Today has been slow- especially for a rainy day, usually the store is packed. But today has been a switch. " Hey Kamyrn, I have a question for the world's best boss." I rolled my eyes counting the last till- "Emily quit trying to kiss my ass, spill."
She shyly asked, " Can I leave early tonight? I promised my kids I would prepare a movie night for them and i still have to pick up a few things and i know that things have been closing earlier-" i smiled, "it is fine em, go- just tell the kiddos i said hi."
She hugged me then ran off, "Thank you Kamryn. I will work double tomorrow." I laughed, "It's fine Emily- have safe travels home." she clocked out and left. I told myself, "Well at this rate I might just lose up early."
1 hour later
" Eesh- welp, might as well close up shop." I don't know if it was my words or what jinxed it but the rain poured down more and the thunder crashed. Next thing I knew someone was falling out of the sky. I ran out the door to them and asked, "Hey are you okay?" the man looked drenched, but wore almost this Victorian-life suit.
"I'm fine, just soaked." His voice sounded familiar and I said, "Hey come inside- i can find a towel and we can get you dried off."
The Secret Raven bookstore
I raced up the stairs quickly and returned with a towel. I explained, "Hey i was just about to close up shop-" He replied, "That is quite alright. Just why are you being so generous?" it took me a minute but it clicked, what in the hell was he doing here? The actor who played him- Thomas Doherty, is halfway across the globe right now, and honestly, there is a big difference between the two- right now- this dark aura shouldn't be surrounding him.
No normal person would have that kind of darkness surrounding them. I replied calmly, "I am just doing what anyone would have done. Help a stranger so they dont get hypothermia because of some dumb thunderstorm."
" Can I get you anything else at the moment? I have a heater blanket upstairs if you want?" he just smiled, "I will be alright, thank you miss." I laughed at what he said. It seemed to make him question, "My name is Kamryn, and you must be Lord Deville?"
Well, I'm an idiot- I should have played dumb and acted like I didn't know who this handsome creature was. Fuck this stupid vampire kink.
I felt my heart race a bit more, but that's also probably because I hadn't eaten anything in the past 48 hours. I heard my stomach growl & the acid reflux kicked in. " you know who i am?" "I did some light reading and got lost in the history of London. My great-grandmother used to live there. She sadly passed away a few months ago. I still have a few letters and paintings from her." his face changed, "I'm sorry, losing someone is never easy." I sighed, " Just happy she's not suffering anymore. She had terminal lung cancer."
My stomach grumbled again, he questioned, "Are you alright?" i sighed, "I'm fine- just been so busy trying to send out packages and keep the store clean so i haven't eaten anything in the past 48 hrs- wait i have no idea why i just said that." I hate myself so much right now.
He just smiled, and god his smile could make a girl melt. " Listen, I have to start cleaning up for the night, are you okay? For now at least?" He nodded, "Yes I will be alright for now."
Front of the store
I got my phone out, pulled up my YouTube account, and played the movie: the lost boys. A favorite movie of mine. I now just realized that instead of being a heartless monster i could have asked if he needed to use the washer, i turned around and saw Walt, " fuck you scared me." he had this devious smile and an ominous laugh, "I should have asked this earlier- do you have anyone that you can call or are you staying somewhere?"
He replied, "I do not sadly- my phone became-" he showed me a drenched phone and I said, " and i do not- but i would be able to manage." my stupid impulsive thoughts spoken aloud, "If you want you can stay with me." "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to impose." i shook my head no, "it's fine. Besides, you don't seem like the serial killer type. Trust me I know- I've seen one too many true crime documentaries, and have rewatched Criminal Minds, NCIS, and relistend to A.O.M one too many times."
Stupid stupid STUPID!!!! You dont just invite a sexy vampire into your apartment. You know what- fuck it, if i die tonight at least i died trying to help someone.
2 weeks later: My apartment
Walking in I shut the door with my foot as I brought home groceries, I set it all down and said, " hey im home. I was thinking of making dinner tonight- maybe a spinach pesto with gnocchi? Oo and maybe some garlic bread to side with it. Oo or steak?" I didn't hear a peep- not a sound or whisper. I grabbed a kitchen knife and slowly
walked towards the rooms, "I swear to god if there is an intruder in the apartment i swear I'm not afraid to make your death look like an accident."
