Shadows [AREN'T] arealwayswhattheySeeM.[Zoeeee]

[&. TESS ;]

The bright lunar moon cased an eerie glow down upon the empty streets. Many people has turned in for the night, seeming it was nine PM. But the stores and small shopes that were open, had many people within them, and they should, considering this was a Friday night. Ethan walked down the side walk. His head tilted down, watching his feet as he continued his stride. He covered a large amount of ground in one single step. His broad frame left a large shadow upon the ground as the street lights made his ghostly frame visible. His cheeks were pale and his skin cold in the winter scenery. Ethan looked up, seeing a half way empty coffee shop. A cold grin moved over his face and he came to a halt, entering the small shop. Ethan glanced around before taking a seat and instently having his order taken. Those things happened to him all the time, considering the way he looked. He had cold blue eyes, a great smile and dark hair that met the bottom of his neck. His hair seemed dark enough to be considered neon black, and sure enough it was jet black. It only took seconds for his drink to be presented to him, but he wasn't going to drink it. As a matter of fact, he couldn't. Vampires could have alot of things. A thought came to cross over his mind as he twirled the straw in the drink, thinking about all the little things people thought that were insanly not true. Many people thought a vampire didn't have a reflection, but they did. A sigh left his mouth as he glanced to his left, seeing his servier glare at him with wanting eye. He turned and faced the window, rolling his eyes at the fact every time he went some place pubic, he was the one getting stared at. He looked at his watch, he had six hours left of the night.

[Zoey]

The night was cold. That was obvious. It was minus 30 out and a shiver ran down the girl's back. Did Velvet Ridge have to be so fucking Cold? Amy growled at the wind as she wrapped her maroon scarf around her pale face. Her bright blue eyes accented with her golden hair. She looked porcelien almost in this weather. She was always raved on about her beauty but sassy enough not to take any man. God why were men such assholes? The lights flickered to a cafe and her face brightened. That would warm her...a peppermint latte. Walking in Amy stomped her feet gently letting the snow off of them and unwound her scarf from her flawless face. She saw one man in the corner glaring at the weather and thne walked to the counter. Hi...large peppermint latte please. The man smiled a quick look over and went to it. She rolled her eyes turning leaning her elbows against the table. She had on black work pants and a trench coat. She had just gotten off work and was to tired to make it all the way home yet. Taking the latte she nodded in thanks and took off her jacket sitting by herself in a comfy chair. She grinned snuggling in and sipped it sighing in pleasure.

[&. TESS ;]

He jumped slightly at the sound of the small annoying bell attached to the door jingled, showing someone had entered the store. His eyes remained on her face, knowing most men would want to look some place else, but from him being a vampire, human females didn't interest him. Another sigh left his cold lips and he returned to looking out the window. A small flake came to hit the window melting instantly. Ethan hated snow. A low hiss was submitted from his throat but not vocalized. He raised a bow, hearing the girls loud and extremely overly confident voice enter the still atmosphere. A roll of his eyes was given as he watched the man's eyes glide down her frame. He shook his head but a thought entered his mind. It was time for a little fun. Ethan watched her, and waited until she sat down. The girl at the counter had her mouth gaping open and she looked like she was ready to cry as she watched Ethan's vision lock onto Amy. She stomped her foot, making Ethan raise his eye brows and look at her. As his cold eyes met her frame, her eyes widened and she quickly disappeared around the other wall. Ethan laughed and shook his head, slowly getting to his feet.

He cleared his throat and walked to paying booth. His eyes flicked over to the girl, but never left her face. She would be attractive to many people, but still, she was just another motile to him. But why not make more vampire's in Velvet Ridge. A cold grin was displayed over his face and he turned back to the clerk. He totaled his bill and Ethan payed. He nodded a thank you and made his way to where the girl was sitting. He plopped down in the seat across from her, raising his left eyebrow as he locked his eyes with hers. A cold smile was over his handsome lips before he left his cold tones hit the atmosphere. " Tired of being looked at are we? I would be too if scary older men looked at me like that every time I asked for something." Ethan grinned. He crossed his legs and leaned back along the chair. His icy eyes flashed and he watched Amy's expression. With being immortal, it was easy to hide expression. He tilted his head back, listening to her rather fast heart beat. What, did she think he was going to rape her? At the very least, it was a possibility with the way the world is now. He flashed a smile, showing his extended canine teeth. He let his voice ring once more, offering his name. " Ethan Bell " His expression didn't flinch after his name was given. He stared blankly at the girl, awaiting a smart ass reply, knowing that was what he was going to get.

