Chapter 3: It's My Birthday and I'll Have Blood if I Want To.
Here goes the final chapter. I am going to write more within this universe, but we'll see where life takes me! This chapter has sex, so, if you don't like that, look away! :D
7 years later…
Nora woke feeling absolutely ecstatic, the 22-year-old, one day from being a 23-year-old, brimmed with excitement at the fact she would finally be indoctrinated into her family permanently by becoming a vampire.
The day she discovered her adoptive family's unique way of living on this earth, she had felt a tirade of emotions. After some time, and her siblings torturing her with their tricks on the simple human girl, she finally felt at home and that it would just be a matter of time before she was on the same level as the rest.
Her mother had been less than thrilled with her disappearing act, but was beyond happy to know Nora had taken things well and had no doubt about where/ who she wanted to be when she turned 23. She and Mary Louise had explained their compromise to the family, and once Nora's 23rd birthday rolled around, she would become as strong as the rest of her siblings.
Nora skipped around, brushing her hair and changing. She looked outside and saw nothing but the busy streets of Paris. She was in love with Paris. The best thing about a big city was that her blood-sucking counterparts had far less fear of discovery, the masses of people making it easy for bodies to disappear in the blink of an eye without many people noticing. The music, the culture, Paris was a beautiful city, and Nora could spend every second out and walking about.
Nora slowed down as she brushed her hair, her smile falling. Normally, she would be out running around and exploring every detail of the city, as she made Mary Louise go everywhere with her, arm in arm. However as of late, her Mary Louise had slowly stopped going on voyages with her over the last two months, up until the past few weeks where she avoided Nora every chance she got. Nora sighed out, still perplexed as to why the one person she wanted to spend all of her time with wanted nothing to do with her.
Nora zoned out, unaware that her door had opened until she felt Lillian gently touch her hand holding the brush, startling her. Lily smiled at Nora, taking the brush and beginning to comb through her long brown locks, Nora breathing out a light laugh.
"You were quite lost in thought just now. Are you excited for your birthday?"
Nora smiled at her through the reflection in the mirror.
"Beyond excited. I've waited over seven years for this day mother," she replied, but again, her smile slowly faltered as her thoughts drifted back to a certain blonde.
As if she was summoned, Mary Lou peaked into Nora's room, finding the girl look up at her sadly, her mother smiling. Lily noticed Mare's surprised expression, the girl obviously not thinking Nora was in there with Lily, but quickly recovered to smile.
"Oh, I didn't realize you were here."
Lily looked from Mary Louise to Nora, her brow furrowing.
"I'll, uh, I'll see you in a bit-" Mary Louise said, quickly walking away before Nora could stop her.
The brunette just stared at the door, biting her cheek again, not understanding what was going on. Lillian quickly observed her, putting two and two together. For a mother, it was easy to see what went on with her children. She knew what was happening.
Mary Louise had been elated, more so than the rest of the family, when Nora declared she wanted to be with them forever. As the years went on, and as Nora filled out into a beautiful, strong, young woman, it became clear to Lillian that Mary Louise finally realized a part of herself that she had held within, a part of her that did not just love Nora unconditionally, but a part that had actually fallen in love with Nora.
Nora, of course, was oblivious in many ways, but Lillian observed as well that Nora, while perhaps not realizing it, was just as in love with Mary Louise. The two were inseparable. It didn't take a genius to understand why Nora, who should have been chasing after every bachelor that courted her, and of course there were many, was far more focused on spending time with her blonde companion than worry over boys.
Lillian had even tried to push Nora towards men, trying to see if her observations were right. But each and every time some beautiful stray would come her way, Nora merely enjoyed toying with them with her wiles and charms, then running back to Mary Lou to laugh about it all. Nora barely focused on anyone other than Mary Louise, whom she admired greatly.
