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Chapter 5
During the long and hot drive from the city back to her home Scarlet found her mind wondering toward her mostly forgotten post. True she couldn't remember her much of her mother and father. Well almost anything at all she admitted to herself. All she could remember of them was her father's enchanting dark eyes and cool smile. And her mother she remembered even less, she was more of a blurred face surrounded by long raven locks. But there was one memory she dreamt of often, in truth it was more like a nightmare. It always started the same with plooms of dark smoke, loud voices, and sicken fast bursts of motion.
~(Scarlet stood at the end of a long hallway eyesight slightly blurred from the thick smoke. Staggering down the hall towards the top of the stairs sometimes reaching out for the wall for support. Upon reaching the landing would hold the railing and call out for her mother and father. Then suddenly her father would appear before her in a dark blur of motion. Gather her small frame to him and the world would spin around them as if on fast-forward. Then he would gently set her before him her bare feet instantly freezing in the snow. his enchantingly dark eyes becoming the only part of her vision in focus. Before his voice fluttered softly to her ears "Everything will be ok sweetheart" and he pulled back slightly and placed a cool kiss on her forehead. From then the world bled red and became a cocoon of fire and agony.)~
Scarlet would jerk awake in bed a scream tearing itself from her throat leaving her out of breath and covered in a sheen of sweat. On those days sleep would not revisit her. No she would lie awake in the dim light that escaped her dark drapes and hold a pillow close to her sometimes crying and sometimes shake in fear of a dream that felt like a distant terrible memory.
Shaking her head in a attempt to clear her thoughts Scarlet drew her focus back to the road. Flipping on her turn signal Scarlet turned from the dusty desert highway and into her housing development just as the blistering sun began its decent behind the distant mountains. Navigating the maze of streets Scarlet made her way towards her house. Huffing as she had to slow down or stop at almost every corner for some family getting in one last game of basketball as the sun set and the street lights flickered to life.
After what seemed like an eternity of waiting for a family to scurry across the street she made the final turn onto her street. Sighing in relief when her house came into view Scarlet tapped her garage door remote on her visor as she pulled into her driveway. Putting the car into park and turning off the engine she let loose a long sigh and slumped back into her seat. Rubbing her eyes with the palms of her hands Scarlet let out a breathe before she pulled her keys from the ignition and got out of her little green wagon. Slamming the door shut she made her way around the back of her car and popped the hatch and began to load all the paperwork her boss had given her back into the box that it had spilled out of in the back of her car. 'Just great' she thought snidely.
Cursing under her breath as she lifted it and turned swiftly only to collide with someone. Dropping the box Scarlet hissed " For the love of..." But her words died on her lips at the sight of luring molasses eyes and a cocky smirk. Ducking quickly to avoid further embarrassment and detection of the blush that she could feel was warming her cheeks. Scarlet began to gather all the paperwork that had spilled from the box and pooled at their feet.
Quickly gathering the documents she had to study. Scarlet paused to glance over at Jerry who had also crouched down to help and was offering her the last few. Snatching them from his hands she mumbled " Thanks and err... Sorry for running into you. " Stuffing them in the box Scarlet moved to grab it but only succeeded in snatching air as it was lifted from her reach. Brushing a stray lock from her eyes She stood and faced Jerry. "Umm Thanks" She mumbled again while trying to hide her face behind her wavy midnight locks, which she was sure was still flushed in a blush.
"It's no Problem" Jerry replied amused by her embarrassment. "Let me carry this in for you" He added as he swiftly walked past her and headed for the garage door. Leaving Scarlet no time to protest as she scrambled ahead of him to get the door. Unlocking the door and rushing inside to turn on light and kick a few articled of clothing around a corner she waved her hand toward the kitchen counter. Taking note that he had kicked to door closed with his heel shutting the world out and him inside. Chewing her lip slightly as he placed the box on the counter between them Scarlet glanced up at him her eyes meeting his 'dark, sweet, and tempting' her mind supplied assessing his intense gaze.
Smiling Scarlet began "Ummm..." But trailed off when his gaze changed from intense to amused. Frowning she huffed as she crossed her arm over her chest. 'great just great not only do I look like a total klutz but also a stupid blushing school girl.' she thought snidely. Her mood turning sour Scarlet fumed " Well you carried in my box, you're in my house " but her words died on her lips as he seemed to grow more amused. It had been a long day and she was in no mood to be the source of amusement for others.
Jerry's smirk turned into a full on panty dropping smile as he watched her stumble emotionally for a few seconds before settling on pissed and she snapped her question. Moving around the island to get closer to her he purred " Now is that any way to treat someone who just did you a favor." Placing a hand on the cold counter surface Jerry leaned in "Or to the guy who came over to invite you over for dinner. " He added as he slid his hand over hers grasping it lightly. Pulling it up to his lips and inhaling deeply. 'gods she smells amazing' he groaned to himself. 'Fuck waiting I want her now' he decided with a hiss.
