I was re-watching Hazbin Hotel for Lord knows what time and I was on episode 2 and had an idea. Scene set right after the episode ends.

TW: A little angsty with a bit of Val's mention. But some cute fluff at the end.

Angel lay on his bed. "I hope that dumb ass snake doesn't do some stupid shit again." he murmured to himself. Fat Nuggets oinked and nudged the spider demon gently. Angel gave a sad smile. "I know Charlie is powerful but she doesn't know how to use it when needed, I just don't want her to get in trouble." he said, gently patting the pig. Of course out loud he wouldn't admit to carrying about Charlie but he did care about her and the hotel.

"You know Nuggsie, I really felt hurt..... I know I have been stirring shit up but...... But I really do want to change. Maybe, maybe if I get redeemed..... I can get out of here. Maybe get away from..... him." Angel murmured as tears poured out of his eyes. Fat Nuggets gently nudged him and cuddled near his face. Angel again smiled a little and placed the little pig on his fluffy chest.

"It's just..... you know..... hard..... and not in a good way." he laughs lightly at his own joke as he flicks off a tear. "But am I even redeemable? Can I ever even change? Will he..... let me change?" he asked as he stared blankly at the ceiling. He wiped away more tears with one of his gloved hands as the lower two held the little pig close to his chest.

"I feel like no one will ever understand me." he murmured as he stared at the white stretch. "You know, Nuggsie. When I was a kid, back when I was a human. My pops hated me for being gay. My mom died when I was young. And my brother, he liked me but he was too busy sucking up to dad that he would mistreat me along with him. My twin, Molly loved me but she couldn't do much." he said, as he slowly pats the pig.

Husk was tired as usual. With his usual grumpy face, he walked up the stairs. Normally, he wouldn't mind sleeping at the bar, something he had been doing for the past week. But today he felt like he needed to go up today. His back was paining a little and he would love to sleep on his comfy bed right now. It looked like an oversized cat bed though, something Alastor specifically put in his room to mock him and call him his pet. But the joke's on him because liked that bed.

He stopped in his steps as he heard a sniffle. Was someone crying? It wasn't like he cared for any of this fucking chumps. But he felt curious and it wasn't like his big ass cat ear would let him sleep as all he would be able to do was hear those cries. So he decided to investigate. He walked towards the room and saw a pink door. The door had lighter pink hearts on it. At the center was a large pink heart. It had a picture of a pig demon who Husk has known was named Fat Nuggets from one of Angel, Charlie and Vaggie's previous conversations.

He again heard the spider demon sobbing and talking to himself. He seemed to be talking about his family. "You know, Nuggsie. When I was a kid, back when I was a human. My pops hated me for being gay. My mom died when I was young. And my brother, he liked me but he was too busy sucking up to dad that he would mistreat me along with him. My twin, Molly loved me but she couldn't do much." Angel's voice seemed to be doing something strange to the cat demon's hollow heart.

"And well even after coming to Hell, I never had support. I was part of my family's Italian mob up there. And after my death, I was still with them. But I left. I never enjoyed being in the mafia. I never chose to be this way. I fell in love with him, Nuggs. And he....." the night air was filled with silence. Husk felt his dark, empty heart ache. What was happening to him? What was wrong with him? 

He took a deep breath. He was probably going to be yelled at but he just didn't feel like he could just stay quiet. So he mustered up all the courage he had left and knocked gently on Angel's door. "I know you are there. And if you are going to laugh at me, you can just go." Angel's voice struck him like lightning. Not because he said that, no. He knew he would get reprimanded for eavesdropping. He was shocked by the tone. There was no anger. Just shame and pain.

"Umm, Angel I-" the voice hit Angel's ears and his face was filled with pure shock. When he saw Fat Nuggets weirdly stare at the door, he expected Charlie or Alastor just being nosy or just maybe Vaggie being too curious. He wouldn't even be surprised if it was just Niffty being extra curious or maybe the new guy trying to get into his business. But he didn't expect it to be the bartender cat.

"Husk?" his voice was filled with shock and fear. He didn't need this grumpy cat to make fun of him. "Look Legs, I am not going to make fun of you." Husk said after a moment, stepping close to the door. "Then why are ya even here?" Angel asked. "Look, I- I am here if you want someone to talk to." Husk replied. There was no reply. Angel was completely silent. But Husk stayed. He really wanted to turn around and leave after the first 10 minutes. But something inside him, won't let him.

An hour passed, there wasn't a peep heard. Husk had given up all hope on Angel ever talking. Heavens, he was probably asleep by now. But Husk stayed. He wouldn't move, he just couldn't. Suddenly, he heard the soft, pained voice again. "Valentino. He is my boss. He..... He manipulates people. He manipulated me. I fell in love with him. But he..... well you know the drill. He owns my soul now. And I am just a fucktoy..... his favourite fucktoy. Sometimes I just - let the clients drug me, in hopes that- maybe if I destroy myself, he will let me go." Husk felt his heart sink.

