Previously:
After a while, he got up and walked to the door, picking up his long leather coat.
"Where you goin', David?" asked Marko.
"Out. And you're not."
"What the fuck? Who you going to see, David? Is it about that girl?"
"It's got nothing to do with you, Marko. I'm going out and I'll be back before sunrise. Shut up and keep an eye on Sky. And if you touch her, I'll break your neck."
David jumped out and flew to Max's house. He greeted the head vampire with a nod.
"You're troubled, David. What's the matter?" asked Max, pouring a glass of crimson liquid into a glass. It smelled faintly of iron. He passed it to David who took a small sip and closed his eyes in ecstasy.
David looked at his feet. "I can't do it, David. I can't touch her. I tasted her tonight; I felt her fear. I can't."
Max sighed and lifted David's chin.
"Think of it this way, David. If she remains mortal she's going to die. Do you want to watch her on her deathbed? Or do you want to share the rest of your immortal life with her? What about her father? How will he feel watching her die?"
David blinked and a tear slithered down his cheek; a red tear. He wiped it away quickly. He sat in silence for about five minutes, clearly thinking out the consequences. Finally he sighed and looked up, tears continuing to slither down his face.
"I'll do it Max. I'll do it," he sighed. Max clapped his shoulder.
"Excellent. It's for the greater good, you know."
Wiping away the tears, David flew back to the shack, where he was greeted by some angry vampires.
"You could have told us where you were going!"
"Took us with you!"
"Did you go to feed?"
"There's blood on your lips!"
David stopped everyone.
"Look, I went to see Max. I had to ask for advice. The blood was from Max's fridge. And besides, my business has nothing to do with any of you. I'm going to bed. Leave me alone."
Eventually the pinkish tinge of light told the guys it was around 4am and it was time for bed. But instead of sleeping in the rafters, they'd have to crowd into the king sized bed, so as not to arouse suspicion in Sky. Then David pressed Sky's temples and used his vampire powers to suck her memories of the night out. They pulled the covers up and fell into slumber.
