x33 Sorry I was gone so long; had things to do but I'm back now!


Chapter Three: Fear of the Dark


"Fear of the dark, fear of the dark...I have a constant fear that something's always near...fear of the dark, fear of the dark...I have a phobia that's something's always near..." I half-sang, half-grumbled. I was singing a song from years ago; before the vampires attacked. I closed my eyes to remember the bright sun and green grass; crying softly.

I ran after Francis, who was laughing and spraying me with the garden hose. We were playing at his family's mansion in London, which was next door to ours. I remember yelling (though I really didn't mind) about how I would rip his bloody arms off if he continued and I saw that smile cross his lips. The smile that always comforted me and I melted before feeling the cold water hit my face.

"YOU BLOODY FROG; I'LL GET YOU FOR THAT!" I screamed; pouncing on him and knocking him to the grass. We laid there laughing; the grass tickling my ears and arms as he shut the hose off. I felt the sunshine on my face and closed my eyes; basking in it like I usually did. I could hear my mom scream; noticing the sky get dark. I opened my eyes as I saw something lurking in the woods...

"Are you okay?" came the voice from beside me. I yelped and started cursing and screaming; lifting the gun to my right. A young man with a tan came out; blue eyes frowning behind glasses and his blonde hair a mess. There was a bit of hair standing straight up and I remembered Francis' blue eyes; tearing up more. "Wh-who the...bloody hell..." "Alfred Jones." he said as he extended his hand. He didn't look like a vampire so I dropped my guard; shaking his hand. "Ar-Arthur...Arthur Kirkland..."

We sat there chatting for hours. He told me he had followed me out of the village because he was scared I was going to get hurt (I blushed deeply) and he smiled. That smile seemed to calm my nerves and made my head feel fuzzy. He kept boasting about how strong he was and kept grinning; calling himself my hero. I found it strange the next minute; that I had leaned in closer to his face.

"Uh...Artie?" he breathed as my lips brushed his. It felt right; kissing him. I couldn't remember anyone or anything after that; all I wanted was to keep those lips against mine; feel his body against mine and his cold skin-

Wait...cold?

I snapped awake from my trance; pulling away as he changed; fangs extending and his eyes going red as his skin turned pale. I couldn't bring myself to scream; I was so scared I was frozen in shock. Alfred had transformed in front of my eyes. He gave me that same grin as before; the one that calmed me but now it terrified me more. "What's the matter, Artie? I thought since we were getting to know each other I should show you who I truly am."

His lips met mine and a wave of relaxation rolled over me. I was kissing back and his lips kissed my neck as I relaxed into the tree; dropping the gun at my side. "Don't worry, Artie...I won't bite you..." he whispered as something pierced my neck. I wanted to scream. But instead I moaned; the bite wasn't painful but gentle; so was his sucking on my neck. So soft and gentle...I could feel his hands search my body and I closed my eyes; falling unconscious.


So uh; there you go. The long awaited Chapter 3. x33