Chapter Two
(A/N: Thank you for the review! And, I know these are really way to short, but, personally, the first chapter would have captured my attention, as this one would keep it.)
Nat listened to the grumble of the lift as she went up to the loft. Nick had been acting awfully strange, lately, and she was going to find out why, tonight. At least, strange for a vampire, she had to amend that statement. He almost seemed to be avoiding her. She hummed a happy little tune, as she opened the door, calling out, "Nick?"
It took her a moment to realize that something was wrong. She paid a bit more attention to her surroundings, and realized that everything was covered with white drop cloths. She had a horrible suspicion of why. Then, she saw the note addressed to her on the table. She hesitantly reached out and picked it up, dreading what she knew it must say. There, in Nick's neat, precise handwriting, were her worst fears all realized.
Dear Natalie,
I'm sorry. That's all I can say, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye in person, I'm sorry I had to leave in the first place. I'm sorry. I have no excuses, just my apologies. But you're one mortal friend I will never forget. The loft and everything in it is yours. Do whatever you want with it. I'm sorry.
Nick
Natalie weakly sank into one of the chairs, letting out a strangled sob. She had known that this was a possibility, that Nick would probably leave some day. But, she had thought he would at least say goodbye to her. She had thought that she was more important to him than that. She had loved him, that she knew, and she had thought that he might feel a little something for her.
The note fell from her hands and drifted to the floor, as Natalie buried her head in her arms and sobbed.
(A/N: My apologies for the short chapters. Why are they so short? 'Cause they are. LOL. Deal whiddit. They might get longer, they might not. *shrug* What can I say? I just write the author's notes, not the actual stories. That's The Wanlorn's job. Talk to her. (And if you're all confused about that, don't worry, so am I. But it made sense a second ago…). Once more, two reviews before more. 'Kay? Review, puh-leeeeeaze.)