Poppy

Was I doing the right thing? Was I being fair? How could I imagine that just getting back into Phil's life will be all right. That I will add him on Facebook and it will be like it used to. But what else could I do? I really missed him, he was the only connection to my old life, the one that I missed so much right now. I loved James and I didn't want to loose him, I enjoyed the thought that now we were both vampires and I won't go all old and wrinkly while he stayed young. We could be together forever, it still sounded really weird to me but.. Anyway back to my original thought. I wanted to talk to Phillip and explain everything to him, because only he would understand what its all like. I couldn't just go to the house and knock on the door, mum would probably freak out and so would everyone else, so I made a Facebook account. I know how risky it is, but we could always explain that its some other Poppy North and it was just a random add. So here I was, sitting at home, in James's flat, on my won because he had to go and take care of few things.

"You know you're part of the night world now Poppy, you don't have to sit here all day." Said James before he went. And it was true, I wasn't a secret anymore. But I still didn't particularly like going to see him parents or anybody else high up. I had a few friends but that's about it. I preferred to stay at home bored than go out with my boyfriend.

"No, maybe we can go out to restaurant tonight though?" I asked so I didn't look too antisocial.

"Deal" he said, smiled that smile that could melt anybody, kissed me and went out promising not to be too long.

So now I was standing in front of my wardrobe deciding on what I'll wear later on, when I heard a sound signalling that someone messaged me on Facebook. Who could it be at that time? When I looked I couldn't believe it. It was Phil!

He said 'Poppy, is it really you?'

I didn't get it at first, why would he ask such a question but then again, it could be anyone, with that name. just after my change James told him we wouldn't contact him again because it would be safer for everyone. That's where his doubts are coming from.

'Phillip! Yes it really is me." I replied and then thought… 'shouldn't you be like in the middle of a lesson?'

'Yeah I should, but I just… had to make sure.' he said and I suddenly felt relieved. He didn't look at me like a monster. He was still my brother, the one I knew and adored in a way but wouldn't own up to it to anybody even to myself.

'Oh. Oh my God Phil! How have you been?! Im sooo sorry I didn't try talking to you earlier, making sure you're all OK! How is mum doing? And what about dad have you heard from him since… You know since when' I asked, my fingers just moving so swiftly over the keyboard I felt like I didn't need to do anything, they just moved by themselves.

' wow, slow down with the questions will you. I can't really talk right now but… give me your number I will call you after school, I don't know maybe we can meet. I missed you so much.' that bought the tears to my eyes. I missed him too. I gave him my number and said bye.

As promised Phil rand me straight after school and we arranged to meet in the local park. Not many people went there anymore so it was safe enough for me. But I still put on my favourite black hoodie before I went out the door. We didn't need someone seeing me and screaming walking dead.

When I saw him I couldn't believe my eyes. He changed so much since the last time I saw him. His hair grew a bit longer, he might have gotten taller a few centimetres. But it was his face, his eyes in particular. I couldn't really explain how, but I just saw it.

"Phil.." I whispered, and threw myself into his arms.

"Oh Poppy, you haven't changed a thing have you" he said, fallowed by a humour less laugh. And I could feel tears coming again. But this time it wasn't only me crying, it was him as well.

"But you have! So how is everyone? God I miss you lot." I said, words just rushing out of my mouth.

"We're all good. We still miss you though. The house seems so empty without you there." and we started talking about normal stuff. Not about the night world, not about anything important. It was just gossip. And that's what I wanted. We were back to being just Poppy and Phillip North, the twins. I don't know how long we sat there for, but it started to get dark.

"So, you have any girl yet?" I asked and giggled.

"You're just like mum you know. She asked me the same question just last night.." and he started telling me about them going to that new Italian place, about Cliffs' promotion and some girl called Hope that worked there. I made a mental note to go there and look for myself.

"So, how are you and James then?" he asked and I couldn't stop myself from smiling.

"We are absolutely great. But I want to tell you something." I said and waited for him to say something. But he didn't so I just carried on.

"We decided to get married."