"Thanks again Charlie!" I thanked Charlie as she handed me her dress wrapped in tissue paper and tucked away in a red box. She nodded.

    "Of course, I had it adjusted to your measurements. It's all yours now. I know you'll look amazing in it." She said. I smiled and gave her a hug. She smiled and hugged me back.

    "Meet the rest of us in the lobby in about an hour, ok (Y/N)?" She confirmed. I nodded. With that she walked off to finish getting ready for the party. I had gotten showered, and put curlers my hair. Now all I had to do was get dressed, finish my hair and do my makeup.

   I loved vintage fashion, as did my mom who taught me how to dress growing up. I smiled as I removed my curlers and styled my short hair into a Marilyn Monroe style. When I finished, I topped it off with a bit of hairspray and then moved on to my makeup. I did a formal look. Full face, with a smoky eye and dark cherry red lip. I added a bit of highlight to my cheekbones and then went to the bed where I had left the dress. I unboxed it and gently peeled away the tissue paper.

    It was a glistening black cocktail dress with a lace up back and a dipped neckline with mesh down the middle of the opening. I slipped it on and tried to lace myself up. It was hard. I groaned in frustration as I tried again to tie the lacing in the back. Just then, I heard a knock at the door.

     "Ay toots, you need some help in there?" It was Angel. I sighed in defeat.

    "Yes please." With that Angel opened the door and paused for a second looking at me

    "Woah there doll, you look hot!" He said in shock. I smiled.

     "Thanks Angie, could you maybe lace me up? It's a corset back." I explained. Angel nodded and went behind me. He tugged at the laces till it fit my form again.

    "That feel snug enough?" He asked. I nodded.

      "Mhmm." He tied it off and took a step back as I turned around.

       "Lookin' good doll. Wait....you got any shoes to go with that dress?" He asked pointing to my bare feet. I shrugged.

        "I was gonna wear my boots, no one would look at my feet...I think." I saw Angel start to shake his head as he sighed.

      "No way in hell am I letting one of my best friends go out like that. You're using one of my pairs of heels. No ifs ands or buts about it!" He said as he grabbed me by the arm and dragged me into his room. Angel went rummaging through his closet and pulled out a pair of shiny black and silver heels. I was stunned that the heel was thick and that the bottom was platformed, as well as being under 6 inches. I'd only ever seen him in stripper boots that could easily cause someone like me to break my neck if I ever tried to wear them.

       "Here, I think these should be your size. They'd go perfectly with that dress." He said. I smiled and hugged Angel. He was taken aback for a minute but hugged back with all 4 arms.

      "Thanks Angie. You're the best." I thanked him. He smiled proudly.

       "Ah no big deal toots. Couldn't let ya commit a fashion crime like that." He said. I slipped them onto my feet and adjusted the ankle strap. I stood up and walked in them. I wobbled at first but after the first few steps I was strutting like a model.

        "I'm so proud." Angel sniffled dramatically as if he was a proud mother realizing his child was all grown up. I laughed and slapped him softly on the shoulder.

        "Don't go all mushy on me now doofus." I said. He smirked.

        "Hah! Never."

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When it was almost time to go, I grabbed my lipstick, cell and put on a spritz of perfume. When I was done, I gathered my few things and put them in my handbag and went downstairs.

Everyone was standing by the door. I made my way down the stairs. I felt like Fran in the first episode of The Nanny. They all faced me with shocked expressions. Charlie jumped up and down in excitement clapping her hands together.

"Oh my gosh it looks amazing! I knew it would!" She exclaimed.

"Oooh so shiny!" Niffty commented in awe. Husker looked me up and down with a sigh.

"Looks like I might have to brawl with some pervs tonight, they won't be able to resist you looking like that." He commented. I smiled.

"Oh thanks...I guess?" I chuckled. Angel patted me on the back.

"Ready everyone?" Vaggie asked. I looked around in confusion.

"Wait, where's Al?" I asked.

"He's probably there already, he said he had some errands to take care of before the party." She explained. I nodded and with that we all made our way to the party.

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When we arrived, there was so much to take in. Lights poured out of every window, people dressed to the nines talked and danced, music vibrated through the ground, it was all such a grand sight to behold.

I followed behind Charlie and Vaggie as we entered the building. I started to hear whispers around me. It felt like I was being stared at. As we made our way to the bar Charlie ran forward to hug someone. I couldn't see who. It was a short man in a white suit with red trim and a large matching hat with a snake holding an apple wrapped around it. As they turned around, I saw blonde hair similar to Charlie's and a sharp toothed grin on his face.

"Hi dad!" Charlie said.

"Charlie!! Hey! I'm so glad you made it. I see your friends did as well. Oh, and who is this lovely young lady?" He asked gesturing to me. Wait...the snake....the Apple....Charlie's dad, he was-

"Dad, this is (Y/N), she's working with us at the hotel. (Y/N), this is my dad L-"

"Lucifer, charmed to meet you (Y/N), you look fantastic!" He said placing a kiss on the top of my hand. I blushed lightly and retracted my hand.

"A pleasure sir....hey, is that your staff?" I asked pointing to a long dark stick with an Apple on the top. He nodded.

