More with the date at "Eight" place Vlad wanted to go to. Anyway, enjoy...hopefully...er, I think...

So far, nothing was wrong. It was a good pace, I wanted to see where I was, and all I know is we're going into a Jacuzzi. Somehow, Vlad picked me up again and my feet noticed wet, hot, bubbling, and strong waving power has come much deeper and he continued to put me down. I felt a smooth floor and my knees automatically bent down to be ready to sit down. There's water movement and his arms moving around to stay on my right side.

"How are you feeling, Daniel?"

I could tell there's water…the Jacuzzi water. But…something changed. My mind flashed randomly of some picture. It was ugly and horrible. I needed to see! My hands wanted to move someone's hands off.

"GET OFF! GET AWAY FROM ME! PLEASE! P-PL-PLEASE! DON'T HURT ME!" The screaming felt endless inside me.

Someone was in the same room. I wanted out of this room! I kept trying to push whoever was here and still, felt too strong for me to stop.

"Daniel! It's only a Jacuzzi room! You like it, don't you?"

"GET AWAY FROM ME!" I kept clawing the man's hands.

So many things happening at once. I didn't feel safe anymore. There's man in my mind, his eyes looked distrustful, and his filthy hands touched me.

"GET AWAY FROM ME! STRANGER! STRANGER!" My breathing became so difficult.

That man kept sweet talking to me that I'd have to do whatever he wants if I wanted anything in return from him. I hated the way he touched me. I kept fighting and made me hurt myself. The man laughed at me. It was so cold…wet…uncomfortable. He went on and on to do what pleases him.

"Daniel! It's me! Vlad! I'm here to protect you! You're safe!"

I whimpered and kept clawing so many times to escape just to make it alive. That man laughed at me, at my misery, and how much I kept kicking and punching. He got me down and made me do things. I didn't understand. There's another voice, but it didn't make sense. My hands felt turning into something different and managed to get someone to yelp, but that man still here! He was mad at me for not doing what he wanted and he's hurting me.

"MOMMY! HELP! DADDY! STRANGER! HE'S HURTING ME!"

My body kept kicking and clawing at him so much and it never ended. Then, my head banged onto something and felt the need to sleep the pain away. The man chuckled at his satisfied and raced off. Everything became black and breathing back to normal felt new.

A new sense of feeling. It was over…all over. Everything changed, I can protect myself, and no one can hurt me. My hands began to feel someone's hand on my eyes and around my waists. Those hands were different from the man who hurt me.

"Daniel?" His voice filled with worried and concern.

His voice wasn't like that man was. He wasn't responsible for the harm, he didn't make me feel unsafe or unwelcome. Both of my hands stayed on his hand that covered my eyes. The smell of his hand was nice.

"…I remember…"

"Remember what, Daniel?"

"That man…he was that school Janitor. I used to talk to him and he would be so nice to me. He asked my name one day. I told him. He told me he knew where I live." I breathed slower, "…he came to my house uninvited. He found me in the bathroom. I was showering. I told him to leave and wait for me after I'm dressed. He said no. He asked if I wanted to feel something nice. I didn't really understand what he meant. He said come out of the shower, I asked for a towel, and he said no that wouldn't be necessary. So, I asked what touching is it so special. He started to touch my member and made me…er, spurted so much. I didn't like it. I thought I was in trouble. I tried to hurt him to stop him from touching me. He hurt me so badly and I wanted him to go away. He got me onto the ground, asking me to perform something and that if I did…I could ask anything I wanted in return. It didn't feel right. He did what pleases him with my member and I fought so much. He hurt me so much and since he had it so much with me. He pushed me back and my head felt hurt. I fell asleep and saw him run off. I was happy to sleep and the pain was gone."

Everything felt quiet…all the memory finally clicked. How? It didn't make any sense. Jazz tried everything. She blindfolded me. She said we're taking getting into a hot tub, but I knew it was just a bathtub with extremely hot water. We were in our bathing suit, though. I just kept pushing her away more and more. No one could ever be in the same bathroom as I was.

I nearly attacked anyone who's in the same bathroom or backed out. Why did Vlad ended up changing it? Is it because his strength is the same as mine? Is it because I trusted him? I believed him? It doesn't make sense, but it was hard to go through a horrible memory. I felt cold again and I immediately hugged the man who's holding me. He felt very warm. I'm able to feel that again…just like being a human again.

