It took me a few weeks before I could even eat breakfast with my parents... At the beginning of the third week, a Monday... My parents were having their smoothie by the diningroom. I went to the kitchen, grabbed a plate, a spoon, cereal and milk, and walked to the dining room. I served my self, while my parents watched me nervously. It was the first time in almost three weeks I sat on the dining room with them.
"Does this mean, I can get away with anything-" They both ran vampire speed towards me and hugged me at the same time. I was actually serious. If they were this scare about me hating them... Maybe, just maybe...
"Oh sweetheart... I'm so sorry we lie... We just wanted what was best for you..."
"I.. Understand... sort of." The smiled. My parents promised me, they would explain everything to me, the whole vampire world, they just wanted me to enjoy being human as long as I could until time came for me to... "You guys do realized, there are month's before my 18 birthday?" They laughed.
"For us, is just a few months away."
"Yeah, Yeah." I finished the cereal, cleaned my plate, and droved to school. Charlie didn't talk or looked my way. Something I asked him to do. I was sitting down on my table studying when I fell someone sitting on my table. I stupidly had hope it was Charlie stalking me again... I looked up... It wasn't Charlie... It was Cleo...
"Are you still freak out by us?" I smiled softly.
"Maybe." She gave me a crooked smile. "Where do you guys even hide the fangs?" She open her mouth showing me a set of perfectly normal teeth, then I saw her fangs elongated.
"Were predators, our fangs come out when we need to eat." I shivered, remembering Peter's teeth on my neck. "Do you want to go to a club with me?" I stared at her in disbelieve.
"I don't-"
"Trust me. They are going to say yes."
"Who?"
"Your parents. Night club life is part of the royals." She smiled, she took my cellphone and typed her phone number on it. "Call me when they say yes. I'll pick you up."
"Fine. IF, my parents say yes, I'll call you." I really doubt it. My parents were control freaks, they never let me out anywhere, and I did asked before...
After school I went straight home, hoping to see my parents.. Who I found was Charlie. I stared in disbelief at him with a pissed off glared.
"Where are my parents?" I was almost yelling
"They had an emergency and call me to watch over you while they get back."
"What am I? A prisoner? I believe I told you to stay away from me! Since when does my parents have your phone number?" I was a little jealous at that...
"Since I been around you, whenever your in danger. They trust me now." He smirk.
"They didn't like the idea of you being here alone with me-"
"That's history now." He chuckle. "I earn their trust-"
"Well you earn THEIR trust. Not mine. I told you to stay away!"
"You want me to say NO, to your parents. The vampire royals?" I pursed my lips.
"UGH!" Like always he always made me feel stupid. I stormed towards my bedroom, and locked the door...
I don't know how long I stayed locked in my bedroom, but eventually my dad knocked. "Hey baby girl... Just wanted to let you know We were back. I stood up and ran to the door unlocking it.
"Dad?" He was heading back to the living room.
"Yes?"
"Can I go to a club with Cleopatra Coleman." He stared at me for a quick second, then nodded. He started heading out back to the living room.
"Sure-"
"Seriously?" He stopped and chuckle staring at me.
"Your surprise?"
"Well I did say a club- That meant going out at night-"
"Yoru going with Cleopatra-" I frown at him.
"That makes it ok?"
"It sure does." He laughed going down to the living room. I picked up my cellphone and called Cleo.
"I'll pick you up at 8pm." I laughed, I couldn't help myself. "I told you so."
"I'll be ready..."
I put on a mini skirt, black boots, with socks, I got on a tank top, a leather jacket. I curled my hair, put heavy makeup on. Put on my most expensive perfume and walked down just as the bell rang.
Cleo had on a leather dress, black boots, her hair was styled really nice, she had heavy makeup too. She stared at me approvingly.
"I promise I'll bring her back, Mister, and Missis Thomson." They laughed, as we walked to the car.
"Damn girl, you're making me reconsider my preferences."
"Is that because of my family?"
"Hell no! That's just a bonus." I laughed. WE droved for like an hour. Then she parked and we walked. I looked at the place in question. It looked sketchy. "Is to keep humans away." She laughed seeing my reaction.
"Good job on that.." She knocked on the door, someone open it.
"Cleopatra Coleman, Belle Thomson." He stepped aside and let us in. Inside the place was transformed, it was dark, with loud music and lights. It was full. Cleo walked us straight to the VIP section, said her name, then mine and we were let inside. I sat on the sofa, and looked around nervously. "You want something to drink?"
"I don't know.." Cleo smirk at me.
"A cosmo for the little girl, vodka on the rocks for me."