"Indeed it is, wanna try it?" He asked. I nodded. He handed the staff over to me and I fiddled with it and observed it before handing it back to him.

"I like it. You have good taste sir." I complimented looking him over. He chuckled.

"Oh my dear girl, please, call me Lucifer. Welcome to our humble home. If you need anything at all, let me know, alright my dear?" He said leaning over his staff. I smiled politely and nodded.

"Yes, thank you very much Lucifer." I thanked him. He patted the top of my head and turned before walking away. When I turned to face everyone else, they were gawking at me lol I had committed a major offense.

"What?" I asked.

"What? You just got patted on the head and befriended by Lucifer, that's what." Vaggie exclaimed. I shrugged.

"He's got great taste, besides, I don't think he's quite as devious as you all think." I said.

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(Alastor's POV)

"Solids! Looks like you're stripes Alastor"

I stood at the pool table with Vox, Valentino, Velvet and Rosie. Rosie had insisted we play a game of pool to pass the time. Vox, Velvet and Valentino stood by watching the game play out. I nodded and chalked the end of my pool stick. As I searched the table for my best shot, Vox piped up.

"So, you've been absent for quite some time Alastor. Where'd you disappear to the past seven years hmm?" He said. I chuckled. 

   "Oh here, there, all over the place really. But it's good to be back." I responded.

   "We hear you've been....pretty occupied lately Alastor. What is it that's gotten you so distracted recently?" Vox asked, the end of his lips curling into a sly smirk. Vox was obsessed with me ever since I declined his offer to join him and then almost bested him when he challenged me. He has revolting distasteful cameras all over this ring of hell, even near the hotel. But, I made certain that there would be no cameras of his in the hotel for him to use to try worm his way into my business. The thought of him throwing a fit over not being able to stalk me brought me such joy.

"Can't say I know what it is you're talking about." I made a shot for the orange striped ball sitting just beside one of the holes.

"Oh we think you definitely do. We've heard you've gotten quite interested in something....or rather, someone." Valentino added as he puffed out a cloud of smoke in the shape of a heart. I can't help but grin at their ridiculousness.

"Keeping tabs on me now? Hate to break it to you boys, I'm afraid you've heard wrong." I shot again hitting two into one hole. I aimed for my next shot.

"Really, perhaps Valentino should have her work at the club then, I'm sure she'd fit right in there. Especially from what I've heard. Nice curves on that one eh, Alastor?" Vox snickered. My neck snapped in his direction and I gripped him by the collar of his suit. After a moment, I decided it wouldn't be worth it to get into a fight here and now, so I let go. Vox laughed.

"You really do like her, how laughable. You think she'd like you? How delusional could you be?" Vox laughed. I turned and went to take my aim and shot again. I then noticed the sound of whispers growing around me.

"Oh wow, speak of the devil." Velvet said. As I went to hit the ball, I looked up. I missed my shot because what I saw had me taken aback. (Y/N) stood by the bar speaking to the others, head to toe bewitchingly gorgeous. Her red lips, elegant hair, perfect silhouette in the most divine dress, it all hit me at once like a bolt of electricity. I couldn't stop staring.

"It seems we didn't hear incorrectly after all, Alastor." Vox laughed. I launched my pool stick at his chest which hit him square in the center. I heard him grunt which put an end to his laughing fit and I walked away from the group and towards (Y/N).
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   (Your POV)

When Lucifer walked away I got whistled at and cat called by a few demons. Husker made sure that didn't last long when he went into protective dad mode. I asked the bartender for an alcoholic Shirley Temple. The rest of the group scattered to enjoy themselves at the party. I turned to the bar as I waited patiently for my drink. I felt a hand reach over and grope my ass.

      "Damn, how much you charge for a bj?" The demon snickered. I gasped, whipped around and bitch slapped the demon across the face. He stumbled backwards holding a hand to his cheek where I hit him. He snarled and walked towards me with a fist in the air ready to beat the shit out of me. I braced for impact as I stepped back. Just then another hand gripped his wrist and yanked him to the ground. It was Al.

     "That's not very polite now is it?" He chuckled as he put one foot on the demons body and held his staff against the demon's hand.

      "Now, I believe you owe this young lady an apology." Al said in a distorted voice. Glitching particles surrounded them. The demon looked as if he was so scared he'd piss himself.

     "I-I'm sorry!" He whimpered. Al let him go and then picked him up by the shirt collar.

     "Now, get out and never cross paths with me or (Y/N) ever again. I can assure you that if you do, you'll be incredibly sorry." He said letting the guy go. The demon wasted no time running and stumbling out of the party. I blushed.

"Thank you Al." I smiled. Al turned to me with his usual grin. I kept my gaze locked with his. After a minute or two passed, he stamped his microphone staff against the ground causing the music playing over the speakers to change to a song I recognized.

Say it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believed in me

"Might I have this dance as a token of gratitude my dear?" Al asked leaving over and holding his hand out to me. I nodded as I took it. I loved this song, and he did just save me. Not like I was....oh no.

"Without your love,
It's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love it's a
Melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believed in me."

Al was singing softly to me as we danced. He placed his free hand gently on my waist. He smiled a bit softer than usual as he stared into my eyes. I felt my heart racing as I slowly started to come to the realization. I had a crush on Alastor, the Radio Demon.