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Ethan's POV:
Beep! Beep! Beep!
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up. I sat down on my bed as I rubbed my eyes, and then pressed the snooze button on my alarm clock. When waking up, I felt no pain; well, actually a little pain but it didn't bother me. I began to smile because knowing the fact that Sarah wasn't mad at me and we made up was just so pleasant. I stood up and got dressed for school. I put on a pair of sunglasses and went straight to school. I saw Benny standing in front of our locker -as normal- and he was searching for something in his locker, so I just walked up to him.
"Hey Benny. How's it going?" I greeted him.
"Hey Ethan," Benny said, still searching for something inside his locker. "Where is that damn book?" He said, almost to himself. "There it is." He said, taking his History book out.
I was going to open my mouth to speak, but Benny beat me to it. "Guess what new video game I got? War of Duty." Benny said, answering his own question.
"Isn't that game kind of like Call of Duty?" I asked him.
"I don't know. You know what they say about don't judge a book by its cover?" He said. I nodded. "Well, they didn't say a thing about video games." Benny said.
"So I'm guessing that you just looked at its cover and bought it," I said.
"Yeah, pretty much." Benny nodded.
I laughed then opened my locked to get my book. Everything was going great until I smelt the scent of his blood. The scent of his blood was just like the smell of candy. I didn't know why it had to be my best friend's blood and not anyone else. My craving got stronger than last time and I was getting weaker by the second. I couldn't stand beside Benny for even three minutes. If I stayed a bit longer, I might get dangerous. I had no self control like Sarah. I couldn't believe how strong Sarah was. I just quickly took my books and wanted to go to class, but I felt someone touching my shoulder; Benny.
"Where do you think you're going?" He asked me.
"I'm going to class." I wanted to go once again to avoid the smell, but Benny just couldn't let me go.
"No, you're not," Benny said. "You always talk to me before class starts, why not now?"
"I'm trying something new for once," I lied.
"Ethan. I know that's just a lie. What's going on?" Benny asked me looking more serious.
"I can't talk about this right now." I wanted to walk away again, but I felt his grip on my shoulder. I turned around and he was there, looking rather confused. "I know I'm not acting like myself lately, but… I just don't think it's safe for you if I stay here any longer."
"But E, our lives are not safe; they were never safe. I mean you guys are all soulless, undead creatures of the night. How much safer can our lives get?" Benny said.
"That's my point," I said. "Benny, I think I should leave now." I said as I turned around so I won't face him.
"But…"
"Now!" I said as I walked to class. I didn't know how much longer I could've taken. I had no choice. Either I avoid him for a short period of time or either I just put his life into danger.
I kept avoiding him and I succeeded. I didn't know what else to do, so I figured out that I'd go ask Sarah for some help since she had some self control. After the second class, I went to see Sarah, and she was with Erica in front of their lockers, talking. I walked towards them with a weak smile.
"Hey Sarah. Hey Erica." I greeted them.
"Hey Ethan," Sarah said. "What brings you here?"
"Sarah, I need some help," I said. Sarah gave me her full attention, and then I started speaking with a low voice. "Well you see, when I get close to Benny, I get weaker and have… cravings for his blood. I can't even stay five minutes with Benny. What shall I do?"
"Did you try blood substitute?" She asked. I nodded. "Oh, I get it. You get cravings for human blood."
"Not just any human; it's Benny," I said.
"I once gone through this stage, but I was busy eating junk food," She said. "I guess I'll see what I can find and tell you."
"Thanks for trying. You're the best." I said. I noticed her smiling, so I smiled too. "I guess I gotta go to class. See ya." I said walking to class since I already have my books. Sarah waved at me as I was walking and I just couldn't help it but smile at her.
I successfully avoided Benny and went home without him questioning me.
At night, I knew Benny was coming over, so I had to be under control. Sarah already came to babysit Jane, and I was in my room, sitting on my bed and thinking about what'll come. When the bell rang, I knew it was Benny. I didn't bother to answer it; I was just too busy thinking about what's coming. Seconds later, I heard a knock on the door, guessing it was Benny. I was right. He came inside with his goofy smile. He was holding a new video game which was probably War of Duty. He was waving it left and right. It was a hint that it was video games time.
"Just come in." I laughed.
He walked in then closed the door. I plugged in my Xbox and he inserted the CD. We started playing, and War of Duty was just like Call of Duty but with a bit of difference. We played for two minutes and I already felt my hunger getting worse. I paused the game and looked at Benny.
"Why do you keep pausing games?" Benny asked.
"Do you know why I keep ignoring you at school?" I asked Benny.
"I just wonder at school why you keep ignoring me. Seriously, why do you?" Benny said.
"It's because…" I paused, and then continued. "When I get close to you I have cravings for your blood and not anyone else. I tried blood substitute, but I don't know why it's your blood that I mostly want." I explained.
"Then why don't you turn me now? It's the perfect time." Benny stood up.
I stood up too and said, "Benny, are you crazy? I'm not gonna do it now."
"Why not?" Benny asked.
"I just don't want to, okay?" I said.
I felt weaker and weaker by the minute. The scent was getting stronger. I couldn't control myself but I had to.
"Benny, I'm asking you kindly, but can you leave?" I begged him. I tried as hard as I can to not be rude to him.
"You can't avoid me forever," Benny said.
The hunger got so strong that I fell on my knees and held my bed.
"Benny, please leave. I can't take this anymore. This is torture." I said.
"What's happening, Ethan?" Benny asked.
My eyes were closed, and when I opened them, they were gold. When I opened my mouth to speak, my fangs were flashed out. "Benny, go. Now." I said.
"I won't get scared like that, you know." Benny crossed his arms.
"Benny. Go." I said as my voice got deeper and scarier that Benny jumped from his place.
Benny headed towards the door as he looked at me. When he exited, I got back to normal. My eyes weren't gold anymore and there were no fangs. I sat down to relax. I heard a knock on the door and then it was opened to reveal Sarah.
"Benny walked out of your room with fear, so I thought I'd check on you," Sarah said. "Are you okay?"
"No, I'm not. I just scared my friend and kicked him out of my room. How can I be okay?" I said.
"Don't worry. We'll fix this," Sarah said.
"I hope," I said in a low voice, but I was sure that Sarah could hear what I was saying.
"Sarah!" Jane yelled from downstairs.
"I guess Jane wants me," Sarah said exiting.
I couldn't help it. I just couldn't wait for Sarah to find a solution for my craving. I keep wondering… why Benny? Why not anyone else? I just had to wait for the right answer to my problem.
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