#alastor's in the corner like :D and angel is running on like 3 hours of sleep. excellent start everyone

[spiderslvts]

. * @r-adio : requested a 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫

𝓘t’s 𝐎𝐃𝐃, returning back to the hotel, the entire building bathed in the rich darkness that only came in the earliest hours of the morning. this wasn’t angel’s first time returning home so late. these past few nights had been particularly lengthy, as if valentino was trying to stretch apart angel’s limits.  [ what would angel have been if not clay for the moulding, after all? ]   that evening he’d returned, body 𝙰𝙲𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶 and his hair 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝚂𝙴𝙳, he’d almost expected silence greeting him as he made his way to the bar. he arrived, instead, to the all-too-familiar sound of static buzzing, a sound akin to the crackle of a vintage radio.

angel barely looks up. he doesn’t have to. there’s only one bastard that would fill the hotel lobby with such a sound. with shaky, 𝐄𝐗𝐇𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 hands, angel grabbed one of the bottles of cheap vodka from the back of the bar and took a long swig, gripping the neck of the bottle in one hand. the heat the alcohol brings isn’t enough. it never was, not anymore.

he finds it in himself to GLANCE UP, eyes shadowed over with dark circles and shadow the DEMON simply stared, looking so unnerving, blending into the shadow with the same 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙮𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙣 on his features. angel had gotten used to it, and yet somehow, it still felt like he was being MOCKED.

‘  can i help ‘ya, smiles ? or are ‘ya just gonna stand there and be fuckin’ weird ?  ‘

[beanyboobee]

The first 'i love you' Alastor x Baxter (AlaBax)

Baxter never understood what Alastor saw in him that allowed the scientist to win over the radio demons affections, he rarely ever questioned it, seeing as his experiments as well as Alastor always kept him busy now a days,

In fact now that he pondered he couldn't help but wonder, how exactly did they end up together?

It seemed as though one day they were going about their bussiness, and the next Alastor would be sneaking small peaks to the forehead or cheek, till it eventually fell into a casual greeting between the two, The more Baxter thought the more he realised- they never officially started dating- and not once, in their 3 years of companionship, did they ever once say, they loved each other,

True there were soft whispers of encouragement and compliments, but never once love.

It was only a small detail, a detail that would of been easily ignored if Baxter didn't find himself alone this evening, and without any experiments in need of his attention. The thought that they never openly said- 'i love you' was almost saddening, but- Baxter supposed that was just the type of relationship this was, they didn't need to say it, though- it would be nice to..

He was snuggled up in the corner of a dark maroon coloured loveseat, knees pulled up, and a cozy blanket dropped around him in warm fashion, his tinted yellow goggles for once lay on the side table beside said chair, his face now bare and hair un-gelled, the locks still swooped back but in a more- messy and relaxed fashion, It wasn't often Baxter found himself with nothing to do, and thanks to Alastor cutting down his coffee intake rather persistently, the latern fish found that he no longer shook as much, and the Paranoia seemed to die down, though he did miss the taste of coffee- he couldn't go and make some, as he already had his cup for the day and without a doubt Al would know if he had another, speaking of Al, Baxter recalled he should be back soon, having met Alastor breifly in the lobby earlier he was informed he had been given early leave as Angel was back up and moving.

ever since they started- what ever it was this was- both made it their mission to visit each other after work, taking turns depending on who finished last. Even during these past 4 days they did their best to keep it up, but even at that their schedules clashed so much they were lucky to even get a half an hour with one another.

Tonight it was Alastor's turn to visit Baxter, and usually this would be more then adequate, but- oddly enough. Baxter found himself on edge thank's to his Discovery.

As rediculous as it seemed, he knew Alastor loved him, and he knew he loved Alastor in return, all their little gestures prooved that- right?

The book in his lap laid abandoned, the world of Jane Austen long forgotten, As Baxter's reality took over, but before his thoughts could consume him, he was snapped out of them, by the sound of a twisting handle, dragging his gaze quickly towards the front door, in time to see his dearest burst in, full of smiles and red cape dancing behind him,

"honey! I'm home!" he called out playfully, his eyes immediantly finding those of Baxter's that shone majestically in the dim lighting of the room, the enterance earning a small smile from the shorter demon, who's worries washed away the moment Alastor stepped foot through that door.