[Zoey]

Putting her jacket aside she loked as the man in the corner was looking at ehr curiously. she almost felt a childlike instinct to stick her tongue out at him and flip him the bird. Smirking at that little thought she closed her eyes sipping her latte letting the hot liquid slide down her soar and dry throat. It felt amazing. She pulled out some folders frowning as the man got up looking at her as passed. Ok something was wrong with him. She rolled her eyes hearing the noise of a cash register in the background as she read her patients files. She was chief doctor in Velvet ridge so had no real social life. Her job was important to her no matter how handsome or charming any men were. They all were true bastards down in the end. Putting her latte down she looked for a pen when the man who had been staring at her decided that was not enough. He needed to talk to her. Grreat. just what she needed. A hot smart ass man who probably wanted some action.

Crossing her legs she looked at him raising a brow Tired of giving smart ass remarks? Sounds like your nature. she shrugged picking up her latte once more sipping it. Her eys flashed back to his as he said his name. So what first he comes over being a fucking smart ass and now introductions. Ha she was not that easy Nice name....but as you siad im sick of men. she stood putting her files away. She had not time for some foolishness. she should really get back to work. Work. Seemed like her life. God what would it be like jsut to ahve someone to love and hold her..Amy shook the thoguht from her head and put her jacket on looking at Ethan. Names Amy.... she breathed as she pulled ehr scarf from the crack betweent he cushion. Grimacing she watched as snow fluttered by the window. she was a block or two frmo home and she almost wanted to yell at the snow. Whatever Goodbye boy. She started for the door..

[&. TESS ;]

The cold look upon Amy's face made a smirk stretch over his lips. Ethan clutched the sides of the chair, listening to her sarcastic reply. His expression, once again, didn't change in the slightest way. He lifted his head, making his frame look strong and in control. A dark leather jacket clung to his bulky arms as he leaned forward, locking his cold eyes along with her. He finally opened his mouth giving a sly reply. " Why no, it's quick entertaining actually." A grin replaced the small smirk subsiding over his lips. He stood as she did, watching her nervously gather her things. Ethan raised an eyebrow, listening to her cold hearted tones once more. She was challenging, and oh, he loved challenging." Thats fine, because I don't consider myself a man. I'm much more than that." A sly grin allowed the tip of his fangs to push down on his lower lips, showing over his sly facial remark. He cleared his throat, knowing her name was going to be given here in the next five minutes. Amy. Simply name to Ethan, but he contemplated it is was a shortened version of Amanda. He cleared his throat. His cold eyes locked with hers, triggering the thought that she wanted to sleep. Ethan couldn't force her to sleep, but he could imply the thought. By her scent, she seemed extremely clean and that meant she was a doctor. He grinned, but decided the consult his fangs this time. He raised his eye brow and seemed surprised when she said boy. He glanced at his watch and then returned his look to her, his cold voice making an appearance once again. "I could walk you back to your home. Wouldn't want to be stalked out by the people of the night would we?" By the way she looked, Ethan could tell that she was heading the same direction he was, and he was determined to leave his trademark on her.

[Zoey]

Amy growled. This guy was getting really touchy and she hated when men thought they owned her time. only she owned her time. She sidestepped him scoffing. More than a man? What are you a tranny? she gave a droll stare as he stepped in her way. Gritting her teeth she saw that he wanted her to be frustrated. she saw his teeth and she looked at him disgusted. Ok ew. She made a noise of disgust walking past him No thakns i dont need your hlep and i can beat off the creatures..dear god..bye myself. /she shoved him out of her way out the doors into the bitter cold. DAMNIT! she wished she had a tuque. She bundled ehr scarf up and fought the wind. It was a long walk home grrr. Oh well she had time..