The blonde had feared in the beginning that Nora would not understand her bloodlust or her rebellious, murderous side, but it was quite the opposite. Nora was in awe of everything Mary Louise did, thoroughly enjoying the confident and brazen side the woman showed. Lillian could tell that Mary Louise was frightened though. She had already been abandoned and abused by one family, and in a world that condemned love if it wasn't by their standards, it made perfect sense to Lily that her daughter would fear admitting the truth, even to those she cared about. It also didn't help that Nora was oblivious, not quite coming to terms with herself.
Lillian sighed as she navigated the brush through her daughter's hair, Nora looking up in surprise.
"Please don't tell me you're stressed about my birthday tomorrow? It really should be an easy day," Nora said quietly, not used to hearing her mother sigh like that.
"No, no… I'm just thinking about Mary Louise," Lillian replied, glancing up briefly, Nora unaware of her true intent in bringing up this topic. Nora's smile dropped.
"I…I see. You've noticed her being off as well?"
"I'm a mother. I can tell when all of my children are off darling," she replied looking back in the mirror, Nora meeting her gaze.
She thought for a minute before using magic to shut the door gently, looking at her mother in the mirror.
"Mary Louise has been acting weird for nearly two months, and just in the last week or so, she's been avoiding me almost completely…" Nora said, Lily halting in her brushing, and placing it down on the dresser, giving Nora her full attention.
"I-I… I don't understand what I've done to upset her, I can't think of a single thing, and yet she actively avoids me. She doesn't want to go into the city anymore, she's rarely home, and she gets back only after I've fallen asleep."
Lily knelt down to Nora's level, smiling gently and brushing her tears away. She tried to think of the best way to explain this to Nora.
"Do you remember the day you disappeared in Austria?"
Nora snorted.
"How could I forget such a day…"
"Well… did you see Mary Louise pacing outside your window that morning, before you took off?"
Nora snorted again, rolling her eyes.
"Another thing I could not easily forget. She was so worried," Nora said fondly, playing with her necklace.
"I went outside to speak with her after everyone left, and we spoke because I understood, as a mother does, what sort of feelings you must have been having at that point in time."
Nora looked up, encouraging Lily to continue, her mother taking her hands gently.
"Sometimes, people need to see things from the other person's perspective, and so I gave our dear Mary Louise some insight about how you must have been feeling. And as soon as I helped her understand what you were going through, how you needed some time, she felt infinitely better. Though perhaps I should have let her patrol and busy herself considering what you did."
Nora chuckled, making Lillian smile even bigger.
"So… maybe I need to do the same for you right now?"
"Of course I want to know… I just don't understand, I'm not keeping anything from her, I'm not lying… I've tried to think of every reason but I don't know why she's shutting me out…" she said, looking at Lillian as her mother nodding in understanding.
"It's simple really. She's afraid of losing you."
Nora's brow furrowed, looking at her mother.
"Why would she lose me? I'm going to be immortal. If anything, I'll be more here."
"Think of it this way. Mary Louise was the one who found you that first night, was the one who brought you back. And ever since then, you two have been connected by a bond stronger than any I've ever seen. You've adored one another. And time has gone on, and when you found out we were vampires, again, Mary Louise was there to save you, protect you… she's always been protecting you, walking arm in arm with you."
"I-I don't understand…"
"My dear Nora. Mary Louise is frightened of losing you because she's scared that, once you become like the rest of us, you won't want or need her protection anymore… she's scared this change in your nature will cause you to leave her."
Nora searched her mother's kind eyes, irritation settling in. She rose and began to pace her room, Lillian standing to go sit on her bed patiently.
"I don't need constant protection, and that's not why I spend time with her! This is so silly and stupid," Nora said as she walked.
"Perhaps she doesn't know how you feel Nora, that you love and care for her."
Nora paused, her anger bubbling.
"Not know? How could she possibly not know? All I do is attach myself to her, spend time with her. I hate her hovering but I let her do it because I know she feels better being near! God…"
"Well, Nora, you'll be free to do as you please, without fear of being hurt. You can be whomever you want, be with whomever you want-"
"I WANT to be with Mary Louise! She's my everything! How is that not clear!?"
