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Welcome to my collection of Valentino x Reader oneshots!

I don't have much to say other than a general welcome and feel free to comment ideas you have for it. I have a good bit of ideas myself, but I will always be happy to include others. This is mostly fluff so any angst is going to most likely have a happy ending.

Also if I suddenly stop posting, I'll be honest, I will always come back at some points but it could be a while between updates cause of physical and mental disabilities and just general writer's block. But I have experience writing fanfic elsewhere and I really do always come back at some points.

I know Val is not a fantastic character, he's actually a triggering one for me which is part of the reason why he's become a comfort character to help me cope with my own trauma and triggers. Nothing condones what he does or excuses it. A big part of him being my comfort character is coping with personal things which is a big reason why I need some good Val fluff.

I don't really intend to add other characters, but it could always happen and it'll include Hazbin characters and Helluva Boss characters.

Trigger/content warnings will be posted on the specific chapters as well as added to the general description.

Also MC/Reader is nonbinary/gender neutral. Descriptions will stay agender/androgynous and they/them pronouns will be used. You can request F/M reader for a specific oneshot, but overall I try to keep things gender neutral since A: I'm nonbinary and B: I want everyone to have a chance to include my stories! General descriptions as well will also not include a specific body type/shape, eye or hair or skin color, or anything like that. I want my fic to be welcoming to anyone so they can envision themselves there. This is a general rule that'll stick by even if I end up doing other fanfics.

That's all I can really think of. So without further ado, welcome to my Valentino x Reader fluff collection and enjoy!

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Valentino opened the door to his room, stepping in and seeing your body stretched out on his large, fabulous bed. Soft music came from over by you and despite the quiet volume, Valentino could still make out the song and its source, one of your video game consoles. As quietly as he could, Val shut the door then sauntered over to the bed. He sat down and looked over at your beautiful sleeping face. Your game was left on right by you, slightly still held in one hand as you slept. Your face was peaceful, entirely relaxed with a few strands of hair falling around it. With a quiet chuckle, Val reached and tucked the hairs back into place then his hand moved to slowly stroke your cheek.

"I see someone got all tired for waiting for me." Val's voice was soft as he spoke. His hand gently continued to brush across your cheek as he admired everything about you. Then he sighed and spoke once more, "I'll be right back darling. Then I'm not leaving you for the rest of the night." Val rose from the bed and slid off his coat, exposing his beautiful form before heading to the bathroom and turning on the water.

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You woke up a while later, surprised you even fell asleep at all. The world seemed so fuzzy to you as you gained back your senses and forgot your dream. You moved slowly, gently moving from the position you had been sleeping in and becoming more comfortable in another. As you moved, you noticed Valentino's coat laying on the floor by the bed. Then your ears fully woke up and the strange sound you heard finally processed, it was the shower running. You rubbed the sleep and crust from your eyes before taking out a big yawn. You wanted to get up, but also the bed was warm and soft and comfortable. The exact same reason you didn't go with Val in the first place. You reached for his coat and pulled it close, rubbing your face into the fur on it. Inhaling slightly, you could pick up on his scent which further relaxed you. It all felt so familiar and safe. You closed your eyes and rested some more, not quite falling asleep but losing track of time.

After a few more minutes, the shower water stopped. You perked up slightly, eyes shooting open and looking at the bathroom door expectantly. A minute later and out stepped Val with only a towel wrapped around his waist. As soon as he saw you a smile spread across his face.

"Well look who's awake. Evenin' doll." Val immediately walked over to the bed and sat down next to you. His hand went straight to stroking your cheek as you looked up at him with the cutest look that just melted his heart. Your heart raced and you felt that same fuzzy feeling through your torso that you got every single time he loved on you. "Did you sleep well, sweetheart?" You nodded as you hugged his coat closer eliciting a chuckle from him. "Now then, did you miss me lots, darlin'~?" You immediately nodded and hugged the coat tighter, whining softly and pouting. Val chuckled once more then laid down by you and wrapped his arms around you.

"It was lonely." You said, your voice still tired.

"Well don't worry, doll~ I'm not letting you go at all tonight." You felt a soft kiss against your neck which made your body heat up with embarrassment, but also excitement. He was always so gentle whenever he loved on you and yet it was so strong and possessive. Another reason you always felt safe in his arms. You felt his second set of hands gently slide up and down your side and thighs. "You're mine so you better make sure you love me lots tonight."

"Of course. I always do." You turned and planted a soft, loving kiss on his forehead. All four of his arms wrapped around you, holding you in a close embrace. You could feel him breathing easy against you.

"You want to watch something, play your game, or just go back to sleep?" Val asked, moving one hand to stroke your hair, slightly massaging your head as he did.

"Mmm, watch something and I play until we get sleepy. I don't wanna get outta bed."

"Oh we are definitely not leaving bed anytime soon~" Val continued to massage your head as he grabbed the remote and turned it on. "You can pick the show or movie." He offered the remote to you and you took it then put on one of your favorite comfort shows. You set the remote down on the nightstand, grabbed your handheld console, and continued gaming as you relaxed into him. Val stayed quiet, continuing to just hold you, pet you, and any other gentle action to embrace you as he watched the show and occasionally glanced at your game. Together you stayed like that, occasionally sharing gentle kisses upon one another's body before falling asleep. You fell asleep first which gave Val the chance to take a selfie with your darling sleeping face in the shot. He turned down the volume to the show and moved your console to the nightstand, turning it off.

Right before he fell asleep, Val pulled the covers over your both, extra snug and tucking you in alongside him.

"Goodnight, my precious treasure." Then he fell asleep, holding you close to him.

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You sighed and looked at the calendar on your phone. It was the same Thursday that you always hated when you were alive. Even though there's no reason for you to celebrate it down here in hell, you still dread the idea of having to celebrate it. You didn't really know how many sinners still celebrated earth holidays, especially American ones down here, but all you knew was that you wanted nothing to do with it. You set your phone down and looked up at Val who was busy working on breakfast. So far he hadn't said anything so you secretly hoped there would be no celebration. Wanting to distract yourself, you just admired how beautiful Val looked. His tall figure wearing nothing but some sweatpants and his fuzzy slippers. His antennae twitched slightly as he focused on breakfast which you could already smell how delicious it would be. Your stomach growled and you prayed he couldn't hear it, but then he chuckled.

"Don't worry, doll~ It's almost ready." You felt your cheeks flush a bit as you started tapping the table, ready to eat right this second. A few more minutes then he brought over a stack of pancakes along with eggs. "Eat up, babe." He flashed that charming smile at you and took his seat right beside you. You didn't hesitate one bit to start eating, savoring the taste of his amazing breakfast.

"How are you so good at cooking?" You asked, stuffing more food into your mouth.

Val chuckled then responded, "A skill from when I was alive. I didn't really cook again until you though." He left a gentle kiss on your cheek and took a sip from his coffee as he laid an arm around you, leaning back.

"Well then I demand you cook for me more often." You sounded so smug and demanding as you said it. Val chuckled and rolled his eyes.

"Alright, but only for you, darling."

You continued to eat as Valentino relaxed and enjoyed his coffee. A few times you fed some of the food to him and he happily ate it.

"Damn you're right, I am a good cook~"

"Oh no, I fed the evil moth man's ego." You laughed cutely then nuzzled your cheek against his. For a few moments, you had peace with only his sipping and your chewing and the general hum of electricity. Then he spoke up.

"Speaking of cooking, today is Thanksgiving isn't it?" He took a long sip then looked at you, his eyes examining your reaction. "Did you want to celebrate? Cause I don't mind making a feast just for us."

You tensed up slightly and stared at your food. "I don't like Thanksgiving. I'm glad it's not celebrated down here really."

"Mmm, I see." He didn't say much else. You felt your heart race and hoped that he couldn't hear or feel it. "Well..." You felt one of his arms wrap around your waist and squeeze you a bit in a gentle way. "We don't need to celebrate it as Thanksgiving then. Let's celebrate it as Valentino cooks for his lovely doll day." He smirked as he looked at you, waiting for a reaction.

You giggled a bit. "I like that idea way better." Your heart still raced, but you felt a warm fuzzy feeling in your gut. Thoughts of Val cooking, maybe even you helping out, made you feel so happy. Away from your family now, with your beloved Valentino, it made this day feel so much better than it used to be. You could feel yourself zoning out as familiar feelings and dissociated memories filled your mind. Your chewing slowed as you relived those many days that you had to experience for years in your life.

Val took note, gazing at your face and using a spare hand to gently stroke your cheek.

"Doll? You alright there?" The feeling of his fingers grazing your cheek brought your mind back to reality though you still felt fuzzy and distant. Your cheeks flushed slightly and you looked to him. His eyes were relaxed, looking at you and waiting patiently. The emotion you noticed in his eyes was soft, patient, and seemed so...kind. It felt so different to you, but it made you happy. You rested your forehead against his and shut your eyes.

"I only want this day to be about you and me. I don't want to think about any other day like this from when I was alive."

Val didn't really get it, but he could tell something was off. He smiled and kissed your cheek. "Alright, dear. Then today is always going to be our day." His arms held you close, one hand sliding up and down back in such a gentle, loving way.

Even after you finished your breakfast, you two stayed together, cuddling close for a while more.

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You laid on Val's couch, holding a book and reading through it. You had comforting, familiar music playing as you read. Just barely, you could smell the food that Val was cooking in the next room. The delicious scent was so familiar. After all, it was your favorite food. You set the bookmark in your book then shut it and grabbed your phone, pausing the music. Quietly, you got up and went over to the kitchen, peeking in. Val stood in a casual yet cozy outfit, something suiting his style perfectly. You admired how fine and fancy he always appeared even when he didn't put in as much effort. One hand worked, stirring something while two of his other hands rested against his hips and his fourth hand rested at his side. The food's smell was even stronger now and you could feel your mouth watering. It had been a while now since he had started working on lunch and you were definitely starting to feel hungry.

What you couldn't see was Val smirking, already aware of you peeking in. He stretched his free arms up, making him appear even taller and flexing some muscles on his body. He knew you were being very gay for him and he was very appreciative of it. Val turned to go work on another part of the meal, moving his hips in a way to make you fall even more in love with him.

Indeed it worked. You felt your heart race, wanting to just wrap you arms around him and bury your face in his chest. He always looked so cuddly to you and that is exactly what you loved about him. You loved his coat, but you did hate how he always kept his body covered only because you thought he looked beautiful, much like a work of art. You never cared much about looks, it was never what attracted you to anyone, but you did enjoy how he looked purely because it was him. He was cuddly, he was soft, he was warm, and he was safe.

Val glanced over at you and smirked. "Hello, darling~ is somebody getting impatient~?"

"Maaaaaaybeeeeeeeee..." You looked at him and stepped into the kitchen, heading towards him.

"Come here, sweetheart." He held two of his arms open and as soon as you came over, he wrapped them around you and held you close. Val kissed your head and used a free hand to start petting you. "It's almost ready. Don't worry your lovely head, treasure~" Val booped your nose and chuckled.

"Good." You looked at him cooking and felt a not-so-great emotion. "I'm sorry for making you do this. We didn't have to."

Val let out a soft sigh and continued to stroke your hair. "Dear, don't you worry about that. I've told you before, you don't need to be sorry for what I do for you. You're my treasure and if it makes you happy then I don't mind doing it. Because it's you. Besides, I'm just as excited to eat this. You have incredible tastes, babe." Val smiled as he turned off the stove and finished up.

"Sweetheart, will you go set the table and bring this bowl over to it?" Val asked. "You gotta help somehow~"

"Yeah, of course!" You perked up and immediately got to work, setting out two places beside each other and doing just as he said. Val finished up the last touches and brought over the other dishes to the table.

You both took your seats, snuggling close together. You dug in quickly and ate so happily as did Valentino. Everything truly was delicious. It smelled delicious and it pleased your senses and you felt so happy cuddling right up to Valentino as you both ate. He even fed you and loved on you, petting your hair and kissing your face and neck sweetly at you two ate. You talked a bit and discussed some things like your book, your game, and even his work. Everything felt so perfect, so safe, so comfortable. You let yourself forget about the past years from your life and enjoy this day, this moment, with him. Together, you two ate the delicious feast of all your favorite foods and enjoyed the new day of Valentino Makes Your Favorite Food Day! Even if it was still foreign to you, you knew that this is what love actually feels like and you could definitely get used to this.

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You looked at yourself in the mirror, admiring your outfit and ensuring that everything on it was perfect. Val had picked out the top and you based the rest of the outfit around it. As you admired yourself, you saw the tall moth saunter up behind you. He wrapped his arms around you and leaned over to lay his head on your shoulder.

"I really did get lucky to have such a beautiful and fashionable lover~ Look at you looking all handsome and irresistible~" Val said, that same smirk on his face that he almost always had.

"Oh hush. It's not like I look any different from normal." You replied as you laid your hands over his and gently stroked them.

"Well yeah, but your normal is exactly what I adore~" Val planted a soft kiss on your head. "Are you ready to go?"

"Pretty much. Just gotta get my shoes." You pulled away from the mirror and him and grabbed your shoes, sitting down and slipping them on. Once on, you bounced up and smiled brightly at him.