[&. TESS ;]

Ethan rolled his eyes at her sly comment. He barred no reply as her vowels continued. He waited a minute and watched her face fill with rage. A grin departing over his lips, being replaced by a smirk. Ethan stood and took a step to the side, letting her walk past, knowing she was going to get out some how. He watched her walk out the door and pull the scarf around her neck. damn it. He thoughts. He waited a couple of minutes and then took stride, quickly exiting the coffee shop. He closed his eyes for a shot second and before anything could happen, he was standing infront of Amy. Ethan folded his arms and raised his right eyebrow, letting a grin move over his face. He waited for the shock to take place on Amy's face before he spoke in a cold and devilish tone. "It's not the creatures you need to worry about." With a blink of an eye he had her pushed along the brick wall, holding her wrist in place with an amazingly strong grip. The grin upon his face widened before be spoke once again. " It's me." A hiss was submitted, showing the extended teeth. Before Amy could do anything, he had moved her scarf and his cold lips moved along her throat. His teeth were barred and they took hold of her flesh, lightly sucking. The copper taste filled his mouth, sucessing in drinking her blood. Oh no, Ethan wasn't going to kill her, just make her drousy and confussed. From a long shot, it look like some guy just kissing his girl friends neck. The shadows moved down over them as the moon was fully covered my the clouds. Ethan slowly pulled away, once again implying the thought to sleep, but this time in a strong trace. Vampire's weren't hynoticed, but they did and could affect to minds of others.

[Zoey]

The wind was still cold. She shivered rubbing her arms as she walked outside into the dark streets. What was with him? She looked back at the cafe frowning. Where had he gone. Whne she turned back around she yelped jumping back seeing him in front of her. Ok creepy much? She rolled her eyes crossing her arms Jesus man go find some other girl ok? As those words left her lips fear waved through her. She frowned at the feeling until he spoke showing long fangs and explained i was him she was afraid of. Oh shit. Before she could run he had pinned her to the wall Hel- Her words were cut off as his lips grazed her hot skin. She tried to pull from his grasp. God damnit he was strong. A slight sting was on her neck, then a bit of a pleasureable feeling. That feeling did not last tolong before it was pain. She cried out weakly as she felt dizy and weak collpasing onto him as his lips were still on his neck. What was he doing? She felt her eyes droop but the pain of his bite was still enough tokeep her awake, Sccreaming was useless so she just tried to fight him physical instead. That was even more useless. Her whole body was stiff as she tried to het her wrists from his cold hold. Again useless. He had iron hands and she was getting weaker every second. It was like ying slowly but wishing it would end soon.

[&. TESS ;]

The wind took action, blowing the small flakes toward the south, making it sting the side of Ethan's face. He ignored the small irritation and continued to drain the coppery liquid from her throat. Ethan pulled back slowly and let her fall down to him. His arms went around her slim waist and he pulled her left arm over his shoulder before he picked her up. He glanced around before he took a deep breath and began to walk the two blocks he had read her thinking about. A sigh left his mouth as mortal female's were a lot more heavier that he though. He ignored his thoughts and focused on reaching the right house. Ethan picked up his pace and within minute's they were standing in front of a dark home. Ethan got to the mail box and pulled out a piece of mail. Amy. He didn't bother to ready farther for her last name. He shoved the paper back into the small box and led her into the house. Ethan flicked on the lights and carried Amy to what looked like her bedroom. He set her on the bed and left her to sleep. He looked at his watch. Ethan only had two hours till sun rise. A growl left his throat but never became audible from his mouth. He waited for Amy to wake up before he could explain his reason and beg for her help.

ooc; oh geez. How are we ever going to make them fall in love? lol.

