Lost in Longing [HuskerDust One Shot]
Summary: Husk struggles with his insecurities and doubts about his relationship with Angel while the latter is away on a shoot.
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Husk had been cleaning the same glass for five minutes straight, staring directly at the glossy reflection of the bar top without flinching or moving. His heart had felt heavy all day, his head feeling like it was full of white noise.
Angel had been gone for 3 days for a shoot, expected to be back at any time that day. Since he had been gone, there had been who-knows-how-many ads coming from the Vâs about Angel Dustâs hottest movie so far , with Angel being surrounded with Hellâs most attractive men and women.
Husk had missed him with his entire being. Sleeping in his bed with Fat Nuggets, trying to surround himself with Angelâs scent so he could try and miss him less.
As it got further into the afternoon, Husk began to feel more lost and his actions were starting to show his emotions. He couldnât bring himself to do much else than to get lost in his thoughts and polish the same glass repeatedly.
Would Angel even want to come back to him after spending the weekend with all the most attractive citizens of hell?
Husk sighed, placed the glass down with a loud clunk against the wood and placed his head in his hands. Desperate to get the thoughts out of his head, he and Angel had only been dating for 3 months and Husk was already falling apart when he wasnât by his side.
âAll right, enough with the dramatics. Talk to me, bartender,â Vaggieâs voice made Husk jump a little, his eyes wide through his fingers as he watched her hop onto one of the barstools.
âItâs nothing, just⊠a long weekend,â Husk frowned, his eyes trailing to the front doors of the hotel before looking back to Vaggie. âNothing to worry about.â
âItâs okay to miss him, you know? Having feelings isnât a crime,â Vaggie smirked as Huskâs wings shook in response to her words. âI bet heâs all sorts of missing you too.â
âHa, right.â Husk huffed. âSurrounded by Hellâs Hottest all weekend and heâll be thinking of some ratty bartender.â
He slouched over the counter, resting his elbows on the wood as he gave into the conversation.
âHe wonât be having time to miss me, I wouldnât miss me either.â He shook his head, letting the truth wash over him, his heart heavier than ever.
âYouâre kidding, right?â Vaggieâs face was a picture of disbelief. âHusk, Angel is completely obsessed with you. I could guarantee you that the minute he walks through those doors heâll be all over you.â
âHe ainât obsessed, youâre being dramatic now,â Husk rolled his eyes. âHe could have his pick of the litter, why the hell would he come back here?â
âBecause youâre here, obviously. You might not see it right now, but he loves you. Youâre all he talks about, even when the topic doesnât even involved you,â Vaggie sighed before reaching out and placing a hand on Huskâs arm in comfort. âI know better than anyone what itâs like to not feel good enough for your partner, that feeling sucks. And Iâm sure Angel would be heartbroken to know you think youâre not good enough for him.â
In his right mind, Husk knew she was right. Angel was over-affectionate, with his words and his touch. Husk barely had a minute when his boyfriend's hands werenât on him in one way or another. Angel was also content to sit at the hotel bar pretty much 24/7 just to spend time with Husk, talking about everything and nothing.
Just a few days ago, before Angel had to leave, he sat at the bar with Husk until the car pulled up to take him away. Claiming he didnât want to leave and asking if Husk could at least come with him. He had even bugged Alastor about it, asking if Husk could come too. Which of course, Alastor didnât want one of his souls so close to one of the Vâs for that long. Meaning the two would have to brave it apart.
His yearning for Angel had clouded his judgement, he knew Angel would come swooping in any minute now and shower Husk with all the affection they missed out on during the past few days.
âI see that smile, starting to feel better?â Vaggie raised an eyebrow and removed her hand from Huskâs arm.
âYeah, thanks.â Husk let out a breath, his heart feeling lighter with the memory of his love.
âItâs good to see youâre just as obsessed with him too,â Vaggie chuckled before tilting her head to the polaroid tacked to the bar pole. A photo of Angelâs bright smile while snuggling a cheek into Fat Nuggets.
Husk snorted, smiling fondly at the photo before replying to Vaggie.
âYeah, he slipped that one there before heading out. You should see the one he snuck into my wallet too,â Husk smirked as Vaggie scrunched up her nose.
