Grayson's POV
I'm cold, starving, and my throat is parched even though I was given a glass of water earlier. Ive slept twice, and I think this is the third day. The lights are always on and theres always small chatter among the vampires. Lilith came by to check on me once, but acted as if I was simply an object.
In a way i'm glad, at least i'm not in that stupid cell anymore. But i'm being watched, and I know that if I wasn't being guarded, I would be dead. Ive seen several people walk by sipping a red liquid in a glass, and try not to think about what it is.
I stand up to stretch my legs, when a little girl comes up to me with a boy behind her. They are the same age, and look around six. The girl taps me on the arm and I look down at her.
"Can I help you?" I ask. The guard to my right, who I've heard is named Robert, gives me a death glare. A silent, Shut up before I make you.
"You smell yummy," She comments. When she smiles, I can see two teeth longer and sharper than the rest, like small fangs.
"My sister and I think the blood they give us tastes nasty, are you hiding the good kind?" I cough, and the boy looks up at me expectantly. I realize that they are twins, but thats not what takes me off guard.
"I'm not hiding anything," I say.
"You're lying. We can smell it on you, where is it?" He asks, looking behind me. Okay... How do I respond. Just then an older woman rushes towards us and hisses at me. In already against a wall, so I just put my hands up. i did nothing. Then she grabs the children by the wrists and brings them away from me.
"Don't talk to that- that thing, Lucy and Luke!" She scolds her children.
"Why not mama?" The girl, Lucy, asks.
"It's human." She replies, and instantly they both take a step back and stare at me. I smile in return.
"Why is he here?" Luke asks.
The woman looks like she is at a loss of words. "It belongs to the Queen, Its like...her pet."
"Oh," They look back at me with curiosity before the mother pulls them away. Well then.
Aaron, who seems to have eyes everywhere, comes up to me. "What did I say about no talking?"
"Was I supposed to just ignore them? They're children."
"Yes, you were." Okay... Ill remember that for next time I guess.
"Too late now." I say, and shrug. He glares at me before leaving. I watch his back as he walks away, and see Lilith come over and talk to him. He kisses her on the cheek, and its evident that he loves her. But her expressionless face makes it look like the feeling isn't mutual. none of my business, I guess, but if he gets heartbroken I would be glad.
Lilith's POV
I'm walking back and forth,not sure what to do. We've been in here too long, with not enough room. Ive heard some people are beginning to feel claustriphobic. I mean, there is room to walk, but its hard to be this close to people for so long. Plus, I can already feel
my body weakening from lack of human blood. Just thinking of it makes my eyes wander over to Grayson. I can smell his blood from here, and I'm sure everyone else can too. I'm surprised no one has tried making a move on him yet. Probably because they all know he is mine, although they have the wrong idea. I want to go talk to Grayson, but its getting harder and harder to resist the temptation. I decide to go anyway, when Aaron comes up to me.
"How are you?"
"I'm fine," I reply plainly.
"Arent we going to take his blood soon? Thats why you brought him here, right?"
"No. He intrigues me, Aaron, and I want him alive." I say. I see something flicker in his eyes, jealousy, possibly? But why would he be jealous of Grayson?
He leans in to peck me on the cheek before walking away. Shaking my head, I turn back to Grayson. there are more people crowded around him, and I make my way closer to him, and listen in.
"I just want a bite," I hear a female voice explain. She is talking to one of the guards that are in-between her and Grayson.
"No one has permission to feed off him yet, miss." The guard retorts.
"Why not?" A male asks. People are inching closer to grayson, and the guards look like they gave up. They don't seem to care about the human enough to stop him when he pushes past them over to where grayson is standing silently. He doesn't even look scared.
That is when I come up beside Grayson and yank the vampire away, my nails digging into his arm. "What do you think you're doing?" I ask.
"I'm hungry. we all are. The artificial blood isn't the same, and you know it."
"I do. But I also know I gave orders to not have him touched. Are you disobeying me?"
"N-no, my queen," He looks down.
"Well let me make you an example of what happens to those who attempt to feed from Grayson," I say and take a step closer to him. The vampire, who I don't know hhis name, steps back towards the crowd behind him. The crowd shuffles backwards too, not wanting to interfere with what will happen next. Raising the obsidian blade I'm carrying, I swiftly plunge it through his ribcage, into his heart. He yells out in pain before going limp. I pull my blade out and wipe the blood onto the vampire's clothing.