"Yep, I'm definitely lucky~" Val looked at you up and down taking in your outfit and everything adorable, handsome, beautiful, lovely, gorgeous, and perfect about you. His favorite person, his darling treasure, his perfect lover. No matter what it was, he loved to call you his. Masculine, feminine, purely neutral, it didn't matter, it was all you and you were perfect. Val held out a hand to you and right when you took his hand, he pulled you close and wrapped a couple of his remaining arms around you. "Now I am going to spoil you today, cupcake. So you better be ready~"

"Val, I don't think I'll ever be prepared for being spoiled by you." You said, thinking back to all your discomfort with it.

"Mmm, well that's exactly why I have to spoil you. You've always deserved it so don't you dare ask 'are you sure' any time we're out or ask about money. Hun, I'm an overlord, I own this town." Val said as he lead you out of his place and over to his limo.

"Yeah, I know. It's hard to unlearn it." You climbed in and snuggled into the soft seats, happy to rest your back already.

"Oh do we need training~?" He smirked, thinking he's funny.

"Valentino, hush! You know it isn't kinky like that." You couldn't help smiling at the joke.

"I can't help it, doll. You make it so easy to joke like that." His arm laid around you as he relaxed into the seat and looked out the window.

It was a lot to adjust to. Everything was when it came to him. You'd been in hell for far longer than you've known Valentino and you had gotten so used to just living your life practically on your own. Then you two had met and things had gotten weird. And it's been so long now and you still haven't quite adjusted to being his treasure, his lover. You looked up at Val and saw him not even masking his resting bitch face that made him look like the grumpiest person in the world or like he'd knock you out. As soon as he noticed you, he smiled and kissed your forehead. You blushed and snuggled in closer to him, laying your head against his chest. Here he was, a villainous overlord of hell being a complete simp for you...and maybe you were one for him too. Valentino. The scary overlord that had a nasty reputation and here you were, seeing his soft side that he only ever liked to show you. You enjoyed it. You loved seeing him be so harsh, demanding, and stern then as soon as it came to you, he'd be so gentle and kind and make sure you always felt safe and loved.

As you snuggled into him, you reached for his hand and intertwined your fingers with his. You ran your thumb gently over his hand and smiled softly. This entire day was promised to you since he had been so busy with work the past week and it had paid off well. So Valentino promised you a big shopping day for whatever you wanted and to spend the whole time with him. You didn't much like going out and shopping too much, but you couldn't say no especially since you had your eye on a few things in the stores.

Arriving at the shopping mall, Valentino stepped out first and held your hand as you got out. People were already staring and it made your stomach twist and turn. Valentino pulled you close, an arm wrapped around your waist in a soft, protective motion as you both walked into the mall.

"Now precious, I've got you. Tell me where you wanna go. If you need a break, we can find somewhere quiet to go." Valentino sounded so normal about it all and it really made you feel normal. Especially since you really couldn't go anywhere without getting stared at or talked about. Despite that, Valentino always looked out for you. It made you feel truly special.

You nodded in reply and pointed towards a game store. There were some recent releases you had to get your hands on. Valentino walked you right there and laughed a bit as he did.

"What a nerd you are. I love it." He said to you, loving on you a little bit as you walked. Some kisses, some reassuring touching in safe areas of the body, playing with your hair a bit. It was so lovely. You walked in and went straight to the section of games for your console. The new releases looked incredible all lined up and you grabbed the ones you wanted right off. Even though Valentino never minded you getting so many games, you still tried to limit how many you get especially since the games got pretty expensive. He'd said you can get more and you'd assure him that you didn't need anymore. You were sure he saw through that lie, but if he did, he never pushed the issue. As you went to the line to check out, you saw the cutest little squishmallow. Your heart swelled with joy and you had to have it so you grabbed it. Instantly you showed it to Valentino, saying how cute and soft it was! You couldn't help stimming as you hugged the cute plushie. Valentino laughed as held up his phone and took a pic of you.

"You're so cute when you get excited~" Val teased a bit as you two queued up in line behind some other demons. They slightly glanced at you, well aware of Valentino, but you really didn't care. This was already perfect and it was just one store. You didn't think of anything to say, you just felt joy flowing through you. It felt as though you should say something or try to say you appreciate Valentino, but you also realized you didn't care to. He knew you were happy, you knew you were happy, and if he was okay with it then you were going to express yourself in what felt natural, not what was expected. So you said nothing, just smiling brightly, hugging your squishmallow, and holding your games.

"Do you need me to hold anything at all?" Val asked, taking note of how full your arms were. You shook your head, still smiling and gladly holding all your purchases.

As you reached the checkout, the employee glanced nervously at Valentino, a bit of fear in his eyes. Like the happy bean you were, you happily set everything out and smiled big. Valentino pulled out his card and paid for everything. The employee started to give the same old spiel but Valentino instantly told him it wasn't necessary and the worker went quiet.

"Have a wonderful day!" The worker said as you left with your bags.

"Yeah, whatever." Valentino said.

"Thanks, you too!" You called back, leaving the store with a pep in your step. You still stayed close to Valentino but it didn't feel as though you were as dependent on him now. You mostly remained by his side because he was always so clingy, wanting to hold you as close as he could whenever you both were around. You never minded at all unless you were in a touch-sensitive mood and so you gladly allowed it.

"Where to next, hun?" Val asked as he took the first bag from you.

"Hmmm," you looked around and then pointed out a wonderful small business clothing store that had opened up. "There! I've seen some announcements about them and they seem to be really good!"

"Well let's go find out." Val said as you both walked over there.

The store wasn't very busy, at least compared to other stores but it still had some customers. Some of them glanced your way, others began whispering, and some just ignored you. A worker stood at the front and greeted you both, welcoming you into the store and offering their help. If they were nervous at all, you couldn't tell. Valentino waved them off and said it wouldn't be necessary as you lead the way through some of the shelves of stock. There all kinds of neat things to buy and you could definitely see why this store was well reviewed despite being new and a small business. Everything felt warm and inviting and none of the staff seemed to bother you. You admired some of the seasonal snowglobes that had been brought in as it approached Christmas time. They were some of your favorite knick knacks to own and so you couldn't help grabbing a few beautiful, artistic ones for yourself. Val saw you grab them and instantly went to go get a basket for you. When he came back, you set the snowglobes carefully down into it and then continued browsing. There were some cute cards, some sweaters, some dolls and plushes, and even some jewelry. It was an impressive stock for a variety store like this and you couldn't help buying a bit of everything. You had been so trained to check the prices that you did on some, but Valentino lightly tapped your hand whenever you did it. He had learned that you obsessively check prices and calculate in your head and ever since he found out about that, he tries to get you to stop so you won't be as anxious over spending money.

You grabbed a few sweaters in your size and even one or two ones for Val too. You had managed to grab a really dorky one for him which made him scoff and roll his eyes.

"Whaaaaaat? It'll look cute on you!" You said, holding the sweater up to his chest.

"It's not something I'd buy for myself, that's for sure." He stood still as you made sure it would fit. "But since it's for you~"

"That's my little Valentino!" You smiled so adorably as you put the sweater into the basket.

"Oh hun, I am anything but little~" teased Val as he leaned down and held your chin in one hand.

"You can make sex jokes all you want, but I'm going to pretend that's about your height." You smiled so innocently as he held your face before he let go and you both continued shopping.

You continued to grab more things that interested you and when you glanced over, you saw Val distracted by a little doll on one of the shelves. It looked a lot like you. You walked over and reached up to poke his cheek.

"Whatcha looking at?" You asked, staring at his face. You could swear you could see a bit of a blush on his cheeks behind his glasses.

"Look at this thing." Val picked up the doll and held it out to you. "Look familiar, doll~" Val smirked, looking so proud of himself for that little joke. You laughed a bit and gently took the doll from him. "I think I'll definitely get it. As a reminder of my own, darlin' doll." Val took the doll back and placed it into the basket with a surprisingly gentle touch.

Once you had had your fill, you both went to the counter and checked out. Your face was starting to hurt from the smiling and it had only been two stores. Your body was starting to feel a bit tired and you could feel yourself overheating. As you left the store, you tugged on Val's coat sleeve and looked up at him.

"Hm? You good, cupcake?" He asked.

"I need a break." You breathed a bit hard, feeling fatigued already.

"Ah, I gotcha." Valentino sneaked his arms up under your legs while his other two supported your back and thus you were picked up bridal style, held firmly in his arms. It always felt so strange being picked up since no one had really done it. As Valentino held you, he strutted right over to a peaceful place with less crowds then sat down on a bench, still holding you as you now sat in his lap. You felt a bit easier having not have had to walk there. Your body already felt a bit lighter and you felt you could breathe normally and calm down. Valentino gently ran his hand through your hair and kissed your face all over. You blushed and couldn't help giggling a little bit, a bit shy and embarrassed by his affection.

"Can we get a drink? I feel a bit dehydrated." You inquired, looking up at him.

"Of course, doll." He moved you off of his lap and then got up and headed over to a drink machine a few feet away. You watched him as he paid for one and got you a nice cold bottle of water. As soon as he got back, he pulled you onto his lap again and held you close, arms wrapped tight around you and he handed you the bottle. The first thing you did was hold it in your hands, feeling the coolness of it and the condensation. Closing your eyes, you focused on the feeling then unscrewed the top and took a sip. Refreshing and it definitely helped you feel better. Such a small thing, but it was so nice to have him get you everything you needed. Slowly you opened your eyes and laid your head against Val's moth fluff. It was so soft, so so soft and you loved it.

"Feeling better?" asked Val as you laid there. You nodded and took another slow sip of the water. After you fully felt better, you got up and lead Valentino to more stores.

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A while had passed and you both had plenty of bags carried around. Valentino even stopped by a brand store that he enjoyed and gotten himself some nice things and even bought you a little gift that he refused to let you see, even making you wait outside in his sight as he bought it. You both sat in the food court as you ate some ice cream he had gotten you. You couldn't help kicking your feet even though your feet touched the ground and you continued to eat while Val scrolled on his phone, leaning his head on one hand. You looked up at him, watching his expression which was solemn and focused.

"Whatcha looking at, babe?" You asked as you ate the ice cream. Val grumbled slightly and let out a sigh. You tilted your head and watched as he began typing on his phone. "Val?"

"Some work shit with one of our clients. You don't have to worry your pretty head about it though." He looked up and smiled at you then blew a little kiss, winking at you. "It isn't gonna ruin our day. I promise."

"Promise?" You looked directly at him, a vulnerability in your eyes as you stopped eating your ice cream.

Valentino reached over and took your hand in his then he raised it to his lips and planted a soft kiss on the back of your hand. "I promise you, my treasure~ Just keep being your cute self." You blushed and giggled a bit and went back to eating your ice cream. After you finished up, Val and you both got up and took your shopping bags in hand. As you left the shopping mall, it had become late evening already and you couldn't help looking up at the sky. It was such a pretty sky in your opinion. Val opened the limo door and helped your inside. Once inside, you both set all the bags to the side on the floor and relaxed into the luxurious seat.

"Is there anything else you wish to do or anywhere you'd like to go before we head back?" Valentino asked, wrapping his arms around you. You thought for a moment as you stimmed with the trim of your top, rolling it back and forth between your fingers. It sounded nice to go somewhere else, but you already knew what you wanted.

You shook your head and replied, "I just wanna be with you and relax. I don't really care where it is so we can just head home."

"That sounds perfect to me." He grinned, showing all his teeth then kissed your cheek sweetly. "Let's have a night in again then." Val held you close and shut his eyes slowly, breathing deeply as he held you close. You curled up close to him, laying your head against his chest, and closed your eyes as well. Everything was safe and perfect, exactly how you always dreamed it would be and you finally had it.

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Leaning back in your seat, you let out a sigh and ran a hand through your hair. Valentino let out a puff of smoke and glanced at you before asking what was running through your mind. Right now, you both were on your way to Stolas' manor for a "Meet the Boyfriend" dinner since Stolas was incredibly concerned about you, someone he considered family, dating an overlord with a foul reputation.

"This whole thing has my nervous." You answered as you ran your hands up and down your thighs, trying to calm the anxious energy running through you. "It feels like I'm introducing you to my dad and he's going to hate you." You turned your head to look out the window and bit your lip, feeling your emotions well up inside you. "What if he says we can't be together?"

"Babe, he's not your fucking dad. Even if he doesn't like it, he can't stop you. Besides, am I hurting you? Do I yell at you? Do I ever do anything that makes you upset or uncomfortable?"

"No...you're only ever amazing to me."

"Then why the hell would he say it's a bad idea?" Val said, looking so fancy as he let out another puff of smoke and looked at you.

"Cause of your reputation..."

"Yeah, and? He's gonna see me and he's either going to be a prick and not change his mind or he's going to see that I treat my precious treasure the way they truly deserve~" Val held your face in one hand and made you look at him. You looked up into his narrowed eyes as he looked at you with that emotion that you could only identify as his own version of love. "I spoil you rotten, I keep you safe, I look out for you. I'd say my actions prove my reputation wrong~"

"I know. It's still just so...anxiety inducing..." Val looked at you, his smirk disappearing and he let out a sigh then put out his smoke. You felt his arms wrap around you as he pulled you close, cupping your face and another hand playing with your hair.

"Doll, I know you're anxious, but if he still decides I'm not good for you then he was never going to change his mind. I do so much for you, darling. Think of all the times we've had. All of those can't be a lie or bad, can they?"

