HIS
He's always hunted me. I've felt him in shivers upon my skin, thundering heartbeats and nervous butterflies. I'm afraid yet, the knowledge that someone - something - dangerous stalks me is arousing.
I've never seen him, just teases of silhouettes, but he speaks to me; secret words of dark, seductive promises telling me that when I'm ripe, I will be his forever.
He's getting closer. I think tonight is the night. My mind argues stay or go as I stand at my bedroom window, open to the night breeze. My white, lace nightgown flutters wistfully across my skin and auburn curls dance across my face. "Stay," I whisper.
A cold hand gently brushes my shoulder. I gasp. It's time.
"I've waited 21 years for you," a velvet voice murmurs in my ear.
"I've waited for you," I reply shakily, knowing it's true.
I turn to face him. Oh! He is so beautiful I cry. He kisses me and I fall limply into his arms. He rips my nightgown and his teeth find my neck, sinking deep. I sigh. Then something warm and wet presses to my lips. I drink and I am born again. My fate is sealed.
A Cause of Fear
Stillness. Cold surrounded my body. I was tired from the long hike, I told myself. My breathing turned into short, panicked bursts. I no longer heard the birds singing or the rustling of trees.
He appeared in front of me. Lavender scented air enveloped my entire being. His chiseled jaw line edged smooth, pale skin. Mesmerizing slate eyes and silky black hair complimented a tailored gray suit. He was gorgeous.
"Hello," he smiled. "I am Derek." Unable to break my gaze from his eyes I half whispered, "I am Lily."
With one swift movement his arm was around my waist pulling me to him. A jolt of electricity sped through me as our bodies pressed together. He kept smiling and staring into my eyes. I wanted him to kiss me.
As if reading my thoughts he brought his lips to mine, I closed my eyes. Pointed sharp teeth pierced into my neck with a fierceness of hunger. I gasped but no sound emerged. He drank, draining me. My mind silently screaming...Vampire!!!