Lillian smiled, at least glad to know her assumptions all along had been right.
"Tell me, Nora… how would you feel if Mary Lou found another person to spend her time with… perhaps a young gentleman, someone who took her out, doted on her…someone she became intimate with?"
Nora was about to yell she would be furious, but her mind recognized the trap before she spoke, making her choke on her words. How would she feel? Dreadful of course, Mary Louise was hers to spend time with. They were everything to each other… they were…everything…
Nora's eyes went wide, and she felt a pit grow in her stomach, her gaze flashing to her mother who smiled sadly.
"You said Mary Louise is your everything, Nora," Lily said, going to stand and approach her daughter.
"I-I… I didn't. I, love her-"
Lily cut her daughter off with a firm embrace.
"I will tell you what I told Mary Louise 7 years ago… I will always be your mother, and I will love you, both of you, no matter what."
Nora couldn't believe what she was hearing, feeling her breathing and heart speed up. She couldn't believe how long it had taken for her to get it.
She hugged her mother back harder, tears coming out of her eyes.
"I know what the world thinks of a love like yours, but I also know what they think of all of my children as siphoners… and they're wrong about it all Nora. I know that, and so does your family."
"Wh-What… what if she doesn't feel the same?" Nora whispered, a small sob coming out. Her mother only chuckled in response.
"Believe me my darling, there is not a doubt in my mind that Mary Louise feels exactly the same. She may just need a little encouragement and support to confront her truth," she replied, pulling her daughter back and smiling.
"Mary Lou may get wild, but we both know she's the more reserved of the two of you. Fortunately, you are just the person to handle her and help her confront her fears."
Nora took a deep breath and nodded, going to wipe the tears from her eyes.
"I have to talk to her today, before my birthday."
"And you will."
Nora went to her armoire to fetch a dress, needing to prepare for the day.
"Oh and Nora?"
"Yes?" she replied, looking up as she began to gather an outfit.
"We'll all be staying out this evening, in preparation for your birthday… the house will be left to you... Mary Lou should be back within the hour."
Nora was surprised, but then blushed, realizing her mother and her super-hearing family would be out of the building. She simply nodded briskly, as she exited her room, leaving Nora to prepare for her conversation with Mary Lou.
Mary Louise had spent the entire morning walking around, and most importantly, drinking. She went far downtown to a brothel, showing men how to really drink. Her vampire tolerance was something she appreciated at times like this, for she could spend hours drinking and yet not get obliterated by the alcohol.
She knew she had one day left before Nora would become like her, one more day to feel so protective over the girl she loved.
Loved.
Mary Louise sighed out as her buzzed mind drifted to the realization that pained her heart. She was madly in love with Nora.
She always knew she was different. She had always believed it was due to her siphon nature, but over time, she realized there was something more. She was not like the other girls. Not like Valerie, who had a long lost love of some sort. Not like Lillian, who was head over heels for Julian. No. There was just something different about Mary Louise, and it took nearly ten years of knowing Nora to realize what it was.
Mare could remember so clearly the day she met Nora and saved her from those savages. She had enjoyed punishing them, especially after learning what they had done to such a young girl. They had been the real monsters she thought. And when she met Nora, as she saw her bravery, her tenacity, her spirit, she knew the girl was special. She wanted nothing more than to show this young girl that everything would be alright, and she carried her off and away from the troubles England had brought her.
Over time, she spent nearly every day with Nora. It was pure and happy, and seeing the girl experience love, trust and bliss for the first time in her life was an irreplaceable experience. Nora continued to grow older, grew into her personality more, her sassiness just as bad as her own, bothering Valerie quite a bit, much to Mare's amusement.