You paused at his question as you thought of everything with him. The times you showered together and he was always so polite, all the time he made sure you were comfortable and never went too far with anything sexual, and how he always looked out for you when you had any emotional crisis. There were so many small moments that showed more kindness and consideration than you had known in life. A smile spread across your face as your eyes looked distant and faraway, remembering all those times you shared. Those dates, when he took you to work, how he spoiled you, and so so so many more positive memories.

"I see that smile, dear~" Val smirked again and planted a quick kiss on your lips. "Just as beautiful as every time I see it~"

"Vaaaaaal!" You whined and blushed, feeling so embarrassed by his affection. He simply laughed in response as he held you close, cuddling you. Your heart still raced and your stomach felt tied in knots, but you definitely felt so much better.

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The limo pulled up outside Stolas' manor. As you both got out of the limo, the door opened and Stolas stood there alongside his imp boyfriend Blitz. You looked up at them and Stolas smiled while Blitz just stared and his gaze was filled with scrutiny. Val wrapped an arm around your waist and held your hand with another arm as you both walked up the stairs and to them.

"(Y/N)!!!" Stolas exclaimed and pulled you close to hug you. You gladly hugged back. For a while, Stolas had taken you in before you started dating Valentino and moved to live with him. It felt so strange being back but so nice too.

"Hey Stolas, it's good to see you." You had a bright smile across your face as you pulled away. "Hey Blitz, glad to see you too."

"Good to see you too." Blitz said, his eyes didn't really leave Valentino as he squinted at him.

"Valentino." Stolas said, his tone instantly changing. "You're taking good care of them, correct?" Stolas seemed as serious as Blitz was.

"Well yeah, they're my treasure. I have to make sure they're all taken care of~" Val pulled you close and smirked.

"You don't force them at all. They don't like that." Blitz said, glaring at him now.

With a roll of his eyes, Val responded, "I don't. I don't do anything like that with them. Come on, they told me they don't want to do that." You squeezed Val's hand and felt a bit uncomfortable. It felt as if you weren't there. Stolas looked at you then stepped inside.

"Let's go on in, okay everyone? I had a wonderful dinner prepared for tonight!" Stolas smiled once more and lead everyone in. Blitz walked close to Stolas and you could tell he was saying something to him that you couldn't hear. You looked up at Val as you walked and he smiled at you and kissed your cheek.

"I told you, babe. You don't gotta be nervous. We know our relationship." Val's words helped ease your stomach a bit and you felt a bit better. It felt so terrifying especially having seen them already interact and it didn't help your nerves, but Val did. He always knew how to help your anxiety and it made you feel so safe.

As dinner started, you all sat in a bit of silence. Stolas asked a few questions and Val answered them. You didn't pay much attention. Your whole head felt light and your body felt like it was tied in knots and straining against those knots. You continued to eat only because it felt like you were on autopilot and with how Stolas and Blitz seemed focused on Valentino, you started to feel so invisible. You felt yourself zoning out, dissociating and losing your touch on reality. Then you felt a hand on your thigh. You jumped a bit and looked to Valentino. Val looked at you and that's all you could focus on. You started to look to Stolas and Blitz but Valentino held your face and looked right at you, his grip gentle but firm.

"Darlin', you're here, okay? I'm right here too. I'll make sure you stay here, safe and sound. Got it?" You nodded in reply, feeling a bit better. You scooted your chair closer to Val to lean into his embrace as he held you. "Do you need me to feed you? Will that make it easier to feel real?"

"I'm uh...good for now. I think I can handle it." You replied and continued eating. Val let go of your face and kissed your cheek then looked directly at Stolas and Blitz and gave them the bitchiest look he could muster. You followed his gaze.

"Is that a performance?" Blitz asked.

"Blitzy, look at how they reacted. Clearly this is what happens normally." Stolas replied and he lowered his voice but you could still hear them. "We have to trust them and give them the benefit of the doubt. He seems to take good care of them." Blitz looked at Stolas and said something back, but he was far better at whispering and so you couldn't hear what he said.

You felt your stomach twist a bit then took a deep breath and squeezed Val's hand tightly. "Blitz, Stolas, please listen to me." They both turned to you and you began your speech. "I know what people say about Valentino, I know what you probably think about him. But when he says that it's good, when he shows that he cares about me, it is fucking real. This is how we are, this is how he cares for me. I love him and he loves me. Please give him an actual chance. He's not putting on a performance, he's not faking it, he's not pretending to pass the 'Good Boyfriend Test.' This is real, this is how he is. He's nice and affectionate and caring so please just forget about the awful reputation and who he was in the past. This is Valentino now and he is incredible." You finished and looked between them both. Stolas' blank face turned to a smile and you could tell everything from it. You felt your whole body relax. You watched Blitz's reaction. He let out a sigh then nodded.

"If you say all that then okay, (Y/N). We know you can look out for yourself so we'll trust you on this." Blitz said. He scowled once more right at Valentino. "If you hurt them, we will end you though. And (Y/N)," he turned to you, his expression soft, "let us know if anything ever changes. And if you ever break up, you can move back in with Stolas."

Stolas nodded and piped up, "I don't think it'll come to that at all, I believe in you both, but you are always welcome to stay here even if it's just a small break." Stolas' smile was so soft and kind. You felt so relieved and looked up at Valentino, smiling brightly. Val leaned in and gave you a small kiss on your nose as he smiled, his eyes soft.

"That's my little cupcake. Good job, sweetheart." He smiled and held you close. "You're gorgeous when you speak your mind~"

"Val!" You lightly smacked his arm, but your smile was absolutely brimming.

"So then, since you guys are actually willing to give me a chance now." Val turned to look at Stolas and Blitz. "Will you actually talk to me like I'm not some horrible monster?" He raised an eyebrow and looked so damn smug as he said it. You laughed as Stolas and Blitz agreed and the rest of the dinner passed in peace. Casual conversation, you spoke up far more, and you felt so safe with your found family. It's everything you could ask for and as you and Valentino settled in to sleep over for the night, you couldn't help but excitedly rave to Val about how happy you were it went well.

Before you fell asleep, you checked your phone and saw a text from Stolas.

Stolas: I'm really happy for you two. He seems much better than he used to be. You're welcome to bring him over anytime. I'd love to see you more anyway :)

Your heart fluttered happily and you texted a quick reply then set your phone down. You snuggled into Val, feeling his bare chest and nuzzling your face against it and his moth fluff. He held you close and smiled sleepily, about to pass out himself.

"I love you, (Y/N)." Valentino's voice was so soft and sweet. "You have sweet dreams now, doll. You gotta cause I'm here~"

You rolled your eyes and laughed a bit. "You too babe." You kissed his cheek, buried your face in his moth fluff, and let yourself fall asleep, having beautiful dreams that night.

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You laid across the elegant couch, your figure stretched out as you scrolled on your phone, reading various fandom posts. You felt a smile creep across your face, unable to control yourself as you giggled maniacally at reading about your favorite character. If you were anywhere else, you would have suppressed it and acted as if you were even slightly bored, but here...you could be as dorky and goofy as you wanted. It only ever made Valentino happy to see you be yourself. He was used to confident, seductive dancers or workers that were just trying to make a living and were often too tired to care, but you were special. You were this goofball that didn't care much for socializing and you were always fixated on some fictional character that he would for sure be jealous of if it weren't for the fact that they weren't real. He hadn't been with someone so...nerdy before and he couldn't help finding all your moments of hyperfixations and being a part of a fandom to be absolutely adorable. Valentino sat over in an armchair, just watching you as he sipped some of his favorite wine. You barely even realized he was there and so long as you didn't forget to eat, Valentino would leave you be. He was content to just watch your reactions. How flustered you'd become at smut, the jokes you would mumble to yourself, repeating the comments left by others and laughing, tearing up whenever you read something angsty and then laughing about how cruel they were for bringing it up despite the fact you so clearly loved it. You always would hide it in public, looking bored and staying silent, the most he'd get to see in public was your goofy smile that you could never fully mask especially when reading something smuttier. This moment was something beautiful that only he got to see and it made him adore you even more. After all, the parts of you no one else got to see only made him feel more in power and he didn't even have to hurt you to achieve that, something he would never want to do anyway. Valentino especially appreciated whenever you'd read smut since he knew you didn't care for sex at all. Watching you react, giggle and get all flustered, despite feeling nothing was so amusing to him. He didn't fully understand why you'd read smut if you were ace, but he didn't really care, he just enjoyed seeing your reactions especially since they resembled whenever he would tease you. Truly everything about these moments made him happy.

Until he heard your stomach growl. Val's smirk instantly fell as he frowned. Your stomach growled and yet you didn't move, you continued to scroll. He clicked his tongue, set down his wine glass, and rose from his seat. Sauntering over to you, he grabbed your phone right from your hands and held it high out of your reach with one of his upper hands.

"Hey! I was reading that!" You exclaimed, huffing as you set up.

"You know why I had to interrupt you." His tone was stern and he gave you a slightly harsh look though not one that made you feel unsafe. You glowered back at him, narrowing your eyes in some attempt to upset him. "Up now, doll. You're getting food."

"I'll eat later, okay?! Just lemme finish reading that!" You whined. You could feel your body becoming exhausted from hunger already, but your mind was so focused on the short oneshot you were reading. It wasn't the first time this happened, it was unfortunately a common instance, maybe a bit too common for Valentino's liking. You and him both knew, if he wasn't there to intervene, you would have just ignored your hunger until you started experiencing negative side effects, something you had accidentally blurted out has happened before before trying to quickly lie and say "it's fine" when it wasn't.

"No." His tone was harsh and he clicked his tongue again, giving you a scrutinizing look. "You know I won't allow it." Valentino looked at you. He knew how to come across as stern by now without upsetting you, especially after the first time he did. Then he realized, he had to know,

"(Y/N), why do you act like it isn't a big deal? When you know it's important." Val's tone was far softer, his harsh look gone and replaced with one of genuine curiosity. You stared at him, slight surprise on your face before you looked away. You felt your stomach turn slightly. He used your name. Not some nickname, your actual name. You knew he was more serious and it terrified you far more than if he had gotten angry at you and lost it. You shifted slightly in your seat, unsure of how to answer or even what to say. It was so deeply ingrained in you that even if you knew it wasn't good, you were so used...to being disconnected from it. You felt tears threatening to well up in your eyes, knowing that if you didn't play it carefully, you'd end up crying and breaking down. "Do you feel comfortable telling me?" Val took a seat next to you, draping an arm around the back of the couch around you but not actually touching you. His eyes didn't leave you although you couldn't bring yourself to look at him.

You shook your head, but replied anyway, "I'm just used to it...me eating doesn't always really matter. So does it really matter if I just choose not to sometimes? It's not like I'm doing it to hurt myself, I'm just busy." You felt your voice threatening to break and it definitely cracked a bit while you explained.

"Who the hell taught you that...?" Val wrapped his arm around you this time and pulled you into his chest. "Who would ever tell you that?"

"I wasn't told, it was obvious. You ask for food and get ignored, left to overeat or not eat, living off what you can get." Your heart raced as you breathed a bit harder and teared up. "Taught young to take care of yourself. It isn't fair. I'm too tired to care for myself. I don't want to be responsible for me anymore. It's exhausting..." You whined slightly, feeling a shattering sense of emptiness deep inside you. "I wish my parents would care to feed me or care if I didn't eat..." Actually saying it felt so unreal. When you were alive, you had typed it out plenty of times. Your friends on earth knew well how they treated you and made sure you were well fed otherwise, but you had never...actually said it aloud to anyone. You couldn't stop the tears from welling up.

Val said nothing, simply watching you and cupping your cheek with one hand. He didn't know what to say. Most of what he thought was pure rage at your parents, but he didn't even know if they were in hell yet so he knew it was more important to stay right here and hold you. Though he swore to himself, as soon as they arrived, he would find them and make them pay. You were shaking in his arms, unable to look at him at all and crying uncontrollably, unable to make yourself stop. Everything in you hurt. You had felt it so many times before, but it was often numbed out. Part of you was scared to let Val even see a second of this. You enjoyed how perfect everything was, he never asked questions or cared about your panic attacks or when you'd have nightmares and got upset for, what seemed to him, to be no reason. Now here you were, telling him something that wasn't even as bad as it could get.

"V-Valentino...?"

"Yes, darling." His voice, soft and tender with that deep voice of his. He continued to hold you, cup your cheek, stroke your hair, whatever he could do to help comfort you.

"That's not even all of it." You glanced at him for a second, seeing his eyes widen with a mix of emotions, but you couldn't stand seeing how he looked at you. Not that it was a bad reaction, but you were so not used to seeing the concern in others' eyes even with all the times it happened. You were shaking and felt sick to your stomach and cried, voice breaking and full on "ugly crying" because you couldn't hold it in. Then you said it, "Everything is bad, it's why I died young." You were crying. "You have no idea what I have seen, how I was treated. I didn't want you to know, I wanted to continue things were perfect, I don't want to be the emotional burden you got stuck dealing with." Your heart hurt, but they weren't thoughts you were unfamiliar with. They were...too familiar.