Before I could take another breath i was pinned against the wall, Walt had a hand wrapped around my throat exposing my neck, he leaned and whispered in my ear. "How long have you known?"
I let out a defensive growl, and his claw became a bit tighter around my throat, not able to speak but still slightly breathing. " right, mortals need to breathe." he rolled his eyes letting go, and i said, "Let me put the kitchen knife away and ill show you- because explaining is out the window."
In the kitchen/living room
We made our way to the kitchen and I put the knife back where it was originally placed. " Okay, you are from a movie- called The Invitation. It's a somewhat good movie, had a bit more potential to be a horror movie. But it's still good for a Dracula movie." i grabbed the copy i had, and handed it to him, " we can watch it if you want?" he shuddered, " no-" i laughed a bit at his response, " well before you keep looking at me like a rack of lamb, im making dinner."
One scary topic that traveled my mind, when was the last time he fed? Thinking of that turned me on, but also terrified the crap out of me.
Walking over to the kitchen counter, I pulled out the ingredients and what i needed. I did have to ask him, "Can vampires eat human food?" he darkly chuckled, "Yes, but-" i know, blood tastes better. " okay how do you like your steak?" bad choice of words. "I'll make you a deal to get you out of the kitchen, go choose a movie, even if it's the invitation- and I'll prepare dinner. I just hope you can wait that long."
Half hour later
I decided against the gnocchi but made an alfredo noodle with a spinach pesto and a raspberry vinaigrette for the steak. I went with what i knew and that's well done, but medium rare for Walt. Because i am honestly terrified of getting bitten again.
The last time didn't end too well- i was almost drained and dry and got brought to the hospital and had to do 4 blood transfusions while in a coma. Not fun, had nightmares on and off.
I was washing up dishes and stupid me grabbed the wrong end of the knife, "Son of an" i cursed aloud, dropping the knife and quickly grabbing a towel and dropping to my knees, i bit back- but dammit this hurt like a bitch. I delayed and looked over to see Walt standing in front of me, "Jesus you scared me." he carefully took my hand, his fangs exposed, and his skin colder than normal. " okay, Walt- imma say it now. You bite me- i will kick you in the balls." he darkly chuckled, "I wouldn't do that unless you said it was okay- no matter how tempting it is."
Fuck, the way he said that, sent shivers down my spine and made my brain melt to a putty. I changed the subject, " can i ask a favor- can you keep an eye on this, please? I have to go find the first aid kit."
In the bathroom
I was trying to patch up my hand when I let my impulsive thoughts win, "Hey Walt, can i ask you something." I know I will regret this later. I wrapped the gauze around my hand, then made my way back out to the living room.
Living room/kitchen
"I know i am going to regret this later." he asked, " what do you mean?" I sighed, "When was the last time you- you know?" he finished the sentence, "Do you mean last fed?" my heart was racing, cheeks flushed, and a head full of worries, " yes."
He took a few steps closer, "Not since I left home." welp my fears and dreams just came true. " why do you ask?" a clawed hand grazed my cheek, "H-how long do you- do you need to" i felt my voice become shaky, i ignored the rest of the topic and went to finish cleaning, " Kamryn-" Walt came over resting his hands on my hips, "Walt- im fucking terrified, but-" his lips purred, " but what?"
God, why does he have to be so sexy yet so dangerous? I shut the water off turning around to face him, his fangs showing, his eyes dark, claws extended, and- oh hello? He leaned in towards my neck moving my hair, planting light kisses along my collarbone, "Walt- please." his kisses trailed up my neck hitting a sensitive sweet spot, and it seemed to alert him.
"Please what love?" my heart was pounding in my head, and i knew he heard, my breath was shaking, hands gripped his shirt, "I am fucking terrified, but all i ask is please be gentle, it's been years since i have last done this. Or anything remotely like this."
His words whispered through my ears, "Are you sure?" i nodded extending my neck, showing it to this dangerous predator. His fangs grazed my neck through his kisses, i had a death grip on his shirt, and i shut my eyes out of fear and bracing for what would happen next, he pulled back then sunk his fangs deep into my neck, and I whimpered from the painful pleasure.
It has been years since i was last bitten, a memory i wish would fade, but with his bite, it felt different, my legs became wobbly- almost like jelly, he rested his knee between my legs and a fire ignited, sparks flying. My eyes rolled to the back of my head, without thinking i moaned his name, " Walt-"