Chapter 5

This night Sam overslept with 2 hours. There was a loud knock on his door.

'Sam. SAM' it was Krissy. 'Are you still there?

'What's the time?' Sam opened the door.

'There is one hour to midnight. You slept a lot. Are you sure you are alright? Don't even try to lie because we all know the truth.'

'Why you ask then?' Sam got out from the room and walked to his office.

'Cause you are our everything Sam and we are concern' Krissy was walking after him. 'You don't even remember what day is today. Are you going to lock yourself in your office again?'

Sam shut the door behind him and Krissy didn't even get an answer.

'You are such an idiot' She rolled eyes.

'Call Nelly, I have to talk with her' Sam peeked from the door for a second.

'You called me sir?' Nelly stepped in. She seemed very tired already. Sam offered her whiskey but she said she would pass. He sat on his side of the desk and smiled. He was rarely smiling and he was excited and it was feeling so good.

'So… you did what I wanted, right?' He asked quietly hoping for a positive answer.

'Yes, sir.' She smiled back. She was young and beautiful black maiden working in the house for 3 years.

Sam's heart started racing again. That feel was so forgotten.

'So what did you find out?' he was staring at Nelly with an interest that was consuming him.

'He leaves alone, in very awful and scary part of New York, in a two-roomed flat he rents. The landlord takes high rent and it is difficult for him to pay it. He sleeps a lot during the day and goes to work out in a local gym and some women hit on him, but he is not interested at all…'

'What about his communication, his reactions about stuff? How did he look like…' Sam didn't know how to ask exactly.

'Well… he is a bit awkward. Serious face and even sad. When I saw him after lunch he was just going to the gym and I bumped into him on purpose. He apologized and I saw his eyes being red. I asked him if he was okay and he said he had a tough night at work and he has been confused recently and sad. I followed him for the rest of the day… he didn't smile even once. And when he got to the club he stopped at the door for a while, looking around, thinking maybe, I don't know, and just after that he got inside, and he didn't seem very sure about it.'

Sam sat there in silence, imaging the all the stuff he was hearing from Nelly.

'Sir' she called at some point and Sam just realized how distracted he was and it was so unusual. 'It's getting very late and I was running around New York all day… can I…'

'Yes, of course.' Sam stood up to send her to the door. But before she left, he caught her hand and put more money 'Thank you'

'No, sir' she tried to give them back 'You pay me enough, no need…'

'I insist, Nelly. You did great work today, which was out of your normal job. You deserve it.' He nodded.

'Thank you sir.' She smiled and left.

Sam got back to his desk, sat down and poured a glass of whiskey. He was drinking so much and never managed to get drunk. Not that it mattered. He just needed something to wet his mouth and replace the burning feel in his throat with another burning feel. He wasn't that old, but he was old enough to have gotten used to that burning feeling from hunger. But the truth was, vampires never get used to the hunger and the burn.

So Castiel was sad poor person, working in that club just to make sure he will have something to eat, and have roof above his head. Sam knew Castiel wasn't satisfied from his work and he didn't want it. But he was doing it because he didn't have a choice.

Sam's thoughts and peace were disturbed by Ruby.

'You are still here?' She exclaimed and smiled going around the desk to him with a package in her hands. Bloody red paper wrap with a green ribbon. She sat on the desk and handed Sam the package and grinned 'Happy 113 vampire birthday Sam.'

'Today?' He looked at her confused and then at the package. 'I forgot my own vampire birthday…' He took the package but didn't open it right away. 'Thank you… very kind.' He said quietly.

'You just don't want to remember…' Ruby started a bit not sure in her words 'for how long you've been like that. Young, immortal, powerful… thirsty for blood every hour you are awake.'

'And you remind me it very well'

'No… sorry, I mean that… You are a fighter, you are strong, incredible vampire and despite that you break some laws, you are still a role model.'

'I'm not old enough to be a role model…

'And not old enough to think you have seen and experienced everything. Try to look at the bright side of things'

Sam looked at Ruby with raised eyebrows 'Who compelled on you to make you talk like that?' he chuckled.

Ruby squeezed lips, grabbed Sam's present from his hands and hit him on the head. Then he gave him back the present 'Open it'

He unwrapped it, still smirking, and took out a black and white framed picture of him and Ruby in Chicago years ago. Sam was in incredible suit and Ruby in beautiful dress, both smiling.