"Doll," Valentino took your face in his hand and made you look at him, asking you to not avert your eyes before continuing, "I love you. That isn't something I say to anyone else. You having been hurt isn't going to change that. You're still the same as before, still my darling baby cakes that I want to spoil rotten. And whoever hurt you, I swear they shall never hurt you again because if they even try," a sinister grin spread across his face, "well, you know how I can be when someone wants to hurt my baby~" You couldn't help letting out a small laugh, smiling a bit despite still shaking and crying. His darker nature didn't scare you much at all.

"Thanks, Vally." You sniffled and tried to rub your eyes dry, attempting to stop your crying. "I...don't wanna talk about it any further, but please...always love me and treat me right." It was such a small thing to ask and honestly should have been the bare minimum since you were dating for this long. Valentino didn't hesitate. He planted a soft kiss on your forehead and replied,

"I promise. Nothing could ever change the way I feel about you." His smile was soft. You were his precious treasure, his lovely doll, his beautiful baby and everything he said was true. You were Valentino's and that meant nobody could ever hurt you again. You leaned into him as he stood up from the couch and carried you to the kitchen, ready to make you something delicious for you to eat up.

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You sat in Valentino's limo, waiting for him as he finished up. He had asked you to go wait out in the limo while he made a call to someone. You didn't fully understand it, but you didn't mind. His limo was super luxurious and comfy anyway. You already had helped yourself to a non-alcoholic drink, enjoying it and looking out the window, watching every movement in the world around you. The limo's door open and in climbed the tall moth man himself. You looked over and he flashed you a charming smile, taking his seat and instantly wrapping a couple arms around you and pulling you into him. One of his hands ran up and down your arm, his touch soft and sweet.

"Sorry 'bout that, darling. I had to make some reservations for us~" Val smirked as he said that, immediately enjoying the surprise and curiosity on your face.

"Reservations? Where? For what???" You asked and looked up at him, sipping your drink.

"That, my dear, is a surprise~" He gently booped your nose and chuckled slightly. Your mind raced with thoughts, imagining what it could be. A spa day, some kind of special event, maybe something basic like a reservation for a fancy restaurant. You watched Val's face, attempting to read his expressions, but he was just too good even for you to decipher what he was thinking. "For now, where would you like to stop first?" One of his hands moved to gently caress your thighs, careful to stay in a comfortable area for you. You made a silly thinking face as you thought about it then suggested going to a bookstore so you could pick up some new books. He didn't even question it and ordered the driver to take you there. You looked out the window as you finished up your drink and set the container aside. Your eyes watching the world go by, seeing streets and buildings and the occasional demons zoom by in a blur. Val had his phone out in one hand, scrolling on it before he stopped on one of your latest posts. A picture of him sleeping with a caption saying how it was something you got to see all the time. If it wasn't you, he would have been mad about a picture of him sleeping being taken let alone posted. However, it was a selfie with you in the shot, making a cute face. Besides, even if it was just a picture of him, he could never be mad at you. Val looked at you, watching your focused gaze staring out the window then planted a soft kiss on your forehead. You were brought out of your thoughts and looked up at him.

"I saw your post~" His voice had a slight teasing tone to his remark. For a moment, you were worried, but you quickly shrugged off the feeling and smiled innocently at him, retorting,

"Did you like it? You were so cute, I couldn't resist!" You giggled as you said it.

"You're lucky you're so cute and lovable~ I don't let anyone take my picture like that and post it, but you~ you're just too cute to resist~" He kissed your lips quickly and sweetly and held you closer, wanting to feel your warmth against him in a tighter embrace. You snuggled into him, loving the feeling of his strong arms around you. You felt safe in his embrace and so incredibly loved. He always loved having his arms around you and especially loved to hold you against him just to feel you close to him and safe in his arms. You never minded it at all. He never went too far, never made you uncomfortable, and it was just for loving cuddles. You looked up and kissed his cheek, resting your head against his neck floof.

After a bit, you arrived at the book store. You got out, waited for his tall ass self to step out, then you lead the way into the store. Valentino stood by you, following you wherever you went. Your focus was entirely on the books, only slightly aware he was still there. You checked a few books, read the first pages of some, recognized a few titles from the book communities you followed, and became completely absorbed in finding some. As soon as you had three or four books in your arms, Valentino left for a moment and grabbed a basket for them. He took the books from your arms and slipped them into the basket. You turned back to see him, smiled and thanked him for thinking of it. After collecting a few more books, you went to the register and let him pay for it all. For a second, the price had you worried and you became aware of just how many books you had grabbed. Valentino took notice and grabbed one of your hands in his, stroking it with his thumb before he smiled at you.

"Now darling, you know I have plenty of money. I'd spend all of it on you~ Don't worry, this is cheap compared to most things I buy anyway." He flashed his smile at you. The cashier looked slightly worried as they checked you out, seeming eager to not piss off this powerful moth overlord. Nothing happened that could upset him anyway. The cashier was polite and so long as they didn't upset you or try to make to make some pass or dare invade your personal bubble, Valentino stayed calm and happy. Happy doll, happy Valentino.

After the book store, you spent a while walking around town. You didn't know where to go so you had asked to wander about. You visited a new, small bakery and Valentino bought you a gorgeous cupcake that was worth everything he paid for it. You even let him have some and he agreed that you both should continue to go visit this place as the baker was certainly talented. You continued on your way, holding his hand tightly with this being one of the only times he didn't have his arms wrapped around you, and you looked around. The day was nice and it certainly felt good to get out and stretch your legs. You enjoyed being out in the warmth of hell anyway, especially having your pet moth man there. You looked back at him and called him your little pet moth. Valentino's reaction was simply an eyebrow raise with a smirk.

"Oh~? I'm your pet now? Is that so~?" He asked, smirking before pulling you close and wrapping his arms around you as you two stopped walking. "Yet who's the one spending all the money~ Pets are expensive and I don't see you paying for it~ So who's really the pet in this relationship~?" He teased before chuckling and kissing your head. You felt your cheeks flush a bit, but you laughed.

"Yeah, yeah, I know." You replied and smiled up at him sweetly. "But don't act like you're not a total simp for me~"

Valentino faked a gasp and chuckled, "How dare you~ Valentino does not simp~"

"Oh? He doesn't? Then I suppose you have proof otherwise~ Cause I'm sure our relationship is proof enough that I'm right~" You smirked triumphantly, being a little smart ass. Valentino chuckled and leaned in close to your ear, kissing it before whispering,

"Maybe I do simp~ but who could possibly resist someone as sweet as you~" Val pulled away from your ear and gave you another kiss on your lips before his smirk softened into a loving smile. "Only for you, darling~"

You felt yourself blush harder, but didn't stop smiling. You gave him a kiss back then tugged on his hand to keep walking.

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Two of Valentino's hands covered your eyes while a third held your hand. He lead you in through some doors, careful to ensure you wouldn't bump into anyone or anything. You stepped carefully as he lead you...somewhere. It had been hours and it was finally time for your reservation. As you entered the building, your nose was instantly with a smell of fine fragrances. Fruity or maybe flowery, either way it was pleasant and welcoming. The room felt warm, but not in a suffocating way, more like a warm welcome.

"Alright, doll. You ready to see~?"

"Yeah, yeah, let me see!"

"Better give me lots of love as a thank you~" He removed his hands from your eyes. You looked around at an ornately decorated spa of a rather fancy hotel building, one you had known was very expensive and only took important clients. "Well~?"

"How much did you spend on this?" You looked around in awe. The spa was basically completely empty aside from staff as well. Well cared for plants decorated the room as a nearby fragrance diffuser blew out the scent that you had smelled. Doors around the spa lead to private rooms, a steam room, massage room, down different halls, and more that you wondered where they could go.

"Ah-ah, dear~ You needn't worry about that." Valentino raised your hand to his lips and planted a soft kiss on it. "And after we're done here, I got us the honeymoon suite just for us~ Romantic and private~ We can order room service, relax in the hot tub together or the luxurious bath, then watch some TV. Whatever you want to do~ Oh!" His eyes lit up. "And I had some of my workers bring over a few of your things like your games and plushies. Just in case you'd like to have them."

You looked up at Valentino, eyes sparkling with so much love and appreciation. You reached up and wrapped around arms around him tightly, giving him a passionate and loving kiss straight from your heart. Breaking away from the kiss, your smile beamed wide across your face and you replied, "You truly know how to spoil me, Valentino! Thank you!" The words felt truly genuine and it was all you could think to say.

"Only the finest for you dear~ Your reaction is exactly why I do it~ Now then, let's get checked in. I rented the place out entirely for us and us alone~" Val held you close and walked up to the counter as your spa treatment began and a wonderful night of love and care and luxury began. You had to admit, it was awesome having a super powerful and rich partner.

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Hi! River the author here. Thank you SO much for the support thus far :) Seeing that people are enjoying and appreciating my work so far is REALLY inspiring. I've been in a bit of a slump, mental health wise, but I have begun work on a new chapter.

This chapter is going to be a longer one. I might even have to split it up into a few parts. It's a mix between angst and fluff, with a happy ending. I'm unsure if it WILL BE the next thing I post or if I'll have another, shorter oneshot to come out first. However, with how long it may take me especially with my bad habit of writing in short spurts with long gaps, I wanted to make it aware that it could be a while before more updates come. I have really high hopes for this next oneshot/chapter though and I am already loving what I have written thus far.

So I just thought I'd give a quick update. I can't wait to publish more. Anyway, this author's note shall be deleted once a new oneshot is posted as I don't like cluttering my stories with announcements aside from super important ones like the first one which acts as a welcome to the story. So there's the update. I'm gonna go pass out cause it's almost 5 am and the hyperactivity and hyperfocus is wearing off.

Thanks again for all the support \^v^/ It makes me so happy to see people enjoy my works. Much love to us all <3 :3 Have a good day/night/whatever and I genuinely hope you all are doing well and staying safe. Love you all :3 Laterzzz :D

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Most of these are basically just big comforts for me personally so I try to keep em general, but if they seem really personal, that's why. I hope you enjoy my collection of personal headcanons my friend and I share :3

Also babe A. This note is for you, you know who you are, if you're reading this let me know if I forgot any please. I wanna add em in and I tried my hardest to think of em all :'3

General Headcanons

• Having an asexual partner is no real biggie to him. This adds in to a Vox headcanon for me, but Vox is demisexual so I feel that Valentino is quite open to asexual partners though he seldom has them especially when he was in his more toxic era, but if he found someone he truly adored and needed, he would surely accept them and not pressure them especially as he's working on healing.
• This is kind of where my soft Val comes from, but also from the roleplays my friend and I do with him. Val became extremely toxic once he became an overlord due to the stresses of power and the things needed to be done to keep it. This is why he eventually became abusive and extremely toxic more than when he was a nobody in hell. He's always been kind of a bitch, but this was his darkest era. This leads in to the fact that he is finally trying to change for someone he adores. In the canon of most of these oneshots, it's the reader/you that he desires to be better for because he's finally found someone to understand him. It isn't about fixing him, it's about him finally feeling safe like he hasn't before and is finding better ways to let out his stress, frustrations, and anger than just violence and sex and abuse.
• Val doesn't care about being seen as a man. Yeah, he's fine with that label, but ultimately he's completely apathetic towards his own gender so he doesn't give a shit about being misgendered. This is just how my friend and I personally see him since, ya know, headcanons.
• EXTREMELY PROTECTIVE. This should just be obvious, but when something is his nobody gets to take that from him or gets to hurt what he truly loves.
• Has a stuffed moth named Fuzzy that he bought himself as a kid. He loved moths even when alive.
• His wings are still in tact, but has had people try to damage them. It's why he never flies and never shows them especially since one of his first experiences in hell had people that tried to damage them after tricking him.
• Canonically pan, so he doesn't take shit from homophobes or transphobes even for his employees. He has some limits on what he lets his employees go through and doesn't take bs when it comes to hatred of the LGBTQ+ community or any other bullshit bigotry.
• Lowkey a chubby chaser. Likes chubby beans because he loves being able to hold them and squish em and cuddle them. This one is a bit personal since I'm chubby :3
• Ultimately doesn't care about body type or specifics. A person is a person and he has plenty of sex workers for all kinds of different fetishes, kinks, and just personal likes as well as him being with many different kinds of people.
• Big hand talker especially with his lower set of hands. His upper arms/hands may be his main ones, but the lower ones he definitely uses to gesture for effect.
• DRAMATIC. He's fucking dramatic af. This is just obvious, but he is quick to react, easy to get upset, and ultimately just dramatic af. He loves to put on a show though and sometimes it can be funny.
• Adorable when all pouty and angry. He can be explosive, but he has his moments of pouty anger and even if it's shitty, he's still fuckin' adorable when he's all huffy and upset.
• Can respect boundaries and be good when he wants to be. He can be a real bitch, but Val can read people well and knows when to back off in certain circumstances so not to scare off some of those that may be more timid or easily frightened or those that won't take his bullshit.