Without a moment to spare Alastor slipped off his tail coat, he so traditionally wore, hanging it high on one of the coat hooks that impailed the walls,

"my~! Don't you look cozy! What world did you find yourself in today?" He requested curiously, swiftly turning to make his way towards the glorious light of his life, or erm- death? Eaither way! Alastor made his way over, expression softening as he took in the scene his guppy found himself in, looking so cozy and relaxed- those pale cherry red eyes beaming up at Alastor, on familiar affections, as though begging him to join the warmth the couch provided,

"Jane Austen, I could finally sit down and read it, without your distractions"

he hummed, his tone holding no ill intent, As Alastor leaned over the couch, ready to press a quick customary kiss to his beloveds lips, something Alastor had been waiting to do for the past two days, as their schedules seemed to be keeping them annoyingly separate. However the kiss was halted as Baxter covered Alastor's lips with his fingers stopping him from going further.

"ah, ah, ah! Nope- I know what you had for lunch don't even try it till you've brushed your teeth"

The radio demon threw his head back with a whine,

"but my sweetest! I haven't held you in 4 days! It's been torture!" Alastor stubbornly stated, but non the less took quick strides towards the bathroom, to do as he was told.

"then I'm sure you can wait 4 more minuets! We have all night Alastor, you can hold me and do as you please then! " Baxter mused before pushing himself off the couch, leaving a quick mark in his book so he wouldn't loose his place,

"oh HOHo!~ careful my dear~ if I didn't know better I'd say you were trying to seduce me!" Al playfully called before the tap began to run,

Used to such shinanigans, Baxter simply rolled his eyes, folding up the blanket from where he stood, before casually tossing it over the back of the couch.

He was wearing his lazy day pyjamas, aka, some plad pants and a simple navy t-shirt, as he padded his way into the bathroom, blinded by the bright lights for a moment before wrapping his arms around Alastor's middle in the form of a hug, nuzzling his head against his back, though he wouldn't admit it out loud- he missed Alastor for those two days, it was so quite and his bed felt so cold, for the first time in a long time Back right felt- lonely.

As he brushed his teeth, spitting out the blood from his lunch, Alastor paused as he felt arms wrap around him and a smaller body pressing against him, this warmth was gladly welcomed, the simple yet adorable act not going un-noticed, as a small laugh left the red heads lips,

"affectionate are we? I didn't think you would miss me so much~"

Though he ment it in a teasing way, he felt a stir behind him, alerting him his love was on the move, and before he knew it, his love had brought himself around to the front of the radio demon to stare up at him, brows ferrowed and a scowl on his lips,

"of course I did, I always miss you Al- i-...I care about you"

The scientist dropped his head back into Alastor's chest,

Smiling down at Baxter, Alastor placed his tooth brush back in it's usual spot by the sink,

Alastor was no idiot, he had long ago realised that neaither of them had voiced their proclamations on love, at least- not in the usual way, and even though it was a trivial matter Alastor considered himself a hopeless romantic, and only wished that he could so proudly tell Baxter how much he adored and loved him, after all- it wasn't everyday someone could wiggle their way into the radio demons life and manage to stay long enough to gain his affections,

Even though Alastor was ready to take the step, he held back, aware of his lovers easily fightend nature, and even though Alastor enjoyed a good scare, he refused to scare off Baxter, the one thing in the whole underworld, that gave him comfort and understood his secrets. He didn't want to lose him, and if holding back on his proclaimation, would keep him here. Beside Alastor for a little longer, well then so be it, he would hold back till his doe was ready,

With the grin of a love struck fool, Alastor pulled Baxter up into his arms, not forgetting the sweet yet subtle 'i missed you' in those words

"and I to you Baxter, no need to be shy, I missed you also! My sweet amore!" Alastor stated carrying his partner back to the sitting room,

protest from the one being carried carried went un-noticed, as Al took a seat, Alastor kept Baxter it place on his lap, making sure Baxter was facing him, as he just stared- taking in his raindrop for all his glory, those goggles for once gone allowing Alastor to truely see his love, and gell washed out allowing dark strands to frame the others tired face.

