Hi everyone! Thank you to those who commented. Your words have helped inspire me. :)
I finally have chapter 3 written, though it's shorter than I would have liked. Anyway, let me know what you think.
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As the Blood Moon Rises
Chapter 3
I stare at the brunet as he leaves, getting' the feelin' that I did something to upset him. I stand to follow but the other guy, Atem, holds my arm.
"Let him go, Joey. He's trying to come to terms with his feelings. You've nothing to be ashamed of or to apologize for. I, on the other hand, provoked him with my flirtations. If you'll excuse me, please eat your fill." He gets up and goes after Seto.
What does he mean by he provoked him? I thought he really liked me. My heart sinks. How could I have been so stupid? Of course no rich boy Vamp wants a wolf, especially not me.
I get up, now too depressed to eat. Walking back to my room, I stumble across the two cousins, Atem with his back against the wall seemingly pushed there by Seto, who is in a very suggestive position over him. I blush and squeak in embarrassment, hurriedly exiting the scene to head back to my room. It's not before I sit on the bed made up for me that I notice the wetness on my face.
What the hell? Why am I crying? It seems I was more than a little hopeful that Seto left because of me not Atem. I break down, hating myself for thinking that way about him and for letting myself think that he felt the same, even a little.
Caught in the hall by my cousin, I turn in automatic aggression and push him against the wall. "Atem…oh it's you…what in the name of Nix was that display?" I ask, unable to keep the anger out of my voice, even if the anger is directed at my prince.
Before Atem can explain, I hear a squeak behind me. I turn to see who it is, finding Joey fleeing from the hallway. "J-Joey?" I mutter then realize what this must look like. Internally cursing myself, I attempt to catch him, but end up being held back by Atem.
"Where are you going, cousin? I thought you didn't like dogs," he asks then releases my arm. I see a sly grin etch itself on his face as I growl and turn to leave again. Knocking over a maid on my way, I finally catch up to Joey just as his door closes. I freeze, not wanting to be rude by bursting in. Through the door, I hear the wolf curse and break down. Another new emotion creeps up, pity…or rather compassion. I try to knock, but something stops me. "He doesn't want to see me," I mutter, "He probably hates me…"
"You're wrong about that, Seto," I hear from behind. I turn to see Atem there again. "He is not upset because he thinks I was kissing you. He is upset because he thinks you were kissing me."
I glare at him, not realizing the difference in his statements. "Either way, he hates that I seemingly took you from him. I saw how he reacted to your flirtations. He is interested in you, and why should he not be? You are as much of a god as I have ever seen."
Atem shakes his head, looking frustrated. "You are an idiot, Seto. For someone so intelligent, you certainly miss the simplest things." He moves past me to knock on the door, then as quickly as he appeared, the vampire prince disappears. I look around in vain to find him, but he is gone. The door opens and a red-eyed, wet-faced Joey stands there, glaring at me with a feigned strength.
"Joey…I…That was not what it looked like," I try to explain, but he looks unimpressed.
"So, I didn't see ya kissin' yer cousin? That was just ma imagination?" he asked sarcastically.
"Yes, actually, it was. I was not kissing Atem, nor was he kissing me. I realize the situation looked that way, but we were simply talking. I would not try to deny Atem a mate that way, nor would I do that to you."
The look I receive back makes me think I have stupid written across my forehead. "Atem?! You think I want Atem?! Thick-headed leech!" He shouts in frustration and shuts the door in my face again.
Bewildered, I turn to leave. It seems I have done more harm by trying to explain. Walking to my room, I think about the outburst. If he does not want Atem, then why did get upset that he thought we were kissing. He had already stated that he wasn't interested in me…
Screaming into my pillow, I think about what just happened. He comes to apologize, tells me I didn't see what I saw, then makes it seem like I want the other leech. Either he's stupid, or he thinks I am.
After several minutes of hatin' him, I decide to do somethin' with my anger. It's his fault so I match up to his room and knock on the door hard.
"Leave me alone, uncle. I know not why he is mad at me," Seto calls out, obviously confused and frustrated himself.
"Well, come out and talk to me, thick-headed leech! Then you'll know why I'm pissed at ya..." I grumble, unable to hold back from insulting him. He's definitely the idiot here.
Moments later, he opens the door and steps out. "Alright. Why are you upset with me? What did I do wrong this time?" His face says he's not sure what he did, so he's definitely not playing dumb.
"Yer stupid. That's why I'm mad at ya. Yer stupid and thick-headed. Ya didn't do nothin' wrong though...ya just don't get it...never mind!" I start to storm off since he's clearly too stupid to figure out what I'm saying, but he catches me by the hand and pulls me back.
Next thing I know, he's pulled me in real close and pushed his lips on mine. I fight at first, but soon surrender to him. We stand there, makin' out for a good two minutes before I remember that I'm still mad at him. I pull away and slap him.
He looks even more confused. "What was that fo-"
"Shut up, rich boy," I reply cutting him off. I pull him back in for another kiss before smirking. "Just shut up."
Triumphant, I leave, heading back to my room. When I get there, I turn to see him standing there with a look of utter confusion. "Well, come on then, Seto...or do ya need a written invitation?"
Slowly, he makes his way over. I can tell by his movements this is first time, at least with another guy. It's kinda cute how he doesn't know what to say anymore. I pull him into the bedroom and shut the door. Neither of us see the pair of ruby eyes attached to a satisfied grin in the shadows.