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Sweeney was back in London staying at Mrs. Lovett's. Mrs. Lovette had let him go to the above apartment before, introducing her niece Y/n.
Y/n had to live with Mrs. Lovette in London to find more opportunities. Y/n had lived in the country for her whole life and wasn't there when Sweeney was Benjamin.
You only saw a glimpse of him through the door and you heard him go up the empty room upstairs.
You leave your room and go downstairs to the kitchen where your aunt Neille is.
You entered the kitchen to find your aunt giddily working on her pies, which you often try to help with "Ah Aunt Neille, who was that just now?" You asked confused.
She turned to you and grins "Oh, Y/n! Did you see him? That's Mr. Sweeney Todd~" she giggled "He's going to open an barber shop upstairs~ It'll be great for business!" She said in a sing-song voice.
You just watch her, given her happy attitude they must know each other "Do you know him?" You ask figuring it must be why he got the above apartment.
Neille nodded "He's a friend from a long time ago. And he's starting a business here so get used to him being around."
She looks at you and puts a hand on her hip "I know you're shy but, this'll be a good thing! Have you talked with him or did you just see him?" She eyed you suspiciously. You shake your head "I haven't talked to him... I only saw him go up the stairs." She sighed at your response.
"Why don't you give him a tray with tea and sandwiches? That way you can properly introduce yourself. Although just know he is a bit grumpy so be gentle ok." Aunt Neille said and went back to her pie making.
You groan quietly and got to it, you prepared it slowly because, you didn't really want to meet him and it sounds like he wouldn't want to meet you either.
Regardless, you go to the above apartment with the tray and knock on the door...
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Sweeney was in his old place once again, Mrs. Lovette was downstairs hopefully she won't cause too much trouble.
There was a soft knocking on the old door, which made him think it wasn't the aggressive Mrs. Lovette.
"... Come in." He said as he watched the door open and a beautiful young woman entered with a tray. Sweeney's eyes widened slightly for a moment but, quickly hide his surprise.
She gives him an awkward smile and when their eyes meet she greeted him with a nod. "Pardon my intrusive, sir." She said her soft voice rings in his ears.
She placed the tray on the nearest table and shyly looking at him "...um I'm Y/n. Mrs. Lovett's niece... I've brought you tea and sandwiches... Nice to meet you." She awkwardly introduces herself with a shy blush on her face.
She was so.... different, what was a beautiful lamb like her doing in this type of place.
Sweeney nods trying not to get distracted by her petite body and gentle nature.
After a couple of beats of silence she then turned to leave "Sweeney, Sweeney Todd." He blurted out, he didn't want to scare away such a beauty.
But, he couldn't, he just couldn't! She was younger and delicate unlike the loud Mrs. Lovette, it's hard to believe they're related.
Instead he just nods at her and tried not to stare at her elegant mannerisms and sweet eyes.
"I hope we shall get along then." Sweeney said as he observed her keenly. She nodded offering a kind smile to him "Yes, I hope we shall."
After some beats of silence "...I should be going. Good night." She courtesy and turned away from him, the door open and close as her soft footsteps walked away.
Sweeney groaned he couldn't be thinking of another woman like this, he just found out his Lucy is dead. But, she seems so innocent and he finds himself wanting to be the one to do something about it. Then he felt a gentle throbbing within his pants.
He frowned at himself greatly, however, when his mind conjured up images of the young girl who had graced his presence mere moments ago; who was capable of extracting such a response from him.
In an inept attempt at putting his mind at ease, he told himself that it had been her feminine nature and poise—which indeed differed considerably from what he had been subjected to for the last fifteen years.
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You went to your room and sighed in relief at having to meet him over.
The worst part is... He was so handsome in a dark and tall way.
No wonder Aunt Neille was so excited about it, they might've been romantically involved together in the past. But, you don't know for sure... You might just ask your aunt later.
You shook your head it's best to not think like that, you still have to try help your aunt with her restaurant! That was more important.
After all you've seen how the older men are around women like you, so you know it's probably best to be on guard... For now at least.
He has something about him although you don't quite know what it was.
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Sweeney has been around here for awhile and opened his barber shop.
And Mrs. Lovette pie shop is also in full swing!
And eventually you got more comfortable around Sweeney, he even seems to be almost protective of you!
