Penelope found Josie at the same spot she fed from her. She wanted to go for a walk and had no idea they would meet again.
''Are you ok Saltzman?''
''I just needed some time away from everyone. They see me as a freak now… My old friends don't like me.''
''MG and Hope?''
''No, they are ok with me being a vampire.''
''Maybe it's time to find a new crew?''
''What do you mean?''
''You are vampire now…It's time to run with vamps and their crew…To let MG introduce you to them and to become part of that crew. Unfortunately, witches cam be stuck up and very self-absorbed.''
''Speaking from personal experience?''
''Not really. I can hang out with anyone… I don't discriminate… ''
''So I heard.''
''If I am not wrong, I am single and free to hang out with who ever I choose. No noose around my neck…''
''So, I was a noose?''
''No, you were not…But you had one…and it was not me.''
''Lizzie again?''
''No, not worth it…''
There was short silence.
''Now it's time to learn how to hunt. I did some research and I found some instructions on how to hunt game.''
''Why would you do that?''
''Because as much as I know you enjoy feeding from me, we can't do it all the time. Someone will notice…''
Josie blushed.
''I do not enjoy.''
''And I am a Batman…''
''Fine, let's see your instructions.''
Penelope showed her what she found and they went deeper into the woods to try and find an animal for Josie to feed from. She fed from few rabbits and she was finally at ease. She didn't expect Penelope to be the one to help her with feeding in wild. She asked MG and Kaleb, but they never fed from animals and they had enough blood bags just to cover their time here. Now she learned to feed and she felt better. If it gets hard, she knew how to catch her for legged drink…or simply ask Penelope for some of her blood. Penelope heard someone approaching so she continued her walk. It was Raphael who was looking for Josie.
''There you are. I was worried for you. You disappeared somewhere and Lizzie had no idea where.''
''I had to feed.''
''Where are the blood bags?''
''In the room… Lizzie forgot to bring them.''
''Did you hurt someone?''
''I fed from animals…and kept them alive.''
''Good… Good thinking… But how did you know how to feed from them…''
''I googled it…''
''Googled it?''
''There are many things you can learn online.''
He kissed her and smiled.
''I am glad you are getting hang of things and being such a champion about it all. Just don't feed from humans and you will be ok.''
''Yes, no humans…''
''Let's get back. Professor is calling us. It's time to go to the hotel.''
''Yes, finally some rest. I am getting cold around here.''
''It's chilly.''
They got to the bus and all the students got in. Professor told them that he divided them into rooms. Lizzie was with her friend Anna, Raphael was with Kaleb and MG and Penelope was with Josie. Josie was surprised by that. She had no idea that Penelope would keep her word and get them to share the room. Lizzie made disgusted face when she heard that two of them would be sharing.
''Maybe you should start on vervane Satan. Just in case if my sister decides to take her revenge and sucks you dry…''
''And where would be the fun in that?''
She winked at Lizzie and Josie chocked on her water.
''Don't worry. I am not you… I know how to use magic and defend myself.''
That shut Lizzie up. Raphael was confused what was going on.
''What is that all about?''
''Lizzie and Penelope being mean to one another.''
''Are you ok with sharing with her?''
''It's just a room. We will be ok.''
''If you are not sure we can…''
''Raphael, I don't need more attention on me. I can be civil about it and so can she. Don't listen to Lizzie too much.''
''O.K.''
He was not sure that Lizzie was really exaggerating when she told him all the things about Penelope. He knew she and Josie dated from the day one and now he was not comfortable with them in the same room. They got their room keys and went to their room. Dinner was in about the hour so they had some time to change rest and get down. Penelope and Josie walked in silence to their room and it felt weird. Few months ago they would have killed for a chance to have room for them but now it was a burden. Penelope unlocked the door and they got in. Josie flipped the switch and first thing they saw was king size bed. Both girls pretended they didn't see it and just continued looking around the room. They had beautiful view on the forest and small stream. Penelope opened the balcony door and Josie followed.
''I love the view. It's so calming.''
''Yes, ideal for reading a book in the morning.''
''I hope we have spare blankets for something like that. I am afraid it's cold just to sit here and read.''
''We can check the closet later.''
''We have about an hour until dinner. Do you want to shower first or…?''
''You can go first. I have to go down to the hotel store.''
''Oh, do you need something? Maybe I have it so you can borrow it?''
''I need band aids… I have just one more… And I will probably use it after my shower. I have to have spare ones…Just in case… and make sure no one sees them so I have to get few more long sleeved shirts.''
''Oh…''
Josie felt a bit embarrassed. Penelope got her purse and went for the door.
''See you in a few Saltzman.''
She got out and Josie could finally let that breath she was holding in. She will share a bed with Penelope… It was a big bed, but ONE bed they had to share. It was not just sharing a room… It was much more than that. She picked up her things and went to shower. She had a lot to wash away…including the weird tension she felt every time Penelope was near. Her hunger for the other girl was not just blood; it was also something she didn't dare to call lust. When Josie got out of bathroom, she was faced with the sight of Penelope in her underwear. She was getting ready to get into shower. Josie could see mark on her neck that was slowly healing and an bend aid on her wrist that covered fresh bight.