After Nora had run away and learned the truth, something shifted between them. Mary Louise was able to be all that she was, a vampire, a murderer, even cruel, and yet Nora still adored her all the same. But as things continued, as Nora grew from a girl to a woman, Mary Louise realized that it wasn't just the love of a friend or sister… this was the kind of love people wrote sonnets about, that Shakespeare wrote plays about, and it was a love that was absolutely forbidden.
She suspected Lily had known, unlike everyone else, perhaps even seeing it before she had. But it was a love that was not common, was deplorable, and Mary Louise would never want to tarnish Nora with such feelings. She knew the girl accepted her for everything that she was, but this was something that would change everything between them.
Mary Louise sighed, as she continued to walk home, Lily having given her strict instructions to be back in the afternoon so everyone could be together. It didn't matter if Mary Louise did say anything, for Nora was about to take her final step into this family, and thus take one final step away from her. Nora wouldn't need her anymore. She could run amuck wherever she desired, run amuck and make a mess of whomever she desired, and Mary Louise would be left to love her from afar. All she had ever wanted was for Nora to be happy, but it was still devastating to realize that her happiness would have to be without her.
Mary Louise sucked in a breath, approaching the house slowly. She heard nothing from the inside and suspected she might be the first one home. She entered quietly, taking off her hat as she went inside. She enjoyed the multi-leveled brick house, it having seven bedrooms and plenty of space for the lot of them.
She had her fill of blood and alcohol for a while, quickly using magic to clear her hangover headache. She ascended the stairs, deciding she would take the time to check Nora's room once more, one last time, before she had to let her go forever. She made it up to the third floor and walked over the landing, sighing out as she gently pushed the door open.
Peaches. She smiled. Nora always smelled like peaches to her, she had no idea why. Either way, it was a smell she'd never detest. She walked through the small room, heading towards the window and looking out before dropping on the bed to stare at the sky.
She ran her hands over the covers, remembering the days where they would share a bed. Even till now, when Nora had the occasional nightmare, she would hop in with Mary Louise, hoping it would chase her troubles away. She felt a tear and quickly wiped it away, taking a deep breath. She could handle this. All she had to do was keep breathing.
Clank!
Mary Louise whipped her head and stood up at vampire speed only to lose her breath as she saw Nora standing in front of her, the door closed.
"I-I… how did I not hear you?"
Nora smirked.
"Dare we go back in time to the first instance of me using a cloaking spell?" she asked fondly.
Mary Lou smiled and looked away, the pair able to laugh now about the pain of that day. She glanced back up in confusion and realized Nora was still in her white slip for sleeping.
"Darling, everyone is supposed to be back any minute to begin celebrating. You're not even dressed," she said, walking to Nora's armoire to begin rifling through everything.
"Lily lied, Mare… it's only you and I today."
Mary Louise paused, and slowly closed the door to the armoire, watching Nora.
"I don't understand. Are we not celebrating with everyone?"
Nora took a deep breath, and Mary Lou could hear her heartbeat begin to pick up, making her all the more confused.
"Is everything okay?" she asked worriedly, making Nora chuckle and walk up to her, taking her hands.
"Yes, everything is okay. Lily knew I wanted the day and night with you, and so everyone is going elsewhere for tonight. I wanted to spend this time with you before tomorrow."
Mary Louise felt elated, but the feeling quickly became an ache. How bittersweet this love was.
"I-I see. Well, I'm honored," she said, gently pulling away from Nora's hands, Nora finally seeing what Lily had pointed out, what she had been too oblivious to notice.
"So!" Mary Lou said, twirling around and putting on a clearly fake smile. "Why don't you get dressed and then we will find something life altering to do this evening."
"I want to stay here tonight, actually… and, well, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
Mary Lou paused, her smile slightly faltering as she stared at Nora.
"Why, um, of course. It's your day, whatever you desire. I'll fetch drinks and then-"
"Dammit, Mare, will you stop trying to leave the room every second!"
She paused, shocked at the outburst.
