Kate froze as she made eye contact with a tall dark handsome, well suited man His eyes the deepest blue "eyes see eyes " he mouthed at her.
It took atleast 30 seconds for Kate to register who was stood infornt of her, She turned quickly and almost sprinted to the bar putting the empty glasses on it her expression obviously spoke volumes of how she felt as the barman asked her if she was ok. Without answering she ran towards the restroom
"Fuck" she shouted in fustration she hadnt seen Ritchie since he was turned by santanico. Her and Seth had only just started piecing there lives back together he had opened a car dealership with Vanessa who he had made amends with after 3 months of grovelling and expensive gifts,and Kate had a job as a waitress in a busy local bbq and bar.
She composed herself at the mirror she felt shaky and nauseous. And as she expected Richie walked in moments later.
"I like the red lipstick very Rita Hayworth " he smirked.
Kate ignored him and began washing her hands. "Well thats rude, not even a Hi how are you Richie?"He carried on provoking a reaction.
"Oh im sorry how is it being a walking corpse Richie?" she spat turning to face him not making eye contact. But she could feel his gaze burning into her
"Good to see Seths attitude has rubbed off on you Kate, you were such a sweet girl"
"What do you want Richie?" she asked becoming impatient. "I want too see my brother Kate how is he?".
"Well you cant see him, He is fine He has Vanessa and you have Santanico whatever she is. So leave him to live his life instead of putting him in a positon where he would have to explain to Vanessa why you arent actually dead like she thinks you are!" .Kate finally looked up at Richie he was grinning like the Cheshire cat.
"Wow I bet she loves the fact im dead " he chuckled to himself
Kate looked at him disgusted "Its not funny "
"Excuse me" they were interrupted by a voice entering the restroom. "Why is there a Male in the ladies restroom with a memeber of my staff" exclaimed the woman, Kate realised it was her boss the barman must of seen Richie following her in.
"I think this man is deaf dumb and blind" Replied Kate "I told him this was the womens restroom atleast 4 times already" she continued, Richie looked at Kate and winked
"Im sorry but your staff member propositioned me, I couldnt resist the temptation" Richie informed the woman pretending to do his flies up, he looked super smug as he brushed past the woman on his way out of the restroom the look of disgust on her face amused him.
5 minutes later as planned Kate came steaming out of the bar and there was Richie smoking looking his self assured arrogant self Kate approached him " you fucking jerk you got me fired" Kate shoved him in temper. Richie looked shocked but before she could blink he had chucked his cigarette on the floor and had hold of her by the wrists " Kate- Kate -Katie arent you a feisty one now 8 months can really change a person cant it" He teased " I will scream let go of me" she demanded and he complied letting go of her and straightening his jacket up.
"Look Kate I have come to give Seth his cut of the money I want you to have my half so you dont have to work in a shitty dive bar with leeches checking your ass out in those daisy dukes, there cute by the way." Well being a vampire certainly hadn't dampened his weird sense of humour and quick wit
"Why now?" Kate enquired "Why leave it 8 months your inconsiderate selfish and aloof,Were good now we dont need your money thanks all the same".
Richie was getting impatient he rolled his eyes at her "You cant speak for my brother Kate what are you like 17?".
"Well im old enough to obviously try and seduce in the booth of a strip club aren't I? and I am 18 now I had a birthday unlike you who will never have a birthday again".Kate replied agitated feeling annoyed he had used her age against her. Richie just had his cool collective smug look across his face. Kate hated it because it was so hard to read. He grabbed a cigarrete from out of his pocket and lit it. "If you hadnt noticed yet Katie im a fucking deviant, but I can read you like a book you wanted me you still do sweetheart,The preachers daughter maybe you are a deviant too" he said blowing smoke from his mouth at her".Before she had a chance to defend herself.
A cortina came screeching into the carpark a dustcloud following it as it came to a stop next to them. "Fucking piece of shit" said a familiar voice as they got out the car, A smile spread across Richies face "Brother" he said before he was met with an almighty right hook followed by a left.
"Stop" Kate shrieked as people started to gather looking on Richie didnt even fight back he just pushed Seth onto the floor "Your getting sloppy Seth" teased richie "abit like Apollo in Rocky Iv".
"Shut up you smart mouthed piece of shit" Seth got back to his feet , Kate ran to him and held him back "What the fuck do you want Richard? bored of your whore now? eternal life not all its cracked up to be?" Richie tried to square up too him but Kate continued to hold Seth back
"Why so hostile? I havent seen you for 8 months, Hows Vanessa? the empty head bitch finally found her way across the border I heard" Richie retorted childishly
"Just shut up both of you" Kate shrieked "This is helping no one can we do this elsewhere without an audience" concious of all the onlookers and what they must think about Seths eternal life quip at Richie.
"I dont want this anywhere near my house,buisness or wife"Seth said as he looked at Richie with venom "We will go to the diner 15 minutes south of here" Seth gestured for them to get in the car.