Reader Specific Headcanons

• When it comes to you, he's so incredibly soft for your. He may play it up in public, but he is absolutely entirely yours and would absolutely lose it if anyone even tried to harm a hair on your head.
• Loves to spoil you with your favorite activities and favorite things. Even if he's not interested in it himself, Val will pay attention just because he loves to see you happy.
• Doesn't care about what you look like, your weight, what disabilities you might have. All that matters is that you're good in bed or give him what he desires, which in the case of our asexual readers (fully no sex asexual), that would be your love and adoration.
• Gets super needy and likes to have you pet his fluff or even play with his antennae for physical affirmations and will often need you to praise him, stroke his ego, or just say how much you love and adore him.
• Likes it when you brush and help his manage his neck fluff.
• Always likes to have you close especially in his lap. Loves to have you like a little treasure or doll that he can keep close and love on whenever he wants. Even if you're distracted or he's distracted, he wants those cuddles from his lovely darling, his precious little bean, his handsome little prince~
• Would prefer a submissive partner, not sexually, but is totally fine with a more confident and dominant partner too. He loves someone that can take control and match his confidence and ego.
• Doesn't mind if his partner is someone that doesn't like to be out in public. With the fame and renown that can come with being an overlord, he will be sure to protect you from it whenever necessary and will never force you to go to some event though he will miss you like hell and demand lots of time together when he gets back.
• Having a fully ace partner is different than what he's used to, but he's willing to learn. After all, the cuddles and kisses and love and attention make up for it. Respects boundaries and will do his best to not make you uncomfortable, but he is still bound to make some unsavory jokes for the fun of it. Especially if you're someone easily flustered, he loves to see your face when he teases you.
• Likes teasing his partner, whether they're one that teases back or is more flustered. If he can get a reaction from you, he adores it and finds it to be the cutest reaction.
• Loves having you at work with him, but won't force you if you don't want to be around such sexual acts.
• He loves to dress you up in his clothes and his coat ESPECIALLY if you're drastically smaller than him. He doesn't mind larger demons or those closer to his own height, he will dress you up in his clothes all the same.
• Sometimes he likes to have you walk around in his coat since it's like him marking his territory.
• Will try to understand your needs, triggers, and overall issues physically and mentally so he can help. Will see to it that you are accommodated and NEVER have to suffer alone again.
• When it comes to someone more serious, he loves to be a little brat and extra playful with them just to mess with them.
• Likes seeing his baby all confident and happy, especially if they're someone that struggles more.
• Will always remind you how beautiful and handsome you are, inside and out. Will use gender euphoric compliments if you request them just so you feel like a powerful royal and so you always feel euphoric.
• Anyone tries to be ableist, racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, anything like that to his partner, he will LOSE IT. He already doesn't tolerate that shit, but especially when it comes to attacks on his partner, he will fucking lose it. If you're someone that doesn't like to see that, he'll handle it separately once you're safe or he'll have some of his men handle it. If you're someone that does like to see it, he will gladly show off and if you wanted to, even let you join in to make that bastard pay.
• If you have any friends or family in hell, from the living world or not, he will want to make a good impression on them so long as they're good people in your life.
• If anyone who has ever hurt you, living life or afterlife, comes anywhere near you or him, he won't hesitate to make them pay for every upsetting his darling lover. Nobody messes with something that is his and if you are ever made sad by shitty people, he won't fucking tolerate it.
• Val is super possessive. He tries to not be controlling to an unhealthy extent so if he gets jealous, the most he'll do is get extra needy instead of lashing out since he is trying to be better and doesn't wanna be abusive or toxic, especially if he knows you've had it in the past. Valentino does NOT want to be another person that's hurt you.
• Can be super bitchy in a lighthearted fun way and loves to be sassy to you.
• Will buy you stuff you're comfortable with that will show people that you're his. Examples like necklaces, bracelets, clothes, a collar/choker. It would depend on what you're comfortable with wearing, but he will buy you something that shows everyone that you belong to the big man Valentino himself~
• If you're friends with Angel Dust, he will work even harder than he normally would to be better to Angel. He'd already be trying to be better anyway, but if you're friends with Angel, then it's even more important to him.
• Even if he's trying to be better, he will have his moments of lashing out or losing himself, especially when triggered. If he realizes this, he will feel like shit and instantly turn to focus on what he can do to make it up to you or, if you're triggered/upset, do what he needs to to help you through it.
• Trying to stay a bit cleaner for you since he can get nasty when too high/drunk. Sticks to mostly smoking when he's upset and tries to limit drinks with the help of Velvet and Vox so he won't spiral out of control.
• If you and him have a fight, he tries to cope with it in non-harmful ways like buying himself tons of things and getting all pampered and spoiled to make himself feel incredible and worth it and deal with any psychotic/manic thoughts and feelings.
• If you have breathing difficulties or just hate smoke, tries not to do it around you for your sake.
• If you're comfortable with it, would love to dress you up in lingerie or other sexy and sexual outfits and would love to have you model for him.
• Definitely has a folder of a "special private collection" of photos and videos of you. If you're fine with sexual stuff, definitely has those in there. If you're entirely no sex asexual or sex repulsed or don't want that, then it's gonna be lots of photos being cute and adorable especially of you asleep or distracted or in outfits he really likes on you. Nothing sexy at all if that ain't your thing.
• If you work elsewhere, he would love to call you up and just be a little butt regardless of how inconvenient it is.

In case you won't be reading the backstory headcanons, here are my final thoughts to end the chapter to make it easier to avoid reading them if it's for your own sake :)

So that's pretty much what I have. I have definitely thought of more especially when I first started loving Valentino. Tried to balance canon character along with some of the softer headcanons. He's a big comfort character for me due to trauma and to protect myself from him being my trigger :p A lot of these also came from the roleplays I've done with my friends. I tried to keep them general with mentioning specific things, but yeah. I love soft Val so much especially when it comes to being ace as well as disabled. I had a lot of fun typing this up and sharing a lot of the headcanons I have that help me write his character for these oneshots. Either way, I'm excited to see him as an antagonist in the show. If you have any ideas for headcanons, just your own personal ones, or how you interpret his character I'd love to hear em :3 Thanks for reading! Still working on the nice long oneshot I have planned and I'm excited to get it out eventually.

Backstory Headcanons

*General trigger/content warnings for minor mention of abuse of different kinds. This is personally the backstory we have come up with to make his character more clear especially since he has so very little canon info at the time of writing this. Nothing will go into detail at all, but the topics are sort of heavy, so just be careful. Very minor warning of sexual abuse. It will get a bit dark.*

*None of this is canon. These are purely headcanons of course. Just based around what little we have of his character as well as being super into psychology and also my friend and I being traumatized ourselves and Val becoming our comfort character, this is the headcanon backstory we came up with. Credit goes to my friend, I know you'll be seeing this, babe. This is also sort of the perspective I use to help me write him in the oneshots.*

• Definitely was abused. Shitty people tend to have been through shit themselves and Valentino is canonically total shit.
• The abuse specifically we headcanon as coming from his mother being possessive, controlling, and even violent at points, giving him this twisted view of "love" with everything she put him through.
• Needs to be in control and also extremely possessive because his mother never let him have anything of his own
• He was sexually abused for a period of his life which adds is a big reason why he needs to be in control when it comes to sex, is ultimately very dominant, as well as taking out stuff on Angel.
• He sees a lot of his younger self in Angel which not only fuels a twisted view of "love" for his "Angel Cakes," but also adds to the extra frustration with how Angel acts.
• He and Vox knew each other relatively early on in their time in hell and were friends for a while before becoming lovers. He was kinda bitchy, but was trying hard to be a good boyfriend anyway. That all fell apart when Val and him became overlords and Val started becoming more possessive and more stressed, as well as generally more triggered with needing control to feel safe and often feeling control was being "taken" from him.
• When he got to hell, one of the first things he did was kill his mother for what she did to him.
• Extremely triggered if he ever had sex with someone that was "bigger" than him because of his past abuse.
• Has faced shit for being gay and being more feminine especially caring more about fashion than most considering the era he lived in. Lots of homophobia, even from his mother especially when he was exploring his style and often forced into stereotypical masculine clothes despite his discomfort.
• His antennae are triggers for him when touched because his mother made him keep long hair just so she could pull it. Does let Vox and reader touch them after some time of getting used to it.
• Has a scar on the center of his back from his abuse as a child.
• Met Velvet after a while of dating Vox and became very fond of her as a father would and he and Vox basically adopted her while also being her best friend.

So that's pretty much what I have. I have definitely thought of more especially when I first started loving Valentino. Tried to balance canon character along with some of the softer headcanons. He's a big comfort character for me due to trauma and to protect myself from him being my trigger :p A lot of these also came from the roleplays I've done with my friends. I tried to keep them general with mentioning specific things, but yeah. I love soft Val so much especially when it comes to being ace as well as disabled. I had a lot of fun typing this up and sharing a lot of the headcanons I have that help me write his character for these oneshots. Either way, I'm excited to see him as an antagonist in the show. If you have any ideas for headcanons, just your own personal ones, or how you interpret his character I'd love to hear em :3 Thanks for reading! Still working on the nice long oneshot I have planned and I'm excited to get it out eventually.

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Hi, the author here.

With the lack of updates, I wanted to post a quick author's note to update and explain my situation.

I haven't been doing well irl due to a mix of physical and mental/emotional issues. I'm fine as of now, there is no real concern, but I am terribly fatigued and struggling a lot. Yes, I had a chapter in the works, but I have not been able to write it due to needing near constant rest. I'm very disabled and disordered and traumatized and have been struggling a lot with many personal issues. I'm not the most stable person so I've been working on being safe first and foremost and the simplest self care tasks.

I don't know when this streak of issues will end, I don't know when I'll feel good enough to write and publish something again. I'm not giving up on the story, but I have to say it will probably be a while.

Thank you for your support and for enjoying my story. My biggest goal with this was to provide some Val comfort especially for ace readers and also to cope a bit myself. I love writing these oneshots and definitely won't be giving up any time soon.

I mostly just wanted to explain the lack of updates so it wouldn't seem like I just abandoned this story cause i do think about it a lot. I am easily fatigued and struggle with energy levels and writing can often take a lot out of me despite being something I enjoy. So I have had to prioritize my mental and physical health and well being as I cope with these situations that are triggering me and the chronic pain I live with.

I'm pretty much just repeating myself now so thank you and I hope you can continue to enjoy my story. Feel free to share ideas/requests if you have any and while I don't know when a chapter will be published, I am working on stuff when I am able to.

Thank you again. And stay safe everyone :)

~River~

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You stood before the mirror and gazed at your own body. You wore only your underwear since you were in the middle of getting ready for the day. As you looked at yourself, you saw every tiny flaw though most of them would be ones that others wouldn't even notice. They still bothered you all the same. You tried different angles, different poses, even tried ones to hide the areas you hated the most. Even in the best poses, it didn't satisfy you.

You felt especially frustrated. You had worked so hard over the years to come to love yourself, to know that obsessing over tiny details most wouldn't even care about was pointless, to accept the way you look as how it's intended. Yet here you were...hating yourself. You didn't want to buy into the thoughts, but fighting back against them only seemed to make them stronger. You asked yourself a million things. Is it just in my head? Maybe it's the fact I can't perceive my own body accurately. Have I actually changed in weight? Am I bloated? Why even let it bother me? We know better, why can't we stop focusing on this? The questions that burned through your mind the most was: What does he even see in me? How can he love my body? Why is he even attracted to me?

You often experienced insecurities around your relationship with the moth pimp himself, Valentino, but never as intense as this. You felt sick. Your mind flooded with desires of a better body, imagining Valentino surrounded by countless whores with the most perfect pornstar bodies you could imagine. It made you sick.

The reality was Valentino didn't have an ideal type. He was open to much of anything and everything. He didn't care as long as his whores made him money. Fat, disabled, ugly, anything typically seen as "unattractive" to the main populace didn't matter to him. He didn't care if they were an eldritch horror that was barely human, he could find a use for it. The same was true to his partners. He didn't fall in love with Vox once because he was thin or anything. No, he didn't give a shit about his partner's looks. They could barely look human at all and as long as you could do it for him and catch his attention, he'd be happy. And he was happy with you. All of you was like a beautiful sea of curvy waves, rippling down your body. He loved the extra round face you had. He loved to run his hands over your stomach and squish it and feel every single love handle on you. He certainly enjoyed cuddling you and feeling your chubby and soft, squishy body against his muscular one. Bonus points for you being way shorter than him too. He couldn't deny he loved a good size different whether in height or weight or both. You reminded him of a perfectly carved statue. All that you saw as flaws, he would see as the utmost of perfection. Those cute little dimples around your ass? He loved to run his fingers over them. Those stretch marks all over your body? Those were beautiful tiger stripes he loved to run his fingers over. The chubby fat face you had? Adorable cheeks to squish and admire every single time you became pouty or upset or to watch them look so pinchable whenever you smiled. He enjoyed every body and that meant yours too. Sexual or not, he was happy to have you close to him. Holding you against him like you were his personal plushie as he slept, nuzzling his face into your hair. Wrapping his arms around you from behind as he leans over to rest his chin on your head. Picking you up and holding you in his arms like his own personal cuddle buddy. Sitting by you in his limo or at his studio and he wraps two arms around you to pull you against him as he continues with whatever he was doing. Lifting you up to have you straddle his lap with your thick thighs. It didn't matter, he was happy. You could be fat, you could be thin, you could be some crazy weird body type and he would still adore you. Because you were the one he loved. Your body was just the package that YOU as a person came in. It could be a million years of reincarnation and he would still love you. Different lives, different faces, different bodies, as long as it was YOU in there, he would want you.

