~ Disclaimer ~ I don't own Trigun, nor do I own the characters. I only own some of the characters you don't recognize ^^;. Well, hope you like the fic. It will turn to first person in one part. Might be slightly confusing..

- Title - Vampire Tendencies.

- Author - CheezePilotOfPluto99X

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- Chapter - Five

- Title - Together, But For How Long?

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I left my friends back at the festival to be with Legato.

"I was so worried about you, Legato," I said.

We sat on seperate stumps of fallen trees. He smiled slightly. "I'm sorry," he said sincerely.

I thought back to Steller. "What did Steller mean about...the thing you didn't tell me. Was there something you weren't telling me?"

Legato's eyes dimmed slightly and he took my hands into his. He gazed into my eyes and I couldn't help but kiss him, but he evaded me. "Nicole."

"What is it? Are you not happy to see me or something?"

"No no no, I am overjoyed to see you, love. So overjoyed that I cannot run away anymore."

He leaned over and kissed me gently. He pulled me over to him and hugged me tight, running his hand up and down my back, slowly. It was like a massage. "So...where were you?" I inquired as we laid there on the large stump of the tree.

He pulled me closer to his side. "I think I'll tell you later. We have company," he whispered before vanishing into a cloud of white dust.

Lynn appeared. "Nicole! I've been looking everywhere for you!" She exclaimed before sitting down on the stump beside me.

I smiled slowly and sat up. Lynn raised an eyebrow. "Who was that man?"

"Oh...him," I breathed as I gazed to the spot where he had vanished from.

"Yeah, who was he? It looked like you two knew each other for a very long time. Where'd you meet him? And does your mother approve of him? I mean..he looked nearly twenty!"

"Indeed...we do know each other. But he hasn't met my mother..he won't either. His name is Legato...I love him."

Lynn gushed at this. "Ooooh! This is so romantic! A secret lover! How'd you meet him?"

I frowned. "We bumped into each other one day...and it just clicked. He isn't like any other guy. He's a real gentleman. Kind...loving and a guardian. Always watchful."

"Can I meet him someday!?"

"Yeah...some day...maybe."

Lynn smiled and hugged me tight. I felt slightly uncomfortable, feeling eyes on me. Lynn released me and her eyes were bright. "Well...I'd best be getting back to Darin and Fusia. I'll keep your Legato a secret...just between the two of us! Okay?!"

"That'd be great," I said with a smile.

She said good bye then left the forest. I stood up and started to make my way out of the forest. Strong arms came around me and warm breath fanned against my neck. "I don't think it'd be wise to let me meet your friends," Legato whispered.

"I know....that's why...I...," I stopped before saying anymore.

I turned around and stood on my tiptoes to give him a kiss. "You'll tell me everything tomorrow....promise me," I sighed.

"Yes....everything," Legato replied with an airy response.

I turned and started to run, stopped and turned around but Legato was already a cloud of dust. I ran back home and kicked off my boots. "Nicole, hunny! You have fun at the festival!?" My mother inquired.

"Yeah!" I said with a smile.

She walked in and hugged me tight. I went to my bedroom and closed the door behind me. "You live here only with your father, eh?" A voice inquired.

I turned and a young man was laying in my bed. His hair was raven black and his eyes were orbs of crimson red. He wore a black trenchcoat and his shirt was black. His pants were baggy and black. "Who are you?" I asked.

"Me? Oh, sorry. I sort of get carried away sometimes with knowing about family. My name is Christopher, Chris for short. You can call me Chris," he replied with a smile.

I stood where I was. Not knowing what he was. "How'd you get here? What are you?"

"First off...I'm a vampire as you can probably guess. And...it's easy for a vampire to get places. Me, I just appeared here to watch over you. Some Legato guy said to watch over you tonight. You can trust me, Nicole."

I sighed with relief and walked over to the window, gazing out at the snowy landscape. "Is something going to happen tonight?"

"Legato wanted to protect you from himself. He didn't want to come when your mother was around."

I heard Chris get up. I turned around and he was examining my drawers, the insides. "Hey! Get out of there!" I growled, rushed over and slammed the drawer shut.

"Oooh, touchy," Chris sneered playfully.

He smiled and sat down on my bed. "Geeze, I am so bored. This job sucks butterflies."

