Here we go guys, the next chapter :) One more Chapter until New Years :D Hope you like it

"So, the shadows in the forests, they're you too?" Jack questions, clearly amazed. I nod in confession. Me and Jack have been talking for well over two hours and are conversation seems to be getting more and more thorough with each topic. At this point in time, our attention has been drawn to the village, but more specifically the shadows residing in the forest surrounding the village.
"It keeps people safe from the things worse than me in this world." I tell him. Our conversations are nightly and have been for the past week or so. I have come to know the boy well and enjoy his company. No one else knows about me, of course, so I still had to keep my wits about me and avoid contact and sight with the other humans during our conversations.
"So, you're protecting us?" He breathes, his warm breath seeping into my skin, "I don't think there's anything bad about you." He whispers, his hand suddenly pressing against mine and his face coming close to mine. He was at really close proximity. I have some to know him and all, but I have no idea what to do in this kind of situation... I've never felt uncomfortable under a humans gaze...I notice the direction of his eyes and they are looking directly at my lips. It feels like he means something, probably something that the humans do when they intend...They flick back up to meet with my own eyes as his slowly begin to close and he closes the gap. I don't pull away, but I don't lean in either. Can I let this happen? I've always told myself I'll never get attached to a human. Humans wither and die, I don't. I continue living and have to watch all the death around me. Yet, before I can make my decision, his lips are pressed against mine and are begging for my reaction, becoming nervous that he's crossed a line. I close my eyes and push into the kiss, bringing my free hand over to rest on his knee. Physical contact. I've never had anyone touch my in all the time I can remember. This 'kiss'...something so human, but it felt so right. This human was.. Purely amazing.. Hypnotic. I've never been kissed before. It fells like a needed part of me is finally being filled. Eventually, we are forced to part for breath, where he sneaks something out.
"I want to see where you live." He tells me, looking into my eyes hopeful and breathless. I hesitate slightly, but agree and take his hand, leading him out of the house. I can't endanger him by taking him through the words, it wasn't just me out there.
"Stay close to me, don't let go." I tell him sternly. I'm almost positive he won't be expecting this, but he'll most likely enjoy it. I've never allowed a human to travel with me, no matter about see where I live. He nods and wraps his arms around my torso. This takes me by surprise at first, but I settle and relax in his embrace as the shadows engulf us. Surely, he wasn't holding onto me like this because he was scared? I said stay close, not cling like a child. However, I highly doubt this theory. I think I wasn't the only one craving physical contact. But, I can't complain. His head presses into my stomach and rubs against me slightly. I, carefully, unsure whether to, wrap my arms around him and hold him close. The dark, cold atmosphere of my lair doesn't seem to bother the boy as he continues to do as I said and cling to me. I wanted to stay intertwined with his arms forever, but, all good things must come to an end and this will hopefully happen again between us anyway.
"You can let go now." I whisper, unsure whether I want him to release his hold on me. He slowly lets go and looks around the large empty room. His eyes fill with curiosity and awe, looking at the objects that are not available for human eyes.
"I know it's not much but-" I begin to tell him before he cuts me off. I understand that my home is not like the humans idea of a place of living. They seemed to have thoughts of the home being cosy and warm and mine was... cold and uninviting.
"Home is home." He finishes, gleaming up at me. I smile back down to him and his eyes are slowly drawn to the large globe in the centre of the room. I follow his gaze to the object that reflects small fragments of light around the room. I really don't want to have to explain the whole belief thing to him at the moment. Every second I get with this boy is a precious moment worth my time and I don't wish to waste it by explaining the stupid story of me and the Man in the Moon.
"What's that?" He marvels, pointing at it. He rushes toward it and I am about to explain why I'd prefer to tell this story a different night or at least make an excuse to get out of telling it, when nightmare horses leap from the shadows on the defensive. I drop into the shadows and reappear in front of Jack holding out my arms in protection. I forgot about these. Fair enough, they are only protecting and doing what I ordered, but if I'm with the boy and I let him in, I think it's safe to say that he's permitted entrance. Stupid creatures.
"He's a guest." I snarl, filling my voice with command and dominance. They bow down respectively and merge with the shadows again, only my main horse remaining by my side. I stands tall next to me as the boy recovers from his shock and marvels at the animal.
"Whoa. What are these things?" Jack breaths, holding out a hand cautiously toward the horse. I smile at his curiosity. I nod solemnly to assure it that Jack is friendly and to allow the boy to touch him.
"So many questions in such a small time period." I laugh at least the eighth question he's asked this night. The horse pushes its nose into his hand, hesitantly, and nuzzles against it. He laughs gleefully as he pets the animal that is supposed to be my aid in striking fear. I could listen to his melodic laugh all day. His face so lit up in entertainment and wonder. Happiness almost gleaming from him. The shadows whisper words in my ear, making me conscious of the time. I sigh at the thought of him having to leave and return to the village. This means a whole twelve hours of not seeing him again.
"It's time you left now Jack. Any later and I won't be able to return you home. I'll show you round properly next time." I promise to the boy. He takes my hand as we drop through the shadows once again and renter his room. I reluctantly pull my hand from his as he, tiredly, falls front first onto his bed. However, he's only half on, his feet still touching the floor and the covers are ruckered up at the bottom of his mattress. I look down at him for a while before I see his one eyes open an look over at me expectantly. I roll my eyes as sigh, understanding his subtle gesture. I'm the Nightmare King, not a nanny.
"You're terrible." I mutter, gripping his ankles. I pull them onto the mattress, straightening him up and pulling the covers up and over his form. I press the covers close to his form and he snuggles down into the mattress and keeps his eyes locked with my face. I can feeling him watching every movement I make.
"An eighteen year old that still wants to be tucked in." I mock, jokingly. I stand up straight and am about to move slightly away from the bed, when his hand stops me.
"Hey! No fair! It was a joke." He laughs, sticking his tongue out to me. His hand, that is gripping some of my clothing, causes me to turn to him. He pulls me swiftly down to his face and his lips press tenderly against mine. For a fleeting moment I feel like I might need a bed as my legs shake under my weight. When we pull away I look questionably down at him.
"A good nights kiss." He shrugs, innocently smirking. I smirk back at him and move away slightly. I ruffle his hair with my hand.
"Good night, Jackson Overland Frost." I smirk, dropping the shadows. However, before I fully disappear into the shadows I hear his voice bid me goodbye.
"Goodnight Kozmotis Pitchiner." I've decided it's nice to be loved.

Next Chapter will be posted tomorrow so stand by ;D Hope you liked this one and please tell me what you think of it :)