[Zoey]

Amy felt him pick her up but she was to weak to do anything. She wanted to sleep badly for some odd reason. It was like she suddenly thought hey even though im in peral dagner and a dark man who just sucked the blood from me is carrying me meh..ill jsut nap. She struggled to fight conciousness as he carried her. She groaned wanting to struggled but her body would not obey her thoughts. Her mind itched. As if someone was tapping into it. Amy's whole body was numb from blood loss and she kpet gasping for air. Was no one out on the streets? No of course not. It was almost sunrise. Eyes looking up at him she tried to glare and make one of her usual smart as remarks. Why had she been so foolish as to talk back to this bastard. What did he want with her. The cold wind stopped as they were in a house now. She felt the warm blankets and despearly wanted to cuddlein them and let her worrises go. But he was sitting watching her L-Leave me...alone.. She whispered almost barely aduible. her face was even more pale and her whole body was tense as she watched him. Questions fluttered in her mind as she clseod her eyes needing rest. Needing peace..

[&. TESS ;]

The temperature within the shadowed room was chilling. Ethan stood in the corner, watching Amy as she tired to glare at his slender frame. A smirk was pushed over his lips after he folded his arms, leaning along the wall. His bulky frame was shadowed by the spot he was standing in, making it seem like he wasn't even there. He gritted his teeth at the sound of her voice, keeping himself from lashing out with harsh vocals. He waited for simple hymns to pass before he spoke in a regular tone. "Amy, I need your help and no matter how much you don't think it involes you, it does. Your parents are in danger and with both of us together we can save them." His cold eyes flickered away from her to the window. He saw the pure darkness still but he knew he didn't have much time. A sigh was forced from his lips before he changed the way he was standing to rest his oppisite leg. Ethan pushed a hand though his hair, waiting for her to gain control again.

[Zoey]

Amy sighed angrily as he glared back at her. Damnit she hated this man right now. She tried to move but soon found that was an impossible task. Her eyes met his as he spoke about how even though she wanted to ignore him this involved her. Taking a deep breath she tried to push down the pain. Why should she help him? He almost just killed her five minutes ago So you fucking try to kill me and now you want my help? She growled taking controlof her shaking body her eys snapping in anger If my parents are in danger i can help them myself....you are bastard who goes around killing people! Get out of my house! She snarled angrily wishing the pain in her body would cease. But alas it didnt and she bit back a cry of pain. No she could nto show him her waekness. She took a shaky breat opening one eye then two to look at him. God she just wanted to rip his throat out. At first he seemed interesting..then stalkerish..and now she had enough of his game shit. Now.. She said weakly

[&. TESS ;]

The tense muscles gathered even harder now at the sight of her shaky frame. Ethan flinched. He hadn't meant to hurt her in any way, neither did he want her to think he was a threat, even thought he technically was. He stabilized himself along the wall watching her flashing eyes with a straight face. A small smirk came to be displayed over his face, knowing what she was thinking. It took a moment for her to clasp the words she spoke, and Ethan let a sigh move from his lips, knowing she would think about it that way. He leaned forward and opened his mouth to speak. " I didn't try to kill you, I just seduced you. You know, vampires don't kill every time they feed." He spoke without his expression changing. Ethan raised an eyebrow at the scene of her frame shuttering to a harsh stop. He rolled his eyes, knowing what he was going to have to do to restore her power, but it involved her being a vampire as well, and he didn't know if he could trust her. He kelp his thoughts at a stand still as he eyed her slender frame and a grin flashed over his lips for a short moment before it vanished. She would be the ideal partner if she was to become a vampire.

Ethan let his arms fall before he jerked his handsome head back up to hear her voice charging toward him. An eyebrow was raised as he watched her face flinch with pain. He tightened his jaw, hatting the sight of a girl in pain. His eyes turned away toward her large closet. That was going to have to be the place where they were going to have to stay for the day, and they didn't have much time until sun rise. Ethan jerked his face back to her, tightening his lips before he held back a hiss. Within seconds, he was leaning over her with her wrist's embedded down to the bed. His dark hair fell over his face, making him looking incredibly attractive. He spoke in soft words, knowing he had probably scared her. " I don't think you are much of a match unless you are one of me. The people that have your parents aren't what you think they are, Amy. They are very dark and cruel people. Now I promise, this won't hurt. Your going to have to trust me."