He couldn't stop himself from reaching out and stroking a cheek unknowenly,

Feeling the softness of skin, before cupping the cheek in his hand, witnessing the beautiful blush that began to glow from Baxter's very own cheeks,

"just between the two of us, I'm pretty sure Charlie let me off since I couldn't stop talking about you, you're a dangerous distraction you know~" Alastor admitted in a whisper, his forhead leaning down to rest on Baxters own, this earned a laugh from the navey haired beauty before him, the sweet sound carrying like a melody,

This statement alone was enough to make Baxter sigh in a happy manner, as observed the most extrodainary demon he had ever known, all he could think about right now was who he was seeing before him, and wonderous thoughts of how he managed to be so lucky, it came as no surrprise to him if that was the reason why his deer got away from work, it was no secret to anyone how much of a dotting and exceptionally proud partner Alastor was, esspeically when it came to the topic of the antisocial resident. It was one of the many things Baxter so loved about him.

"Alastor my light, you know I love you, but please- don't get fired on account of i "

It had fallen from his lips before he could break the connection of mind to mouth. A simply sentence that most would not pass any heed of, except for those three little words that had fallen out along with the sentence, leading to Baxter freezing, and Alastor's eyes lighting up as those he had just heard a babys first word.

"what was that you said Baxter?"

Alastor asked, unsure if this was all true, leaning his head back to give Baxter space and so that he could stare at his sweetheart in awe, however it seemed Baxters nerves got the best of him as he nervously shuffeled on the spot looking away as he said,

"d-dont get fired?"

He asked hopefully, earning an unimpressed look from Alastor, however the red head simply shook his head, hands coming up and taking hold of Baxters cheeks getting him to look his way,

"my sweet guppy you know that's not it, please, tell me" reaching down Al now took Baxters hands, hopeful eyes staring back at him, "I won't go anywhere." Alastor had promised. It seemed that even without words, this deer could feel what fear lay behind Baxters actions.

With that Baxter took a nervous breath and repeating softly,

"i-I love you..."

He repeated slowly, Earning a soft squeeze from Alastor's hand's, giving Baxter that nudge to carry on, as he began to repeat it a bit louder, looking up as he did so to stare into the others blood red gaze,

"I love you Alastor, I wanted to tell you! Really I understand if-if yo-!!!!?" he was swiftly cut off as the Cheshire dearest basically lept forward, throwing Baxter onto his back with an 'OOF!' his grinning lover practically attacked his scientist with soft and quick kisses,to the lips, nose, cheek, forehead, neck- and we'll everywhere! Not one stone left unturned, always the sensitive one Baxter broke out in a fit of laughter and giggles, attempting to hide his face from the assalt,

"A-al what's gotten into you!" He called between laughter, hoping it would pause the assult breifly so he may catch his bearings. Obviously that failed as the kisses continued but Alastor spoke between them,

"do you have any idea! How happy you make me? You don't even realise- what did I do to deserve such an angel! Baxter- my sweet- darling!- wonderful! Beautiful! Lover, I love you so much oh praise Lucifer! "

With that, Alastor had taken the lead pressing a lasting and deep kiss to Baxter's lips, taken by surrprise he lay in shock for half a second, before gladly giving in, arms wrapping up around Alastor's shoulders to pull him down closer, kissing back with hopefully all the love, passion and happiness he was receiving from his sweetest, the kiss last the good half of a minute and a half before their lungs decided they needed stupid oxygen, pulling back, the two were left breathless as they stared at each other.

The moment feeling almost nolstolgic, and familiar, as though it was their first kiss all over again, desperate- yet sweet- full of emotion and pent up desires, Baxter was able to feel the small sting of a nip definitely made by Alastor on his lower lip, sucking it back in he licked the scrap lighting, looking up, in time to witness the glorious blush that danced across his beloveds cheeks, it was always quite a treat to witness, and with a rare burst of confidence Baxter grinned,

Alastor watching from below in what one would assume was amazment, in this moment Alastor veiwed Baxter with the same need and want as he did when he simply watched from a far, the feeling to touch and be near him so strong, as he veiwed the giddy yet wreaked form that lay beneath him staring up mischiviously with I his cute little grin that was honestly unfair,

"what are you grinning for my love?"

