Chapter Five:
Adrienne opened her eyes to find that she was no longer outside. Instead she was in Larten's trailer, lying on his couch…with his red coat lying over her. She saw him walk into the room and open up his coffin. Slowly she sat up, but being a vampire, Larten heard her.
He turned too looked at her, slightly surprised that she was awake. She held his coat tightly around her, wanting to keep as much warmth as possible.
Larten smiled softly at her as he walked towards her. Adrienne's eyes followed him as he came to sit beside her. "I'm…I'm sorry about what happened."
He stroked her hair, "Don't be. It's why you are here. Mr. Tall knew you were different, he knew what you had been through. He brought you here to help you." She gulped slightly, "Did…did he tell you?" Larten shook his head softly, "No, no he did not."
Adrienne sighed in relief and looked down at the floor. "Andy," he cupped her face with his hand, "Look at me…please." She complied, and her eyes locked with his. Larten's eyes looked as if he was staring deep into her soul. Adrienne felt a shiver run down her spine as he continued to look into her eyes, "Larten?" She said finally breaking the silence and Larten's trance.
"I'm sorry, I…" He looked into her eyes again. Those beautiful hazel eyes…such sadness, he thought. He gently placed a kiss upon her cheek, "I must sleep now Andy." She nodded, "Yes, don't need you turning into a pile of ash at my feet." He laughed, "What a thought."
Adrienne blushed as she felt Larten's soft fingers caress her cheek. "Sleep well." She said as their eyes parted, this caused Larten to smile. "I shall see you when night falls."
"Andy" Evra came skidding around the corner, "Okay spill!" Adrienne looked at him confused "What?"
"Don't what me! You spent the night in Larten's trailer so spill!"
Adrienne smiled, "There is nothing to tell Evra." He groaned loudly "Oh come on Andy! She laughed, "Nope." Evra watched as she ran into their tent.
"Hi puff," she said as she greeted the snake before she plopped down upon the bed." She sighed, and placed a hand on her cheek where Larten had kissed her. She smiled, "Maybe this place isn't so bad."
Puff hissed in agreement, causing Adrienne to laugh.