âThat would be cute if I didnât know him better,â Vaggie chuckled. âBut a good idea to keep in mind when Lucifer asks Charlie to go back to one of those long-ass meetings in Heaven.â
Before Husk could retaliate, an obnoxiously loud car pulled up the front of the hotel making his back straighten as he eagerly tried to peer through one of the hotel windows.
âWell, I guess Iâll leave you two to it.â Vaggie said teasingly, before slipping away from the lobby.
Without even acknowledging her departure, Husk lifted the entryway to the bar to hurry towards the hotel entrance. Ready to meet Angel on his way back into the hotel and have him back by his side.
He swung the door open and watched for a second as Angel typed aggressively on his phone while the cab driver lifted the large pink suitcase from the trunk of the car. His heart soared at the sight, squeezing in his chest as his love stood less than 15 meters away from him, finally.
He moved before he could speak, rushing toward Angel who had yet to notice Husk had come out to meet him.
Husk collided with Angel as he turned around to the noise of footsteps, his face buried in the soft, pink chest fluff and his chest immediately rumbling purrs at the contact. He rubbed his nose against the exposed skin before planting his cheek on his chest and catching a glimpse in the reflection in the hotelâs windows of Angel beaming a smile toward the top of his head.
âHi baby,â Angel whispered and gently placed his hands onto Husk. One set on his head and the other to caress down his back, while Huskâs hands remained firmly on Angelâs back to keep him as close as possible. "Was just texting you that I'm back."
âWelcome home, sweetheart.â Husk purred, elated to hear the sound of Angelâs voice again.
âMissed me, huh?â Angel teased, hands squeezing Huskâs shoulders in affection.
âNot at all,â Husk quipped back, his actions speaking louder than his words.
Angel hummed and pressed against Husk a little more, the taxi hauling itself away from the scene knocked over his suitcase, not that either of them had noticed yet.
Just as Husk predicted, Angelâs hands were all over him, a hand placed on his back to keep him close, another on his shoulder, another caressing his neck and a fourth cradling the back of his head. Each hand gently placed and pressed the soft affection Husk had missed so, so much.
Just having Angel back in his arms had grounded Huskâs thoughts, more so than his conversation with Vaggie. The validation of Angelâs love was much better when he experienced it in-person, better than any memory.
âEverything okay in there, kitty cat?â Angel teased, flicking at one of Huskâs ears and giggling to himself when it flicked.
âYeah,â Husk said slowly. âGot in my own head for second today, convinced myself you were never coming back.â
âSilly, silly.â Angel said lightly, all of his arms now squeezing Husk close. âWhere else would I go when youâre here?â
Just as Vaggie had said.
âVaggie said you were obsessed with me,â Husk replied and chuckled to himself as he heard Angel scoffed. He moved back a little to finally look at his face. âShe said I was obsessed with you, too.â
âWell, as you should be.â Angel winked and smirked down at him.
Husk rolled his eyes as he leaned up on his toes and tilted his head towards Angelâs. His boyfriend bent down to meet him halfway, their lips meeting softly in a simple kiss.
Angel hummed as he pulled back and giggled when Husk tried to follow his movement but was ultimately too short to reach up for another kiss. He leaned back down and peppered kisses along Huskâs lips and the rest of his face until the cat demon was satisfied with the affection.
âAlright, alright,â Husk finally moved away, taking a step back but keeping one of his hands in Angelâs as he reached down to collect the forgotten luggage on the gravel. âLetâs get you inside.â
âLetâs.â Angel beamed, another hand coming to rest on Huskâs elbow as the held hands. âI have to update you on the studio gossip. You know the two chicks that I told you were kind of a thing but not really?â
âUh huh,â Husk said absentmindedly as he walked towards the entrance with Angel in tow.
âThey got secretly married in Imp City a couple weeks ago,â Angel whispered and smiled as Huskâs eyebrows raised.
âI thought that wasn't allowed by your boss?â
âIt ainât,â Angel squealed. âThey were so obvious when we were all filming too. All handsy with each other and smiling, kinda sweet if it werenât supposed to be an orgy. Speaking of orgies, the conclusion of the film was a total disaster! You would not believeâŠâ
Husk smiled widely to himself as he led his gossiping boyfriend through the hotel, feeling at peace with the world once again with his boyfriendâs almost constant chatter in his ears and his hands on him once again.
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