'The 50's' a smile ran on Sam's face.

'Do you remember? That was on your 50th birthday. We had awesome time and to be honest I miss that smile.'

Sam smiled sadly at Ruby and they stared at each other for some time. Ruby was so damn right and that moment Sam started feeling a slight guilt for he was acting so mean to her for the past years. But still he wasn't letting feels to wash him over. It was a disaster if that would happen. Like when Jo cried for days when she turned into a vampire. Then she started loving Sam more than anything and she clued to him walking after him 24/7. Then years later when she fell in love with a human, Sam had awful fight with her grounding her to starve and don't leave her room for days. She was furious at him and hated him but at the end she broke and cried on his shoulder for hours. Sam hated feels. It was just a hindrance (obstacle).

He stood up and kissed Ruby's forehead. He just did it without any subtext. 'Thank you' he said and placed the picture on the desk.

'Sam Dean Winchester, I insist you coming downstairs' Jo burst into the room, caught Sam's wrist and dragged him.

'Finally' Ruby screamed and three of them left the office.

They haven't entered the big hall yet when loud music started echoing in the entire house. CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquise – Bleed to Feed was blasting loud. They entered the hall and there was a loud shout of 'HAPPY VAMPIRE BIRTHDAY SAM'. Sam looked at Jo like 'I will kill you later'. He couldn't hide a smirk and shook his head. Krissy ran to him and hugged him.

'Party up' she smiled and hand him a glass of warm blood. It was probably from her own supply. Sam bottomed up and everyone cheered and started dancing.

They were dancing and drinking for hours and even Sam himself danced. The light in the hall was very low, the band was blasting the most awesome songs, and everyone was so intoxicated it was like a dream. Sam forgot about all his problems and most of all he forgot about Castiel and it was feeling nice and mildly. His head was strangely clear. And he didn't miss an opportunity to make out with few vampires from the nest he really liked and didn't miss to make out with Ruby, rubbing his body hard to hers. She definitely felt heaven alike. It's been so many years since she hasn't felt his touch and intimacy. And she wanted to enjoy it now beause that was all she was going to get.

'Come here' Krissy appeared and pulled Sam in the middle of the hall.

All vampires gathered in a circle, some of them even climbed on the top of the tables. The band kept playing music a bit silent.

'I thought the party was over' Sam frowned. He partied enough but honestly he got curious.

'First of all' Krissy raised voice and turned to Sam 'Happy 113 vampire birthday Sam. Thank you for everything. Thank you for taking care of us, and even those who weren't that enthusiastic to be part of your nest are now thankful and know how much you mean to us and how much we mean to you.' Sam was listening carefully to her and there were so many feels in the hall that they could be cut with a knife. 'We weren't with you from the beginning but we intend to stay with you till the end.' The whole hall busted into a loud cheering. Sam couldn't realize it and see it and understand it. That was his family. The thing he was fighting so long was here all the time. Even those who were talking behind his back, even Colton and Porter were cheering truly. Sam was so lost in his own head and plans and that was going to ruin everything sooner or later. But he wasn't expecting to be so soon.

'With little help' Krissy kept talking after everyone calmed down. 'We managed to get you a birthday present. No rules and laws attached.' She winked and nodded with head behind Sam.

He didn't need to turn around to hear the fast heartbeat and to feel the trebling hands of the man. Sam turned around and his eyes checked him out for less than a second. The man was simply dressed; with light brown a bit curly hair, short, with nice eyes and lips. Sam stepped close to him unaware of all the excited eyes staring at him.

'He is all yours' Darin nodded with a spark in her eyes and let go of the man arm stepping aside and giving Sam space.

Sam walked around him a few times, checking him out carefully. The man's heart was already hammering against his chest. It was such a temptation for Sam. So much hot blood bumping through the veins of this cute man. And how sweet it was when he was swallowing that hard. He was terrified.

'How did you…?' Sam looked confused at Ruby. He knew she had a finger in that.

'The black market. He was on the wrong place, at the wrong time. I covered it up.' She winked.

'Hello' Sam greeted him, standing very close to him, his pupils dilating in excitement.

'Please…' the man barely pleaded almost audible, his mouth feeling with drool, eyes filling with tears. 'Don't… kill … me…' As if somehow he knew that Sam wasn't following some rules of feeding.

