I walked up to Evra, Josie and Jack (Josies younger brother, who actually looked older) who where all smoking. 'Why are you smoking Evra, you don't even like it? You do know how much trouble we ll get into if we get caught, it just isn't worth it'.

'Jessie, what is the one thing that you have wanted but Mr Crepsley wont let you have?' said Evra. 'A tattoo, what are you talking about that now for Evra, I think I m just going to walk around outside until they go, I seriously do not want to get caught by Mr Crepsley'.

'Is she always such a wimp' said Jack. I was tempted to go up to him and throw him across the tent but Evra butted in. 'Jessie listen, Josie has brought her tattooing set with her, she can give us both matching tattoos her dad does it for a living and Jessie knows how to do it'. I have always wanted a tattoo and had never been allowed, it was very tempting, what the hell I was never going to have this opportunity again. 'Ok I am in if your sure you know what your doing Josie'. 'I take it back she's not a wimp after all' grinned Jack.

Evra had already decided he wanted a small snake tattooed on his lower middle back, and I said I d have the same (representing Serpentine our band). Whatever Evra was smoking was making him more laid back than normal and he had his tattoo done, it actually looked really good (but very sore). Evra assured me it was fine so I let Josie do mine. It went well and when I looked in the mirror I was really pleased. 'Josie your amazing thanks a million', 'that's ok said Josie 'here have one of these'. Josie threw me a roll up. 'I don't smoke' I replied worried 'come on just try it' said Josie. Jack lit the roll up and handed it to me. Wow he really was very good looking and who would know. I started smoking on the roll up and after nearly choking I carried on. It wasn't very nice, and after a few puffs I decided I had better get some fresh air. The reality of having had a tattoo and smoking what was setting in. Josie had put her tattoo stuff away and said they had to head back anyway. Evra got up to sneak them out the back of the tent. I decided to leave our tent door open to air the tent of any smoke.

Just as I was stepping out I noticed Mr Crepsley walking towards me. I didn't feel quite right, it was as if I couldn't concentrate and it was not a nice feeling. It was my own fault, what was I thinking. I walked across to meet Mr Crepsley as I didn't want him going in our tent, I was sure the smoke smell would still be lingering. Mr Crepsley smelt me straight away and then grabbed my shoulders and pulled me towards him and smelt my hair. 'Jessie have you been smoking he yelled at me'. Just then Evra came around the corner, saw us and then turned to run in the opposite direction only to collide straight into Mr Tall who held him by the arm. 'Good evening Larten what do you think our assistants have been up to?' growled Mr Tall.

I looked at Evra hoping he could talk our way out of this mess. 'We have just been in our tent, you said we couldn't go out so we stayed in just like you asked us'. Evra received a light slap around the head from Mr Tall who said 'I know you have been smoking Evra and then he stared at Evra who was trying desperately to wriggle out of Mr Talls grip and gaze without success. I also know that Jessie has been with you not only smoking but the pair of you have acquired a snake. 'Come with me now Evra…. you and I need to have a chat' said Mr Tall who looked absolutely evil and was dragging Evra away. Try as he might Evra could not escape from Mr Tall's hold.

My attention turned to Mr Crepsley who was staring at me and looking very disappointed. This made me feel worse than if he had been mad. 'Where is this snake you have acquired Jessie? Mr Crepsley whispered and knelt down so he had eye-to-eye contact with me. I couldn't say anything; I just stood and cried I really didn't feel very well. Mr Crepsley picked me up and took me into his van and then sat me on his chair. Because he had thrown me down a bit hard the back of his chair dug into my newly acquired tattoo and I let out a little cry of pain.

Mr Crepsley looked at me as I chewed my bottom lip. He lifted me up, turned me round and lifted my T-shirt up a little. When he saw the small dressing he tore it straight off. I heard him mutter under his breath then he turned me back round. 'Why did you get a tattoo after I strictly forbid it' Mr Crepsley said it so calmly it was terrifying me. 'It seemed a really good idea at the time, I have let you down I really am sorry'. I was starting to feel really dizzy now, what was wrong with me. Mr Crepsley looked at me and then started lifting my eyelids; I knew my eyes where not focusing properly and I could feel myself swaying. 'Smoking was the most stupid, reckless, thing you have ever done Jessie. Look at yourself you cant even stand up properly, apart from the fact that smoking is incredibly stupid, you didn't know how it would affect you, being a vampire makes it 10 times worse'. I knew Mr Crepsley was yelling at me, but I just couldn't take in what he said, so I just kept muttering 'sorry' over and over again until I just couldn't stand any more and collapsed into Mr Crepsley.

Mr Crepsley lowered me into his coffin. I lay there with my eyes shut with this awful feeling of being spun around the room. It was making me feel very sick. Mr Tall knocked, and then entered with Evra in tow. Larten, Evra here as something to say to you, with that Mr Tall pushed Evra in front of Mr Crepsley. 'I am really sorry Mr Crepsley, Jessie didn't know that my friends had smokes or that they had stuff for doing tattoos she thought we were just going to sneak some of Truskas food back to the tent for them and then just hang out. I am really sorry its not Jessie's fault.