So you stood there. Gazing at yourself and feeling uncertain. You felt terrible compared to the people he probably hung out with. You didn't often go to his work. Sometimes you accompanied him, but you really didn't care about watching people fuck for cameras or to see someone strip and dance. You would mostly hang out in the private room of his tower, one he had set up specifically for you. That's where you were now. Staring at yourself and losing track of the time. You barely heard the heels clicking as Valentino entered the room. Instantly he took notice of you and walked over. You were slightly startled at seeing his figure behind you in the mirror. You turned to look up at him, blushing slightly as you still weren't used to parading around in your underwear around him.

"Hey, Val." You said and tried to smile. He leaned over and gave you a sweet kiss on the cheek, one hand holding your face as he did so. He pulls back, but still leans over to have his face close to yours.

"Amorcito, what's on your mind?" His fingers gently stroked your cheeks as he asked that.

"Nothing really. Just zoning out like normal." That answer didn't please him. His lower arms crossed as he gave you a look, one that demanded you tell the truth. "What?! What's that look for?!" You quickly averted your gaze, feeling guilty with how he looked at you.

"Darling~ I've lived with you long enough to tell when something is bothering you." He stood up slightly and turned you to face the mirror once more. His upper hands rubbed your shoulders, squeezing them slightly, as he gave you a small massage. He leaned down again slightly so he could appear in the mirror and looked at your reflection with you. "Tell me the truth, mi amor. I want to know. What has my beautiful little flower so worried?" One of his spare hands reaches up to squish your cheeks. He gives a mischievous smile as he does so, knowing how much of a tease it was to you.

You whined and pushed his hand off your face then sighed. "I just don't know what you see in me, okay? Look at me. I can't compare to your army of sluts and pornstars. Why are you with me...? Surely you'd rather have a super sexual pornstar you can kiss and cuddle and fuck whenever you want...Not someone tired...and boring...and weird like me..." The words made you hurt inside. You hated hearing yourself speak such terrible insults and degrade yourself. You never wanted to go back to living inside a dark spiral of uncertainty and self hatred. Valentino didn't like it either, not one bit.

"So that's it." Valentino sighed before bringing over a chair and sitting down then he forced you down onto his lap as his fingers started to gently comb through your hair while his lower arms wrapped around your waist and squeezed your tummy slightly to hold you in place. "It's true. I could easily have any bad bitch I wanted. But I love the bad bitch I already have~" He practically purred as he spoke.

"Yes, those whores are hot. Yes, they have tons of sex. Yes, they know how to flirt and seduce. But they're just my employees. Yes, I've fucked many of em and many, many times. But none of that matters." His voice was soft and patient, being careful of the tone he used when speaking with you as his eyes focused on you both in the reflection. His gaze was soft and he admired every inch of you both in the mirror. "You are the one that captured my interest in my heart. Even if we weren't dating, I would love to hire you as a whore~ Maybe even make you a personal whore~ Yet I know that's not what you desire. If I wanted one of those lovely darlings, I would absolutely make sure I had them."

"That doesn't explain why you love me...or my body..."

"The body doesn't matter to me. But since it is a part of you, I adore it. Any body is beautiful, any body is sexy. I like yours because it belongs to you, because it is the one expressing the emotions of the soul that I love." He turned his head and pressed his face against the side of your head and neck. Gently, he planted soft kisses on your neck before becoming a bit more excited. He even parted his teeth and took a slight nibble to leave a mark before looking at the reflection, his eyes so obviously filled with lust as his hands began to explore your body, leaving only one hand on top of your head and playing with your hair. "It is you I desire, my flower. You are my treasure and YOU are the one I want to call mine. Your body is perfect the way it is. If you are concerned about your health at all, I can get the best care available just for you. But you've never really minded that before, wanting only for the pain to stop. I don't want you to desire a perfect body like most of my whores just because you think that's what I would like. I've slept with whores and hookups of every fucking size and body type and gender. I like playing with your body specifically because you attract me~ You're adorable and sweet and look at me with those lovely eyes~" His tongue slithered out of his mouth like a snake's as he carefully licked your cheek and gazed at the reflection.

"I don't care if we never fucked. I don't care if all we did was kiss and hold hands. I like that you are mine and your eyes will only look at me with that sweet, adorable gaze. I like that your lips shall only kiss me." His finger stroked under your chin, scratching slightly as if you were his pet. "I like that the bed you share is with me, that the meals you eat are with me, that you smile when I return. I love coming up here and seeing the way you perk up and instantly come to give me love. I could have anything I wanted and that anything is you. Nobody could compete simply because they are attractive by society's standards. I don't give a shit what most people find attractive. I care about what I want and what I want is you, amorcito. You are the beauty that I want by my side for the rest of this afterlife."

You hadn't realized how quiet you had been as he spoke. Your heart swelled with joy as you felt yourself tearing up. You couldn't hold it in as your lip quivered and tears finally poured out. You let out such ugly sobs as you buried your face into his chest and hugged him tightly, crying your little heart out. Valentino's flirty demeanor softened as he looked down at you. All four of his arms wrapped around you, one hand going to stroke your head.

"It's alright, my sweet little cupcake. You're beautiful, trust me. If I have to say that to you every day for those awful thoughts to leave then I shall do just that. Don't think for a second you are not beautiful just because shallow assholes would say that you aren't. Anybody can be beautiful. This is how your body has come to look and I shall worship it and give it all the love it requires and desires. I love you, (Y/N), and nothing shall change that."

"I-I love you too, Valentino!!!" You cried out between your sobs. You were slightly wheezing and hyperventilating as your throat burned from the crying. Carefully, Valentino soothed you and calmed you down. He held you still as he got up and grabbed you a bottle of water.

"There, there, lovely. You just drink that slowly and relax." Val gave you a sweet kiss and smiled at you, his eyes full of love. "Let's spend the rest of the day together. Clearly my beautiful flower needs some extra love to grow properly." His hand held your face as his thumb caressed it.

You still didn't feel entirely confident, but you felt better and those awful thoughts had lessened. You were sure you'd probably have another bad day with them, but as long as you had him to come and comfort you, it didn't worry you so much. That made you feel a bit more confident in yourself. To have someone that is there to remind you every step of the way that you are truly beautiful and it doesn't matter what your weight is. You felt happy to spend the rest of the day in PJs and just watching movies or playing games and enjoying meals together. And Valentino? He was especially happy to enjoy your smile, your laugh, and to see you doing well.

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Hell was certainly...different than you had expected. You were used to all the ethereal religious depictions of it. Flames, screams, suffering, torture, punishment, stereotypical demons, all of that stuff. Instead, you essentially got an Earth 2.0 with basically no real laws. It was sort of freeing in a way, but also meant the worst of the worst run free. It was dangerous and you were lost. It was an overwhelming experience. Your heart raced, your head spun, your stomach churned. What were you supposed to do now? Getting a job when alive was hard enough, but now...you had nothing. No home, no clothes aside from the ones currently on your back, no idea where anything is. Getting teleported to a video game world or other fantasy land would be far easier than this. You felt frozen, watching people walk by. Demons hitting on others, demons HITTING OTHERS, not to mention some of the more depraved acts that you already wanted to forget and couldn't fully tell if they were consensual or not. You ran your hands through your hair, still adjusting to everything. You had to start somewhere and that meant trying to at least do SOMETHING. First things first, try to find a job and a place to stay. Even if it was some crappy abandoned building, anything was better than nothing. As you looked around, you noticed an advertisement being played on the TV in the window of a shop. You stopped and watched it as it advertised some place called the Hazbin Hotel, a place that offered free rent and accommodations for anyone seeking redemption and attempting to go to heaven. Now heaven wasn't exactly in your plans since you believed there was no way heaven would want you if you even got sentenced to hell in the first place, regardless of how good or bad you are. BUT a free place to stay with accommodations and safety from the rest of hell? How could anyone in your position possibly pass that up! Redemption didn't matter, but maybe they'd let you stay anyway. It was worth a shot! Now, all you had to do next was...find...where it was. Suddenly the victory seemed very short-lived. You glanced around, wondering if anyone nearby would be willing to help. Appearances were all you had to go on as you kept looking around.

At the same time you were trying to solve your predicament, two demons would walk out of the technology shop while boisterously chatting and laughing. A beautiful black girl with two large ponytails wearing a gorgeous skirt with a tighter top and a fabulously fluffy jacket along with fuzzy thigh highs and cute boots too. Next to her was a tall man with purple skin, wearing a very short dress with a red coat on that tied right into the back of his fluff. On his face were the trendiest of heart shades and on his head was a tall hat. He wore heeled booted with fishnets going up his legs and hugging his thin yet firm and meaty thighs. They both turned to keep walking, a few shopping bags on their arm, when they noticed you standing there.

"Man, that demon looks LOST." The alluring demon girl said as she raised her phone to take pics. "Could make a cute model ngl, but they really need to invest in my brand~ Maybe I should take them home and use them as a little doll." She giggled. "I need a replacement for one of my lower rank models that you shot." Bitterness laced her tone as she gave him a look. Now she noticed. Valentino stood there, eyeing you up with a smirk on his face.

"Oh come on, Val. Let me guess, you gonna offer them a job? Ask how many dicks they can suck?" Velvette asked as she placed a hand on her hip and scoffed, looking to her phone and scrolling through some posts.

"Well, that is how you get such a lucrative business like me~ Anyone can be a fine whore. Anyone can fit SOMEBODY'S niche fetish or kink. And they're a real cutie too~ I could make them a star~" Valentino retorted.

"Don't tell ME that. I'm not the one you need to be convincing." She quickly slipped her phone into her pocket then shoved him over there. "Go ahead, work your devilish charm, Val." She crossed her arms as she watched Val strut right up to you.

You felt hands on you shoulders, they were large yet so delicately placed and softly grasping you. A voice snaked into your ear, "Hello baby doll~" as you jumped away. You turned around and saw the tall moth man standing there as your heart raced.

"Who the hell are you?!" You barely thought about the words before they left your mouth.

Valentino just chuckled at your reaction before grazing a finger under your chin. He stood at his full height now instead of bending down behind you. That's when you saw how truly intimidating he was. He was double your height. You were literally half his height. The demons you had seen so far were mostly taller, yeah, but this guy? He outranked ALL of them. He had to have been about 10 ft or 11 ft tall! It was...terrifying truly.

"My name is Valentino~ Have you really never heard of me~? Mm, shame. But now's your chance to know the one and only Valentino~" His tone was cocky, arrogant, full of himself. He practically posed in front of you as if showing himself off. You didn't care, but this did give you an opportunity.

"Um, nice to meet you. I'm (Y/N) and I was wondering something." You were about to continue when he spoke up.

"(Y/N), huh~? A lovely name for a...lovely little specimen~" He bent over to reach you easier then grabbed your hand. Pulling it up to his mouth, Valentino planted a gentle kiss on the back of it before sliding out his tongue and licking a bit around it. He acted as if he was trying to tongue fuck your hand. You stared in pure disgust, making a "wtf?!" face at him before pulling your hand back. "Hm~? What is it you were wondering, amorcito~?" He didn't seem to care when you yanked your hand back and quickly wiped it off, hating the thicc red slime that had been left on it. You felt sick, but you needed to ask for help anyway.

"Do you know where that Hazbin Hotel place is? I need to get there, but I don't know my way around."

Instantly at your question, Valentino's eyebrow was cocked high. He tilted his head slightly as he gazed at you, leaving you to truly feel like a specimen before observed. It was uncomfortable, to say the least.

"The Hazbin Hotel? Why would you want to go there? Don't tell me you're looking for redemption. Darling, you're in HELL!!! Debauchery, lust, freedom, all of it~!!! You could have anything you ever want and yet you want to try to go be redeemed by that little princess? I can't possibly imagine a single reason why you'd want to be redeemed. My Angel Cakes lives there and not even HE is so naive to want to be redeemed!" Valentino laughed before shaking his head and standing upright once more. He took out a cigarette holder from his neck fluff then a lighter and proceeded to light it up. Taking a drag of it, he breathed the smoke out which somehow billowed right to your face. The smoke danced around you before a smokey finger traced under your chin and scratched the tiniest bit. "Besiiiides, darling~ I can offer you far more than that crummy excuse for a hotel. Why go there, when you can come with me~?" His wording seemed like a question, but his tone gave the indication that he wasn't necessarily looking for a genuine answer.

"I'm not going there to be redeemed. I didn't even know a princess ran the place. It's just that it has free rent and I need a place to stay. I have nowhere to fucking go, of course I'm gonna go to the place that doesn't require you to pay to live there!" You crossed your arms as you spat that out, sounding a bit more defensive than you really meant to.

Valentino raised his eyebrow once more, a devilish grin on his face as he glanced over to his friend nearby. She had her phone out, pointed at you both then she gave a nod to him. You looked over and suddenly felt very small when you saw her phone, knowing damn well she must have been recording. But it didn't matter. You had one task and that was all you needed to focus on.

"Again, I offer you to come with me~ Tesoro~ Preciosa~" The smoke around you dissipated then once more Valentino had bent over and reached his hand out to gently stroke your face. It made you so uncomfortable, but something told you that you didn't want to slap this man's hand away. "I can offer you just the same and you won't even have to try to fit their bullshit rules for redemption~ I can offer you a life of luxury, fun, debauchery, depravity~ Anything your little heart desires~" Valentino moved his hand down to poke at your chest. "I am rather rich and powerful, almost like a princess as well." He laughed at his own joke before continuing, "but I'm not someone that will force you to play silly little games or try to be a good wittle baby to get extra credit points to get into heaven. I can offer you so much more including a world of freedom."

