Life, and loosing his position as an overlord husk wasn’t sure he’d have a happy ending, he was under alastor’s boot and command and he no longer enjoy things.

He’d much prefer his coffee black, and his whiskey neat.

Until you showed up. A bright and youthful energy uplifting the entire hotel was like a breath of fresh air for everyone. You were fresh air. You were the sweetener in everyone’s life. Which scared him even more.

He was scared that if he fell for your sweetness he would let his guard down and forget how bitter real life was. He’s had that reality check one too many times before, he wasn’t ready for another one.

He knew his worth, that he wasn’t worthy of you, and he was fine with that. You’re young with your future ahead of you and he’s matured and had his time. You’re worth so much more than he can offer.

But it was like you did it on purpose. Purposely smiling at him every morning and bringing him things from that stupid little shop you own to “bring light to hell”. There was no way in hell you couldn’t be purposely torturing him with your kindness just to drive him crazy.

But it wasn’t some sick game or twisted joke. You were just you. Which was the worst realization of all. He didn’t get this special treatment because you were meant for him, you were just being yourself.

And he had fallen in love with you.