You weren't allowed to go in the back, your aunt Neille was the only one who knows this secret, special recipe.
So you have to help Toby with the demanding customers.
You haven't had a pie, Mrs. Lovette said they need the pies for the customers so you weren't allowed to have any. Although for some reason Toby was allowed to have some, you have no idea why.
Some customers also went to the upstairs barber so you know that Sweeney has been busy as well.
You overhead a customer asking his friend about how he should ask you out.
You cringed inwardly and did your best to avoid that table but, as you were walking by the table they asked you for ale for their table.
You reluctantly nodded and wordlessly went to get some cups, with the help of Toby who didn't quite get it.
As the two of you brought them drinks, the man who you overhead before was watching you. "How about you and me go out later?" The man asked smugly as he looks very confident in himself but, you have no interest in him.
You freeze "Uh... I'm busy." You say and quickly took off before he could grab my wrist, feeling very uncomfortable.
...Toby saw everything and hurried to tell Mrs. Lovette.
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Mrs. Lovette went to the loud table and Toby pointed out the main culprit and she went over there and gave them a sweet smile.
"Are you enjoying the pies gentlemen?" She asked they told her that they loved it. And she happily conversation with them, when she made an off hand comment about that guy's facial hair.
"Oh, it seems that you have some stubble! Well aren't you lucky~ We happened to have a great barber upstairs..." She laughs and winked at him "Maybe it'll help with your luck~" and with that she walked away to tend with her other customers pleased with herself.
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After lunch with his friends the group split up and left the restaurant, when the he went up the stairs to get a shave...
The chair was empty and the barber Mr. Sweeney Todd was waiting there. He greeted him warmly and offered the customer a shave and some expensive cologne.
The customer sat down on the chair and started boasting "Say you know that pretty waitress down stairs?" He chuckled "After this I'll be able to land a date with her or... Maybe something else." He grins to himself.
Sweeney stiffened as he stood behind him and brought his silver friend to his neck "... I'm sure you'll never be able to touch her."
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That evening after you got cleared up, you went to your bed and sat down.
Happy to have been done with the busy day, you were ready to go to sleep when a knock was on your door.
You get up and opened the door to find the unexpected Sweeney Todd there.
"Oh, Mr. Todd. How can I help you?" You ask feeling slightly embarrassed because you were in your nightgown already.
He seemed to stop a moment to take in your appearance but, he snapped himself out of it.
Sweeney cleared his throat "Sorry, if I had uh disbursed you. I just thought I'd check up on you, I know... It's been busy in the restaurant lately." He said
"Can I come in?" Sweeney asked.
You nodded and stepped aside, you weren't really thinking about it and let him in. Sweeney Todd entered your room and closed the door behind him.
"...Y/n, no one has been bothering you right?" He asked walking closer to you as you looked up at him. He stood closer to you "If anyone ever bothers you, I want you to come to me... Trust me, I'll take care of it." Sweeney said stepping closer to you placing his hands on your shoulders.
You backed up by his closeness, up against the bed as he stood in front of you and put his hands on your shoulders.
He has a certain possessiveness to him, it was a glint in his eyes.
Your heart was beating so quickly, when was Sweeney like this with you? You blush at this but, nodded at his words "O-ok, Mr. Todd." You sputter.
He sighed "Please, call me Sweeney." He said his eyes bearing into yours. "Ok.... Sweeney." You say in a shy whisper.
It was then he took his hands off your shoulders, realizing his grip.
He nods "Good." He put his hand on your chin "If you need anything I'll take care of it. You may be too innocent for this awful world~"
You blush embarrassed "Sweeney~" you felt a tinge of guilt knowing that your aunt always had a thing for him.
But, still you couldn't deny the pleasure of him as he kissed you and you accepted.
He pushed you down and hovered above you. Kissing you and holding you by the waist as you put your arms around his shoulders, taking it all in.
He felt your body and nipped your lips to ask for entry, you felt to shy to it right away. He pinched your chest causing you to open your mouth and allowing him to ravish you.
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Sweeney couldn't help himself you were too sweet and innocent, he always found himself drawn to you. Despite his best attempt to ignore this feeling, still he must protect her.
In this area of London it was the best course of action, she deserves to be protected by the vermin.
He couldn't help but, care for her unlike the obnoxious Lovette.
He wants her.
So he'll have her.