The Closer We get: The Further We Fall
Danny turned his head to view Lacey. He'd kill if anyone hurt her. Danny didn't care who he had to kill either. He had killed before to feed. However, he would kill for her without that need to drink.
The movie night turned into Lacey brainstorming with Danny about the fundraiser for Mr. Crinshaw's food bank. She did most of the talking. Danny surmised it was Lacey's nervousness causing her to chatter. It was her first night with him as a couple. He wanted her with him due to caring about her. However, being his girlfriend meant it would not be strange for him to be around her constantly. Thus, it would not alert her that she was under the protective eye of Danny.
Lacey had thought of some good ideas for the fundraiser. She suggested to Danny to have a dance in which students could attend with admission being food for the pantry. For instance, two cans of food would get one admission to the dance. A box of cereal would get two students in as dates. Now, she and Danny were working on a theme for the dance.
She was curled up on the red sofa chewing on the end of her pencil. Danny couldn't help but stare at her. She looked so innocently beautiful.
Lacey turned her head slightly to look at Danny. The sun had already sat two hours ago. He stared at her without the protective covering of sunglasses. Lacey licked her lips subconsciously then turned back to her notes.
Danny placed his hand under Lacey's chin and turned her face towards his. He peered deeply into her eyes.
"Lacey, do as you wish without being afraid of my rejection." Yes, it was a hypnotizing suggestion. Yet, at the same time, Danny was allowing Lacey the choice of her own thoughts without fear.
Lacey crawled into Danny's lap. She cuddled up against his warm body. Lacey's heart beat rapidly when Danny placed his arms around her body. Lacey's cheek pressed against Danny's t-shirt clad chest.
"I'm sorry." Lacey started to pull back but Danny held tightly to her. "I don't know what I'm thinking."
"Don't think, Lacey." Danny held her closer. "Let's enjoy one another. Let me hold you."
"Why, Danny?" Lacey whispered softly and insecurely. "Why are you wanting to hold me?"
"Why do you want me to hold you?" Danny retorted with a question back to her.
"I…don't know." Lacey stuttered out as she fluttered her eyes at him.
"You do know." Danny moistened his lips as he peered at her. "The closer we get, the further we fall."
A tear snuck over Lacey's dark lashes as she stared at Danny silently at first. Then she spoke again in a whisper. "You scare me. I don't know why. But you do."
Danny swallowed as he traced Lacey's lips with his thumb. "I am dangerous. Trust me. Your feelings are justified." He leaned in until his breath tickled her lips. "But know this, Lacey Porter, I'd never hurt you intentionally."
With those words, Danny closed the gap between them and sealed Lacey's lips with his own. He moved Lacey's body so that her legs were straddling his thighs. Danny tried to contain his lust for her. His kiss was gentle as he sucked Lacey's bottom lip then her top lip. He moaned against her lips as one of his hands cupped her face. The other hand pulled Lacey's body closer to his. Lacey felt light headed at the magical way Danny kissed her. There was a knowledge behind his kisses. Yet, he was holding back. Danny's experience was balancing with Lacey's innocence as they kissed. His tongue pushed through to enter her mouth. His tongue tangoed with Lacey's tongue as her tongue pirouetted against his tongue.
Hidden in the corner of the attic, Tyler and Cole stood with Regina. They watched as Danny kissed Lacey with a tenderness most vampires ceased after only seconds of kissing. It always became passionate and sexual with immortals kissing.
"This is so boring." Regina rolled her eyes. "Why must we protect such a boring young lady?"
"You are such a B**ch sometimes, Regina." Cole crossed his arms over his chest defiantly.
"Don't insult me, Cole." Regina poked her finger hard against his chest. "I am a B**ch all the time."
"Children." Tyler taunted trying to quiet them down. "That is enough."
"Whatever." Regina held up her hand as she slouched against the dark wall. "Unless Danny starts leaving bite marks, this show is dull."
"We're not here to be voyeurs, Darling." Tyler slid his hand to take Regina's. "We're here to protect, Lacey Porter."
Regina pushed her body into Tyler's body. She relaxed her back against his chest as they continued to watch Danny and Lacey. Their kissing had not ceased nor had things gotten more heated between Danny and Lacey.
"I get that. But again…" Regina entwined her fingers in Tyler's fingers. "Why?"
"Because if harm comes to Lacey, all immortals will pay the consequences for whoever harms her." Cole answered as he sat down on an old trunk. "She should be fine with Danny."
"Really? Danny is who she should fear the most." Regina haughtily replied. "He'll bend that female to his every whim."
"He can bend any female to his whim, Regina." Tyler squeezed his arms tighter around his wife. "Yet, notice his gentleness with Ms. Porter. He loves her.".
"Does he now?" Regina raised one eyebrow. "What a delightful conundrum our dear Daniel has gotten himself in."
Tyler stared at the couple. His eyes spoke of the sadness he felt. He had been in Danny's place at one time. Regina was his love and still was. However, he refused to change her into his immortal beloved. He wanted Regina to live a normal life without death being at her door or others around her. His brother made the decision to make Regina as she was at the protest of Tyler.
Now, Danny would have to decide. Would Lacey be his for eternity as an immortal, who thirsted for blood from Danny? Or would he allow her the chance to grow into a woman that could bear children for another man and grow old in life?
Danny pulled Lacey's body closer to his. He arched into her instinctively. He stared in her eyes as his urge to taste of her gripped his heart. "I want you, Lacey."
Danny's voice was soothing and monotone. Lacey felt a cold chill skittle up her spine. She swallowed as she fought the urge to allow Danny to do whatever he wanted to her or her body.
"It's cold." Lacey pushed off Danny's lap quickly. "I should probably get home."
Danny furrowed his eyebrows as he stood up. He quirked his mouth sideways as he stared at his new girlfriend. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." Lacey bit her lip. "Listen, Danny. I know your used to your relationships being sexual. Well, I'm not. We've not dated long enough for that to happen yet. If it ever does." Lacey wrapped her arms tightly around herself due to the chill that suddenly appeared in the air. She studied Danny. He looked confused. Lacey walked up and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Although, it is tempting."
Danny smiled slightly. "I'm sorry, Lace. I'm finding it difficult to keep my hands off of you."
"You need to try." Lacey teased as she kissed Danny quickly. "Now, do you want to walk me home?"
"Sure." Danny exhaled a heavy breath. "However, I'd prefer you stay here all night."
"I'm sure you do." Lacey slid her hand around his hand. "But that isn't happening."
Regina, Tyler, and Cole watched from their hiding place in the attic as Danny and Lacey left. Regina was always outspoken but she remained silent. It was Cole who spoke up first.
"Danny used his powers of seduction." Cole rubbed his neck nervously. "That female resisted him. How?"
Tyler stood dumbfounded as well. "I'm not sure. Danny is the strongest immortal when it comes to that power. We've seen him take even the most loyal immortal beloved and make her crave for him to take both her body and her blood."