Such an innocent way to plead
Tending to your every need
Somehow even when it hurts
I wish you were here to make it worse
Called me your lover
I took to it well
I gave you more of me than I ever gave to myself

You said I was sinning
But I loved you like religion
Under the spell of superstition
I climbed up on my lover's cross
Let you nail my hands
Go on, stop that inquisition
I could devote in my position
But you thought I was wicked from the start

Nananada dadum, mm

I couldn't just stay away
Looking back through those days
Was I in a better place
Or were you just fucking me the right way?
Ooh, it's hazy
Through that looking glass
And if I can't remember, is there a point in looking back?

Maybe I was sinning
But I loved you like religion
Under the spell of superstition
I climbed up on my lover's cross
Let you nail my hands
Go on, stop that inquisition
I could devote in my position
But you thought I was wicked from the start

Dadadada dadum, mm!

Witchcraft, what's fake, what's fact
If we take it on back
Can we find the meaning?
Maybe I played you more
And maybe I was the one giving you hell

Witchcraft, what's fake, what's fact
If we take it on back
Can we find the meaning?
Maybe I played you more
And maybe I was the one giving you hell

Sinning
But I loved you like religion
Under the spell of superstition
I climbed up on my lover's cross
Nail my hands
Go on, stop that inquisition
I could devote in my position
But you thought I was wicked from the...

Sinning
But I loved you like religion
Under the spell of superstition
I climbed up on my lover's cross
Let you nail my hands
Go on, stop that inquisition
I could devote in my position
But you thought I was wicked from the-

Thought I was wicked, yeah
Thought I was wicked from the start
Oh, oh!

Angel sighed as he crawled off the bed and sat with his back to the door. As if feeling what he just did, Husk sat down with his back to the door as well. "You have a beautiful voice, Webs." Husk murmured, making Angel blush. "Not as sexy as yours." Angel said, trying to flirt but then just chuckling as Husk laughed with him.

"You know, you should tell me something about yourself." Angel said after a moment of comfortable silence. "Hmm. I was once an overlord." Husk murmured. Angel looked a little shocked but haven't they all been through shit. "Well how did you come to be with the red smiling Bambi bitch?"Angel asked and both of them laughed at the nickname Angel gave Alastor. It was quite accurate and frankly quite hilarious.

"Well it was nice to have that power. But when you're dealing in souls, while also being a gambler, the stakes are pretty high. And losing a few hands can be more than a little dangerous. So when you're down on your luck, you turn to anything to keep you afloat, even making deals with yourself. And I did. My biggest mistake ever." Husk replied.

Angel and Husk sighed as they both relaxed and slumped a little down the door. "Look I know what it's like to... regret the choices made... and knowin' ya can't take it back." Husk added. Angel felt a small smile creep on his face. Husk felt like his heart was no longer empty. Something was filling every inch of it.

Something was being poured into his heart. He felt his heart beat faster. He was smiling. And his cheeks heated up a little. "You are straight aren't you?" Angel asked half-laughing after a moment. Husk gave out a silent chuckle before asking, "And what makes you think that?". "Oh c'mon, I am a legit snack. To be able to resist me, you have to be straight." the spider demon said and the two laughed a little.

Husk sighed. "Can I come in?" "Yes." Husk opened the door and entered. He was smiling and so was Angel. He didn't seem like he was trying to flirt like he always does. He looked more playful, cheerful and teasing instead of being seriously intense. "You are nice to look at." Husk said, with his back against the wall. Angel laughed at the compliment, his cheeks turning a little pink.

"For the record, I am pansexual." Husk added. "Oh the old man knows modern terms, wow." Angel said sarcastically, earning a light chuckle from Husk. "Also for the record, I am as straight as the rainbow." Angel added, making Husk laugh a little more. "No seriously how did you resist me?" Angel asked, arching his back and posing. Husk cracked a little smirk. He knew how to play back. He pulled Angel close with one hand by his bowtie.

"Well the Angel I just saw in the past two hours is far more attractive." Husk said, one of his fingers trailing on the side of Angel's face. Angel felt his whole face turn red. Husk lets go as Angel starts mumbling incoherent words. "umm" "uhh" "huh" "you....." "I...." "what-" Husk just stood in a corner smirking as the spider demon, hid his face in his hands.

Angel had never been told that someone liked him even at his lowest. Angel didn't know how to react. Did Husk just say he liked Angel for the real him? Not the version he puts on for everyone to see? Husk let out a chuckle as Angel started mumbling in Italian. He pulled him close for a hug. Angel looked surprised but hugged him back. His face was so red that you could feel the heat radiating from it.

As they seperated, Husk's arms were still around Angel waist. Angel's top hands were around Husk's neck and his lower hands were around Husk's waist. "You are perfect just the way you are. Drop dead gorgeous!" Husk said as he raised one of his hands to carress Angel's cheek. Angel's heart rate increased. Husk smiled and pulled him in for a kiss.

The credit of the line that Husk has a sexy voice goes to one of my best friends. That's what she tells me every time we talk about Husk and every single time we argue about that. I will never understand your mind Andrea, but you do you, girlypop. :)

Okay, I hope everyone enjoyed it!

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