Chapter Three:

Vigilante Stylin'

Whitechapel may have been small but there was still enough going on to give them something to do. It wasn't like they were going to bust a drug ring or anything but some morons that had no idea what to do but just wanted a joyride were trying to boost a car.

They were easy to take care of and Rory let Erica do the honors this time. She enjoyed the power. Finally they could do some good… normally when Ethan battled evil vampires Rory didn't get in on the action. But Rory could prove he was ready. Now he was ready, with his blood sucking lady love by his side.

"Now that was incredible."

"You know now I think about it… we really could have done with secret identities."

"You're telling me this now?"

"Nah, they're probably not going to be able to chase us down. It's not like we used our real names. Code names all the way Sweet Thing."

"So I should probably get back home, you know…"

"Yeah." Rory pouted. He didn't want to have to accept it. He'd stay up to sunrise if she'd stay with him. It's not like he'd be sleeping anyway. "I could fly you home?" Hopefully she wouldn't pick up the traces of desperation in his voice.

"I'd like that."

"You would? Great!" It was awkward until they got to Erica's. Rory didn't know what to say and was afraid asking if this was FINALLY the date he'd been after would earn him a punch to the arm. Erica was wondering the same thing. Being around Rory was different – he was an idiot – but it still came off endearing and adorable when he didn't overdo it. He was young and naïve but his heart was pure… for one that didn't beat.

"So…" Rory broke the ice. Against all better judgment Erica thought kissing him would be easier than saying anything. She leaned forward, caught him off guard this time but he closed his eyes and went with it. It made Erica feel like she was that socially awkward girl with glasses again, the girl she vowed to leave long behind. It was such a sweet, innocent kiss, nothing like her characteristic new 'vamp' personality. She licked her lips afterwards. Rory was breathing heavily as if he needed his inhaler again.

"Thanks." Was all Erica said with a smile before disappearing inside.

"Call me!" He managed to call out after her. When he left he was floating dreamily. Everything had to change after this… it just had to. Erica kissed him for real this time. She couldn't deny it again could she?

Maybe I jumped the gun... maybe I didn't. We'll see.

Next... ?