We danced, we drank... After my fifth drink I started to let loose and feel more at home. Cleopatra hooked with Kyle and they been making out on the VIP Section for the last 5 minutes. Kyle would stare at me in between kisses making me uncomfortable, so I had enough. I stood up and the room spinned... I waited until it stopped spinning and went down to the dance floor. I started dancing by myself. I notice a guy from school staring at me.. I tried to ignored him, but he walked towards me, and started dancing as if he was dancing with me. I rolled my eyes at him.
"My names is James Rice. Your Belle Thomson?" I sigh.
"Yes." We started dancing, he got closed to me. I knew I was drunk, when I let him hold my waits and move provocatively... The small voice on the back of my head told me to go back to VIP, but I just didn't want a show of french kissing... He went to kissed me, and that's when someone grabbed him by the neck and threw him off me. I glared at him, even though deep down I was thankful...
"I told you-" I went to move a foot, but did it the wrong way, and was about to fall face first to the floor. Charlie steadied me, and was staring at me in a disapproval face.
"Where is Cleo?" He asked interrupting me.
"She's busy with Kyle.." I could hear my words slurring, and I fell a little embarrassed.
"Your drunk... Let me take you home-"
"NO! I told you to leave me alone! Your not my knight and shinning prince. Your just a jerk!" He grabbed me by the arm, pulling me to him, picked me up, and put me over his shoulder. I grunted. "Let me go!"
"I am taking you home." He walked to the VIP section, He didn't say his name or anything. He was also carrying me over his shoulder. And they let him IN!
"He's Charlie Smith! He's poor, he don't belong here." Again my stupid words slurred, and it was worse by being upside down. The guard gave Charlie a sympathetic look, he actually felt sorry for CHARLIE? Seriously?
"CLEO!" She sat and giggle. Charlie put me on the sofa. "What the fuck?"
"Oh come on! She's fine!" She giggle drunkenly. "Your are on the clock aren't you? And by the looks of it, your doing your job of guarding her-"
"CLEO! Shhhh!"
"She's safe and sound." She finished as if he didn't say anything. I stared at them in shock... Did I hear right?
"What?" I gasp I took the Cosmo I left on the table, and gulped it down. "You work.. For my... Family?" Charlie stared at me in horror.
"What are you?" He sigh resigned.
"I'm.. Your body guard." I stared at him stupidly, but I suddenly understood everything. Why he was always near, yet far away. How he always knew where I was, and seem to be always when I needed help... He extended his hands towards me, no doubt to help me stand up. "Let's go." It wasn't a question either. I was beyond pissed.
"No. I'm staying-"
"The hell you are-" He took a step towards me. I glared.
"I'll tell my parents you tried to rape me." He stopped and stared at me in disbelieve.
"You wouldn't-"
"Try me." I glared. I was soo mad at him... And more than mad... I was hurt. I though he cared about me, but he was just doing his stupid job... I order another drink. "Now, wait outside like a good body guard, while I have my drink." He glared at me, nodded and stormed out. I stared at him until I no longer saw him. Cleo and Kyle resume kissing. I groaned and gulped my drink, when it arrived. After a few more, I stood up with difficulty and walked outside. I had a feeling I was on the verge of passing out drunk. I leaned against the wall, letting the cold air wake me up-
"Belle?" I looked up, but it was hard. I was too drunk. I tried to walk... but I was too drunk, so I started to fall face first. Charlie was in front of me in an instant, picking me up bridal style, before my body hit the floor. "Why are you doing this to me?" He whispered in my hair... I closed my eyes and rested my head in his chest. He walked with me in his arms, then put me in the passenger side, he sat on the driver side and drove away.
The car stopped way too soon. I was pretty sure I would passed out, by the time we arrived to my house, and I was still awake.
"This is not my house.." I looked around confuse.
"It's mine." He got out, and ran vampire speed to my side. He open the door, and picked me up, putting me over his shoulder. I giggled.
"Are we having sex?" Charlie cough.
"Please. I wont have sex with you sober, what makes you think, I'll do it, while you stink of alcohol." I cringed, glad he couldn't see me. He took me all the way to his bedroom, and drop me in his bed.
"Seems like you are-"
"We are waiting here, for your friend Cleo. You need your rest-" I rolled my eyes, it seem like Charlie was mad at me.
"Charlie?"
"Yes?" He snap.
"Every Time you save me... or whenever you are near... Were... Were you just doing your job?" He glared at me.
"Yes I was... I am so glad, Cleopatra open her big mouth. Now you know I'm not interested. I"m just working.." That stung. I looked down, and lay back, so I would fight back the tears.
"I fell for it good. Your really a good actor... if body guard doesn't work, you might have a career in acting."
"Belle..." His voice softened. "I wasn't-"
"Save it. You know I have feelings for you... I said yes to Peter, because it was the closest I had to be able to pretend to be with you-"
"Belle..."
