Disclaimer: I own Vivian, Geena, Faith, Christine, August and the random friend with no name.
Chapter twenty one: Kiss of Dawn
Vivian woke on the couch in the front room, pitched into total darkness. But when she looked around she realized that she could see everything. The door, the table, Ville sitting in the chair staring at her.
Vivian rolled over to look at him better, and then realized that she was only covered in a blanket. She grabbed at it as it began to slide onto the floor. Ville of course had put his pants back on, but his chest was bare.
How did I get here? She tried desperately to remember, but she couldn't think of anything.
"I had to move you; it's not good to be exposed to the sunlight."
Vivian nodded and lay back onto the couch. It was only then that she saw the red blisters on Ville's chest and arms. As if sensing what she was looking at, he tried to cover them. Vivian wrapped the blanket around her and walked over to be were he sat. Sitting gently on his lap, she took his arms and laid them were she could see them.
"Is this what happens when you go out in the sun?" Vivian felt bad and some what responsible.
"I've had worst." He shrugged.
"Does it hurt?"
He shrugged again. "You should get back to sleep, you're still weak. You're going to need more energy than that if I'm going to take you hunting tomorrow."
She smiled weakly, but didn't move.
"Common' Viv, you need your strength. Trust me." He stood and carried her away from his chest back over to the couch; laying her back on it. Vivian heard him whimper slightly at the contact with the blisters on his arms. Once he had situated her on the couch, he knelt down next to her.
Please sleep, my darling, sleep
your cry for inspiration
never reaches ears on distant stars
and every night our lonely planet
Slides across the universe
And I won't pretend I understand
He sung in a low baritone voice, running his fingers through her hair. She drifted, but as she fazed, she heard.
Please sleep, my darling, sleep
your death by information
won't disturb the peace on distant stars
and even when you lock the doors
and slide behind the unlit shades
none of us are strangers anymore
She giggled slightly, even in her sleep it sounded ironic.
Fall asleep with the windows open
Come to me with the worst you've said and done
you'll close your eyes and see me
A little death makes life more meaningful
I stand no chance at all
It was awkwardly disturbing how his song actually fit with her life, and yet it was relaxing at the same time. She snuggled into the couch and listened as he continued.
Please, sleep my darling, sleep
Your car crash in slow motion
Won't upset the pace on distant stars
And one by one the years of our lives
Stumble as the moments pass
So please hold on, so please hold on
'Car crash! Did he say car crash?' Vivian bit her tongue to suppress the urge the cry. '
So fall asleep with the windows open
Come to me with the worst you've said and done
You'll close your eyes and see me
A little death makes life more meaningful
I stand no chance at all
Please, sleep my darling, sleep
Please, sleep my darling, sleep
Vivian was almost so far gone that she couldn't hear him anymore. It was a little blurry and all the words seemed to mesh together.
So fall asleep with the windows open
Come to me with the worst you've said and done
you'll close your eyes and see me
A little death makes life more meaningful
I stand no chance at all
('little death' by Plus 44)
Vivian felt Ville's lips on her forehead; they stayed there for a second before pulling away. My kiss of dawn.
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ACK!! I hate writers block, it sucks. This was just a short little chapter to kick start my brain. Sorry. I know it's short and just a little teaser, but it might help me get the next chapter out sooner. Please be patient with me. I'm having serious issues getting the two parts of my story together. I know what I want to do; it's just getting there that's the problem. Please read and review. I want… no NEED to know what you think of my story. The silence after every chapter is enough to drive one insane.