CHAPTER 2

Selene's eyes passed over the crowds of people. How can they live like this?

Michael told her about this place on their travel over here. She hadn't expected anything like this though. She looked around at the street signs which indicated that they were on some 42nd street. She turned to look at Michael who was smiling as he looked around. Why is he so happy?

Michael looked down at her concerned face. He smiled warmly at her.

"Come on." He said as he began to guide her through the hoards of bodies.

Selene tried hard to keep up. Her senses were running wild. She snapped around as someone tripped on her jacket. Just then another person bumped her shoulder. She let out a hiss from her teeth. The man turned to look at her like she was crazy. Then a rush of people crossing the street tried to separate her from Michael. She couldn't take this; this was too much. She pulled away from Michaels' hand and looked for an alley, or a quiet place.

She spotted an alley way past a man selling hot dogs on a corner. She shoved passed people and held her breath as she passed the hot dogs. She hated those things. Finally she climbed a fire escape, and then leaped to the top of the building. She landed and then walked to the edge and watched the busy streets. She heard a thudding noise behind her.

"Selene?" Michael voice attempted to melt her anger.

"What were you thinking Michael?" She couldn't turn around. One look at him would erase her thought.

"I thought you would have liked-"

"Would have liked what? hundreds of smelly humans rushing at me? God Michael, I was ready to shoot someone!" Selene finally turned. Michael seemed so helpless. "You should have at least thought about their safety."

"You're right. I'm sorry." Michael ran his hands through his hair. Selene sighed.

"I just wanted to show you the area. It used to be my favorite spot. I know its kind of crazy, but it's part of what I used to know. And I was kind of happy to be back. Maybe it was just too soon." Selene looked in his face and saw his pain. He was happy to be back after being forced to join her deadly world. Selene could scarcely remember her humanity; it had been so long ago. For Michael it must have seemed like just days ago.

"No, I'm sorry. You know more about my life, than I do of yours." Selene stepped toward him. "And I want to know more. I can't imagine how much you've missed your life."

"You are my life know Selene. I wouldn't go back to my old life for anything less."

Michael held her face, and she placed her hand on his.

"But let's head home now. Away from these crowds."

"Home?"

He grabbed her hand and smiled. "Yes, you'll see. We'll take the less noisy and crowded route this time."

"You mean there are places where these people are not?" Selene answered with mock curiosity.

"Ha! Yes. I don't need you killing anyone!" Michael joked.

"If I get stepped on again, I can't make any promises." Selene looked back down at the crowds with a look of disapproval.

Michael just laughed and they were off again, leaping on rooftops going farther downtown.

Comment please! What other places whould Selene and Michael encounter?