You looked into his eyes as he spoke. You felt so uneasy and you knew you shouldn't trust him, but damn it all if Valentino wasn't good with words. Maybe it was stupid to believe him. It was most certainly stupid to trust a man that clearly didn't care for boundaries. Yet you didn't want to say no. And so you didn't.

"Fine. But if you do anything weird or creepy or hurt me then I'm leaving." You said in an attempt to give yourself some power.

"Whatever you say, my dear. You're free to go whenever, cariño." Valentino glanced over at Velvette with a sinister and toothy smirk. She returned the evil smirk before finishing the recording and continuing on. "Now come with me, (Y/N) baby~ We have to finish our shopping before we return home. Oh and that's my baby girl Velvette there~ She's my best friend so you better get along with her cause she means the world to me."

Velvette sauntered right up to you and linked her arm with you, smiling big and giving an adorable smile. "Nice to meet ya, (Y/N)! Say, you ever wanted to model~? I could use a model with your build anyway. Valentino shot one of mine, but it's fine because now I have you! I can't wait to get to know you more because you are DEFINITELY adorable. I hope you learn to love me cause honestly, I deserve it~" She laughed and tugged you along. All you could think was: what had you gotten yourself into?

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Valentino watched from his limo, his eyes focused on this beautiful and chubby person working a shift a restaurant. He couldn't see them super well, especially with his eyesight, but he could make out their attractive form. After so long of searching through every camera Vox had in hell and every whore in his studio, Valentino had found the perfect one. Now, he just needed to approach them, reel them in, and bring them home as his new treasured little pet and whore. It didn't matter what they did, it didn't matter if they even had sex, just as long as he had them. They could be the perfect little lap dog, the sweetest cuddle buddy, or the best bitch to take anywhere with him. That is precisely what he needed to replace Angel Dust.

His moment had come and Valentino steps out of his limo, walking to the restaurant doors with swaying hips. As soon as he entered, he attracted the attention of many. It was his looks, it was his outfit, it was his domineering energy, it was his reputation and fame, it was everything about him that demanded that he be served. Valentino took a drag of his cigarette and blew it out, not waiting for even a second to be led to a table. After all, he was an overlord, and if he wasn't happy then nobody would be. As soon as he took a seat, you came over to him. Valentino kept his cool demeanor, acting as if he was too good for this place and for you. Inside though, his heart was pounding and it took everything in him to stay calm in every way. He gave a casual glance to you as you asked what you could start him off with. After a brief glance at the menu, he gave his order. Keeping his tone calm and disinterested. As you walked away, he glanced over at your figure and smirked. Sure, he was fine with any body, but there were a special few that really made him swoon. His eyes were fixated on your thicc curves and very inch of that fat body of yours. Yes, you were perfect. He wanted nothing more in that moment than to pull you onto his lap and play with you. He could squish your tummy or your thighs, feel that fatty chest, squeeze all your love handles, or just nuzzle your cute chubby face. His hands wanted to explore every inch and play with it all like a giant stim toy for his many hands. He wanted to feel your weight on his lap and held against him. Every soft and squishy part of you, no matter where that spare fat was, he wanted to see it and feel it and love it. Valentino desired nothing more than to give you all the love. He knew damn well how fat people were treated, having many fat whores of his own and he was hoping that perhaps your self esteem was low so that he may swoop in and give you all the love in the world. It would make it far easier for him to woo you and bring you home anyway. There were a million ways he could provide you with everything. Custom clothes that fit perfectly and suited to whatever style you needed or wanted, all your favorite meals that you could desire, any kind of love and reassurance you could need. His mind filled with fantasies of a life together with you. Baths together, sleeping in his giant bed together, you accompanying him to work and giving him the sweetest of cuddles whenever he was stressed or upset, all the loving kisses you could give him when he demanded them, playing with his family's pets together, even going to visit his precious Voxie or his lovely Velvette as he carried you in like you were his own personal baby doll.

Valentino's eyes were closed as he fantasized. They opened once more right when you were returning with his drink and appetizers. Valentino should have just let you keep working, but he wasn't a patient man. The fact he didn't immediately take you home right now was taking all of his self control and strength, something he just did not really have. As you turned to return to the kitchen, he reached out and grabbed you wrist. You turned back to look at him.

"Sit with me." Valentino demanded. His tone was serious yet not harsh. You didn't know what to do at first, but your boss had made it clear how important it was to keep him happy. He was an overlord apparently and upsetting him could cause real problems so you agreed.

"Oh um, sure thing, sir." You took a seat across from him. Valentino hated to see you so far from him, but he knew he had to play his cards well. This was one of the few moments he couldn't just use threats and force, especially since you had no contract with him. He smoked as he gazed at you. You sat there, clearly uncomfortable and feeling as though you should be working, but instead you were here, sitting with a customer. It felt so wrong. If it were anyone else or even a friend of yours, you would get into trouble. You barely glanced at him as you stayed in your own head about things.

Valentino reached a hand out, slipping it under your chin and pushing your head up to make you look at him. He inhaled his cigarette then effortlessly puffed out some smoke that seemed to swirl around you. For a split second, you could swear you could practically hear the smoke speak to you, inviting you to ask him things.

"So then, baby doll. Tell me about yourself." He said with a soft tone, yet something lingered in his voice that sent shivers down your spine.

"Um, well. My name is (Y/N) and I work here so I can pay my rent. Like, the reason most people have jobs. I've been in Hell for about a year now. I have a few personal hobbies like reading and playing video games. I have a few friends here in town and a couple in other rings. I help out at the Hazbin Hotel sometimes. I have some weird random interests in things that I could go off about, but I doubt you want to hear about them. I really like watching Voxflix. Um. I have a cute pet that I always come home too. I'm a big animal lover honestly." You tried to think of anything, but had no idea what to even say. One thing caught Valentino's attention though, particularly you helping out at the Hazbin Hotel. He wanted to just lose it as he thought of the princess ruining his film set that day and how truly annoying she was. If it weren't for the fact Lucifer would kill him if he ever laid a hand on her, he would have made her suffer for what she did.

"The Hazbin Hotel? Why do you help out there? You're in Hell, redemption is a joke." Valentino responded. He couldn't help sounding so judgemental towards the idea, especially with how much he hated heaven.

"Oh, I don't really believe in redemption. If God said no and you're in hell, I doubt any of us could change his mind, haha. Assuming that's how it works. But a friend of my friend works there and they needed some help. My friend couldn't do it so they asked if I would. The people are pretty cool there overall. Weird, but cool and I like that. It's a good group of friends. Besides, even if the main goal is redemption, I think the place could still do a bit of good for people that need help. I've even considered going there just for the free rent, haha. But that feels a bit too scummy to do. Maybe? I'm still on the fence about it." You couldn't help rambling as you explained.

"Well if you want free rent, you could always come and stay with me~" Maybe it was jumping the gun and far too soon, but Valentino couldn't wait. This idle chitchat was torture. All he wanted to do was bring you home already like a puppy from the pound and knowing that you knew the people at the hotel, including his traitorous spider slut Angel, he knew he would have to be somewhat hasty about bringing you home. Otherwise, you might hear terrible things about him and never want him again.

"Woah wait what?" You were shocked. "Um, that's a nice offer and all, but I don't even know you. I'm not comfortable moving in with a stranger."

Valentino set his cigarette down, putting it out in an ashtray a waiter had brought as he went to take a bite of the lovely appetizers you had brought. "Yes, I know. I'm a stranger and could be scary and dangerous. But I help out a lot of people around here. And honestly, I want you to live with me. You'll have your own room, anything you could ask for, you'll be perfectly cared for along with your precious pet too. I even have a couple of pets myself. I live a life of luxury and I am perfectly willing to let you join in on it." You just stared at the man. It all sounded too good to be true and you knew that meant it wasn't a good idea.

"Uh, well. Um. That's a bit too nice. Why...are you even offering this? Why do you want ME, a STRANGER, to live with you?"

Valentino munched on another appetizer before taking a sip of his drink. "It's simple." He began as he set his glass down. His eyes gazed at you with a serious look. "I think you're adorable and I want you for myself. You're beautiful, quite handsome, and you seem rather fun and sweet. Maybe moving in is a bit sudden and too soon, but why don't you come spend the night at my place?" Valentino couldn't help but smirk. Even just one night and he knew he could lure you in with the luxuries of his home in the tower or he could even bring you to one of his private properties in the more secluded parts of Pentagram City and give you a chance to really indulge in the luxury without being interrupted by anyone or anything else in the tower.

You were stunned by his forwardness. Not only did this overlord apparently find YOU attractive enough, but he wanted you to live with him. It felt like a fanfiction, something that could never be real. It wasn't like you hated yourself or anything, but you always felt like there would be a million choices of others before an overlord would ever look your way. You didn't know what to say. All you could think was that he was offering to make you his sugar baby, but he hadn't once mentioned sex or any favors either. You were absolutely speechless.

"I'm sure you're surprised by such an offer. I can't deny that this isn't the first time I've seen you. I was driving by and saw you leaving work and you've been on my mind since. I just keep...imagining what we could have together, you know? I don't want to be too forward though, it's entirely up to you. But I would love to spoil you and get to know you even more. Whatever your sweet little heart desires, I'll get it for you." He reached one of his spare hands over and held one of yours. "What's life without a few risky decisions every now and then?" He smiled at you, giving his best "I'm totally not plotting something" smiles that he could muster as his thumb carefully caressed your hand. You felt your heart race as you looked at him holding and stroking your hand then stared at his face. It felt even more like a fairytale now. Your heart was pounding.

"You're not...gonna do anything illegal or creepy, right...? If I go to your place to spend the night, I'll be fine, right?" You knew the answer he would given couldn't be proven to be truth, but it would reassure you if you at least heard it.

"Well of course~ I'm not the type to lure someone in then do despicable things to them. And you don't have to do a damn thing in return. No, this isn't some sexual favors sugar baby offer, though I would love to have a cute little sugar baby like you to waste all my money on~ No, no. I would be happy just to have you spend the night." Valentino gave such a soft smile as if he was the most perfect man in the world. "You like reading, right? I have a fantastic library at the tower. My darling Voxie and I have spent a long time collecting many fantastic books. We can even set up and enjoy some movies or shows on Voxflix? I'll even password share with you so you can get it for free from now on. Voxie doesn't charge me since I'm his best friend and everything."

"It really does sound too good to be true...It sounds so sus." You wanted to say yes, but you were so scared.

"I know, I know. It's Hell, I'm a rich and powerful man you've never met. So then, let's put something on the line to prove I am genuine and sincere. Let's see here..." He leans back and thinks for a moment. "If I hurt you or do anything otherwise fucked up, I will shave my lovely fluff off, destroy my prized paintings, and pay you a large sum of money for compensation."

"Prized paintings-?"

"Oh yes, I'm an artist. They aren't just collector's items, they're my favorite pieces I've ever painted. Many are decades old by now."

"Wow."

It seemed serious. It would surely do damage to what he likes plus you'd get money whether you got hurt or not. There was nothing left to say, you needed to make a choice now.

"Fine. After my shift, I'll go to your place to spend the night."

Valentino gave a large, toothy grin at your answer. "You won't regret it, my precious gordito~"

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You felt so many nerves jump around in your stomach as you stood in the elevator of the tower. You had seen this building many times before, but hadn't remembered to actually look up what it was. Now you were here, heading up to his personal part of the tower that functioned as his main home. You sort of wanted to cry, feeling so scared as you held your precious fur baby close. Valentino stood beside you, staring at his phone with large moth eyes and entirely fixated on something on his phone. The elevator doors opened and Valentino lifted his head to see before slipping his phone away and leading you through the hallway and towards his housing area's doors. Two moth twin girls stood there before opening the two large doors for the both of you. The girls perfectly matched Valentino as he stepped inside.

"Welcome to my lovely abode, amorcito~" Valentino held his arms out in welcome as he showed off his perfectly designed area. It was certainly impressive as you looked around at everything. "Go ahead and let your little baby explore. I'll go find my baby boy Queef." Valentino sauntered off down a hall to other rooms as you set your precious baby down and took a look around at everything. Posters, spiral staircase, lovely lounge chairs and soft couches, a plant room upstairs, paintings on the walls on the upper levels, a wardrobe to the side, there was so much here and all of it felt perfectly decorated. It was slightly intimidating and you felt as though you could barely speak. Valentino soon returned with a very small dog that had huge bug eyes.

"Here's my precious baby boy. He's my pride and joy aside from myself and my studio, of course~" Valentino gave the sweet puppy a kiss on his big head then set him down. "Do be careful with him, he's a sweet boy, but very tiny. And he moves slow because of a disabling heart condition he has so be sure to be kind to him." Valentino smiled down at the tiny puppy that barely stood above his large foot, his eyes filled with so much love. "He's spoiled rotten because I just adore spoiling the sweetest little things rotten~" He glanced at you when he said that, clearly implying that he wanted to do the same with you.

"Oh, wow. He's adorable." You bent down to introduce yourself properly to the little puppy. Queef gave a small yip and slowly trotted over to you with his tiny paws. Your heart melted as he looked up at you with those big bug eyes.