"I'm not-"
"You've been distancing yourself from me for two months, and I've barely seen you the last few weeks. I know you're avoiding me, I know you're pulling away."
The blonde swallowed, clenching her jaw.
"I don't know what you mean Nora, I've just been out and having fun."
"But you haven't, you haven't been having fun, and I can tell you're sad," she replied, taking steps closer to her.
Nora stood right before Mary Louise, the blonde refusing to meet her gaze.
"Why didn't you just tell me how you felt?" she whispered.
The words were so quiet, Mary Lou thought her imagination tricked her. She turned, her eyes incredulous as she saw the saddened eyes of Nora watching her, and she was unable to control the tears that fell.
"It's nothing Nora, forget it."
"It's not nothing and you know it."
"Nora! Let it be!" Mary Lou said, her voice rose.
They rarely fought, or if they did, it was always over something petty or juvenile, something they then joked off hours later. The last time they had a real and frightening argument had been 7 years ago, but Nora wasn't scared of Mary Lou's look of rage like she had been then. She knew this fight was worth having.
"I refuse, because you're not the only one in this," she said, her eyes watering. She tried to reach for the blonde but she pulled away, and with vampire speed rushed to the door… it was sealed shut.
Mary Louise felt sheer panic, and turned back to Nora, the girl gripping the necklace and knowing her stronger counterpart could easily take it from her.
"I love you Mary Louise."
"Nora, Stop!"
"I don't care what anyone else says, what we feel for one another is real."
"It's an abomination, Nora! We're not supposed to feel this way," the blonde shouted, and Nora at the very least took pleasure in Mary Lou's confirmation of her feelings.
"But we DO! Just like we are siphoners, we are what we are. Everyone else be damned Mare!"
She walked towards her, the blonde turning her back and bracing herself against the door, trying to control her breathing. It was so much to feel, too much, so many emotions the blonde had kept hidden and built up inside. Nora felt sobs wrack her body.
"I was oblivious, for so long, and it took Lily of all people to help me make sense of myself," she began, placing a hand on Mary Lou's shoulder.
"I never thought it was romantic in nature, who would? No one feels this way, not that we know or see. We know it's not supposed to happen, but now when I see you, it's the only way I can. I can't look at you any other way."
Mary Louise was tense against the door, frozen in place. Nora continued her speech.
"This isn't wrong. We're a lot of things, but I know that I am in love with you Mary Lou. I've thought about this all day, how I only look at you, want to spend time with you… be intimate, with you."
The blonde sucked in a breath, Nora's words making her feel things below she didn't think the girl would ever intentionally make her feel.
"P-Please, Mare. I know this is hard but we're already outcasts. Our family loves and supports us and I know that I just want to be with you. Please, stop pulling away from me. I … I can't lose you."
The room was silent, and it wasn't until she heard Nora choke back a sob that she felt her heart nearly burst. Breaking Nora's heart was the last thing she wanted to do, so instead, she chose the first thing she wanted.
Her vampire speed made her quick and before Nora realized it, she was grabbed and spun, her back slammed against the door as Mary Louise pinned her to it. The blonde's lips were quick to follow, crashing against Nora's, pinning her wrists as she brought their bodies flush together. She heard Nora gasp and allowed herself entrance into Nora's mouth, kissing her senseless. The younger girl squirmed, wanting to touch, but the blonde was far too strong for her.
She pulled back to catch her breath, causing Mary Lou to kiss down her neck, her fangs popping out and grazing the flesh underneath, Nora moaning at the touch.
"God, I've loved you for so long," Mary Lou whispered as she kissed a trail down her neck.
"Clothes, Mare."
The blonde realized her outfit was far too restricting and released Nora's wrists, going to her long sleeved dress and ripping it apart. Nora took her chance and cupped her face with both hands, bringing their lips together once again.
