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I love Moonlight and it's so sad it was cut short. There were too many stories they left hanging. Anyway, this is how I would have pictured what may have happened after that last episode…

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Turning Beth

Chapter 3

New York, New York


Mick was able to resist Beth's "gift." He was able to get away from it for the moment, for the reason that Beth still understood how he felt, she was just sort of testing the waters. But after that awkward moment that night, they both avoided the topic. For the reason that one felt a little ashamed of being rejected, and of one who was torn in making a decision.

When they were both finished with their meals, they headed down to Mick's unit, and Beth saw that her luggage was indeed there, and a bed was prepared for her to sleep in. Both decided to at least get some rest as preparation for the coming trip, upon Mick's insistence.

"You want to spend our first year anniversary resting?" Beth teased, but there was a trace of seriousness in that statement. It is true that they've been together for a year now, but they've never done anything intimate. Mick just never let himself go with her.

"Beth…" Mick said. He was tempted to not spend the night on separate beds—but for his case a freezer for him and a bed for Beth—but he knew, they had to.

"Yeah, I know, I'm just kidding. Sometimes, you being what you are makes this a little harder than how it's supposed to be…" she looked directly at him and tried to send her message through—can't you just try and feed off me.

"Beth, please. We still have a trip tomorrow, you need your rest or you won't enjoy New York." He said, to divert the conversation. She knew what he was doing and she just let it go.

"Okay, okay." She relented. "I'm sorry." She set her head in a manner that was waiting for him to kiss her. And he did. It was a soft kiss, only for good night. They both didn't want to stop mid-passion because, as always, he was holding back.

The thing is, whenever Mick becomes too passionate or excited, his fangs protrude as if he's going to feed and he doesn't want to harm her in any way. Even a kiss would be harmful if his fangs were out, she'd bleed and he'd taste her blood, and he might not be able to control it anymore. He may not only turn her, he was afraid of killing her. He has never turned anyone before—making it all harder.

Beth wasn't able to rest for the night. Thoughts were running through her mind…he even refused me even though it was a present for our anniversary…if he has no plans of…I can't…what if…oh my…I can't sleep…I want to go to him…I can't…that'd be too much…no…grrrr…why do I want to be that now?...why am I feeling like this…do I want to be like them?...no……mayber…why not, right?... and it just went on and on.

When they were both up to go to the airport, they became a normal couple again, both avoiding the last night's awkwardness. On the plane, Beth fell asleep, her hands on Mick's and her head leaning on his shoulder. In this moment, Mick was glad she still came with him. He didn't openly show it, but he was also uncertain if they would've gone to New York. Last night was a heap of uncomfortable moments for both of them. And, he was afraid of the repercussions of his rejection of Beth's blood. Maybe he should've took a sip, he thought. He brushed away the ideas and just focused on the silent breathing he heard by his side and was absolutely glad she was still here.

As they got out of the airport, Mick decided to forget everything that took place the previous night, and Beth decided the same—to enjoy their celebration here in New York. They went to a condominium unit that Josef owned in New York City—one of his many presents to them on their anniversary—and got themselves settled.

"Wow." Beth said, "this place is huge." She looked around and checked the rooms and the kitchen. She couldn't help but sigh with excitement. She took look at the fridge. "Hey," she called to Mick, "he even gave you 'complimentary drinks'" she laughed.

"That Josef," he said. "I can last at least a two days without drinking and here he is spoiling us."

"He really is this rich," she exclaimed.

"I know, I expected an apartment or something less grandiose, yet here we are."

Beth just nodded in agreement—with the smile still on her face.

"So, what do you want to do first? Where do you want to go?" he asked her, stepping closer and holding her hand.

Beth smiled at him, and looked at him charmingly, "Hhmm…let me think…" she said, squinting her eyes and looked sideways. Before she answered she tightened her grip on Mick's hand and said, "I'm thinking Times Square!"

"Are you sure?" Mick said, "from what I've heard, and read over and over again, Times Square looks best at night when the lights are on—it's only 10am."

"You're right, I didn't think that out too well," she laughed. They walked the streets and when they saw a tour bus half an hour later, they decided to just hop on one and get off where they would want.

Along the ride, Beth spotted Macy's. "Oh, isn't this the very first Macy's?" she asked Mick.

"I'm not so sure." He replied. "But I think it's the biggest."

"Can we just get off here, please…" she looked at Mick with puppy dog eyes and he relented. The tour guide was asking who was hopping off, and they stood and got off the bus.

"Come on," Beth said, "I just want to take a look and maybe find something I'd want."

Mick looked at her suspiciously—fearing they might spend too much on shopping.

"Don't worry, we're not married—yet—I'm using my money." She laughed, grabbed his hand and pulled him inside.

A couple of hours later, Beth had four bags of clothing, shoes and accessories.

"Just want to take a look you say," Mick remarked, and jokingly shook his head in an effort to look disconcerted.

"Mick, I'm in New York. Give me a break," she laughed and walked on. Not too far, they spotted Barnes&Noble and this time, Mick was excited.

"You've got to be kidding me…" Beth said.

"If you are going to shop and leave me, I should find something else to do right, like read a book perhaps…"he replied. They were back to their normal conversations—teasing, playful, yet sweet.

"Okay, okay, just one book okay?"

"Hey, why are you giving me a limit? I didn't give you one, like you said, we're not married—yet—I'm using my money on this one too." He kidded and they went inside the shop. Mick's adding the 'yet' to the "we're not married" made Beth feel more excited—he was thinking about it.

After half an hour, they decided to go back to the condominium to leave the things, then got on another tour bus and hopped off at the port for The Statue of Liberty.

"Wow, she looks beautiful," Mick said as they were walking toward the port.

"Don't do that, you're making me jealous," she joked and kissed him on the cheek. Most time of half of the day, their hands were together. They didn't bother to take pictures yet, but now they will—this is indeed the Statue of Liberty.

It was just past noon and they were on the boat to Statue of Liberty. "Thank you, Mick," Beth said suddenly.

"Always welcome, Beth, always." He replied. He cupped her face and gave her a kiss—she smiled afterwards.

"I love you so much," Beth said, her eyes gazing through his like his were the only eyes she saw.

"I know," Mick replied, "Happy first year anniversary and a day, Beth, this is all for you." And he kissed her again.


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i'll leave this up to this part

I know, this chapter is a little different in the way it was written than the previous ones, but this was how I ended up writing—it's somehow like a filler chapter just to show how their relationship really is—without too much of the supernatural stuff…just two lovers…in New York City

I'm planning on adding an OC to this one…and a plot's already forming for the next chapter…who knows what may happen?...

I hope it is still as interesting…Thanks