Composer... (Complete)

Chapter 2 (Part 2)

"Yes."

Ok. His aggravation was just on the edge of his voice. Your mind has three parts. The deep parts where you store memories and autonomous actions. Then there's the surface. This is where your present thoughts are manifested. Then there's your directed thoughts. When you speak you say it in your mind too. That's what I can hear. But it has to be directed at me. Even if I'm out of hearing range I can hear you if you speak to me. At least for a couple of miles. It depends on the person. Oh and by the way I did hear you call me a jerk.

I blushed but felt good that he couldn't read my thoughts unless I wanted him to. "Sorry but you were being a jerk."

Perhaps. Now if you're done.

"Right the favor. No blood."

No blood. His aggravation held a hint of amusement. It's a long story but I need to work on my...people skills.

If I had been drinking I would have spit it everywhere. "What? Why do you need people skills. To kill them faster?" I winced as soon as I said it. But it was true wasn't it? There was a silence, for a long time.

No. I'm trying not to. That's the point. I'm abstaining from human blood.

"Wait." I began not able to help it. "You mean you want me to help you get used to being around humans without killing them? That sounds dangerous. For me especially. I mean it's like AA right? Can you really live without blood?"

No. I need blood. But I can live off of animal blood.

I rubbed my face not believing what I was hearing and saying and accepting without reservation. "How can I help?"

You need to help me with my...

"Being rude and acting like a jerk?" I said simply.

Yes. Exactly.

"What about the blood? I noticed you couldn't even clean my wounds when you saved me. It must be hard for you."

It takes practice. At least that's what he says.

"John?"

Yes.

"Why do you want to do this?"

Will you help me?

I guess I should get used to him not answering my questions. Though I wasn't going to let him get away with it for long. "Yes. I do owe you. Just promise me one thing."

What?

"First test is meeting my friend Sasha. She'd pass out if she saw me with you. Oh and that tall guy with John. Is he one of you too?"

He laughed. No he's a shape shifter and sure. But I can't promise how soon.

Wow if my world wasn't any weirder now there were shape shifters out there too. "What's his name?"

Jared.

"Oh Sasha's going to freak out." I laughed falling back onto my bed.

You promised not to tell. His voice sounded nervous for a moment.

"I won't. I was talking about knowing his name she thinks he‘s hot."

He's unavailable. Tell her that too.

I laughed. "Oh definitely." I stopped laughing and turned off my stereo. "Devon. You sound more relaxed when you talk to me like this. Is it because of...ya know... my blood?"