Amy slowly opened her eyes. It was cloudy, everything was so unclear. She was in pain. Her neck was sore and red with two puncture wounds. She was lying on a soft bed, but the room was unfamiliar. Bright white lights clouded her vision even more. She heard a beeping sound coming from a machine. Something was stuck in her arm. Is that an IV in my arm? Where am I? She tried to get up, but her body would not respond. Her blue eyes were blood-shot, and her body was pale, making herself seem unhuman. Someone in a white coat came in the room. He had blonde hair, but his eyes she could not tell. They seemed to have a green tint to them. "Ms. King, I'm Dr.Harris, you're in a hospital. Can you tell me what happened to you?" Amy felt that now wasn't a good time to ask questions, but she knew she had to... for her sake. "I don't remember. It's all fuzzy. All I know is that we were attacked by a man. That's all I can recall." "Thank you. You'll be going home in a few hours. The nurse will bring you some food in a minute." With that he walked out of the room, leaving Amy to sleep.

The doctor met up with Linda and Nicole. "Is she going to be ok?" Nicole inquired. "Yes she'll be fine, but teh thing is we have to know how she lost all that blood. Do you have any link or know anything?" "No doctor. I was asleep. Oh will it cost anything? I mean money of course," she fakely smiled. It was always for the money. "No, all you need to do is let her rest." Everyone left at that moment. Only the lights flickering stayed in the room, until footsteps echoed into the empty hall.

Dracula stood over Amy's bed. His dark blue eyes never blinked, never moved away. He wouldn't leave her. Dracula knew she wouldn't remember him, he had comanded that. He held her hand, softly rubbing it, and kissed it. She looked so peaceful, so beautiful. "I'm sorry my love, I'm so sorry," he whispered. She was starting to wake. He would have to leave her for a while, days even. The thought of it broke his heart. He gently kissed her forehead and left.

Amy, Linda, and Nicole were home and well. Linda had not taken the doctors advice on letting her rest. Instead Amy was doing things for hours. Cleaning, cooking, washing. It could make any living person go mad, and yet Amy took it. SHe took the numbing pain, she took the harsh words said. Nicole, before caring for her fellow woman, was telling her what to do and if she did not do it fast enough, Nicole would kick her in the stomach. Amy took it all. She felt no tears, no pain. But she felt the anger, the fury wanting to burst out. It was only Sunday, and she felt as if she has been doing work for an eternity. After her chores and the abuse were over she went on the computer and was talking to her best friend Jenna.

CrAzAlAdY: so watcha doin next weekend?

RedRose39:idk, wat r u doin?

CrAzAlAdY:there's a party for Angelina's bday, wanna come?

RedRose39:I hope so

CrAzAlAdY:sry g2g, see u there

Well that was a short conversation. Amy feel asleep. The dark abyss was more inviting than anyother time. She felt as if she wasn't in the world, even if she had friends and a few people cared for her. Not once in her life has she ever felt love. Not once.

Bumping into next week on Angelina's party

Angelina was one of those girls who was pretty and popular. She had dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. It was one of those weird parties, well Angelina wanted to have a different party. The boys wore black and the girls wore white. Jack of course was with his right hand man (and date) Will. They were hilarious together. Jenna, in a white gown, had her red hair straightened. Her emarald green eyes sparkled into the night. Amy's dress was shorter, a little above the knee. Her hair was curled in a half pony and her sapphire blue eyes aluminated the whole sky, if she could get up there. Amy wasn't in the mood for dancing, but Jenna tried to get her spirits up. "Amy come on! This is supposed to be fun. They're not here so just have fun." "Yea you're right. But who would want to dance with me? I just feel alone." "I'll dance with you!" Jack announced proudly. "I'll dance with you Jenna so that we're even." Will took Jenna's hand and they started to dance. So did Jack and Amy. The night was a blast dancing like idiots and having cake. Soon Jenna went home, but the others stayed. Will and Jack were dancing while Amy sat near the window, looking outside when it was raining.

Dracula always had fun at parties, even the younger ones. The girls were so drunk, and so menipulative. (I know bad idea to put drunk but that's what I came up with) Yet he heard a familiar heart beat. He could sense Amy. Was it fate that they were here? Were they supposed to be together forever? Was it love that binded them? For this Dracula did not know, but he knew he had to see her again. He frantically searched for her. Then in all the midst of the crowd, he saw her walking. She's so eligant. Oh Amy I love you so... Everything seemed to be going in slow motion. He heard nothing, saw nothing but her. He heard her heart beating so camly. "See me please..." he whispered to himself. SHe turned her head and looked into his eyes. She saw his eyes glisten and brighten in the dark. But what Dracula saw only broke his heart even more. Her eyes might have been sparkilng sapphires, but he saw an abyss. He saw sadness. He could see in her eyes that she was in pain. Alone, not loved. He read her thoughts. SHe felt useless, not even there. A ghost. A song came up, one that brightened her eyes a little. Dracula walked toward her.

"Would you care to dance with me?" He tried not to say love or dear or darling. All those words popped into his head. SHe looked unsure. "Alright. I'll dance with you." He held her gently, not trying to hold her close or to make her even more upset. He wanted to know what was troubling her, and he saw it. The pain inside. The anger. She was being abused by people who didn't own her. Who weren't even family. He saw the hitting the kicking. He had to ask her. He wanted to be near her. Dracula wanted her, but he must wait. Wait to gain her trust, her love. But again, he asked her anyway. "Do you belive in love at first sight?" "Well..no not really. There's no such thing as love." Those words were so chilling. He would expect himself to say those words, but not her. They were talking all night of things they both loved and hated. Realizing they had some things in common. Things Dracula hadn't realized he had. Amy started to open to him. Dracula started to realize that, Maybe force and controling woman aren't ways to make them love you. They both smiled, and for the first time he heard her laugh. Something so soothing, like when she sings. Then a song came on. One that they both knew, and that they started to quietly sing.

If you're not the one
Then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one
Then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine
Then why does your heart return my call
If you are not mine
Would I have the strength to stand at all

I never know what the future brings
But I know you are here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

I don't want to run away
But I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

If I don't need you
Then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you
Then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me
Then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me
Then why do I dream of you as my wife?

I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life

I don't want to run away but I can't take it
I don't understand
If I'm not made for you
Then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong
That it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart
And pray for the strength to stand today
Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And know my heart is by your side

I don't want to run away but I can't take it
I don't understand
If I'm not made for you
Then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms

Amy felt so loved by him, but in all the fun she forgot to as his name. "My name's Dracula. You are?" he pretended to not know. "Amy. Nice to meet you." "The pleasure's all mine," he bowed and kissed her hand. They couldn't help but stare inot each other's eyes. And in all of what happened, they kissed each other. It was so passionate, so wanting. Dracula put his hands around her, pulling her closer. Amy put her hand on his chest. It was love all over again.

The party was over. Dracula would miss her, and Amy would miss him. She went over to him and kissed him on the cheek. "Will I ever see you again?" he asked. "No I don't think so." He knew why, and he as much as her, wanted revenge. "I want to change that. May I have your phone number?" She smiled. "Yes. I'll miss you." "I'll miss you even more." They kissed each other one last time. "I'll call you I promise," he whispered into her ear. "I love you." He was shocked. Dracula had thought she didn't believe in...love. He smiled, and they hugged. This would be the start of something new.