Chapter Two

We left the house at exactly 10. Which was good. If we didn't, we wouldn't have time to hunt. I had to get this feeling out of my stomach. It was getting annoying. Really annoying. Plus. I didn't want to take a bite out of Oliver. I didn't want Fred to do that either. I would kill him if he ever did do that anyways.

"Alright. What are you in the mood for tonight Fred?" I asked.

"I could go for some night hawk if you don't mind. They're so dark and tasty…" he licked his lips.

"You get way to into this. I could go for some raccoon myself. There is a Raccoon problem in the woods. If Oliver accepts us…maybe I could show him how we hunt."

"Why only you though sister?" asked Amanda.

"Because I'm just a little more experienced than Fred here."

"Yeah, yeah whatever."

"C'mon. Let's get moving it's almost eleven." I said.

As soon as I finished saying that. I felt a rain drop. Then another. Oh, great. Rain. Just what I needed now. I loved the rain. But Oliver, he hated it. I hope he still shows.

We finally reached our clearing in the patch of woods by the school. And Oliver was already there. I was overwhelmed. It made me so happy. I ran over to him and wrapped my arms around him. He was taken by surprise. It took a few seconds, but he too wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I'm glad you showed up Oliver!" I exclaimed looking into his moonlit eyes. "I was sure you wouldn't come when it started raining…" I trailed off.

"Anything for you Stephanie! You're my best friend! Plus I kind of have-"

Thunder crashed all around us. Lightning flashed it was close. Rain started pouring on us. We dashed for cover. Another loud clap of thunder. This time the lightning was more than close. It struck the tree we were under!

"Stephanie, Oliver, Fred! Get out of there! NOW!" yelled Amanda above the roar of the thunder.

All of us screamed. The tree had caught fire. And the rain wasn't putting it out! We ran. I tried to find Oliver. But I couldn't see him through all of the smoke. A thought crossed my mind. What if he's dead?! NO!

"Oliver! Oliver where are you?!" I screamed frantically. I couldn't pick up his scent in all of the smoke. I was practically blind without that. I tripped in my frantic run. I was crying at this point. "Please Oliver…answer me…" I sobbed. "I love you…I don't want to lose you…" I struggled up to my feet. I have to find him. If it's the last thing I do. I'm not leaving these woods till I find him.

I ran all around the clearing. Nothing but smoke, and fire. No, no…I can't find him anywhere! I continued running around the clearing till I became tired. Then I ran out of the clearing. Amanda, Fred, and Oliver were all there safe! I was still crying. Oliver slowly stood up. He scrunched up his face as if in pain. He hobbled towards me. He almost fell. But I caught him.

"How did you do that?" he asked in whisper of a voice.

"You'll find out soon. But not yet. Let's have a look at your leg." I answered. I slowly lowered him to the ground. "Tell me where it hurts…"

I started down at his ankle on his left leg. Then I moved up to his shin.

"Ow. Right there…"

"Congratulations. You have a broken leg. We should get you the ER." I said.

"But wait. I want to know what you wanted to tell me first." He said.

"Well…since you can't really run away. This might work out a little better than what I thought. Alright." I took a deep breath. "Oliver…I'm a…a…"

He raised his eyebrows up at me. He looked a little confused. "Yes? Steph. No matter what you tell me. It won't change a thing between us. I promise. I have something to tell you too…so. I really don't think it will." Assured Oliver. He looked gorgeous in the firelight. He reached over and grabbed my hand in a friendly way. "Please Stephanie? I want to know. And I want to tell you to. Just in private…"

"Alright… please don't scream though. I'm kinda sorta…a vampire." I waited for the terror to shoot through his body. But it never came. All he did was tighten his grip on my hand. He leaned forward towards me.

"Thank god. I thought you were going to say something like. 'I'm going to die soon.'" He smiled up at me and leaned closer. "I would miss you too much if that happened." He whispered.

His eyes were so beautiful in the moonlight and the firelight. I wrapped my free arm tighter around him. He let out a slight whimper of pain from his leg. "I'm sorry." I whispered. "I didn't mean to inflict you any pain." I said softly.

"It's Ok. But do you think you could get me home?" He asked. Amanda and Fred laughed at the same time. "What's so funny?"

"It's a little late to be heading home now." Said Amanda.

"It's nearly 2 AM." Added Fred.

"Oh…Then what are we going to do?" asked Oliver.

"Well, Amanda and I are going to head home. Stephanie will take you to the ER for your leg." Stated Fred.

He stared at me for a few moments. Looking into my eyes. "I see. Ok then. I guess you two should get home. Good night…if you even sleep at night." He said.

Fred and Amanda let out a quick laugh then they were gone in a flash. They dashed off into the woods towards home.