It only took a moment for Mary Lou to rip everything off, tearing it to shreds, working her way to her corset and undergarments. She walked backwards slowly towards the bed, Nora following. Before the brunette knew it, she was twisted and thrown onto the bed, Mary Lou ripping the rest of her clothes off to make her completely exposed. Nora looked up just as Mary Lou pounced, ripping her garments in all the right places till there was nothing left to cover her either.
Nora never thought she would feel this ignited in her life, no did Mary Louise. They looked into one another's eyes before Mary Lou let her full weight fall on Nora, the friction causing her to moan and the other to gasp. Nora pulled Mare's hair out, the long golden waves silky as could be. She tangled her fingers in them, her other raking down the blonde's back, making her hiss.
"God, Nora… I don't think I can stop."
"Then don't."
"I-I might bite you, I've never-"
Nora crashed their lips together to shut her up, pulling away to look in her eyes.
"Give me your blood now, in case anything happens. My birthday is tomorrow, it's only a matter of hours now."
Mary Lou searched her eyes, seeing the seriousness there. For quite awhile, they both secretly knew it would be Mare to turn her, and so the blonde didn't hesitate. This was all a long time coming.
She bit into her wrist, blood dripping as Nora reached up to drink from her. She made sure it was enough before grabbing the brunette's face and crashing their lips back together. Never did Mary Lou think her blood on Nora's lips would taste so damn satisfying.
Their tongues danced frantically, their bodies beginning to move against one another. Mary Lou wanted to explore every inch of Nora's body, something she had longed to do for so, so, long.
Her head began to travel down to her chest, her hands grasping Nora's breasts, making the younger woman moan in pleasure. Nora raised her pelvis up, wrapping her legs around the blonde to pull her as close as possible as she continued to ravish every inch of skin she could.
Mary Lou continued down, her tongue dancing all over Nora's stomach, the girl's heart racing, a sound she could hear pounding in her ears. Her tongue massaged her bellybutton, diving in and out, her hands still massaging her breasts thoroughly, enjoying every little sound they made Nora emit. A new smell reached Mare's nose and she made her way down to Nora's sex.
Peaches.
Jesus, every part of her smelled like damn peaches. Mary Lou guided Nora's legs to wrap over her shoulders, her lips teasing and sucking on her inner thighs, the build making Nora pant.
The brunette grabbed the headboard, her other hand going to yank on Mary Lou's hair, her overwhelming frustration evident. Mary Lou grinned against her thigh, realizing just how frustrated she was probably making Nora, the girl's other hand traveling down to the blonde's hair.
Mare reached out quickly and grabbed both of her wrists, pinning them to the bed by her pelvis.
"Mare, please," she groaned out, arching her back.
She finally stopped her torture, kissing her way down and into Nora's folds, making her gasp and try to pull away. Mary Lou loved being the stronger one, and was happy in that moment she was the oldest of the pair and would also be the older vampire.
She wanted to taste every inch of Nora, her tongue dancing around, the blood rushing to where the tension was ready to burst. She traveled further, dipping her tongue in to taste Nora, the taste practically like peach nectar. Her tongue darted back up, she wanted to relieve her lover and danced around, feeling Nora go crazy.
"Oh god Mare."
Mary Lou had her near the breaking point, but she lifted herself up, going back up to Nora's lips and crashing them together, her hand darting downwards and a few of her fingers plunging inside.
Nora cried out, and as Mary Lou continued to pump in and out of her, her thumb pressed down and circled, and before she knew it, Nora screamed out, coming completely undone.
Mary Lou pumped, her body, keeping Nora down, the girl clawing down her back. She couldn't handle it all anymore, the rushing blood, and her fangs came out, leading her to bite down on Nora's neck and drink as the girl rode out her orgasm.
It took some time for Nora's body to slow down and ride it out, Mary Lou forcing herself away from her neck, the blood dripping from her mouth. Nora turned her face into Mare's ear, breathing heavily as the blonde lay on top of her, her ministrations slowing as Nora came back down to earth.
