-Rony!
Steph hugged her friend. She needed a break from all the supernatural crap and her human work bestie was a great way to get one. Even though Rony was only coming over to have dinner, her presence was a blessing to Steph.
-Hi.- Rony hugged her back. Luckily, she didn't get weirded out by the sudden affection, because she was the kind of person who just plain loved hugs.
The two of them sat down by the table. Steph had already prepared the food, because she knew that Rony was not only terrible at cooking, she also didn't know that.
-Do you want wine?- Rony asked.
-I want whiskey,- Steph laughed and went to get a bottle. -You?
-I'll stick to water.
-Why?
-I don't drink.
-Then why did you offer wine?
-For you. The fact that I'm a sober vegan doesn't mean I want this horror for other people.
-Why are you a sober vegan?
-That's just my lifestyle. I'm used to it. If it were my choice, I'd definitely not do this, but it's a habit. I can't live in a different way.
-How did you get that habit?
-My family.
Steph poured both drinks and they started eating and making small talk.
-Steph?!- someone suddenly yelled.
-Who was that?- Rony whispered.
-Who was that?! Steph?! Who did you bring in here?!- the voice said again.
-Steph, who is that?- Rony asked, seeming a little more scared. She thought the two of them were alone and whoever that was was seriously creeping her out right now.
-My sister,- Steph sighed, putting her face in her hands. -Rissa.
-Oh. Hi, Rissa. Why are you in there?- Rony asked, getting less scared. But more and more confused.
-I don't know,- Rissa smirked. Steph couldn't see her, but she smirked. -Ask Stephanie.
Rony gave Steph a confused look.
-Let me guess,- she chuckled. -The two of you are in a fight.
-More like she's in a fight and thinks I'm part of it.
-It's your fault I'm in this, which makes you a part of it!- Rissa yelled.
-How can she hear us?
-Don't ask, Rony,- Steph muttered. -Don't ask.
-Rony?!- Rissa started again. -That's the redhead, right?
-Yeah. Rony Baxton.- Rony said. Rissa was starting to get annoying.
-Yeah, well, Steph, tell her to leave.
-Why?
-Cause I wanna take my clothes off.
-Rissa!
-What?! It's true.
-Is she always like this?- Rony whispered.
-Oh, I'm usually worse!- Marissa yelled.
Rony gave Steph another look, sympathetic this time. Steph was exasperated:
-Rony, you have siblings, right?
-Yeah.
-How do you survive?
Rony laughed:
-It's not that hard.
-Yeah, well, how many little siblings do you have?
-Four.
-Four?!
-And they're quadruplets.
-What?!
-Four little brothers that were all born on the same day. And they're identical, so they also prank us all the time.
-They sound like more fun than you people?!- Rissa yelled.
-She is…- Rony started.
-Rissa,- Steph sighed.
-Yeah.
-Steph?!
-What? What else do you want?- the older sister asked.
-The redhead, I've never seen her!
-So?- Steph was getting more annoyed by the second.
-Is she delicious?!
-What?- Rony was getting a little scared again.
-I was asking my sister if you tasted good, redhead!
-What does she mean?- Rony whispered as quietly as she could.
-I meant what it sounded like!- Rissa yelled, especially loudly.
-How can she hear this?!- this was actually scary. Was this sister a cannibal? Why was she asking how she tasted? Is Steph in this? How can that girl hear them? Is… is she gonna die?
Stephanie groaned and grabbed Rony by hand, leading her to Marissa's bedroom.
-Ugh, knock,- Rissa rolled her eyes at them.
Rony was pushed toward where the creepy girl was sprawled out on the bed.
-Compel her.- Steph said.
-Why?
-Because you told her things.
-You want it so much, you compel her yourself.
Steph gave her a look.
-Oh, yeah, you can't can you? Because you're human. The vervain is leaving my system, Steph. I'm getting stronger every minute. I could kill you. Or her. I could turn it back off.
-What is wrong with you?- Rony's voice was trembling. Who was this sister?
-There's nothing wrong with me. Her on the other hand…- she pointed to Stephanie. -She is a crazy woman who vervained…
-What does that mean?
-Drugged. That woman drugged her baby sister. But that sister is not happy. And she wants blood. And you…
Rissa lunged forward and grabbed Rony's hand. The girl yelped and tried to pull away, but the vampire's grip was strong, despite the vervain. Steph, who wasn't gonna take this anymore, shot her with another dart.
Marissa lost consciousness the moment it hit her. Rony was still in shock, panting, terrified. Steph sighed and knocked her out.
Looks like aunt Caroline was getting another emergency call.