Chapter 13

A/N: Wow guys! I'm on a role cuz I recently found out I can do my posting from ANYWHERE! Okay bit of an overstatement but I no longer need to drag the computer away from siblings to write :) YAY! Okay enough celebration. Hope I'm not dragging anything out too long you guys, I'm just trying get you guys on the same page with the characters and their personalities as I am.

Faith POV

It was Thursday. How I wish it were the weekend already, I thought as I walked into English class and sat down about a minute before the bell. I slipped in before the bell everyday not wanting to be late, but at the same time not wanting to spend any extra time in Eric's company. I felt I could handle him today though because after a long week I had finally gotten the most fulfilling night of sleep. It was like my body was trying to make up for all the other sleepless nights in one and though I was still extremely tired I finally had some energy. "You, my dear, look extremely pleased about something," Eric interrupted my thoughts. I shrugged, "Just a good night's sleep," I said nonchalantly. Understanding lit up his eyes, "That would explain why you've been so short-tempered lately," he said with a smirk. "Short-tempered?" I questioned innocently trying to focus on...anywhere but him. He clucked his tongue disapprovingly, "Why yes, dear, you've been extremely edgy, seemingly only around me." he toned turned teasing.

"Eric," I pleaded, "please just stop."

He smiled, "You should say that more often," he said quietly.

"Say what more often?" I was confused at his unexpected reply.

"My name," he said simply, "I very much enjoy how you say my name, Violet Eyes," he whispered. I shivered hating his pet name. "Please stop," I pleaded yet again, this time pointedly avoiding his name. "Stop what, little Vi? I'm not doing anything to you to my knowledge," he said cooly. "I've been all politeness, dear. In fact," he continued, "I'm positive I've not so much as touched you. So tell me, Why do you keep pushing me away, Faith? I only want to get to know you," he prodded gently.

Dracula POV

She looked as though she were about to protest but she stopped and closed her eyes obviously wracking her brain for something to refute or excuse what I'd just pointed out; she wouldn't find one and obviously hadn't from the look on her face. She didn't answer my question, not surprising as it was somewhat rhetorical, but instead looked up into my eyes. She was a preceptive girl and she seemed to feel some of the cruel power I knew emanated off me most acutely when she met my gaze, which was what made it such a surprising action for she seemed to avoid my gaze at all cost most times. "What do you want, Eric? You confuse me to no end. I can't make head nor tail of your actions toward me," she implored. I leaned in and felt the protection of her cross like heat from a flame but I also could feel the mixture of emotions rolling off her. She was confused, uncomfortable and wary but overall she was afraid of me. I basked in her aura and the which was made all the more delectable by the waves of fear she gave off; she was beautiful when she was scared and I wished I could kiss her. Even though the room was loud I could hear her heart pounding and smell her sweet blood; blood I wanted to enjoy. "For now I want you to accompany me for dinner tomorrow" I whispered in her ear. Her eyes widened as I drew away; if I had thought she was scared before it was nothing compared to now. "Are...did...did you just..ask me out?" she stuttered in disbelief. I chuckled and leaned back in my chair, "So surprised? One would think you'd never caught the eye of a boy," I teased. She flushed and I got the feeling that my tease was all too true. I was actually somewhat confused, I knew she was innocent but how could a girl like her have never been an object of affection for some boy? But I remembered my first encounter with her and knew that I wouldn't have given her a second glance. I couldn't believe she hid herself so well in the crowd when she was obviously no ordinary girl. I laughed again as I looked over at her; she was cute when she was flustered.

"Eric, I...I can't," she stammered ducking her head in embarrassment and hiding those beautiful violet eyes. "Don't be silly, Vi, it's just dinner," I dismissed her response as nerves. "No, Eric, I really can't, I have a choir obligation, plus I doubt my parents would approve of you," she insisted. I smiled, "Then Saturday," I insisted with finality. She shook her head,"Nope, I have a soccer game here," she said suddenly seeming extremely pleased at having a busy weekend, "Plus," she added, "the day doesn't change the fact that my parents won't like you."

"I find it interesting you seem so confident in that. I'm quite sure I would charm your parent," I said raising a brow unable to hide my amusement, "I also don't see why your soccer game interferes with dinner."

"It's a late game," she said quickly and began gathering her things as the bell rang for the end of class. "Somehow I don't believe you," I purred to myself as she practically sprinted out of the classroom. I shrugged, Maxwell had been right and I had gotten the information I needed. I smiled already forming a plan.

A/N: Hey guys! Kinda two short chapter in a row I know. I'm sorry that I'm so inconsistent with my posting but I'm writing this is my spare time (which I obviously don't have much of) haha. So I hope this is still interesting...I'm writing this by myself without a Beta reader so it might be ummm...not so good. But hey you guys are obviously humoring me so I'll just keep writing I guess. Reviews are always appreciated!