''I am done… You can go next.''
''Ok…''
Penelope was about to enter the bathroom when Josie called her back.
''You can have some of my blood too…I mean…if you want to heal.''
Penelope smirked at the other girl.
''I am fine JoJo… I find it very sexy to hide what I have under my shirt.''
Give it to Penelope to make even that sexy. Josie just nodded and opened her bag to get dressed and ready for dinner. Penelope got out of the restroom in jeans and black turtleneck. Her hair was down just in case and sleeves were pulled almost to her fingers.
''Ready JoJo?''
''Yes, let's go…''
They got down and found a table for themselves. Josie saw MG and Kaleb and waved at them to join her and Penelope for dinner. MG was friends with girls and Kaleb sort of had a thing for Penelope and they all knew about it. It was also known fact that Penelope had no interest in him. He was not insisting on anything but he also wouldn't miss a chance to be at the same place with her. Josie was a bit jealous to all attention he was giving Penelope.
''So, P…Tonight is a party at 312. You coming?''
''Who is there?''
''Jedd, Andrew and Peet.''
''Noup! I am not into puppies… I am a witch not a vet.''
MG loved when she made cruel jokes.
''Damn Peez! Give those boys some love. They are not that bad.''
''As I said MG…''
''And why do you hang out with us vamp boys?''
'' Because you are hopeless and need me.''
''Hey!''
''I love you too MG.''
''Peez, you are really cruel…''
''Just honest…''
He gave her a look to stop teasing.
''Speaking of vamps… You boys should help Josie adjust… Who better than two of you.''
''Sure Josie… Whatever you need I am here for you…''
''Thanks MG…''
''And most important lesson… DON'T FEED FROM HUMANS…no matter how much you want it.''
Kaleb looked around and turned to Josie…
''Or if you feed be very careful…''
Josie had to ask now.
''Did you ever…?''
''Yes…''
''And?''
''Best thing ever…''
''And who was the girl?''
''Someone I was involved with…. There is nothing better than your lover's blood… Sweetest blood ever and nothing can compare to it. She knew I was a vampire and she offered it to me. That is thrust… She knows I could kill her and she let me. We are not seeing each other anymore. She broke it off because her family moved away…But… Let me tell you… There was nothing that could beat drinking from her during…you know…''
Penelope and Josie just looked at one another. To be honest, from the first time she tasted Penelope's blood Josie's mind went there few times. How she would love to drink from her during sex and what parts of her body she would mark during that time. Penelope also let her mind wonder there once or twice. She wanted to feel that rush and she wanted it with Josie.
''That was the best high I ever had…and so did she…''
''Kaleb, stop telling those stories. Josie just turned. We don't need her bighting on our resident alfa.''
Kaleb looked at two girls sitting opposite of them. He noticed some weird tension and how they didn't look at one another. He just mumbled loud enough for two girls to hear him.
''Something tells me she would not be after his blood.''
Before discussion could go any further Raphael came to invite Josie to go to the party. She was hesitant at the beginning but after he really became unbearable for her to go she said yes. Penelope went with MG and Kaleb to play pool and Josie went with Raphael and his friends. After few games of pool it was time for party. Kaleb and MG went there and Penelope said she will go to their room and just chill. She had her computer her warm flannel pajama and what more did she need.
''Peez, if you change your mind we will be there.''
''Ok… See you guys.''
Josie was trying to get her mid of Penelope and how much she wanted to taste her again…or even how much she wanted her…blood or no blood. She could feel her smell, how her skin was silky and warm…how her body was perfectly sculpted… She could see her in front of her removing some tiny shirt or whatever and inviting her to bed…like she used to do. God, how much she missed her…especially now when all of her senses were heightened. Raphael's roommates went to the party and he took Josie to his room. He believed it would be ok for them to finally have sex. He really liked her and she was the first girl after his late girlfriend he wanted to be with. Josie was a bit hesitant. She didn't want to hurt him by saying no and she didn't want to be with him. But Josie, being Josie gave in and had sex with Raphael. He was the first person after Penelope who ever kissed or touched her. It was weird and scary. She didn't really enjoy. All she could think of was her. Raphael tried to be nice and gentle, but it was all useless. She didn't want him. She wanted Penelope Park and having sex with Raph just proved it to her even more. He held her and kissed her hair and forehead.
''I never believed that I would feel something like that after Cassie….and then you came itno my life and I am finding the reason to be happy again. You are amazing Josie… and I don't care that you are a vampire.''
''Thank you… I guess..''
He smiled. He found it cute how awkward Josie could be.
''It's time for us to show up at the party. If we don't people will talk. I don't' want teacher ratting us to your dad or something like that.''
''Yes, we better get there.''
They got ready and went to the party. Josie hoped Penelope wouldn't' notice what happened. She couldn't' face her disappointment again.