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Chapter 5

Softness. Warmth. Somebody's breath down my neck. I had no strength to open my eyes, lift my head, or to even move. It was a struggle to breathe. I smelt something that seemed to be drifting in from another room in where ever I was.

I didn't want to move even if I could. Is this Heaven? Have I earned a quick stop and been sent to the Lord above?

I finally found the strength, and opened my eyes. I saw before me a side table with some medicine bottles and a few books, and a wall seemingly made of stone and other minerals. I also saw a silky drapery hanging from whoever's bed I was in.

Looking around again, I noticed a pile of clothes in the floor, which was also made of the same rock as the wall. Those better not be mine. Listening to my body, I determined that I was now wearing some fuzzy pants and a T-shirt that was two sizes too big, but not my mother's dress, which was laying in the floor.

Someone had changed my clothes for me. I shuddered and dismissed that thought.

That's when I realized that I was feeling someone else's breath going down my neck. I closed my eyes, afraid that it might be Joey in some new lair or something. Wait, underground? I questioned in my head.

The four guys must have beat Joey or something and now I'm with them! Who's with me now? I determined that whoever it was, was asleep. I closed my eyes, so they might think I was asleep if I woke them, and tried to roll over to face whoever was there, but I couldn't for the arm around me.

I knew I had to move his arm to turn, so I took the risk, and moved the strong arm away from my body, and turned over. I waited a minute to make sure he was still asleep. Slowly, I opened my eyes to see the sleeping face of Paul!

Thud, thud. I liked Marko! Thud, thud, thud. This wasn't right, I had been so sure he had liked me too. Thud, thud, thud. I quickly realized that the rhythmic thudding was getting closer, meaning it wasn't my heart. I shut my eyes just as someone else walked in.

"Hey, Paul." Marko whispered. I felt a shaking, and figured that Marko was shaking Paul awake.

"Wake up asshole!" He whispered, closer this time. So close that I smelled his breath, which had a slight bitter, yet metallic smell to it, along with the usual smell of peppermint.

"What?" I heard a sleepy Paul mutter. Great, now I have to be extra convincing!

"What are you doing in her bed?" Marko whispered, clearly angered by Paul's presence.

"Sorry, I was tired. You were gone longer than you said you would be, and she's so adorable when she sleeps." Paul replied in defense.

"Just don't let me catch you again." Marko said sternly. What is this sudden adoption of my well-being that he's taken?

"Sure! I won't let you catch me again." Paul chuckled.

"Get the hell out of here!" Marko said in a normal tone voice. I used this as an excuse to turn over as though slightly disturbed in sleep.

"Fine. You know, she's gonna wake up sometime and then you have to tell her."

"I know. I will. I thought about it on the way back, and know what I'm going to say."

"Good." That's when I heard Paul's heavy footfall getting further and further away.

"I love you. Please wake soon my love. I will explain when you do." Marko whispered in my ear as he crawled in the bed where Paul had been. He slipped his arm around my waist and I felt a jolt of sleepiness go through me.

I knew I had used the little energy I had mustered to eavesdrop, and slipped into a ragged sleep.

"Marko?" I said the second I had woke up, feeling more energized than last time I had woken up. How long have I been here. I felt another body beside me. Turning slowly, I saw the sleeping Marko. The shadows of his eyelashes were his drawn out from the dim light of a lantern on another side table on his side near the exit.

"I thought you had gone into hibernation momma bear." I jumped at the suddenness of his voice shattering the untouched silence only present a second ago.

"Where am I?" I questioned, looking deep into his forest green eyes. Green on electric blue, me digging for answers, him trying to explain.

"Back at home. Your new home." He said, gesturing to the room.

"Hudson's Bluff?"

"Yes. Don't worry, we gave a letter to your orphanage explaining that you have moved in with us, although we weren't sure whether it was for short or long term yet."

"Okay. What happened?"

"We were at the café, and your jack ass ex came and tried to take you. I kicked his sissy butt and tried to wake you after he kicked your head. You were out cold for the past three days. I took care of you." He seemed to be in a daze, as though he couldn't believe it had really happened.

"Oh. Thank you." I said.

"You're welcome. I need to tell you something, whether you'll believe me is another matter."

"Go ahead." I encouraged, anxious to know the truth.

"I love you very much Kitty. I would go to the ends of the Earth to have you."

"No way! Marko, I love you too. I knew for sure after I first rode your bike the very first time!" I couldn't believe it. I was actually confessing my love for him, and I said it, I realized how real my love was, and that I could never love again if he didn't accept me.

"Would you love me no matter what? How far would you go?"

"Marko, nothing could change my mind about you. We've only known each other for a few days, and I fell ready to burst with happiness of waking with you beside me."

"Then I need to tell, no, show you something." He turned his head from me, the room went shockingly cold, and I felt goose bumps prickle every part of my body. Something was happening.

Marko turned back towards me, only he looked completely different. His eyes had gone to a light yellow tint, and were very much deeper set. His skin was paler, and I sensed it was probably cold in essence, causing me to shudder.

He opened his mouth, revealing two fangs, and a few more slightly pointed teeth.

"You're a vampire!" I squeaked. I couldn't move. I was frozen in fear of this monster. Run! Run, as fast as you can! Get away from this monster! My instincts urged, but my heart beat to a different idea. He probably didn't choose this. This doesn't change anything. I still love him.

"Yes." I could see and hear the disappointment his eyes and voice held.

"This doesn't change anything. I fell in love with Marko. This is just another side to you. I still love you, Marko." I said, snapping both of us out of it.

"Really? You still love me?" I heard him say, hope in his voice.

"Yes, I do. I understand the struggle you had telling me. If it means we can be together, I will become one too."

"In your case, it's not so simple. I need to tell you, but I don't know how to explain."

"Just try, I believe you," I said, "As long as you love me."

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