"Dispose of him," I tell a nearby guard. Where, I do not know. Maybe a storage closet. The girl who was asking the guard to feed off Grayson earlier backs away into the crowd that is already scattering.
"Lilith?" I turn and look at Grayson who is staring at the body being carried off.
"What?" I ask.
"Thanks for making sure I wasn't killed, I guess." He looks down. "But theres a lot of pe- uh- vampires here, and only one of you. If they turned on you you wouldn't stand a chance."
"They wont turn on me, Grayson, don't be stupid. Also, they can hear us." I tell him. I mean, the guards are right next to us and vampires hearing is amplified so everyone around us is probably eves dropping. I grab his arm lightly, not wanting to hurt him with my strength, and go into one of the storage rooms. I go into one with blankets and not one with the artificial blood.
"You do realize everyone outside is going to think we... Aren't talking." He scratches the back of his neck.
"They will know I am not drinking your blood because they would be able to smell if I was. Those nearby would, anyway." I assure him.
"yeah, Thats totally what I meant. Anyway what are we in here for?"
Choosing to ignore the sarcastic remark that I do not understand, I say, "We are here because your smell is less strong in here and they are less likely to come in here."
"so like, out of sight out of mind, right?"
"Sure." I say. "Now I should really get back out there," I glance at the door. Its not a soundproof door, but its close. They can't hear what we are saying, and I can't hear whats happening out there.
"Can I ask you something?"
"You just did," I say. I'm proud of myself for thinking of that remark, It reminds me of something he would say.
"Why aren't you taking any of my blood? I don't think they would care if you did,"
"Do you want me to?" I ask, confused.
"No, but like, you don't seem to be the type of person to do things for other people."
"I'm not doing this for you, I am doing it for me."
"How is drinking my blood not something you want?"
I don't want you to die, I think. But when I see his eyebrows go up I realize I spoke out loud. Cursing myself for doing such a careless thing, I look for what I could possibly say to explain myself. I can't even explain to myself why I said it, let alone to him.
"I-" I start, when he interrupts me, smirking.
"You like me," He states, looking amused.
"No, I do not!" I really should have thought of something better, a more queen like explanation, but I panicked.
"Yes you do, I see it on your face. You might not be blushing, but I can tell." He is right, vampires don't blush, but what makes him think this? I don't think I like him. I mean, I know i don't. I blink.
"I don't want you to die because if you did we would have no more blood, and I can't keep you to myself."
"Worst excuse ever. If you don't like me, who do you like? Obviously not that Aaron guy."
"Shut. up. right. now." I say though gritted teeth.
"What are you gonna do? kill me?" He taunts.
I take a step closer to him trying to look threatening, but I don't know what else to do or say. And either he doesn't realize I was being threatening or he doesn't care, but he leans in closer to me so our faces are inches apart.
"You and I both know what cliche part will happen next, Lilith." he whispers. Before I can say I don't have a clue, the space between us is gone and he kisses me. His kiss isn't anything like Aarons kiss, and I respond to him. I feel sparks, and I feel what I've never felt before. But then I feel my fangs come out, and snap out of the trance I was in.
I step back and slap him. Shocked, his face flies to the side and his hand goes to his cheek. Its red. "What the f*ck?" he yells.
"What have you done to me?" I make sure my voice doesn't go too high, or someone might hear me outside.
"I don't understand," He shakes his head, recovering from when I hit him. It wasn't hard, because he is only human, but it was enough to hurt him.
"You did something to me. Why do I feel like this around you?" Maybe he hypnotized me, or put me under some spell. Evil human things I don't know about.
"I didn't do anything to you, Lilith. You feel like that because you looooove me. Don't deny it." He is grinning at me.
"Did you put me under a spell?" I ask.
"Really? A spell? Believe what you wish, Lilith. You should go now, your fellow vampires might start wondering why you've been in here so long." He smiles at me.
It almost scares me to think that i am possibly under a spell, but whats scaring me even more is... I don't think I am.
Whats up ppl, This is my last update before school starts! I'm a freshman this year, who else is? Anyway this means i'll have less time to write so I probably won't update as often. I'll try.
Also I am cringing at the kiss scene, I am horrible at writing those. Probably cuz Ive never experienced that situation myself lol . So try to ignore that part. still, the finally kissed! Ooo.
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~Shanshan