The radio demon requested in curious Innocence sitting back up, in order to let his dearest one up from the couch, because he swore if he stared from that angle any longer he would not be held responsible for what would happen,

Pulling himself up Baxter stared back to his tall lover,

"Because you are mighty handsome and that kiss reminded me of some reasons why you began to grow on me all those years ago.."

He admitted reaching up to Alastor's ears, his hand finding it's usual place at the base between the skull and ear, before giving a good old scratch.

"it reminded me, of why I'm so happy that I let you in.."

Alastor visably quivered as his ear was scrached, a relaxed and pleased sound leaving his throat, before he bent down to give Baxter more room to scratch,

"it also reminded me of how much a missed your affection for the past 4 days~so my love, why don't we make up for lost time?"

Alastor perked up on that, unsure if he heard that right, his Baxter making the first move and not just that- a suggestive one-

He peered to Baxter to confirm his suspicions, and once he noticed those wonderful glowing cheeks, and bashful expression- he pounced.

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The night had been full of smiles, sweet whispers and encouragements, long awaited proclaimations had been sung, and wishes heard, it all past by so fast and dreamlike, that once Baxter had awoken back in his room, the white sheets snuggly wrapped around him, he was unsure if it all had infact happened, only went he felt the all two familiar arm wrapped around his waist and the warmth from the no longer lonely sheets, did he recall all that had happened, or at least- most of all- there was just one thing missing.

So with sleepy eyes and lazy movements, he turned to face his capture who held him in his iron trap, staring back at him were two bright and awake eyes, full with admiration and care, and dare one say love,

Quite a rare sight to see the usually prim and proper demon casually in bed, his red and dark brown hair ascrew, monocle missing and above all shirtless, but it was still a sight Baxter adored because he knew it was just for him. Tiredly he muttered out a sleepy,

"morning.." pulling the blankets up higher on them both, these sleepy mornings were what Baxter lived for, the mornings were always wonderful when you had someone to wake with.

In response to his sleepy companion Alastor sighed almost blissfully, allowing Baxter to encave them in toasty warmth.

"goodmorning my dear, sleep well?" He asked earning a "hgn hms ew?" In answer, in a way that allowed Alastor to give a little laugh,

"wonderful now that you're here my dear" he had answered, being able to decipher Baxter's sleepy mumblings due to how long they had been together, he continued to watch his dear one for a moment longer in perfect Serenity before feeling a need to reach forward and brush some hair from those peircing eyes that stood out against the rest of his darker complexion, bringing himself forward to whisper quitely, as though sharing a secret he didn't want anyone else to hear,

"I love you in the mornings, and I love you in my dreams"

Taken by surrprise Baxter realised what he had been missing from his recollection of yesterday, everything that had kicked it all off, which broughtly a love struck smile to his face, before he reached out and took Alastor's hand, under the sheets as he quitely whispered back,

"are you really planning to tell me everytime you feel in love with me?" Baxter asked in tired amusment.

Alastor smiled, lifting the hand to give it a small kiss,

"it would be impossible to tell you everytime I feel it but- I'll tell you when I can, because everytime says your name I fall on love with you, all over again. " he admitted

Enjoying the bashful expression that fell upon Baxters face, yet his smile never faltered as he wiggled closer to peak Alastor on the lips,

"Alastor you emmbaresing sap"

He groaned with the mix of a small laugh, as he attempted to roll away, only to be gently pulled back by none other then his lover meeting Alastor's eyes once more,

"ah~ ah~ now where are you going? You didn't even say it back~" he mused making sure not to let Baxter go this time round.

"I love you~"

Baxter replied with a roll of his eyes even so, The smile was evident in his voice, and it was like that, the mornings became Baxters favorite hour of the day, so long as he was able to spend them with his luckiest find, Alastor.

"I love you to the point of no return "

A surrprised brow was raised at that, Alastor's grin only growing,

"did you just quote that movie Charlie made us watch? And you call me emmbaresing?"

Baxter simply put up his head, looking away, hiding a smile,

"I have no idea what you're on about~"

The only person that managed to tie with his love for science or even out pass it (just by a smidge), he couldn't imagine a day without him any longer.