"He loves making new friends, animal and people, so he's going to absolutely love you and your baby." Valentino smirked. After quick introductions for the pets, the two small babies went off to go hang out in what was apparently Queef's private puppy play room. That left you and Valentino alone.

"So um. What now...?" You felt so dumb for having to ask, but you were so awkward and anxious and uncomfortable.

"Well, I'll have my chefs prepare dinner for you. Anything you like. Then while they're doing that, we can enjoy ourselves with TV or books or even games. You mentioned you liked games after all. My sweetheart Voxie has a whole collection of them since he just ADORES all the new technology and gaming consoles and video games. He even has a large collections of video games that are very much considered 'antique' and 'ancient' now. Here, come this way." He took your hand and started leading you to the game room around his house. It was exceptionally well decorated like any other part of his home with comfortable couches, a large TV, many consoles, and shelves of video games and even some board games. "This is the gaming room. It's mostly for Voxie and Velvette to enjoy, but I do enjoy playing some myself every so often. Also tell me what you'd like for supper and I'll text my chefs to get working on it."

It was scarily impressive, but it did make sense for an overlord and his two overlord friends to have. You made a request for your favorite meal then went over to look through the shelves. You finally settled on one of your favorite games that you were happy to see they had and sat down to start playing on one of the couches. Valentino sat near you, but kept his distance which made you relieved. To him, though, it was torture. You were there, right in his grasps, and he had to restrain himself still. This was worse than any of the numerous times Vox got made at him and punished him or was punishing him because he tore apart one of Velvett'e most important models again. All he wanted to do was wrap his arms around you, let you sit on his lap, and he gets to cuddle you as you play. He could play with any part of you, he wanted to twirl your hair around his fingers, he wanted to nuzzle his face into the crook of your neck and inhale your scent while planting sweet kisses, he wanted to run his hands up and down your thighs or rub your tummy before lightly squishing it. There were so many things he could do. He would even love to give you a massage as you played. He just wanted to savor every inch of your thicc body as he held his lower arms around your waist and felt your body warmth against him. There was so much to love and he just wanted to give it all the love while you played your games. It wasn't far from what he would do with Vox when he felt extra clingy. Except you were so much bigger than Vox, and bigger than Angel Dust too. It felt like one big toy or plushie that he could hug and love while letting you enjoy yourself. And just like with Voxie and even occasionally Angel Dust, Valentino didn't care if anything sexual happened. No, he just wanted you in his arms and against him, like a pair of little love bugs. It was all he could fantasize about as you played that he was barely processing anything else. Luckily for him, you were too focused on the game. Still, Valentino felt tortured being unable to enjoy your body as his new favorite thing. Even if it would be just cuddling, he didn't know if it was something you'd want and it could risk scaring you away and having to make him keep up the side of the deal he made which he planned to never let come true. He had to be patient, he had to wait, and he had to abide by your boundaries, all things Valentino hated. He didn't even have to be this patient when wooing Vox or luring in Angel Dust or any of his other thousands of whores. But here he was, being a good little boy because losing you would be far worse than anything else and no amount of short term joy from feeling you on his lap and in his arms would make up for that.

Hours went by. You played games, alone and even with Valentino, you had dinner which was truly superb, he let you use his personal bath and you changed into PJs after that. It truly did feel like a life of luxury. You were even allowed your own room which you felt very relieved for. You had been so worried that he'd try to force you to share a room or a bed. As you sat alone in your room, you knew you had a lot to think over. It was everything he promised and he stayed true to his word of not doing anything bad. If he was offering this for real then...it might genuinely be worth taking. You wouldn't have to work anymore and deal with those rancid customers that often made your life hell and even made you cry a few times. You wouldn't have to deal with the rent that constantly went up and deal with your shitty landlord being the worst ever and never fixing anything. It was also certainly better than the hotel and you wouldn't be forced into any of Charlie's activities, even if you didn't mind doing them once in a while. You laid back, the lights in your room off, already having said goodnight to Valentino. Everything in you wanted to accept this as your new life, but you also felt scared. Valentino had stayed true to his word though and you felt like maybe...it would and could be worth it. As you drifted off to sleep, you decided to accept this new life. A sugar baby that doesn't even have to do anything sexual for all of this. It was unreal and you knew that this was what you wanted, especially with how sweet Valentino would be to you, especially giving you compliments like you'd never received before. You felt like a spoiled princess, a noble prince, the queen to his king, the regal king of this new kingdom and you never wanted that to end or to be given to anyone else. It was a dream come true, how could you say no?

While you fell asleep, Valentino was in the other room. He laid on his side with his phone in his hands. On his screen was the footage of your room from one of Vox's many cameras he had installed in his house. Oh how Valentino loved to watch you drift off to sleep. Your sleepwear looked so adorable on your cute, fat body as you got comfy in the big bed of his guest room. His heart fluttered as you passed out and even started snoring. You were perfect, truly fucking perfect. You were right there. Even if this entire time has been torture, he could fall asleep knowing that his perfect new little pet was in the other room. He was confident his charms and luxuries were working. A rich life was what everyone would secretly want and he could give it to you, give you everything. He planned tomorrow already. He'd take you to Velvette to have custom clothes made, then he'd take you out shopping wherever you wanted, he'd take you to do anything else you wanted whether it was a movie or a walk or a hike or an amusement park, then he'd bring you home. He'd act as if he was fine with you going, but offer to stay at his place anytime. As Valentino watched you on the camera, his mind was filled with the perfect date he had planned to charm you and he fell asleep dreaming of it, his phone still in his little mothy hands. You were truly fucking perfect and he needed more, more than either of you would ever know.

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You laid in your bed, exhausted. Everything hurt, not just physically, but mentally too. It had been a while since you had come in to work at V Tower. You claimed you had come down with a cold, but it wasn't true. You felt like they wouldn't believe you if you said it was a depressive episode or you were in pain. Valentino wasn't exactly known as a patient man and he didn't like his whores not coming to work.

So there you laid. At your home with your family. Valentino did offer you a place at the tower, as any of his whores have, but you didn't want to be a burden. You were scared in fact. You couldn't ask for help or food. If you thought it was bad here at home, you feared it would be even worse if you lived there. Unable to do anything for yourself. A pimp would probably be used to helping his whores, that's pretty typical. Food, shelter, love, whatever. But you still feared Valentino and feared what he would do if he knew just how dependent you were. You figured he'd expect a fair bit of independence from his works. To be able to handle their own shifts, make sure they eat, get the money. He really only provided them with housing and money to buy shit, occasionally clothes for his favorite whores or if he was particularly pissed at someone for their personal style not being up to the "Porn Studios Standard" as he always said.

So instead of getting any help or relying on your pimp boss, you laid in your bed. You barely ate. Your parents barely knew when you were awake. They didn't even want to check on you. It only made you more depressed. Seeing how little they cared if you couldn't communicate or couldn't put in any effort. That because you didn't have the energy or the mental focus, that everything was a fog to you, that you just weren't worth it. It hurt. Knowing that if you just laid here, no one would think to check. You couldn't help but wonder how long it would be until anyone even thought to check on you. How long would they leave you alone, suffering, starving before they even noticed you? You wanted to cry. But you felt so pathetic.

As you spiraled, a knock suddenly came on your door, interrupting your worsening thoughts.

"Yeah?" You called.

"A man is here to see you. He says he's your boss. Do you want to come down to see him or let him come up to see you?" You heard your mom answer. Your boss...THE Valentino...he had come to see you. You feared how unhappy he would be. But you also feared your parents seeing what kind of man he could be. Your neighbors too. At least you could pretend you had some privacy in your room, if you could keep him somewhat quiet. As if you could make Valentino do anything.

"Let him come up here please." You said as you pushed yourself up. You heard your mom walking away. Quickly, you dressed yourself in better clothes and then unlocked the door before going back to your bed. You expected to hear a knock, but that's not what Valentino is like when he's in a mood so he burst in.

"I fucking knew it. You weren't sick." The first words out of his mouth instantly showed he knew you were bullshitting. No lying here. You quickly got up to close the door. Valentino did the pleasure of locking it and you knew he didn't want you trying to leave. "So tell me. Why the fuck have you been skipping work, bitch?" His eyes narrowed down at you. You were already small compared to him, but he made you feel even smaller. You couldn't look him in the eyes as you took a seat on your bed. You just shrugged.

Valentino let out a deep sigh, but it also sounded like a growl. He stormed over to you and grabbed your face. "I won't take your little quiet act, you slut. You better start fucking talking. Or daddy isn't gonna be very happy~" He sounded unhinged. It was pretty common to see when others pissed him off. Being on receiving end of Valentino's fury was far different from just witnessing it. You stared up at him, forced to look at him as your eyes welled up with tears.

"I can't do anything by myself." Your voice cracked as you let it out, trying to choke back the tears and prevent them from falling. "I'm fucking miserable and I'm tired and everything hurts and I feel like I can never get enough rest." You sniffled and cried more. "My parents don't give a shit. I can rot here and they won't check on me. I have no one. And I'll just be a burden to you if I asked." You couldn't help but break down, pulling your face away from him and covering it as you moved to curl up in your bed. You sobbed pitifully. "I hate it here, but it's better here cause I can't rely on anyone if I move in to the tower. I'm scared. I don't want to die. I don't want to rot here. But I can't do anything by myself."

Valentino stared at you, eyes still very unhappy and full of rage. He barely changed mood externally, but internally, he felt rage for a different reason. He wasted no time to pick you up in his arms, using his lower ones to open the door and then carry you out. He stormed down the stairs. You clutched onto your clothes, feeling fearful. You locked eyes with your parents, feeling ashamed and terrified. You were scared of what they thought of you seeing this man carrying you. You feared if they suspected what he does for a living and how they would look at you if you knew, even if you were more of an intern than an actual whore of his. Valentino didn't care. His wings swished behind him as he left the house with you then opened the door to the limo and set you in. He laid his hands on the roof as he bent down to you. You stared up at him, scared of what he had in mind.

"You fucking stay. You're living at the tower and I'm gonna fucking take care of you. Since your parents obviously can't." He practically growled out the last part. One of his hands was clutched into a tight fist. Valentino...was angry at your parents...You didn't know what to think. "I'm going to grab some stuff and talk to them. My men will get the rest of your stuff in time. So don't worry about leaving anything behind. Or if it'll be damaged. Because if you find anything out of order," a sinister smile spread across his face, "then it'll be their lives to make up for it." Valentino was terrifying when he was angry and threatening. But...knowing he was...defending you and...protecting you, well, it hit a bit differently. So you waited in the limo as Valentino went back inside. You couldn't hear any yelling, but you were sure Val was cursing them out.

As you sat in the limo, your body was trembling. You had never wanted your parents to find out how you felt. It felt like the end of the world. You could only obsess over the way they must think of you now. You felt your heart racing, you were sweating, your stomach was tying itself in knots. Valentino finally ended up coming back out, carrying a blanket, a plushie, a pillow, and a bag of your stuff. He opened the limo door and climbed in, setting the stuff aside. He quickly slammed the door then his arms immediately went for you.

"You're fucking shaking." Valentino's tone made you nervous, but he didn't seem pissed off, just that he was stating a fact. Valentino spread his wings and wrapped one side around you as he pulled you close. "Don't fucking think about them. They aren't worth your time. Can't even take care of their fucking kid." He took out a lighter with his other hands and lit up the cigarette in his hand, taking a drag, then blowing out a heart as he stared at the ceiling. His eyes were narrowed as he stared at nothing. "That's why I'm your fucking daddy. Hell. I'll be your fucking mommy too~" He gave a smirk and glanced down at you.

"Don't worry, amorcita~ cariño~ Daddy will take care of you~" One of his fingers moved under your chin and stroked it. "Did you think daddy would act like your parents~? No no no~ Daddy cares for all his little babies~" Valentino leaned in close, looking at you like you were his little pet. "Whatever is wrong, daddy will make it better. You were promised that when you signed the contract~"

You just stared off, barely even feeling real as you listened to his words. Then you felt a sweet, gentle kiss on your forehead.

"You'll sleep in daddy's room with him. So you can always know just how much he loves you~" You were stunned, hearing this man start loving you and praising you. Yeah, Valentino was a manipulative bastard, but...this felt real. Maybe you just wanted to believe someone would do this for you, but you wanted to believe that a part of him was genuine.

You nodded and leaned into the embrace, closing your eyes. "I'm sorry for not telling you. Thank you, daddy." You spoke softly, worn out from the anxiety and Valentino's intense emotions.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, baby~ It's hard when your parents are useless assholes that treat you like dog shit." His large fingers began running through your hair gently. "Just rest~ Daddy will handle everything so you don't have to think~ You'll be safe and sound with me~ So long as you never stop loving me~" The last part was said in an odd tone, but you were too worn out. The fatigue was hitting again, worsened by all the emotions. You just wanted to rest. So you let your eyes stay closed and you drifted off to sleep. The entire time, Valentino was caressing you and not once letting you out of his grasps. He was ecstatic. A dependent baby that he knew would never be able to leave him. It made his heart swell and his ego feel fueled, giving him an incredible sense of control. Looking down at your sleeping face, he felt lucky. For he had an angel in his arms. One that he wasn't going to let go and one that he would love and cherish and adore and spoil for eternity. You were his. All his. And he would love you until the end.