I wondered off towards the beach after all the mayhem cleared up. People we're scattered all over the place on the pier and the streets. I looked behind me at all the chaos, eager to get away from it all. The loud noise and bright lights were just too much. My head ached, from the gash on my forehead and my body pained from the hits I took tonight. I took my shoes off and tossed them into the sand behind me so they wouldn't get wet by the shoreline. I looked out into the darkness as the cool water rushed over my sore and tired feet. My heartbeat was still in the midst of getting back on track. These last three days had been so much to register. I had learned that the many stories I heard as child and Hollywood makes for money, isn't as fake as it is made out to be. On the other hand, Chad wasn't human anymore. He had a supernatural characteristic about him, which was dark and mysterious. He was my protector and one of the most gorgeous creatures of the night; A black panther. It was going to take some time until I accepted Chad's future. He was the same as any person in this world, only he had a terribly wicked secret that sent chills up my spine and sent quivers in my breaths. His animalistic features were attractive in many ways then one. He was much more vital then he was before. I couldn't be around him without feeling his energy, the passion and constant lust that flowed through his veins.

I took a deep breath and I smelled him close. His aroma was fierce and struck me within seconds of smelling it. It sent my mind in a whirlwind and caused so many streams of vibrant pleasures sprouting all throughout my body. Just the taste of him took my mind out of reality. I saw rare up-close visions of galaxies that were on fire and I could feel the heat off the radiant colors and the sharp pressures of the unknown. Everything was open and beautiful. I was aware of all that is happening inside and outside of our world.

"How do you feel?" his strong and soft voice carried past me out to sea.

"I feel really different." I sighed out loud.

"Naw, you'll be fine. It will go away in time."

"I don't want this feeling to go away." I turned to him, to see him standing behind me.

"Well, you'll always have the feeling, it just won't be so overpowering."

"It won't fade?"

"Not as long as we're together." he moved towards me and wrapped his arms around me, " if anything it will grow stronger every day."

"But it's not permanent?"

"You're not turning into anything abnormal if that's what your asking."

My hands took his face gently, on opposite sides of his cheeks, his words were painful, how he could ever think he was abnormal, "You are anything other then that." I said sternly, I could feel his eyes on mine, "You are a man and have the strength of an animal. You're a beautiful wild feline that I enjoy the company of at night stalking me in the shadows."

"You would like that."

"Hey, you chose to watch me over everyone." I smiled and snaked my arms around his neck.

"Only because you're all I ever think of when I go home… I won't even begin to tell you what I dream about."

"Oh, I'm sure I have an idea, after last night." I whispered against his lips and he pulled me in for a kiss. It lasted for a few seconds, frantically loosing control and almost being devoured by his love in the sand but we broke apart before anything could happen.

"The sea is so peaceful tonight." he breathed against my cheek.

"I'm peaceful."

"So am I."

We stood there feeling mother nature all around us and we admired the nights fresh cool air as we kept warm in each others embrace. I leaned into his chest and faced the enchanting Pacific waters. The sea was calling to me and I could hear its sweet endeavors as I smiled. I was in the arms of a man I knew I always wanted and all I'll ever need. My life was complete and I knew right at that moment, that no matter what happened after tonight, I was in the arms of my protector…. For life.

The End