His hand moved away from my eyes and my eyes blinked to see something in front of me. Vlad was here. Not the Janitor. He looked so sad and I didn't like it. My eyes looked over at his hand and saw some redness. I gasped and couldn't believe it.

"Vla-vlad! I hurt you!" I grabbed his hand and couldn't believe how strong and fighting I was to him.

He hummed lightly, "It's fine and it's nothing. It'll heal soon enough. Watch."

I looked at his damaged hand and noticed it was already fading away. Of course…we can heal faster and naturally. I sighed and calmed a bit.

"But I hurt you, Vlad."

Vlad's hand cradled my cheek, "Daniel, tell me…are we in the same room?" His happy smile appeared.

I blinked, "…yes. We're in a-a ba-bathroom together."

"Do you feel safe with me?"

"…yes."

"That's all it matters, Daniel. Making you feels safe and so far, this is a good process."

"Vlad…I hurt you."

"Daniel, do I look angry or upset about being hurt?"

My head shook and I kept hugging him. I felt his hand through my hair as the water trickled down and around to know he's being careful.

"Are you having a good time in this Jacuzzi?"

"It feels so…interesting."

Vlad chuckled and he kept me in his arms. We spent our time relaxing and feeling the water power everywhere. It's huge from what I noticed and how it's made out of gold too! Wow, it was something special in this and Vlad's here. We usually don't get wrinkled up easily like humans normally do. We don't get wrinkled up for another three hours, but we don't plan on staying in that long.

We spent time hugging each other, not much to say, and let the air flow around us. It's so nice to be calm, not having to rush, or feel any interruptions. Nothing could get better than this and I liked it. No…I loved it. I was willing to snuggle up with Vlad and felt maybe our time like this was better than nothing.

"Daniel, are you hungry? We do have the buffet in the other room."

When he asked that, my stomach lurched for the answer, "Hehe, yeah, I am."

Vlad hummed and gladly lifted me out of the Jacuzzi which I will miss being in. It was very relaxing like a several messages going on at once. My entire body felt like a jelly and Vlad looked like one too. We both put the towel on ourselves and dried up. Of course, Vlad and I turned our back around so we could change into our clothes without looking at each other. It felt…normal in a way. I'm not too worried about him in the same room, but the memory bothered me the most about it.

"I'm in all of my clothes now, Vlad." I thought letting him know that too.

I felt arms wrapped around my waists. His chin on my chin and his lovely smile. I loved seeing him like this and cuddled his arms with mine. I giggled a little and his chin teased my neck which made me giggled some more.

"Vlad!" I laughed, "What are you doing?"

"Waiting for you to say something?"

"Like what? Let's go eat now?"

"Something like that."

Vlad quickly carried me and raced out with me to the buffet area. Damn, he likes to hold me good and I made sure to let him do it. It makes him feel younger I guessed. He's been fun and really reasonable half the times. I laughed at the excitement.

"Hey! I can run too, you know?"

He nodded, "I know, but I have been meaning to try something like that."

I shrugged and we began to fill up our plates together as we joined over the couch to sit down. We really enjoyed teasing each other by giving each other to feed. It was totally fun and somehow, I randomly thought of wedding cake into the picture. I mentally shook it off for now and focused on him for the day.

He started to tell me when he realized he's part ghost right at the hospital.

"You see, before I got into the hospital, I saw my arm turning invisible and I seriously told people that I'm not insane!" Vlad laughed.

I snorted as I laughed, "Oh my goodness! You seriously had it worse than I did, Vlad! When I first went invisible on my arm was during breakfast and I nearly panicked to think my parents are going to start thinking a ghost overshadowed me!"

"Certainly, you handled it better than I ever did. People thought I had some sort cancer acne for weeks and believed it was contagious. Of course, I had to gain some control with invisibility, intangibility, and floating. Floating has nearly gotten me frantic about other people! I had flat out refused any visitors, but no one visited me. I hated the loneliness that built up on me."

My head shook very silly, "Man, I'd totally visit you in the hospital. I wish mom and dad has, but they said they had no idea where you went or what hospital. So, they figured you'd come and find them instead."

