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CLOSE YOUR EYES

by

AngelycDevil

"...And there's someone I should tell you about. I have a boyfriend. His name is James. He's...very special to me. He's a bit abnormal, but I think you'd love him once you get to know him, Gran." Bella tugs at the hem of her white skirt, nervous. She always feels quite silly, talking to a stone in the middle of an empty graveyard, but she loves her Gran enough to look past that and visit her at least once a month.

"You know, a young woman should not be out here all alone at night." Bella jumps at the soft, silky voice and whips her head around to stare at the intruder (he's intruding upon her peace.) She gasps at the sight of this magnificent creature, tall, blonde, and pale. She wonders if he is an angel. He certainly looks the part. He's dressed to the nines in an all-black Armani suit and black Italian leather boots. His blond hair is swept back and styled as if the wind has run its fingers through it. There is an aura about him that makes you pay attention to him, hang on to his every word. There is a spark in his odd, brown eyes that twinkles with mischief under the moonlight.

"I...I was just leaving." She doesn't know what it is about this seemingly harmless creature, but she has enough self-preservation to want to leave.

"Well, that's a pity. I was hoping you'd keep me company. I'm feeling awfully lonely tonight." He almost pouts.

"I'm sorry. My parents are waiting for me at home. I have to go." With what she hopes is a warm smile, she turns to leave.

"You know, I have a feeling that I would like you if I got to know you," he calls after her. She jumps at his booming voice and turns around to discourage him, only to find him mere inches away from her face.

"H-How did you...?"

He touches a hard, cold finger to her lips. "I promise it won't hurt if you don't scream," he whispers, his sweet scent washing over her. It's intoxicating and easily has the potential to be as addictive as heroin.

She freezes.

He smiles. "Good girl. Now close your eyes."

With a quick prayer to God, she listens to the Devil. Her heart begins to beat faster as she's finally completely aware of the situation she is in. She knows she can't escape this inhuman man. She knows she's going to die.

She feels him place his chilling lips just beneath her jaw and slowly trail his way down the column of her throat.

Mom, Dad, James, I love you. So much. I will forever. Take care of yourselves.

She feels him smile just before he reaches up to caress her neck, and the darkness takes over.

~Fin~

A/N: I would love to know your thoughts. Thank you for reading.