"Please.. Stop... Saying my name like that..." He sigh. I sat on the bed and stared at him. It was hard... I fought against the fog. "Can.. Can I just have a kiss." He stared.
"No."
I frown. "Am I that disgusting?" He looked away.
"Your not disgusting Belle, you know damn well that."
"Then why do you run away from me?" I stood up and started to stumbled towards him.
"Belle..." He said in warning.
"Stop saying my fucking name like that! Answer me!" He sigh and turned to stared at me with pain in his features.
"I.. I do like you-"
"You do?" My heart started to beat out of my chest, as I walked towards him. He moved away from me.
"Yes... I do." He sigh defeated, but he wouldn't get closed to me, getting me confuse...
"Then... Why wont you try it with me?"
"Because no matter what you say or do... How much you fight it... We are not aloud to be together... Whether you like it or not. You'll marry into someone your own class."
"I-"
"You don't see it now... But you will."
"I can't... be with someone like Kyle-"
"Your parents aren't idiots.. They'll get you someone good-"
"But I don't want anyone... But you-"
"We can't be together. Stop being so damn stubborn." I tried to walk but I fell to the floor. He went to my side to help me up no doubt.
"Don't..." I whispered too tired to yell. "Just.. Let me be-" He nodded. "I wont... stop fighting-"
"Why?" He seems frustrated.
"Because.. I want the real thing."
"The real thing?" He asked confused.
"I dreamt of you... of us... But I want what I dream in real life." He looked down guiltily. I frown. "Wait? Did you do that dream?" His face looked more guilty. "You did!" I stood up almost falling back down. I needed to rest, but I was too mad. "Why would you do that?!"
"I...needed you to forget about vampires, and be distracted-"
"And kissing me in a dream seem like a good idea to you?"
"It worked.." He said lamely. I glared and walked towards him pissed off. I punched him in the chest. I was pretty sure, he didn't feel it, but I kept punching him.
"Why are you doing this to me! Can't you see your hurting me!"
"I truly don't mean to hurt you... I'm just trying to do my job, and protect you... Without getting too involved."
"Your failing miserably!"
"Why do you think is that?!" He snap.
"Is not only me! You care about me. Why? Why wont you give us a chance? Why? Why?" He hissed and was in front of me in an instant, grabbing me by the arms.
"Because stolen kisses, romantic moments, dates, etc are beautiful and special." I nodded drunkenly. "But they are truly evil when they are gone..."
"I"m not going anywhere." I said lamely.
"Yes you are..." He said softly. He picked me up and put me on the bed. "Now sleep."
I groaned and sat down. I felt like shit. I turned on the lamp and notice a cup of orange juice with a bottle of advil. I took two advil, and gulped down the juice. I groaned again and was about to turned off the light and go back to sleep when-
I screamed... In an instant my dad was in the bedroom. I pointed at the vampire that was now standing in my bedroom.
"Give us a moment."
"Yes sir." Charlie walked out of the bedroom, closing the door.
"Honey.. He brought you home, passed out drunk.."
"Ok? So he's supposed to stay until I wake up?"
"Well he also told us, Cleo told you the truth about him." I frown trying to remember. "That he was your body guard?" I stared. Everything was a little fussy, I didn't know what was real, and what was a dream...
"Ok?"
"Well, he asked since you already know if he could guard you the right way." I glared.
"DAD!"
"Don't... Your mother and I decided we might as well train you now, about our world and our rules, that way, your transformation will be faster." I cringed.
"But-"
"No. No buts. He's going to watch you almost 24/7. He usually do it from outside." I frown again. I always had that feeling of being watched... "Now he'll do it from your own room." With that he walked out, leaving with the last word. Charlie walked in. I sat on the bed, and lay down looking at the ceiling. It was one in the morning. Charlie sat back down and stared at me.
I was too sick to argue, the last thing I knew, I fell asleep again...
I woke up and the first thing I did was stared at the clock. It was noon.
"Do you want food?" I just groaned.
"Can I have hot chocolate?" He stood up, nodded and left. I took two more advil.
20 minutes later Charlie came back with a steaming hot cup of chocolate. I took it and blew on it. It even had mini marshmallow. Charlie sat down and stared at me. It was kind of creepy. I took the first sip and closed my eyes, enjoying the flavor.
"How can you make a cup of chocolate this good?"
He smirk. "Just because I'm a vampire doesn't mean I can't cook." I smiled and drank some more, and my stomach started to settle. "Want something to eat?"
"No."
"Belle. You should eat something."
"Not hungry..."
"Something small?" I shook my head.