Kate sat in the back so Richie could sit next to Seth in the front the silence was akward you could cut the atmosphere with a knife.
The brothers were equally as stubborn so Kate decided to break the silence"So where is the money Richie?".
"Money" interrupted Seth "If he wanted us to have the money he could of given us the money months ago, he is in trouble,I know he is what did you do Richard drain the president of Mexicos daughter? knock the spawn of satan up?".Seth contiuned "Running from something arent you Rich". Richie started to squirm and looked uncomfortable he was never good with confrontation that was more Seth's forte, that's why Richie usually resorted to violence rather than to challenge someone verbally.
"Look Seth I fucked up I always do why are you so suprised,I was frightened of dying im sorry she manipulated me I am an idiot, now look at me look at us".
"There is no us" Seth cut in "You made that quite clear when you choose to stay at the temple of doom with that thing".
"I changed my mind not long after believe me I would of been here sooner if I didnt think she was going to bring harm to you,As soon as I had the opportunity I took it she is too busy with some fucking ancient vamp god to notice im gone, Wooing him the fucking bitch. She used me like she did Carlos I've been a real idiot" Richie's voice sounded like he was choking up
Jesus Richie you really know how to keep the women happy dont ya" taunted Seth.
.They pulled up at the diner Kate started to worry for Richie she knew how much it meant for him to belong and how terrible his visions must of been, Santanico was the only one who could bring clarity to him on that front. She also remembered the pain she felt when the ranger shot him, seeing him getting emotional in the car hurt Kate.
These were the exact feelings she was scared of being stirred up her empathy and compassion for Richie and ultimately her fondness of him. "Im gonna wait out here and smoke while you two speak" she informed the brothers coyly Seth nodded at her and Richie smiled as they walked into the diner. She sat down and tried to clear her head but seeing Richie again had stirred feelings she thought she had left in that stripper booth that night. The brothers spoke for 20 minutes max, Kate had chain-smoked 3 cigarettes .
As they walked out the diner Richie continued on walking without saying a word. Seth walked out behind him looking agitated "Lets go" He ordered Kate "But what about Richie?"Kate einquired flustered
"I've asked him to leave us alone I cant be asked with his shit storm Kate" he said frankly opening the car door, Kate paused "Im sorry Seth,I dont want to play gooseberry to you and Vanessa anymore,maybe I should go with your brother".
Seth look dumfounded "Are you fucking kidding me?, is this an attention thing Kate because your talking stupid get in the car" He ordered once again.
Kate ran to the drivers side and flung her arms round Seth and hugged him tightly "Thank you so much Seth but you have Vanessa you will be just fine, your brother needs me more" She turned before he could argue and sprinted in the direction Richie had walked she saw him draped in the moonlight sauntering off in the distance.
" Richie" she called after him he stopped and looked at her confused as she approached him.
"Where are you going?" She asked panting, after running after him
"Well away Kate like my brother has asked me"
"Well I am coming with you," She demanded a puzzled expression crossed Richies face Kate didn't know what else to say she impulsively throw herself at him wrapping her arms around his head and kissing him wildly she couldnt believe how cold he was, he grabbed her "What are you doing "? He proclaimed Kate was stopped in her step obviously Richie wasn't used to women just throwing themselves at him, he looked akward and was blushing for once he didn't have a smart remark and he certainly didn't look smug .
Kate took a step back conscious she had made him feel uncomfortable "We both have no-one Richie,Theres something about you from the moment I met you at the pool. If Seth hadn't interrupted us in that booth and things hadn't of gone the way they did I would of left with you that morning I think we both know that "Kate admitted speaking from her heart
Richie sighed and put his hands on his head looking perplexed "Kate im not a good person I found you attractive your good nature and modesty are something that lacks in todays society You were 17 I would of took advantage. In all honesty im a total shit bag except now im a immortal total shitbag"
"Age means nothing between us we have something a connection" Kate continued trying to convince Richie to let her tag along.
"Kate stop your just lonely and needy, Im not good at this sort of thing, Im the last person you should be turning too. I am wiring the money to Seths account go home and enjoy your half" Kate was getting agitated Richie was like an emotional brick wall and she wasnt getting through she flew into a rage.
"You know what forget it, we are both doomed to walk this earth come along all cocky disrupting our lives getting me fired, thinking you can slip straight in like that. Your brother tells you to leave and now your sulking, your both assholes ...Fuck Kate and her feelings she is just the idiot kid dragged into this total bullshit by default .Well fuck you Richard Gecko I dont need you, your money or your goddamn brother" She turned around shaking and started to walk off.
Richie was shocked he didnt think the preachers daughter had it in her but she sure had a temper
"Kate dont be like its not that simple you know it, go home to Seth"Richie pleaded
"Home where the fuck is home? remind me please"she screamed as she turned to face Richie tears streaming down her face, not tears of sadness but pure anger how could she be so naïve she felt so belittled like she expected anything less from Richie.