Chapter 50: Playing Nice

Josef slipped out of the freezer kissing Jean on the head softly as he left her to get some more rest. As he came from the shower and got dressed in simple designer jeans and tee he heard soft pattering of feet in the hallway. He walked to the door and stepped outside making sure the door shut behind him. Kayla looked up and saw Josef freezing in place.

Josef smiled, "Good morning Kayla."

She looked down at the floor, "Good morning. Where is Ms. Jean?"

Josef took in her little form in her pink pjs and scented the air; she was scared of him, "Jeans still sleeping right now."

Kayla nodded her small head, "Thank you. I'll wait in the room for her." She started to turn back toward her room and Josef watched her, she was actually pretty good.

"Kayla, are you hungry?"

She stopped and turned around looking at him and nodded her head yes. "Come on then let's go down to the kitchen and see what there is for you to eat."

Josef walked towards her and towards the top of the stairs, Kayla walked with him and hesitantly placed her small hand in his to go down the stairs. Josef tired hard to focus on making sure he didn't squeeze this tiny hand too tight but tight enough to show he was holding it. He had no idea what he was doing as they walked slowly down the steps, Josef making adjustments for her small legs, "Did you sleep okay?"

"I did thank you."

As they made their way into the kitchen Josef walked over to the cabinets he knew held the human food he really knew nothing about. He racked his brain for something to talk about, something friendly and fun, but what did you talk to a 4 year old about? He reached for a box of apple cinnamon cherrories and held them up, "Do you like these?"

Kayla nodded. Josef went about pouring a bowl and then went to retrieve the milk pouring that on top, this much he could manage. He placed the bowl in front of her before grabbing her a spoon, "Eat up."

After she took the first few bites with Josef just watching her she set her spoon down, "Are you going to eat Mr. Josef?"

He looked down in front of him, "I'm not really a breakfast kind of guy."

She went back to picking up her spoon, "So do you like living with Mick and Beth?"

Kayla's smile lit up, "Yes I do. They are so nice, and Ms. Beth plays games with me and is helping teach me to read more. My mommy started but…she's with the angels now."

"That's very impressive that you are already reading."

Kayla caught Josef's eye and he gave her a smile, "I could…I could show you. I could read you one of my books…if you want."

Josef grinned thinking if she only knew he was just as nervous about her as she was about him, "That sounds nice." Kayla gave him a smile then went back to eating her cereal. Josef grinned to himself, this wasn't so hard.

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After Josef had put her bowl in the sink and ran some water in it and helped her down from the stool and followed her into her room to pick up her reading device. They walked back downstairs as she explained this helped her read, when she didn't know one of the words it told her. Josef was quite impressed with this.

As they made their way into the den Josef sat in his usual chair while Kayla stood before him. She looked at Josef and bit her lip as if weighing the options, normally when she read with someone she sat in their lap. Josef held out his hand for her and she slowly and carefully sat in his lap. Once she was settled she opened the book on the electronic device and pulled her magic pen to the start button on the bottom of the page. She began reading the story of 101 Dalmatians to Josef.

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When Jean woke up alone in her freezer she sat up and looked at the time. Her eyes went wide as she realized Kayla was probably already up and waiting for her. She jumped up and threw on some clothes. When she came downstairs she stopped in the doorway of the den a smile tracing her lips as she watched Kayla in Josef's lap reading a story. She backed away from the door slowly not wanting to disturb but Josef had caught he presence and looked over to her.

"See, I told you she was an angel," Jean said in vampire tones.

Josef just gave her a nod before turning his attention back to the story.

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Seth knew it was early but every since waking he couldn't help himself he had to see Alyssa. He had to talk to her and know for sure he wasn't just dreaming that she told him she was a vampire. As the elevator stopped on her floor he made his way quickly to her door as it opened right before him.

Alyssa stood before him looking like she just woke up, her hair a mess with a robe wrapped around her. "Seth…it's early. Really early for me, you realize that don't you."

Seth leaned down and kissed her. As their lips first touched he noticed how cold she felt, from the freezer she slept in he was sure. Their kiss deepened as Alyssa leaned into the surprise wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him closer until he felt fangs come out. He pulled back, "I knew it wasn't a dream."

His forehead pressed to hers she laughed, "You came over here to kiss me to find out if me telling you I was a vampire was a dream or not."

Seth pulled back and gave her a goofy smile, "I had to make sure. Last night…the whole idea seems so unreal."

"And you're okay with it?" She held onto his neck hoping with his sleep he hadn't changed his mind.

Seth pulled her back to him as he kissed her again determined to do one thing in his dreams he wished he had done last night. As the kiss deepened and she moaned into his mouth and her fangs came out, before she could pull back Seth held onto her. He moved his tongue to trace along them feeling the sharpness of the point. Alyssa gasped as she felt his caress of her fang, so intimate, and accepting she wanted to feel so much more of him, taste him.

Alyssa pulled from the kiss breathing hard, "We…probably shouldn't do that before I've had a chance to feed."

Seth cupped her face in his hands and kissed her quickly, "I can't stay. I promised Danielle I would come over, she said she needed my help. I just had to…before I could think about anything else."

Alyssa smiled having gotten herself together, "Go help your sister. I'm going back to my freezer."

Seth kissed her check, "Do you work tonight?"

"No I took a few days off."

"Then I'll see you tonight?"

Alyssa pulled him down for one more kiss before turning him to the still open door, "You better."

As she shut the door behind him Alyssa made her way back to her freezer her body needing rest but feeling totally alive. She knew tonight may be the night, she would need to make sure she was rested and well fed no matter what.

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To Be Continued…

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