Title: Babysitting

Fandom: Blade The Series

Pairing: Krista/Chase

Rating: M (Eventually)

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Well one or two shiny things but unfortunately neither Krista or Chase are mine.

Krista took a deep breath. Not that breathing was really an issue for her anymore, well more or less, but she liked the premise of it.
It was a nice little reminder that some reactions still remained.
Some human reactions.

Krista was standing alone, again. Of that at least she was grateful for. The solitude. Some despised solitude, not Krista. She loved it. The clarity. The black and white. Just her and her own thoughts minus any intrusions. It was the most serenity she was ever going to get and Krista was aware of this making the event almost bittersweet.

Marcus had left.
Not for good unfortunately, but for the time being. Which was more than a small favour for Krista.
He had said something about a 'very important mission'. All she had really heard was 'Purebloods, Purebloods, Purebloods....Does my hair look good...Purebloods, Grrrr'
She smiled lightly at the thought. Her predicament was far from amusing but she still at least could laugh about the little things.

Marcus had been very specific however that Krista was not ready, he didn't think she was up to it yet or some bullshit reason like that. Krista knew she could take most of Marcus's little vampire gang, so it wasn't about her fighting ability, all but a few would present her with very little problems. However, there were perhaps a few. There was no need to get cocky after all. But, one in particular she knew was a wild card. Unpredictable.
One stupid vampire that she just couldn't seem to shake off but she would love to get her hands on at the same time...not like that Krista confirmed to herself. Weakly.

In fact the only reason Krista was even thinking about 'her' was due to Marcus's clever little stipulation.
Of course it was.
While Marcus was away the mice wouldn't play. He had made sure of that. He had specifically took his best and strongest with him, coward Krista thought angrily.
Marcus had indeed only left Krista, alone, with nobody bar a few stragglers that must be on the naughty list. Well, them and Chase of course. Definitely the naughty list.
Hmm a whole week with Chase. Krista couldn't think of anything more excruciating.

She sat down in the chair in the room they had given her and rubbed her forehead in frustration. She didn't feel right calling it her chair, or her room yet. She truly hoped she never did.
Krista looked out the window pondering. The moonlight did have it's appeal.
Shining and lighting everything up in a very unique way. Illuminating certain areas and shadowing others.
Everything looked different at night.
Then again, perhaps she was becomming bias due to her little sunlight issue , Krista mused.

At that exact moment Chase came barging through the door.
Krista turned quickly to see who the intruder was knowing fine well before she even tilted her head.
"Yes Chase, please come in" Krista said sarcastically.

Chase smiled 'that' smile at her.
The cocky I'm better than you smile.
The proud I just did something to annoy you smile.
The predatory I'm going to eat you up smile.
Yeah, that smile.
"Why thank you Krista I'm glad we are getting off to such a good start this week." Chase mocked in the same tone Krista just had.

Krista continued to look out the window pretending she was ignoring Chase's presence, she loved making Chase annoyed and knew this would tick her off.
Chase huffed.
"Well Miss Starr that's just plain rude. Then again it is you we are talking about, let me check: ungrateful, annoying, stubborn, prude and oh yes rude."
Chase was listing each of them with her fingers.
"Forgive me, rude was on the very long list." Chase finished with a smirk.

Krista wanted to laugh but didn't.
"Maybe I would have been more accommodating had you used the door like any other person and knocked." Krista offered.

Chase took a few steps forward towards Krista.
"Maybe she should learn to memorise some things about me so you know it's me coming?" Chase retorted.
Krista turned her head to Chase.
"I don't want to memorise anything about you Chase".
Chase never even missed a beat.
"Suuuure you don't." Adding a wink for emphasis.
Krista rolled her eyes.

Krista turned the chair round slightly so she was facing Chase.

Chase raised an eyebrow at her.
"Compliance, hmm. Now that's a new one on you. Looks good. Can certainly have it's uses." Chase finished.

Krista shook her head and attempted to hold back a smile.
"Does everything have to be an innuendo with you Chase?"

Chase flashed some fang.
"Well I know how lonely you must get here at night. Alone. In your bed.
So, like the true upstanding citizen that I am, I thought I would give you a little something to think about."

Krista snorted.
"In your dreams Chase."

Chase knelt down so she was at eye level with Krista placing each hand on either side of her.
"Oh, but we were talking about your dreams dear..."

Krista looked up at the ceiling and then back at Chase in frustration.
"Why do you have to get under my skin so much Chase?"

Chase's eyes focused on Krista.
"It's not under your skin I want...But it will do for now."

With that Chase stood up and jumped onto Krista's bed.
Great Krista thought, her scents going to be all over my bed now. Just what I needed.

"What the hell are you doing?" Krista laughed at the jovial looking Chase bouncing slightly on her bed offering a very nice view.

Chase pouted.
"Slumber party?"

Krista simply said.
"Out"

Chase clapped her hands.
"It's about time dear I'm so happy for you..."

Krista pointed to her door.

Chase rolled her eyes.
"Ohhhh" She mocked.

Krista rubbed her eyes and huffed. "It's going to be a long week" Krista whispered.

"Okay Chase, why are you here?" Krista finally asked.

"Thought you would never ask sweetheart" Chase lay on her stomach on Krista's bed and rested her chin on her hand which was being supported by her elbow.
"By the way this mattress is really hard, I could help break it in for you if you like?"

Krista stood up and closed her door that had been open since Chase arrived.

"Food for thought. Anyway. The reason I'm here is obviously that Marcus has me playing babysitter." Chase continued.

Krista smiled and interrupted.
"I knew it. Not ready my ass"

"Yes your ass is lovely. So as I was saying, I'm babysitter. Contrary to popular belief though this is a job I don't particularly enjoy.
Nothing to do with present company of course, I just don't like being left behind to make sure you don't walk out into the sunlight or anything tremendously stupid like that."

Krista interrupted again.
"I'm not going to walk out into the sunlight..."

Chase made close mouth gesture with her hand.
Krista folded her arms.
"Back to my point." Chase paused.
"And there is one, if you ever let me get to it. I mean yes, we do have eternity but I would like it to be productive."

Krista scoffed and mumbled to herself.

Chase smiled.
"So, I can be naughty babysitter or nice? What's up your alley...no pun intended?"

Krista smirked.
"Whatever get's me left alone?"

Chase switched positions so she was laying on her back, head on Krista's pillows and looking down the room at her.
A suspicious look in her eye.
"We are going out." Chase blurted out.

Krista couldn't resist the opportunity.
"But what will the neighbours think?" And faux gasped.

Chase propped herself up on her elbows.
"My, my we are learning fast. I meant tonight though. The night is young, unlike me. So let's waste no time."

Krista smiled glad she had impressed Chase, but not sure why.
"Fine. Let me get changed then."

Chase smiled triumphantly.
"Excellent."

Krista stared at Chase.
"Erm, Chase?"

Chase raised an eyebrow at her again.
"No need to be shy Krista, I've seen it all before."

Krista groaned at the thought.
"Not fair..."

Chase sat up quickly relishing the opportunity.
"Well if you want to even the playing field all you had to do was ask..." She began and unbuttoned the top three buttons of her blouse.

Krista ran over to her grabbing her hands and trying not to stare at the oh so lovely cleavage that was exposed.
"Chase, Chase. Stop. It's alright thanks."

Chase winked.
"Suit yourself" She added.

Krista went over to her wardrobe to get ready. Maybe some time out of here would do her some good.
And Chase seemed to be in a pleasant mood so why not. What's the worst that could happen Krista mused.