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Chapter 20
Sam's Pov
I wish I could say that it was something that was completely wild, erotic, and sensual. But it wasn't; instead, for the first time in a while I felt welcome, like I belonged, that I was home. The last part made no sense, but at the same time, it felt right. It was like Marko was my safe haven, and nothing in hell could tear me away. In all circumstances, however, time seemed to freeze, and they were no longer a worry. I felt whole. It didn't matter why or how, but I relished in the moment, being there with him. In all honesty, I could die that way and leave without a problem or regret. Breath didn't seem important as the kiss continued. In fact, I didn't even care about it anymore. It was as if it was no longer a factor. Eventually, however long it had been, I was pulled back into reality as one of the others cleared their throat. Marko pulled back and looked to them with slight anger. The one with the crazy bird's nest hair- Paul, laughed.
"Come on lover boy, save it for later." The others chuckled.
"What if I don't want to wait?" What the heck? I looked around, but no one spoke. I could have sworn Marko said it.
"Aw, isn't that cute. Down boy, there will be plenty of time for that." David said, lighting up a cigarette. Wait, David? I- I heard him…I swear I did! Marko looked at him with what I could only decipher as one not to be messed with. Soon enough though he looked down, and I could feel, literally feel waves of calm emanating off of him in waves.
"Guys, he's as bipolar as a girl! You sure you're not turning fag on me?" Paul mocked. Marko looked annoyed, but I really was having a hard time listening because I was freaking out, trying to figure out what I was listening to. Was I going crazy? Yeah, yeah, that was probably the case.
"Shut it you faggot." Marko murmured. I looked up at him, but once again he didn't say anything. Well, my insanity scale has finally blown.
"You tell me." Paul said lightly. "If you are turning fag on me, you won't mind if I try to hook up with your girl, right?" he laughed. On the other hand I snapped, and went frigid.
"What?" I yelled. They looked to me like I was crazy. Hell, I probably was. The silent one laughed.
"What is your deal Dwayne?" Paul questioned, and once again I didn't see his mouth move. That's it; I've lost my mind.
"She can hear you." He grinned slightly. Heads snapped my way.
"Oops. Guess I forgot." Paul said, dumbfounded. "Sorry you had to hear that. I guess Marko never told you about his…well, his gayness." Marko stood, and in turn pulled me up, so I too was standing.
"What the hell are you on now?" Marko questioned calmly. "I've never been gay. You've finally smoked away your senses." Instead of arguing, Paul started laughing like a little school girl.
'Yeah, who's the gay one now?' I thought. Marko laughed and I looked to him with question.
"I can hear you." He 'said', looking at me. I stood there gaping for who knows how long before Paul started laughing again.
"Shut your mouth girl! Do you want to catch flies?"
"Wait!" I called out. "H-how the heck are you doing that?"
"What?" he asked. "Oh, this?"
"Yeah!" I exclaimed. David shrugged.
"It comes with the title." He said simply, turning. "Time to get back. Laddie's still at the cave." We were silent as we moved through the soft sand, but one question still worried me.
"Marko." I said quietly.
"Hm?" he asked, stopping.
"What…what else comes with 'the title'?" I could barely hear myself ask the question. He paused, and then held out his arm.
"Let me show you." Hesitantly, I took his arm. He grinned, and the next thing I knew I was in his arms.
"Marko, what the-" before I could finish, he jumped up…the odd part was that he didn't come back down to the ground. Instead, he continued upward. I looked down, and saw the safety of the ground below become nothing more than a death trap if I fell. Clutching onto him for dear life, I shut my eyes, not daring to open them again. Marko chuckled.
"Afraid of heights?" he asked. I shook my head quickly.
"No. Its…this is unreal." He laughed.
"What? Have you ever wanted to fly? Have you ever been jealous of the birds, planes-" he drifted off.
"This is completely different." I whispered.
"How?" he stopped. "Open your eyes, Sam." Cautiously I opened my eyes, only to be looking at Marko's curly hair blowing in the faint breeze. I straightened out, and looked around. We were frozen over the ocean, the moon shining quietly overhead. Each of the stars twinkled brightly, watching us. The night was beautiful.
"Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees it that way." Marko whispered. Slowly looking up to him, his eyes stayed glued to the sky as well as mine did.
"Can you hear everything I think?" I questioned. He grinned and slightly nodded. Well isn't that great. Changing the subject, I said. "So...what now?" I questioned. He sighed.
"Well, I guess it's time we get back."
"Okay." With that, Marko flew back in silence. As we entered, the raging sounds of rock and roll came into my head.
"Hey you guys! What took so long? –are you two playing safe?" Paul smirked."
"I will when you do Paul." Marko said flatly, rolling his eyes.
"Okay, okay. Chill out man; let's just have another kick-ass, awesome time!"
"Paul, there are more important things that need to happen first."
"Like what? What's more important?"
"Like the basics." David said snidely. Paul raised his hands in surrender and turned off the music. Marko took my hand in his and led me over to the couches where everyone else was gathering. Once there, David lit up another cigarette and closed his eyes for a moment. When they opened again he looked around before he began talking.
"So, I guess you know what we are. And now you know what you are. Sam, you will never grow old, and you will never die. The only…difficulty…is getting over your human ideas and thinking. Like what happened down at the beach- that was nothing more than satisfying your hunger." I looked down, remembering. Marko nudged my side and I looked back up. "Anyway," David continued, "there are going to be some changes, however." He grinned. "No, you can't go to the beach to get a tan in the middle of the day anymore." The others chuckled.
"Is that it?" I asked slowly.
"I wish." Paul said.
"No holy water." David continued as the others nodded eagerly. "Being staked is pretty deadly also. But hey, that could cause damage to a human too."
"Garlic?" I questioned quietly. They scoffed.
"Doesn't do a thing." Dwayne spoke up.
"Yeah, but it's sure to cause a laugh." They grinned in amusement.
"Those are some pretty basic rules. We'll fill you in as other things pop up." David finished nonchalantly.
"Um, okay." I yawned.
"Tired already?" Paul asked, tilting his head.
"It's her first night. It's going to be this way for a while." David spoke calmly.
"What do you mean?" Marko asked.
"Remember when you first changed?" Dwayne asked. After some thought he nodded. "Well, when you are young in this state, just like Sam is, you age like a human. She is a newborn, and the older she gets, the more accustomed she will become to our way of living."
"What does that mean?" I asked.
"For you, it's time for bed." Marko said, pulling me up. Leading me over to the Jim Morrison poster against the cracked wall, he pulled it aside easily. There was a long passageway, cold and dark, that led to a set of rooms. Marko opened one of the old doors, and led me in by the hand. It was the room that I had been in earlier, from when I woke up from the dream of the stranger. I stumbled in behind Marko, suddenly exhausted, and fell onto the stiff bed.
"Wow. I don't remember being this tired when I first changed." Marko said, lying on his side next to me.
"Mhm…" I said, too tired to pay attention.
"Night Sammy." Marko whispered, pulling me to him.
"Night-" I said, before sleep welcomed me with open arms.
Thanks again for reading, and let me know what you think :) I'll update as soon as I can, and for my other story, instead of also updating tonight, it will go up tomorrow. Much love to all you readers and reviewers out there. –Crimsonsky132