A Vampire To Love

“I’m going to get you back Alice!  This is what you get for trying to kill me!” he stated.

Donte looked at Alice with confusion present on his face.  “You tried to kill him?” he asked.

“No.  He thinks that because I accidentally bit him, I was the sole cause of him turning into a vampire.  I didn’t try to kill him, I just had a lust for blood,” I said.

“I see.  That’s what happens when you don’t drink blood.  We need it to live, and the blood urges is what your body says when it becomes hungry.  It’s not a bad thing, but I can tell that it might be a bit of an issue when it comes to your significant other.  Did you break the skin?” he asked.

“I didn’t think so, but I guess I did,” I replied.  I didn’t think I did.

“You didn’t Alice.  You were too much of a pu*sy to.  Raphael came to me and asked if I wanted revenge for what happened between us.  I did, and he gave me this opportunity.  I get to become the one thing that I’ve been craving to be.  I want to be like you, because I want to get my revenge on you,” he replied.

I was scared of this man.  This wasn’t the Ryan that I knew, and I know that he wasn’t taking any crap from anyone now.  Maybe it was best if we just let things go and go our separate ways.  Maybe it was best if we just put our differences aside and try to get away from each other.  I think it might be best, especially after the bullsh*t that is happening.

“Well fu*k you Ryan.  I’m not going to let you kill me,” I said.

“Well then have a nice time in the afterlife with your new man,” he said. 

He was about to stake me, but before he did, Donte grabbed my hand.

 “Jump!” he said.

I did so.  I felt my body fly through the air, worry pressing over me.  I felt the impact of the cold water against my body, my mind wondering if I did the right thing.  I can’t believe that I just did something like that, but at the same time I do believe it.  I saved my ass, and I did do the right thing.  Even though I was scared, I was happy with the way things were going.  If I had to do this, then so be it.

I felt the water start to strangle my body, but Donte grabbed me and held me in his arms.  Ryan tried to chase after us, but he didn’t dare go into the water.  Donte looked at me and smiled.

“Hold onto me!  We’re going to make it,” he said.

I heard Ryan screaming in the distance, and I could tell that this wasn’t over for either of us.  The current was fast, and all of a sudden I saw the drop of a waterfall approach us.  I was scared, but Donte swam us over to the edge of the riverbank.  We were able to get out just before the drop-off.  He looked at me with worry plastered on his face.

“Are you okay?” he asked.

“Barely,” I replied.

“We’re safe.  At least for now,” he said.

I looked at Donte with fear on my face.  Was this really the best thing to do?  Or would it be better if we just stopped right now?  I was scared, but I wanted to trust him.

“I guess,” I replied.

“What’s wrong?” he asked.

I wanted to tell him, but at the same time, I was scared of what he might say.  I didn’t know what he was going to think about this, it might offend him.

“I don’t know.  I just feel sad,” I said.

“Why?  We’re so close.  I can see Gianna’s house in the distance,” he said.  He was almost pleading at this point, I didn’t know if it was worth it to try anymore.

“I don’t know, I just feel sad about what’s going on.  Like, at this point I’m wondering if it’s even worth it anymore.  I don’t know, I just feel sad about the way things are going,” I said.

Before Donte said anything, he pulled me into his arms.  He held me there, stroking my hair.  I felt happy with the way things were going up until this point, but I didn’t know what Donte would think about this.  Of course, Donte probably understood what was going on.  He seemed to get it.

“I understand.  But we’re right by her place.  It’s not over, not on my watch.  I’ll keep you inspired.  I know the whole thing with Ryan was bullsh*t, but I’m going to take care of you.  That bas*ard can listen to anything Raphael decides to feed him, but you have to remember that you know the truth.  And if it comes down to it, you might have to kill him.  I’m not saying it’s a good thing, but after the lies that he spouted, I’m not happy with him one bit.  I can’t believe he would believe all those lies that were told to him,” Donte said.

I could believe it.  Ryan was the gullible type, and I know that he was probably going crazy with rage at the moment.  It sickened me, but it was something that I would have to deal with.  Ryan was an ex, and he was also an example of what not to get into.  Instead, I should focus on the positive aspects of my life, such as Donte.  I loved him, and I know that Donte loved me as well.

“Thanks for helping me.  I feel inspired again,” I admitted.

“That’s what I wanted to have happen.  You’re a bright girl, Alice.  Don’t be afraid to do what you think is right.  I know this is hard, but the payout is worth it.  We’ll be human again, and I know that’s what we both need in our lives,” he said.

I nodded.  Donte did have a point.  The struggle we were going through was going to be worth it.  Even though we still had Raphael to deal with, it would get better.  It always does get better.

“Thanks for staying by my side Donte,” I said.

“No problem babe.  You’re the love of my life, and I’ll always be there for you,’ he replied.

I smiled, pressing my lips to his in a chaste kiss.  We stayed like that for a moment before I broke away.  It was time to see Gianna and figure out what we needed to do in order to fix everything.  We were near her, and it was only a matter of time before this curse of being a vampire would be lifted forever.