chapter 15 : Confusing Love
It was dark and chilly, for a summer day. I awoke to the smell of warm pancakes and eggs, and I noticed there was no sun. It seemed so cold, lifeless. I couldn't bare the weather, but I got up anyway. Laura and Lyssa were up already. Vince and Annabella had stayed overnight, for our protection. Honestly, I think it's they who need the protection. After last night, I wouldn't blame Dracula for coming back and killing them. I was too...confused this morning. My dream last night...I had never been so alone. Following a dark mysterious figure through the dance floor, and yet I never saw him. For once in my life I missed him, Dracula. Damn it, I must be going crazy. He can't love me, and I certianly can't love him back...he's a vampire.
I don't know how to love him. I can't take it, I don't know why he moves me so. He's a man, just a man, and I've had so many men before, he's just one more. I've been changed, really changed in these past few days. I seem like someone else. Should I bring him down? Should I scream and shout? Should I speak of love, let my feelings out? I never thought I'd come to this. I'm the one who's always been so calm, so cool. He scares me so. Yet, if he said he loved me truely, I'd be lost I'd be frightened. I couldn't cope. I'd turn my head, I'd back away, I wouldn't want to know. Yet, I love him.
Damn it, why does love have to be so confusing!
"What's the matter Arielle?" I quickly woke from my deep thoughts. "What?" "Are you ok?" "Yes, just confused and tired." Vince huffed, maybe a small laugh of sorts, but it didn't move me. "After last night I wouldn't blame you." I looked at Annabella, but I was way to tired. I got up from my chair after breakfast, everyone following me. "What?" "Where are you going?" "Somewhere over the rainbow for some peace and quiet." "Don't be sarcastic with me!" "I wasn't." Vince was annoyed. All I wanted was to be left alone, maybe explore some more. I haven't been to Frankenstien's castle yet, so maybe I should go. I made sure that no one was following me. I wanted some time alone, a very long time alone.
Dracula's POV
I made sure the day was cold and lifeless. I wanted no sun, I wanted those humans to be miserable. I returned to the doctor's castle, well actually it was mine now. It was a nice retreat from my brides and servants. I paced myself, making sure I had all the time in the world, but to my brides that would be too long. I felt another presence in my castle. I was furious someone else was here, but I was curious.
I stayed in the shadows, as this person came closer. I could have sworn my heart was beating. It was Arielle, my love. I haven't been so..happy...in my life. Maybe now was the time to tell her how I felt. I loved her, and I wanted her to love me as well. Her heels clicked the marble floor, and the sounds echoed in the castle. I could hear her soft, calm heart beat, and I wanted her more. Her sapphire eyes glinted in the dark like a cat's.
"Hello my darling, I've missed you." She spun around, a small hint of fear, but courage soon appeared. "How many times must I tell you..." "Must you ruin the moment my love?" "Yes actually." I laughed at her defiant tone. All I wanted was her. "Arielle, can't you just admit.." "No...that's a preantive no." I sighed. "Why can't you just love me?" "I can't and I won't." "And I thought I was heartless." "I get that a lot." Frustrated I gently took her hand, and kissed it. She blushed..maybe she did have feelings for me. I read her thoughts. She was confused, tired, frustrated, and maybe even...in love with me. I smirked, and she looked at me with the cutest confused look on her face. How I loved her so...