"Then why don't you leave?"

"Then I'd be not doing my job, Nicole. And that would be bad, Legato's not the guy to mess with...including because he destroyed Steller. He's now a vampire hunter, but a good one. He doesn't kill good vampires, like myself. Just ones doing mischeif and such."

I nodded and sat down next to Chris. "But why would he need you to protect me from him?" I inquired.

"Because...well...you know. He hasn't seen you in a while..he's been longing to touch you. To kiss you, to-"

"I get it," I cut in, blushing.

Chris smiled and nudged me with his elbow. "So! You guys are an item, eh? Eh?"

I pushed him away, feeling more comfortable around him. He felt like an older brother, the one I didn't have. "You could say that...but I don't really know where we stand."

Chris laughed, it was rich and gentle. "Nicole, you are a rather funny human being."

I rolled my eyes and stood up. He grabbed my hand. "Nicole..."

I turned to him and he smiled. "I won't let anything happen to you..."

He let go of my hand and wacked his chest, hard. "On vampire's honor!"

I laughed and walked over to the light switch. "Well...it's bed time for me. Good night..."

"Oh, it's morning for me. I slept last night..meaning..I slept this morning while the sun was at its' highest peak..then Legato came and got me on this job of babysitting. But I don't want to call it babysitting because you're more like an old friend to me, now that I got to know you better."

I smiled and shut off the light. I quickly began to change into my pajamas.

"Hmmm...I see what he likes about you, mhm mhm," Chris's voice approved.

I covered up quickly. "How the hell can you see me when it is so dark!?" I hissed.

"Oh, us vampires have puuuuurfect night vision. Mhm...oooh, I like this job a whole lot. Hope Legato sends me to this house again."

I picked up a shoe and threw it at Chris. I heard him catch it, while he was busy I changed and hopped into my bed. "Good night!"

"Good night...lovely Nicole," he cooed.

I closed my eyes and quickly fell into a well deserved slumber.

Legato stood outside the window. His nails tapping on the glass. Chris's face slammed up against the glass, sending his nose up and he puffed out his cheeks. "No admittance to the princess's bedroom! Go to your coffin!" Chris ordered.

"But....Chris...let me in, I want to see her," Legato protested.

"You told me to not let you in under any circumstances. And you said you wouldn't be able to find any other grand vampire to watch over Nicole! So..begone with you, Legato. Go take a nap!"

Legato pouted but vanished. Chris ran circles around my bed, bored out of his mind.

I woke up and sat up in my bed. Raising my hands over my head, I yawned. "Chris?"

"I'm under your bed...it's morning...I going asleep...oh...and lover boy...came by last night...," Chris replied with a bored voice.

I walked over to the window and pulled down the drapes, making it really dark in my room. My mother was gone for the day, and I thought to find out everything from Legato. Like on cue, he appeared and pulled me into a hug. Kissing me hungrily. His lips traveled down to my throat and he sent light kisses along my collarbone. "I missed you," he whispered between a kiss.

"...can't...you guys..go do that...somewhere else...?" Chris's voice inquired.

"You have a break, go to your own coffin," I replied.

Chris vanished from under the bed and Legato pulled me down with him as he dropped onto it. " It's not as comfortable as my bed...but good enough."

He kissed me long and hard. It sent chills down my spine when I felt his fangs against my lips. "I haven't eaten in days because I missed you," he whispered.

I smiled and hugged him close, his lips seperated and his fangs brushed my neck. I closed my eyes as he sank his teeth into my flesh. Sharing a tender and almost sensual moment all in one. He pulled away for a second and kissed me. Legato placed his hand over my neck where he had bitten and forced my lips to stay on his. The taste of blood almost made me sick. He pulled away and stared into my eyes. "I love you, Nicole."

"And I you....," I said faintly.

He kissed me again and let me rest my head on his chest. I could hear his heartbeat. "So...what was it that Steller was talking about?"

I heard his heart skip a beat or two. I knew this would be heartbreaking to hear. But I swallowed hard and propped myself up to stare into his eyes.

-- To Be Continued -- So, what do you think legato's going to tell Nicole? ** I don't know myself just yet**. But, if you have any idea what he will say to her...please, review with your thoughts. Be most appreciated ^^;.