"I wouldn't mind more chocolate?" He smirk, grabbed my cup and left. I took off my clothes and went to the bathroom, I took off my clothes, and got in the shower. I shampoo my hair first. I put my head in the running water, and stupidly open my eyes, while still having shampoo in my hair, some fell in my eyes. I let out a small scream In an instant the curtain open and Charlie was looking around for the danger.
"What happen?"
"Soap in the eye." He elevated my head and helped me take the shampoo off. Until I could see.
"Better?"
"Yes Thank You..." Charlie was staring at me without saying anything. I frown and stared at him. He was in a trance looking me up and down with hungry eyes... I frown wondering why was he staring at me that way for. I was fine now. Charlie was inside the shower with me. I was naked and he was dressed in his body guard suit, getting wet... His suit was getting wet because he was in the shower... I blushed realizing I was naked in front of Charlie in the shower, none of the less. "Take a picture Charlie, it will last longer."
"Sorry." He mumbled embarrassed, and ran out of the bathroom. I smiled after he ran out, feeling a little proud. He seem to enjoy my body... I put a towel around my body and walked out. Charlie was sitting down on a chair. He stood up when I walked out of the bathroom. "Aren't you changing?"
"My clothes are here. Besides I changed in my own bedroom naked a lot of time. I'm pretty sure there's nothing new about my body that you haven't seen-"
"I always looked on the surrounding, when you were changing-"
"Really?" I arch an eyebrow.
"Well-" I sat on the bed, and started drinking the hot chocolate. He sat down, and watched me. He tried to look uninterested but fail miserably.
"Where are my parents?"
"Working." I sigh.
"Ever Since I found out about vampires, that's all they do-"
"Before they had to keep appearance. Now, they can focus on keeping you in the sun, even after being a vampire-" I cringed.
"Belle?" I sat up and stared at him.
"Yes?"
"Aren't you going to cover yourself?" I looked down, and notice I was once again naked in front of him. I gave him a crooked smile, and he stared at me scared. I knew I should covered my self, but this was so damn erotic... I was once naked in front of Peter, but with Charlie, it was different... I sigh. I picked up the towel and covered myself. I was afraid for him. If my parent's came...
"Can you make me a veggie sandwich?" He gave me a thankful smile with a nod and ran out of the room. I grabbed panties and put them on, with my bra. I put on yoga pants, and a long shirt. I put my hair into a pony tail and walked down the kitchen. Charlie was just setting down the plate. He put a cup with a smoothie and gave me a note.
"Baby girl, since you know about us, you can start your smoothie supplements. Since your blood is vampire blood were putting 100% human blood on your smoothie to wake up your vampire's genes faster." I glared at the note, took the smoothie and walked to the sink. I went to dump it.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." I turned and glared at Charlie.
"Why the hell not?"
"One way or another, we'll get the human blood in your system." I still dump it. Charlie ran vampire speed to my side, and stood behind me trying to get the cup. I giggle. "Give me the cup. I put my hand behind me. He leaned closer and we were face to face. He was looking at the cup, I was staring at his features. He notice how closed we were and step back. "You are something else." He walked to the livingroom and sat down.
I sat on the dining room table and started eating the sandwich. Charlie watched me from the livingroom.
"You do know, your drinking blood one way or another right?" I rolled my eyes at him.
"I rather starve-"
"How will you know-" I stopped eating the sandwich, and looked at the trash. "I didn't add blood."
"I believe I told you to let me die-"
"That was before you knew I was secretly protecting you. Now that you know I work for your parents, you know that's impossible."
"You can always quit." He stood up and walked towards the dining room making me nervous.
"Why would I quit this job?" I pursed my lips, thinking for a few seconds.
"I don't want you near-"
"Tough." I groaned frustrated.
"I will make you quit." I warned. He chuckle.
"Really?"
"Yes, really."
"You think you're my first stuck up princess?" I glared.
"I might not be your first... But I am the first one you like. I can make your life-"
"I don't like you." I arch an eyebrow and was about to prove a point, but I decided to just let it go... For now.
"Just quit, and leave me alone..."
"I can't." He whispered, looking down. I stared at him.
"Why not?"
"Because-" The door open and my parents walked in. Charlie stood up straight. "Sir, Ma'am."
"Everything Ok?" The looked between me and Charlie. I glared at Charlie making my parents relax and smiled.
"Yes." They walked towards me and gave me a quick kiss.
"I believe Charlie told you about your blood regiment?"
"Yes. And I told HIM, I rather starved." My parents glared at me about to say something, but decided to let it go.
"Charlie, we need to talk to you in our office." He nodded. And like that I was nothing, they ignored me and left me to go to the office. I had- NO. I tip toe, and walked out of the house, without making any noise...