'Oh, oh… it's gonna be fine' Sam made puppy eyes and stroked the man's hair. He walked to Ruby and asked so quietly that only vampires could hear 'What about him?'

'Newcomer in your black market in Chicago, trying to sneak out things. Married but divorced, have 2 kids with which he spends the weekends and some vacations. Not incriminated. Just a dust among humans.' Sam nodded and got back to the man who, poor him, was shaking with fear.

'BITE. BITE. BITE. BITE. BITE.' The whole nest started shouting faster and faster.

The eyes of the man got wide. He was going to get a heart attack.

'You want me to …. Bite?' Sam asked and frowned.

'YES'

'Did I hear well? You want me to bite?' Sam asked again a bit louder and looked around the crowd of cheering 'yes'.

'YOU WANT ME TO BITE' he groaned loud with hands in the air.

'YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH' the answering shout was able to break glass.

'Well then…' he smiled and turned back to the man who was shaking and staring at him as if he was Death himself. Sam slid hands around his neck feeling the pulse under the thin skin. His throat sat on fire. 'What's your name lovely?' he asked quietly. The man was so terrified he couldn't speak. 'It's alright. I'm just making a show. No need to be that scared.' Sam smiled warmly and somehow the man calmed down a little. 'And the name is?'

'G-g-abriel' he barely sobbed, again that quietly.

'Gabriel? What a nice name' Sam was smiling at him still warmly but all he wanted was to rip his throat and let the blood drip over him. 'Listen Gabriel…' He leaned to his ear 'I love when my food is scared. It gives the blood such an interesting slight sour taste I really enjoy. And right now I burn to have a sip from you. And… staying scared would be a good decision. You are not safe here, Gabriel, darling.'

Gabriel's pulse speeded up again. He wanted to shout and run fast but he couldn't move. He didn't even have chance. Sam pulled back from him enjoying the terror in his eyes. It's been so long since he last felt the real predator inside him and the power. He slid fingers in Gabriel's curls and gently pulled his head back, exposing his neck and veins that were pulsing with blood. Gabriel started whimpering helplessly and grasped Sam's plaid shirt. He was going to black out from terror. Everyone in the room was frozen and quiet and even the music was gone. Most of them haven't seen how the master was feeding, or hunting, almost no one of them had tried real fresh human blood directly from the source and everyone was so interested. Only the pant for air and the moans of Gabriel were echoing in the hall and all the vampires including Jo and Krissy loved that desperate sound. Sam rested his face and the picture became scary. His eyes slowly turned red, black veins pulsing under his eyes as if his face cracks. He pulled his upper lip and white long fangs showed between his lips. He held a tight grip of Gabriel and suddenly leaned do his neck sucking his fangs in Gabriel's flesh. The hot blood started flowing immediately filling Sam's mouth and spreading down his throat putting out the fire. He had such amazing taste. Gabriel couldn't make a sound, squeezing his eyes hard, tears rolling down his cheeks. He was getting weak as Sam was sucking more and more, groaning with delight. It was so damn good, he was totally lost in the sensation. And he could see pictures from Gabriel's life. He saw a moment of his wedding, a moment of intimacy between him and his wife. The moment when his kids were getting born. Then he saw Gabriel sharing wet kisses with a man which was very curious. The grasp of Gabriel slowly granted. Sam pulled away and rested his head back for a moment breathing in some air and calming down. He was on the edge to lose control which was unusual. He wasn't going to kill his food. Not yet. He looked down at Gabriel barely holding on Sam, poor man's face pale. Everyone was still keeping silence. It smelled so good, everyone wanted a taste. Sam held up Gabriel's head to look in his eyes. How curious.

'Colton, lock him down' Sam said and licked his lips. Blood was dripping down his chin and he brushed it with fingers and licked them off. Colton caught Gabriel and took him out of the hall 'And don't even try to taste him…' Sam warned him. 'Do we continue the party?'

After 1-2 more hours Ruby heard a limo parking in front of the house and went out to open the door leaving the rest to party.

'Ruby, beautiful as always' The man took her hand and kissed her knuckles when she opened the door.

'Mister Roman. Welcome' she greeted him and invited him in.

'Ah, please. Call me Dick' he smiled nasty as always, but that smile was melting the humans from the TV screen.

'I will call Sam so you can talk in private.' Ruby smiled though she had and urge to hit him in the face.