile. “See, you’re not so bad.”

And just for a second, he would like to believe you. He would like to believe that he is not dangerous. That he could not hurt you at a moment's notice. That he could meet with you outside of dark alleys. But he knows that sooner or later, you will have to leave him to the land, lest he drags you down to hell where he belongs.

But just once, just this one time, he can be a little more selfish than he already is. Take a little of your warmth for himself.

He gives a small laugh, “You really like taking in strays, don’t ya kid?”

You shrug, “Everyone deserves kindness, even strays.”

His feels his heartbeat speed up at your words. God, how many times are you going to keep surprising him?

The blaring sound of his phone startles both of you. Pulling it out of his coat pocket, he huffs at the image of Mannings caller id.

“Well kid, I guess we’re gonna have to cut this short.” he says as his face twists into a grimace.

Your face falls, “Oh…I’ll see you next time then. At the church again, right?” you say hopefully.

He notices the expecting look on your face, trying to figure out if you are too stupid to see the danger in front of you or if you really do see him as sweet and harmless. Maybe a combination of both?

‘Fuck. What am I going to do with you?’

“Yeah, you will kid. So, chin up.” he says with a sly smile, tipping your chin up with his forefinger and thumb before scaling up the brick building.

You smile, rubbing your chin with a blooming fondness.

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