"My god, I love you," Nora whispered, her hand rubbing Mary Lou's hair and the other her back.
"Are you okay?"
Nora chuckled.
"I've literally never experienced anything better, and you're asking me that?" she whispered jokingly, kissing the side of the blonde's head.
Mary Lou looked up and saw Nora smiling, the girl undisturbed by the blood as she leaned in and kissed her slowly. She moved one of her legs in between the blonde's, a gasp emitting from her mouth as Nora grabbed her butt and grinded it her down on her leg.
"You're so wet," she mumbled in between kisses, Mary Lou cupping her face in response.
"It's simply what you do to me my love."
Nora continued kissing, but she felt slightly dizzy, the blood loss having been far more than she anticipated. As if Mary Lou could sense it, she pulled back, looking her in the eyes.
"You're exhausted, we should stop-"
"No, I'm just sleepy. I want to make you feel this way."
"But-"
"Shut up, it's my birthday," Nora said bringing her back for a kiss.
While she was exhausted, she thought quickly and knew what to do, pushing Mary Lou's torso up, making the blonde look at her questioningly. Nora held a glint in her eyes, as she pulled at the back of her legs, tugging her forward.
"Scoot up and grab onto the headboard for dear life."
Mary Lou followed the orders, realizing where Nora wanted her, letting the girl guide her to hover over her face. Nora's hands quickly moved up and down her thighs, over her ass, up her body, touching every inch of skin they could as she lowered Mary Lou to her. She kissed her center gently, kissed her way inside, the blonde gasping and moaning.
She could hear the metal being mushed by her supernatural lover, Mary Lou trying not to tear the bed apart along with Nora. The brunette pulled her body down, Nora having full access as her tongue worked its magic building the blonde up.
Mary Lou held on for dear life, her head rolling back and her body fighting the urge to jerk, knowing her strength could hurt the still fragile human. She couldn't wait to turn Nora now, the girl's imminent immortality leading her to not have to worry about breaking her in the future.
She grabbed at new places on the headboard, having mushed parts of it with her palms already. She felt Nora's hands drift up her torso, and before she knew, a wave hit her, causing her to force the headboard down, bending the entire thing as she rode our her orgasm, attempting not to crush Nora in the process.
Nora's tongue slowed as she felt Mary Lou's body relax and the pulsations die down, along with the blonde's breathing. She rubbed her hands up and down her thighs, Mary Lou taking the lead to gently crawl back down, placing her body over Nora's again, the pair breathing heavily.
Their legs were intertwined, their hands together while Nora's free hand raked through the blonde curls before her, chin resting against Mary Lou's forehead.
"Mare… I feel so sleepy," she whispered, Mary Lou lifting her to look in her eyes, kissing her softly.
"It's the blood loss my love."
She stopped and then looked Nora in the eyes, gently brushing hair from her face.
"Are you ready, now, my darling? My blood's in your system. Just say the word."
Nora looked up into her eyes, the eyes she had spent more than half of her existence looking into. She traced her jawline, the blood still there, and she smiled. Every time she saw Mary Louise like this, she wondered how it was possible for a blood stained and smiling mouth to have such kind and loving eyes. She leaned in for a gentle kiss.
"I'm ready when you are," she whispered, the blonde nodding as she kissed her.
"Just close your eyes," and Nora listened, letting herself feel Mary Lou, her hand traveling to her neck, gripping the base firmly. And then, everything went black.
"Ah!" Huff. Huff.
Nora sat up in bed, her eyes looking around, frantically. She gazed outside and saw that it was barely light out. Her memories were coming back to her, and as she squinted at the sky, she recognized the sun was in fact rising, not setting. She had been asleep at least half a day.
She heard noises everywhere, her vision becoming absolutely clear. She felt the softness of the sheets that covered her, but was confused. She looked around the room, the room that was not hers. She held the covers to her chest, and for the first time, she smelled the distinct scent of lavender. She kept sniffing, and eventually she pulled the sheets to her, taking a deep breath.
