Okay! Onto chapter 3!
When I woke up, Yami was still fast asleep, his arms still around me.
"Y-Yami…? You can let go of me, now. I'm okay," I said, staking him slightly. His hold on me tightened.
"No. Not leaving….not gunna hurt….," he mumbled.
"Yami, I'm fine. I'm not...like I was, when you gave me the blood. I'm fine," I said. Yami slowly opened his eyes, and looked at me with glassy eyes.
"You sure?" he mumbled.
"Yes, I'm sure," I said.
"But, I like holding you. We're going to stay here for today, so, go back to sleep," Yami mumbled, closing his eyes again. I tried shaking him again, but he just mumbled incoherently. I sighed softly, and closed my eyes again.
When I woke up again, my mouth was in pain again. Yami was leaning over me.
"Can you open your mouth for me? I want to see how much of your fangs had come in," Yami said. I shook my head, and put my hand over my mouth. "Hurting again?" Yami asked. When I nodded, Yami sighed, and sat beside me. I sat up, and looked at the bed. Yami gently moved my head, so I was looking at him.
"What?" I asked, immediately regretting it. I winced, and held my mouth again.
"Your features are growing sharper. Your eyes. Your sense of taste. Your sense of smell should be, as well. We'll have to test it later. Your speed is getting faster, too. And, it only took 4 years. I'm impressed with Katsu's skill," Yami said.
"So, my father's influence over me is going away?" I asked. The pain in my mouth was starting to fade.
"Little by little, it seems. I see why now the hunters left you alone, and why you stayed undetected for twenty four years," Yami said.
"It was because I seemed human, right?" I asked.
"Yes. And, I know it hurts, this realization. It means-"
"He's leaving me for good," I interrupted, curling my knees up to my chest. "I was close with my father. I don't remember my mother that much. She was killed when I was very young, but, my father did everything he could to keep me inside. ANd, all of this is just getting more and more crazy. Having to run from people I don't even know, just because of my father and mother. Learning that I'm something I thought only existed in myths," I said. Yami wrapped his arms around my shoulders.
"You're not alone, though. I know meeting me was rushed, and you were confused, but, you do have me," Yami said.
"I know, but, you know everything about what I am, what I'm supposed to be, what I'm supposed to do-"
"I don't know all of that. I'm just keeping you safe. I'm helping you learn what you are, yes, but what you're supposed to do? Atem, I can't see the future. I'm just helping you learn about you," Yami said.
"...I'm just….These past few days have been so confusing and intense," I said.
"I know. But, like I said, you aren't alone. I will stay by your side, as long as you need me to," Yami said.
"I...I have a question for you," I said.
"Anything," Yami said.
"How old you? In a vampire sense and human sense. You know how old I am," I said.
"True. In a vampire sense, I'm still young. I'm only 113. But, in a human sense, by body stopped growing when I turned 21," Yami said.
"So, in a way, I'm older than you?" I asked. Yami laughed.
"In a way. But, in our sense, I am older than you by quite a lot," Yami said.
"I have another question. Did you...Did you mean what you said earlier?" I asked.
"What I said earlier? What are you talking about?" Yami asked.
"Earlier, when I tried to wake you up and let me go, you said you liked holding me. Did you mean it?" I asked.
"I...I said what?!" Yami exclaimed. He quickly turned away from me.
"So, you did mean it," I said.
"I can't believe I said that," Yami muttered. I laughed slightly.
"It's alright. I...didn't mind it, to be honest," I said.
"Really?" Yami asked.
"Really. You're starting to grow on me, in a way. Like, I can call you a friend," I said.
"Can I see your fangs, now? I need to see when I can take you hunting, to teach you," Yami said. I sighed softly, but opened my mouth. Yami started to look inside, and soon made a sound of approval.
"They're almost all the way in. That's good. It seems that they've been growing while you sleep, so that's another good thing. The last bit though is going to hurt like a bitch, though," Yami said.
"Oh. Great," I said sarcastically.
"If they keep growing steadily, I can take you hunting tomorrow, at best," Yami said.
"Is it hard?" I asked.
"At first, it can be difficult, but, you'll get the hang of it," Yami assured.
"So, if we're going hunting tomorrow, then, what do we do for today?" I asked.
"More of Sage's stash. I've learned my lesson, giving you actual blood right now," Yami sighed.
"Sorry," I mumbled.
"It's okay. I should've known giving you actual blood just as your senses were waking up after being dormant for twenty four years would do something bad. I'm going to get you another bottle of blood tablet water," Yami said. He got out of bed, and left the room. After a while, he came back, and tossed a bottle at me. I sighed, and started to drink it.
My eyes widened.
I started to drink from the bottle as if would disappear if I didn't. Yami noticed my reaction, and swore. He quickly made a grab at it, but I moved out of the way, sloshing the blood onto the bed. I growled at Yami, holding the bottle close.
"Atem. Give it to me. Now," Yami said in a low voice.
"No," I growled. I saw his eyes glow slightly before I felt his influence on top of me.
"Give me the bottle, Atem. Right now," he said lowly. I fought against his influence, but in the end, my arm had a mind of its own as I handed over the bottle. Yami took it, and handed me the other bottle.
"Drink this, now. It'll mellow out your taste," Yami ordered. I started to drink from the bottle, and after a few seconds, I felt his influence leave me. Yami sighed, capped the bottle, and flopped onto the bed.
"How the hell did I forget which was which," he groaned. He lifted his head, and started to drink what was left. I finished my bottle, and tossed it to the bed. I turned my back to him.
"Why do I get like that?" I asked.
"As I said, your sense of taste has been dormant for 24 years. Finally waking up, it's trying to make up for all the years its been asleep," Yami explained. I heard him get off the bed, and walk over to me. He put a hand on my shoulder.
"I don't like getting like that," I said.
"It'll mellow out as time goes on. Trust me," Yami assured.
"Can you teach me more about what I am? What I'm supposed to know?" I asked after a few moments of silence.
"Of course," Yami smiled.
I told y'all things would heat up!
Until chapter 4!