Tightening his hold on her hand when she tried to pull away Jerry moved after her as she took a step back Jerry followed her step for step until she had backed herself into to wall. Another blush warming her cheeks as she tried to hide her eyes under her long dark lashes. Moving in for a kiss his breath hot on her lips. His grip on her hand almost painful.
Biting the inside of his cheek he allowed his mouth to fill with blood its coppery taste further fuelling his desires. Before he crushed his lips to hers and ran his bloodied tongue along her bottom lip seeking entrance. Her slight whimper further fueled his desire to have her. Moving a now clawed hand up her arm and along her collar bone before he snaked it behind her head tangling his fingers in her dark tresses. Grasping the hair at the base of her skull Jerry jerked her hair sharply, causing her to gasp and allowing him entrance past her lips his tongue seeking hers.
The moment his blood hit her tongue Jerry felt her stop her resisting and her mind open up to him. Her thoughts instantly readable. she was screaming at herself to move to do something other than kiss him her angry thoughts hissing about not being in control and deeper in her mind something uncoiled and purred in response to his blood and his touch. Both the physical and the mental. Pulling away he softly shushed her "SHHHH... No need to fight" he whispered his voice dark and hungry. Smiling when her eyes slowly opened and looked up at him and into his consuming black eyes. "No" She managed to whispered before all will left her and she fell totally into his grasp.
Slinking his arm around her slim waist he pulled her away from the wall and against his tempting frame. Groaning softly at the feel of her soft body against his. Releasing her hair from his grasp Jerry brushed a stray lock of her midnight tresses from her eyes and began to softly stroke her cheek with his thumb as he supported her head. Her eyes fluttered when he brushed his lips against hers again. A soft growl rumbling thought her when he pulled away slightly. Laughing softly at her little tantrum Jerry growled back in response as he tightened his hold on her and tilted her head up to look at him. Her startling emerald eyes darkening when they made contact with his own black ones. Watching as her eyes fluttered for a second and focused on his blood stained lips and sharp fangs.
Flashes of fanged smiles and dark luring eyes filled her head as the word 'vampire' whispered softly almost along with the images. 'Vampire' Her mind reeled clearing the fog that had settled. 'Fangs, dark eyes, cold soothing touch, seductive looks' suddenly her mind her own again. Sucking in a breath Scarlet jerked in his embrace. Her mind may have been freed, but her body was still fighting for control.
Growling darkly Jerry tightened his hold on her. His hand sliding back around her head holding her by her hair. "Relax' he warned both verbally and mentally pushing the thought at her but finding her mind shut off to him once again. Hissing at her in a show of dangerous fangs Jerry quickly nicked his tongue on a fang and pressed his lips on hers once again forcing her lips apart and invading her mouth. As she began to push against his chest weakly with her hands and making soft noises in protest.
Scarlet's mouth filled with the coppery taste of his blood when he crushed his lips to hers once again. Its bitter sweet taste instantly filling her with strength. Ripping her mouth from his Scarlet shoved with all her might and to her surprise sending Jerry crashing into the wall behind him and her tumbling to her ass. Scrambling away from him quickly Scarlet pressed her back firmly against the wall. "Vampire" she whispered as Jerry rolled onto the balls of his feet squatting. Shaking his head slightly Jerry looked up at her and held his hands out innocently and Smiled as he confessed "Yup you got me". Extending a hand towards her Jerry added "come, let me finish this".
Shaking her head quickly Scarlet replied " you expect me to let this happen in my own..."She trailed off the thought suddenly hitting her. 'Her house' she had invited him in the other night. Jerry's expression darkened as he seemed to read her thoughts "Don't even.." He started to growl out his but was cut off when Scarlet quickly stammered " I revoke your invitation".
Jerry's face took on a feral look as his placed a hand on the tiled floor between them his clawed fingertips digging into the smooth surface. His sable eyes locked with hers as he let out a roar that shook her to the core. Jerry's mouth suddenly filled with razor sharp teeth His face distorting slightly as he fought whatever power was pushing against him. Her resisting him making him want her even more.
As suddenly as it had started it stopped, Jerry's face returned to normal when he closed his eyes for a second and inhaled deeply. Her scent had shifted and was 'not completely human' he thought with a snicker. Opening his eyes that gleamed like twin black pearls Jerry smiled a devious smile that chilled Scarlet to the bone. And in an instant Scarlet was on her back below him the cool tile of her kitchen floor chilling her with Jerry straddling her hips. His hot breath hit on her face and his cool clawed hands cradling her head. A devious fanged smile spread across his lips as he purred at her "Sorry love but that only words if your human." She pushed at his chest attempting to dislodge him. But he wasn't going anywhere he didn't want to.
His hold on her becoming painful when she started to struggle beneath him. Whimpering when his claws bit into her scalp Scarlet stilled suddenly tired. Her eyes lock with his for an instant, she was sure he was the cause. Leaning down his cheeks brushing hers Jerry whispered in her ear "good girl" His voice dark and seductive before the world faded black.
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