"Mary Lou," she thought. It smelled like Mary Lou.
She relaxed, looking around the room. She appreciated the clean sheets and the fact her body was still not covered in blood. She was about to call out when the door opened, her blonde lover walking in. Mary Louise smiled lovingly, a large white oxford button down on her body.
Before Nora could comment, she caught a wiff from the jar the woman held and felt her fangs grow.
"Drink," the blonde whispered, Nora quickly taking it and chugging the whole thing
down. It was warm, and fresh, and she realized where Mary Lou must have gotten the shirt.
"It's so much easier to wear this than any of our clothes, walking around nude and all that," she explained.
Nora finished chugging, taking a deep breath, and from behind her back, Mary Lou procured another jar, smiling.
"You become incredibly hungry once you've turned. I'm going to get another."
Nora smiled, Mary Lou going down and back in a flash. Nora finished the second and took a deep breath, ready to chat.
"Where did you find him?"
"I went out last night and brought several men home who wanted a turn at me," Mary Louise said, Nora's eyebrow lifting.
"I compelled them and bled them dry, took care of the bodies, and of course my sheets… such a shame. Perhaps we can create a blood extraction spell, it will be such a pain to constantly bloody the sheets…" she said, a pensive thought on her face that Nora found adorable.
Nora finished her third jar and finally felt sated, placing it on the floor and scooting up towards the blonde, pulling her face towards her. She kissed her softly, the blonde smiling into the kiss.
They stopped after sometime, Nora resting their foreheads together.
"I can't believe I'm finally a vampire."
"Technically, you're a Heretic. Apparently that's what the witches are calling us these days," she whispered jokingly, kissing Nora once again.
"Mmm," she hummed, pulling away happily. "Such blasphemers we are."
Mare chuckled, placing the other jar on the ground and going to sit on top of Nora, wrapping her arms over her shoulders.
"How sinful of us… whatever should we do?"
Nora smirked, using her new vampire speed and strength to pull Mary Lou down, rolling on top of her.
"Personally, I think we should get even more sinful," she said, making her blonde lover laugh loudly as they began making love once again.
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The girls spent Nora's birthday drinking blood, drinking booze, and having sex, for the first time feeling absolutely and completely free with one another. The day had nearly ended when they heard the door open below, their family probably having returned. They sat up in bed when they heard someone approach Mary Lou's door, knocking gently.
"Come in Lily," Mare called out, their mother cautiously opening the door and seeing her daughters in bed. She closed it behind her, walking over.
"I see you got more than one gift today," she said smiling, happy for her girls.
Nora smiled, her hand clutching Mary Lou's as she turned to look at her.
"Yes… I really did."
Mary Louise leaned in for a chaste kiss, their mother filled with joy. She walked over to the pair, and brought them in for a hug.
"I'm so proud of you girls. Remember, this family will always love and support you my darlings. One day, there will be a time where you can kiss on the streets and no one will bat an eye."
She pulled away, Mary Lou tearing up and Nora smiling widely.
"Thank you for everything Lily. We wouldn't have such a beautiful adventure of a life if it weren't for you," Nora said, Mary Lou nodding as she wiped tears away.
"I love you both. You will always be my daughters," she said, slowly walking back to the door.
"Now, I do believe it is someone's birthday, not to mention the start of a beautiful relationship and the start of a new immortal life," Lillian said, reaching the door and turning back.
"You've had Nora all day, now it's time for some family fun. We have an entire party set up in the center of the city. It will be a night to remember."
She took her leave and the girls chuckled at Lillian's antics, her bloodlust and sense of adventure unparalleled. They turned to one another and shared a chaste kiss, happy that their lives were really only just beginning.
FIN
Thank you for coming along this journey with me! Let's hope Noralise stays alive in this damn series! XD Until next time!