'Evra come and look at Jessie, she is a half vampire and does not react to things the same way as you. It is going to take her sometime to get over this, I am disappointed in you Evra, I thought you liked Jessie enough to make sure no harm would come to her, but I was wrong' Mr Crepsley's eyes narrowed as he watched Evra. Evra rarely cried, but tears flowed down his face 'I am truly sorry, its all my fault' with that Evra turned round to Mr Tall who lifted him up and carried him outside. Although Mr Tall was annoyed at Evra, he had not seen him cry since rescuing him and it tore at his heart. Evra who was normally green anyway, looked almost white. Mr Tall realised he was going to be sick and rushed him into his tent. In between throwing up, Evra kept apologising to Mr Tall with tears streaming down his face. Mr Tall put his hands either side of Evra's face and looked him straight in his eyes. 'I can see you are truly sorry Evra, and I believe it is partly my fault. I have never told you about all the dangers that you will encounter when you mix with others outside the cirque. I know you did not mean for things to work out the way they did but you did know that I would not approve of your friends. Not because I mind you having a girlfriend but because they are not nice people, you Evra can and do deserve a lot better.

When Evra had nothing else to throw up, Mr Tall put him on the small bed in the corner of his van so he could watch over him as he slept. Mr Tall knew he would have to punish Evra but he was going to go easy on the boy, he knew Evra had a good heart and would not do anything so stupid again.

Mr Crepsley was watching as Jessie's eyes fluttered open. 'How are you feeling Jess?' Jessie had been throwing up all night and in between throwing up had felt weird and not in a nice way. But now she was able to focus and she sat up without the room spinning. Mr Crepsley was handing Jessie a vile filled with a foul smelling liquid. Jessie took it from Mr Crepsley and looked at him 'Im fine Mr Crepsley, thank you for looking after me, sorry again by the way'. 'Drink that up now Jessie' said Mr Crepsley. Jessie handed the vile back to Mr Crepsley 'I don't need it thanks anyway, I feel fine now'. Mr Crepsley had spent all night watching Jessie and helping her when she was ill and now he needed to sleep. 'Jessie do not disobey me, I said to drink it so you must'. 'Ok' said Jessie who would normally answer back but knew she was in enough trouble already. Jessie nearly choked on the liquid but Mr Crepsley just smiled. Mr Crepsley lifted Jessie out of his coffin and checked her over, and once happy that she was nearly back to normal decided to talk to her about what had happened.

'Jessie first of all I have removed your tattoo, when I say you cannot have something I mean it (Jessie suddenly tried to look at her back). Pay attention Jessie and listen to me. I have removed the tattoo and heeled it for you. The tattoo is completely gone leaving only a small scar. The tattoo was getting infected anyway, probably because it was done so badly, if it had been left it would have caused you much pain. You will never smoke anything again or try and get another tattoo. If you feel you might be tempted to do either then I suggest you come and see me and I will remind you of the consequences which will be: If you have another tattoo I will just remove it again and if you smoke I will take you away from the cirque and Evra . Do you understand me Jessie? Jessie lowered her head to the floor and nodded. 'As for your punishment, I think you have suffered quite enough for the moment but I expect you to tidy my van and your tent every day and we will double the time spent on your vampire lessons'. Jessie looked up and let out a loud sigh 'please Mr Crepsley I don't wanna do extra lessons'. 'What you meant to say was 'want to' not 'wanna' and you have no choice the extra lessons will hopefully keep you away from Evra and from getting into trouble. Have I made myself clear I do not want any trouble from you Jessie, now I need to sleep I have been worried about you all night and need to rest'. Jessie stepped forward and gave Mr Crepsley a big hug 'I really am sorry Mr Crepsley, thank you for forgiving me and looking after me and that and you know I love ya lots don't ya'.

'I love you to Jessie now get some work done and stay out of trouble and do not leave the camp. Oh and by the way Jessie its 'love you' not 'love ya'. Mr Crepsley lowered himself into the coffin and shut the lid. 'Night Mr Crepsley love you' I whispered quietly. Mr Crepsley chuckled and said 'your learning Jessie, good day'.

I walked off to find Evra who was looking very depressed and still very pale; he had had very little sleep and had been ill through the night. We chatted about how we had got off very lightly and how sick we had felt. Evra apologised to me, and I apologised to him saying that I was old enough to make my own mistakes. 'Well Jessie at least one good thing came of it we got tattoos'. I told Evra how Mr Crepsley had removed my tattoo and showed him the small scar. 'Oh my god that's terrible, well at least I still have mine' said Evra. 'Funny you should say that, Mr Tall was asking Mr Crepsley if he could remove yours as well!' With that Evra darted behind a bush to throw up again whilst I giggled. 'Only joking Evra come on lets get to work'.

We worked hard all day; I cleaned our tent and Mr Crepsley's van and then collapsed in a chair with a plate of food. Mr Crepsley came and sat beside me. 'I see you have been busy Jessie how are you feeling now?' 'Bit tired but I haven't forgotten my extra lessons Mr Crepsley'. 'Good eat up and then we will get started'.

As soon as we had finished Mr Crepsley held his hand out to me and we walked out of the Cirque to do our extra training. After several hours I was dead on my feet. 'You did well tonight Jessie, lets get you back to rest. I hope you managed to stay out of trouble today?' Mr Crepsley I haven't had time to do anything but work'. 'Good, make sure you behave tomorrow and I will expect you to stay in the camp grounds until I say otherwise'. 'What, cant I go out in the day, I need something to look forward to you know'. 'Jessie you will have extra lessons with me every day isn't that something to look forward to?' I smiled up at him and lifted my arms for him to pick me up 'actually I did enjoy it tonight' I said as he carried me back to camp 'but I am exhausted'. In that case said Mr Crepsley let me get you to your tent as quickly as possible and he laughed as he threw me on his back to flit back to camp. I hugged him tightly and whispered in his ear 'you're the best you know Mr Crepsley'. He looked up and gave me a huge smile.