Vlad shook his head, "Tsk, make sense now, but you know…when I transformed. I nearly thought I was stuck in that form for good."

I gasped, "So did I! But, then I passed out after being turned into one."

"Well, when I went to sleep. I was back to normal. It was rather a strange look to see some…evil ghost side looking."

"That's because you are evil, Vlad."

His eyes rolled, "Not really evil, I thought I could do anything I wanted. I hated to live in such a poor life style, I always had, and wanted to get everything I wanted. Including the packers."

I snorted, "Dude, the packers will never be yours." I shrugged, "But, I say there are some good points of things, though."

Vlad nodded and we really had a great time. It wasn't over yet, but we're having a great time. It's one of those moments where no one wants to end it. We had no responsibilities, no heroic act, or having the need to sacrifice this kind of fun. He totally relates to me better than I could imagine. He changed my issues a bit and somehow, I had the urges to play some games. I looked over at the arcade sections and smirked. Vlad chuckled in his own doomsday and his shook his head.

"Oh, that isn't a good thing." Vlad said.

I whistled, "I'm totally going to kick your butt in the race car!"

I hurried up and raced over. He followed me and managed to catch me. I screamed, but laughed it off very childish. We finally managed to get to the racing arcade one, but he managed to get the blue one. I was stuck with the red one. Oh well, but we began to set it all up and played off in the most extreme challenging! It has been a year and a half since I played them! Man, I have forgotten the thrill of all of the fun and everything I could ever ask for.

We were playing it over and over to even out who wins the most. Of course…he won seven out of ten. I think it's because he's been playing too much of it or it's too natural for him. Seriously, I think Tucker and him would be a perfect match for video games. I have got to remember that later.

Of course, Vlad insisted he'd win something for me with the grabbing hook prizes game and I told him…

"Vlad, seriously, you don't have to. This game is rigid anyway." I shrugged.

His head shook, "But, I want to get you something. Besides, it's only a few quarters until I successfully win you something to have to take home."

I groaned, "Vlad, it's you I'm going home with. Not some-"

The music played an exciting and playful music as something fell into the drop the winning prizes and he got me one of those cute purple bear with a red heart. He pulled it out to claim his prize and hand it to me. He smiled and I sighed as I accepted it.

"Fine. I'll accept her."

Vlad came up and hugged me with the purple bear in between us. I swear…I had to be blush and not once has he said anything.

"Is there anything else you'd like to do, Daniel?"

I bit my lip, "…go out to ice cream?" I thought since we ate dinner or lunch, it would be nice to settle down to something sweet.

"Of course."

Vlad held my hand and we started to take our leave to this room. Oh man, this room would be definitely a perfect place to have a date. Seriously, it's the best!

We went over to the elevator and went down until the first floor. I saw the woman we met earlier and she greeted us with a smile.

"Did you both enjoy your room?"

Vlad nodded, "Yes, Miss Jenna. How much is it this time?"

Miss Jenna went onto her computer or cash register, "That'll be eight thousands and seventy-three dollars, sir."

I gasped and couldn't believe the amount of money just to have that room alone! Then again, everything was there…so, I really can't blame the people here. Vlad pulled out his credit card and paid for it. For him, it's so easy and I don't even have a job or my own money. He's capable of getting the money himself and that's because of his ghost powers. I thought he got the money from the government because of what he went through. Now, I know those money were robbed through his overshadowing. There's nothing to do but go along with it for now.

The credit card was easily accepted and she returned it to him. We started leaving the place and felt good knowing we actually dated today. It was just us. The limo hasn't moved an inch and Vlad kindly opened the door for me to go in. He joined up with me and we both cuddled up. Somehow, my head rest on his chest and his face on my head. It was nice.

Vlad pressed the button, "Mr. Locks, please take us to the best ice cream shop and take your time getting there."

He let go of the button and continued to keep me warm with his core. The purple bear was on both of our laps and my fingers were trailing around the details of the bear. We already considered the bear a girl due to the red heart on her chest. Her fur was soft like as a newborn kitten would be. Okay, the bear's cute and I'm glad he won it for me. It's a little reminder for us and I wondered what's the best ice cream shop there. Of course, back in Amity Park, we had a lot of flavors and so many to try, but so much money to have. I do like the cotton candy with chocolate chip flavors. Delicious!

