Ok, so here we go again. Here's the first chapter of the sequel to Saving A Friend. I know it's short but this is a short story compared to Saving A Friend. As always I love reviews, please keep them coming!
I couldn't believe I actually called Josef to come over. I didn't even know him that well. Well except for our little "talks" about human and vampire relationships. He'll probably think I'm crazy for even asking him to do this, why should he even do this for someone he barely knows. No, I have to get him to do this, no matter what. Mick has saved my life too many times already, now it my turn to do the same for him. I really don't even know what I'm asking Josef to do. I have to get Dean out of the picture that for sure, but I don't think he's the kind of guy you can bribe. Am I asking Josef to kill him? Maybe.
A knocking interrupts my thoughts. It's Josef. Okay, calm down, I just have to lay out exactly what's going on and see how he reacts. He's a four hundred year old vampire, this probably isn't his first time dealing with a human wanting to out vampires to the rest of the world.
"Hello, Beth," Josef's greets me as I open the door, "You know, usually when we have our little vampire sex talks we do it at my office. This should be very interesting to do at your place, though the décor a little.. Pathetic. You should redecorate or pay some one to do it because this is just sad," He was critiquing my apartment as he sat down on the couch.
"That's not why I called you over here, Josef, and my choice is decorating sure wasn't the reason either. I need you to take a look at these." I held out the pictures Dean sent me. Josef got up and took the pictures from my hand and began going through them. "The rest of the paparazzi have moved on, Dean won't. He won't stop stalking Mick."
Josef sighed, "And eventually he'll get a picture of Mick vamping or drinking blood. You know this whole digital revolution is bad for vampires. Back in the day a photo didn't matter."
"Because vampires come out blurry on film?" I asked.
"It's the silver in the emulsion," he answered back, "And all a blurry photo proves is the photographer's incompetence."
"Are you speaking from personal experience?" I knew he had to have experienced it first hand, he's too old not to have.
"Let's just say there was a uh.. particularly rowdy night at Garbo's I wouldn't want documented."
"Don't tell me," my turn for the quick come back, "you're the reason she wanted to be alone?"
"Now Beth, you wouldn't want me to kiss and tell would you?" he shot back. I feel like that statement had more to do with our recent "friendship" than with Garbo. Josef walked over next to me as he gave me a small smirk. Why do I feel like I should be blushing? "So what do you want me to do about this Foster character?"
"I thought you could handle it. You know, pay him off or something," I said dryly. What do I want him to do?
"Well do you think that will work?"
"No," I gained back my confidence. I know what I'm asking him just say it, it's Josef.
"Well, you know how I'm going to handle it," he already knew what I meant.
"Mick has protected me, saved me more times than I can count."
He nodded, "And you're returning the favor?"
"Just don't tell him we're doing this," like I need to tell him.
"I can keep a secret," another quick small smirk as he moved toward the door. Then he turned around, "But as long as you're involved with Mick and you work at BuzzWire, his secret will always be in danger." He paused for a minute before heading out the door.
Now alone, I let out a sigh. Oh, god I never thought about the fact that I'm a reporter and my boyfriend is vampire. How could I be so stupid, that's why Mick is in this situation in the first place. I honestly knew that sooner or later I was going to have to make a choice between Mick and my job, I just didn't want to admit it. I already know which one I'll choose there's no use trying to prolong it and really I can't see myself working at BuzzWire without Maureen there. It's just another tabloid without her there.
I went to get ready for my date with Mick knowing that I would be able to tell him some surprising news. Not really all that surprising. I could also rest assured that Josef would take care of Dean. Mick really doesn't know how lucky he is to have a friend like Josef…