Ethan placed a soft hand behind her neck. He leaned over her throat and as softly as he could, pushing his fangs through her skin. He drained the coppery substance from her body, knowing the pleasurable feeling would drive over the pain. Ethan held back a moan, knowing this was no time to be thinking of sex, even though in minute she would be one of his kind. He closed his eyes, pushing the thoughts to the back of his mind. Her listened to her heart rate, hearing it slow to the amount of how little blood she had let in her body. He moved away from her neck and ran his teeth over his wrist, making the crimson blood slowly seep from his arteries. He turned his attention to Amy, knowing she would resist it at first, but it was the only way to save her life. His icy eyes moved to her own azure eyes. He waited for her to take his wrist to her mouth, for it was the only way things could occur. Even with his very slow heart rate, it slowly climbed in rhythm, knowing time was elapsing quickly.

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words; 610 words.
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comments; O.o don't ask me where that came from. lol
aaawww. he luff her.. well sorta lol.

[Zoey]

Scoffing Amy turned her gaze from him. What did this man think he knew everything. She wanted to hold back the pain and not look like a whimp. It was fucking hard. she tried holding her braeth but that only sounded like she was gasping. Growlign in frsustration she saw him look at her suriously. As if he was debating something in his mind. Great. At first she thought he was going to kill her, then he argued back saying not all vampries kill when they feed. Well jesus...she did nto know that. Trying weakly to sit up she awtched him Ok it just hurt is that a crime? She siad and fell back. It was useless. Her abdomen was aching in pain and her legs felt like jelly. What a horrible feeling. But she would never cry in front of this man. He did not desereve to see her tears. Instead she bit them back glaring at him as he got up. Oh peachy now the vamp wanted to cuddle? She was having none of this. What if he was tricking her..again. But somwhere...deep in her heart..she wanted to trust him. Badly.

In two strides he had his wrists on iether side of her and his har draped his face. A look of astonishment crossed his face. He was...gorgeous really. It was hard to concentrate when he told her the peopel who had her parents were dark. She looked away I don't...know.. Then his voice was softer. Saying how this was not going to hurt. She jerked her head back but he gentl held ehr throat No- Her plea was cut off as his teeth sunk in. She gasped and then a moan left her as wel. She curled her toes as at the pleasure rolling through her. What was he doing. She felt dizy though like her...oh god her heart was stopping. Fear over came her and the pleasure stopped as he moved away taking her wrist. She hissed angrily turning her face away. She was not drinking blood. But then...she suddnely..craved it. Her eys flashed at him a sideways grin coking over her features as she bit down greedily and started sucking. She groaned slightly and felt the copper taste on her tongue.

[&. TESS ;]

The feeling of his heart rate slowing made Ethan turn his head away from him as she continued to drain the crimson substance from his wrist. The muscles lining his arm tensed and his eye lids flickered over his icy eyes as the thick liquid began to become thin in his handsome body. His vision was tracked to the window, seeing the slight pink of the sky. A hiss left him and he turned back to Amy, praying she would hurry. His frame began to tense and his slow heart rate rushed over his chest, knowing there were hardly any crimson blood left in him. Once she let go of his wrist, he leaned over her, planting his lips back to her neck, drawing back some of the blood to keep his frame stable. Once he finished, he grabbed her arm pulling her to the closet. His breathing rushed out of his mouth as he slammed the doors behind them. His eyes watched the gental rays of sunlight fill the bedroom and he turned away quickly, not wanting to hurt his eyes.

Ethan turned his attention to Amy, finally able to control his breathing. He let a sigh move from his lips before he spoke in a soft and drowsy voice. " Let me see your teeth." Even with it pitch black in the closet, Ethan could see Amy fine. He leaned along the wall, preparing himself for sleep.