Now, we're going to somewhere different for a dessert and I had no clue about this place. Neither does Vlad, but he could be very familiar with the place already. I wondered what his flavor is.

"Aren't you going to name the bear, Daniel?"

I blinked, "Huh? Oh, I think purple would be fine."

"You can be a little creative than that, Daniel." His eyes rolled.

I sighed, "Fine. Let me think of something."

I looked at the bear for a while and wondered what would be a good name for this bear. Honestly, Vlad has to be joking with the name and I'm not exactly serious naming them like I used to. Okay, all I have to do is think like a kid would. Hm, the bear is purple, we considered it a girl, and she has a red heart.

"How's Lily sound for the bear?"

He chuckled, "It fits her, I like it."

"Wow…now I wondered having a girl would make a difference naming our own daughter." I laughed.

He nodded, "True, but let's not jump into that. We're having a son."

I nodded a little, "Yeah."

The limo stopped and realized we're already here. It's much quicker than the last time was and the ice cream seems to be a great place. They called themselves, 'Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream' with a silly cow eating an ice cream. Of course, people noticed the limo arriving in and they're mumbling among themselves. Vlad went out first, I left the bear behind, and followed him into the ice cream place. They really have it out like a cow's coat design and very interesting to look around. People kept staring at us, but I kept ignoring them. Vlad and I joined in the line like everyone else, which were only three people in front of us. I looked to see what they had and spotted something that interests me very much.

Once we got up to our turn, I pointed at the flavor called, 'Superman', and thought to give it a try. Vlad requested a regular vanilla ice cream. So, we waited a few minutes and they gave us plastic bowl with a spoon and a napkin provided. Vlad paid it off and we went back inside the limo, which people hovered over a bit with interests. Honestly, haven't they ever seen one before on the road?

"What made you pick superman ice cream, Daniel?" Vlad closed the door.

I hummed, "Because I think we're like him." And took my first bit on the ice cream.

Man, it was something else! It's so fruity tasting and I haven't had anything this fruity for so long. Now, it's my favorite and I noticed how Vlad picked vanilla. I guess he's a simple flavor and he's eating his. We ate our ice cream while the limo drove us home in a good manner due to the road. We spent time looking at each other like crazy. I could barely tell if I'm freezing or not, I guess I'm used to it since I developed my Cryokinesis power more than usual. I used to feel warm before, but it grew worse from time to time. I had no idea I was holding it in me the entire time.

I wondered what's Vlad's hot core known as. It's not Electricity since I never seen him perform them. So, does that means he has fire power? I finishes licking my spoon and looked at him completely.

"Vlad, what is your core?"

Vlad chuckled and blushed…he blushed?

"Mine is almost like Lava, but known to be fire." He nodded.

So I was right, "So, we're opposite attraction to our powers?"

"I supposed so. I was more attracted to you because we are a hybrid. It makes me feel…happier to relate to someone who can."

I nodded, "I know, it's like…awesome to have more half ghost here."

I placed the bear on my left and snuggled up back with Vlad since we finished our ice cream. Vlad really liked doing it. Of course, I noticed the familiar roads which means we were getting back home…and it's been a long day for us. I looked up at him.

"Vlad?"

He met my eyes, "Yes, Daniel?"

My hand touched his cheek and my eyes saw his lips. Somehow, I was drawn and leaned in to connect our lips. He gave me an open invitation and my tongue explored in. It was like our personalized electricity and heating up so much more than I could ever imagine. My fruity ice cream and his vanilla ice cream formed into one flavor without even needing to think it's gross. It was just between us and how tasty we can truly be.

I pulled back and Vlad widen his eyes at me. He leaned back in and kissed me back. We pulled apart and breathed.

"...Vlad?"

He smiled, "I love you, Daniel."

Although, I couldn't say it, but I was able to kiss him for a few minutes and we kept feeling the spark. One of those fairy tales sparks and I felt…good. No, happier. I haven't touched that emotion in such a long time…I nearly forgotten what it was like to be a human, but I guess I can thanks my ghost half in some part of it.

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