It's chapter 4! At this stage, I'm very confused as to what I'll make happen. I hate character deaths but some people might have to die to end this. Send your suggestions. X

Disclaimer: I don't own Young Dracula or anything else mentioned in this story. I only own the plot.

Garside Grange school – maths class

Vlad's POV

I wish there wasn't something so weird happening around here. Back in Stokely, I'd be happy with Robin being around because he's my best friend and I know he'd never hurt me but here... well, I know he's the same guy but he's completely different and I can't trust him 100%.

Now that Robin doesn't believe in vampires anymore, he's so... odd. Like that time he joined the football team. That was freaky, but at least he still knew. My best friend... Robin should know! For some reason, as soon as I thought that, I knew it wasn't going to end well, but he had to know everything – tonight!

Robin's POV

I sat there, staring intently at Vlad. He looked blank. He definitely wasn't concentrating on the maths we were supposed to be doing anyway. Yet he still looked cute. I don't know why I like him so much. I have no recollection of liking guys before. It doesn't seem like something that happens suddenly.

Why Vlad of all people too? What's so special about him that makes me never want to look away, never want to see anybody else but him and never want him to leave? I don't know what he sees in me either. Why did he kiss me yesterday? Does he feel the same pull towards me? I'll have to ask him – tonight!

'Tonight' – with Vlad, Chloe and Robin

The boys had arranged to meet at Robin's house. Robin rushed to answer the door but Chloe got there before him. "Vlad!" she squealed, "I've heard so much about you." Vlad looked past her in confusion and saw Robin.

"Hey, Vlad," Robin smiled sheepishly, "This is my sister, Chloe." Vlad looked back at Chloe. What had happened to her? She was never like this back in Stokely. She was always so serious and mature. Okay, something really weird must have happened after he left.

Robin pulled Chloe away from Vlad and whispered something in her ear which even Vlad struggled to hear but just caught, "Chloe, if you ever want to see Vlad again, you'll go to your room, now!" Chloe ran off. Vlad was dumbfounded. How could he have such an effect?

Robin distracted Vlad from his thoughts by pulling him up the stairs. As soon as they got to Robin's room and closed the door, Vlad's lips found Robin's. He wanted to kiss him one last time before he told him his secret.

As they pulled apart, Vlad panted out, "I'm... I love you." Robin looked at him in surprise. Vlad was freaking out. He hadn't meant to say that. He'd be lost without Robin. He had no idea what he'd do if Robin left him. While Vlad was over-thinking things, Robin replied, "I love you too". Robin's lips were back on Vlad's before he had time to take in what Robin had just said. "Wait!" Vlad panted. Robin looked upset and Vlad hated that but he had to tell him the truth now.

"I'm a vampire." He stated.

"I know." Robin grinned.

"What? How could you possibly?" Vlad spluttered.

"I was watching Twilight a few nights ago and..." Vlad rolled his eyes. Robin sighed and continued, "Bella said Edward was pale white and ice cold and so are you."

Vlad couldn't believe Robin was comparing him to Edward Cullen. First Glee, now Twilight? Robin was losing his mind. Then he remembered something even weirder. Robin loved him.

Vlad was worried. It was okay for him to love Robin because he'd known him for years. Robin had only known him for a few days. It wasn't possible. Someone had to be messing with Robin's head. As much as he wanted to stay with Robin, he knew it couldn't be safe.

As soon as Robin fell asleep, Vlad left. He had a lot of thinking to do so he returned to the park and sat on the swing. He had wanted Robin to love him for years; he could finally admit it, but now Robin wasn't Robin.

He wished it could be different but once whatever it was that had compelled Robin to love him stopped, Vlad wouldn't be able to take it. As much as he wanted to be with Robin, it just wasn't right. Especially when he wasn't even thinking of how much he loved Erin.

Park with Vlad and Erin

Vlad looked up. "Erin!" he exclaimed.

"Hi, Vlad." She smiled sweetly.

"What're you doing here?" Vlad asked her.

"I fell asleep under the slide earlier and I just woke up and you were here." she blushed, "Why are you here?"

"I was at Robin's house and I just wanted to get away so I came here." Vlad sighed.

"Trouble in paradise?"

"I guess you could say that."

"Well, I'm here if you need me."

Vlad smiled at Erin. He'd forgotten how understanding she was when Ingrid wasn't controlling her. He knew she mustn't be his biggest fan right now but he still felt comfortable in her presence.

"I don't think Robin and I are meant to be." Vlad explained.

"Why not?" Erin asked, feigning concern, despite cheering inside her head.

"He's not himself. He's a completely different person and I can't trust this version of him."

Erin nodded, even though she wasn't sure what he was talking about. She had no experience with talking to a guy who'd dumped her for another guy, although technically she dumped him.

"So... are you like, gay?" she asked, genuinely curious.

Vlad shook his head. "I'm straight, apart from Robin, but not this Robin."

"So, is there any chance we could get back together?" Erin asked, hopeful.

Vlad gaped at her. He couldn't believe she still wanted him after what he did to her. He hadn't really considered getting back together with her. His father didn't like her, but he didn't like Robin much either. Vlad had loved Erin for ages and Robin was after changing way too much.

"I, um... I guess we can." Vlad said solemnly. But after saying it, he grinned. Erin was perfect for him. He didn't know how he'd forgotten that.

Park with Jonno and Mina

Jonno swore under his breath. How had he been so stupid? Of course Vlad would go back to Erin. He didn't even know why he'd thought Robin could get Vlad to sleep with him. It would've taken a lot less time to just brainwash Erin. Maybe he'd wanted Vlad to suffer through the loss of a girlfriend as well as killing him, but that didn't even happen.

Mina was upset that Vlad was happy again. She believed Robin could still do what he had been programmed to do, however. She managed to convince Jonno to give it a few more days and see how it played out. Jonno agreed but still started planning how to capture Erin so Vlad would come and rescue her, bringing him straight to his doom.

By the time Jonno stopped planning how best to kill Vlad, the park was empty. Everybody, including Mina, was gone. Jonno sighed as he started the long walk home.

A/N: Thanks to jabifan4eva this chapter is a lot longer than it was going to be originally. I don't even know if this should still be a slash story. Let me know.

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