Eagle Crest Hallows [3]

Brooklyn

I throw a water ballon at Logan while laughing and he smiles, ringing out his shirt. I walk over to Jamie after. "You alright?"

Jamie

More images pulsate through my mind and I close my eyes, bringing both hands to either side of my head. A gust of chilling air sweeps into me and I gasp, opening my eyes to find the world brighter and harder to stand in.

Inside. Get inside now, Alyx's voice rings in my head.

I swallow but don't hesitate, bolting inside and shaking at the sight of my skin. It's paler than before and I'm hungrier than I ever imagined.

H-how are you here?

I got stuck. Was trying to pass into my afterlife. Something sucked me into you, he replies, Sorry....I think I just turned you full.

Brooklyn

He rushes inside and me and Logan rush after him. He looked slightly different and I swallowed. "Jamie...Are you alright?"

Jamie

I swallow at Alyx's words before fainting.

Brooklyn

Jamie faints and I crouch over him hesitantly, Logan by my side.

"What's happening?" He asks.

I shrug, "I'm honestly not sure..."

Jamie

I come to again and find Brooklyn and Logan over me. I'd fainted?

Don't tell them I'm -

"My brother is inside my head," I bring a hand to my temple, "M-my dead brother is inside my head."

That's just nice, Jae. I'm sure they'll jump right on that possibility, Alyx sighs inside of me, More people to think you're nuts. Wonderful.

Brooklyn

I look at him weirdly. "I think you hit your head on something..." I said, checking it.

Jamie

"No, he's really - "

I swallow, stopping, and my eyes lock on her neck.

There should be another blood bag in the fridge. Take it and say you need some rest. It's daylight. You should use this time to sleep, Alyx advises.

I look down and take a deep breath, having sat up.

"N-never mind. I-I'm tired," I stand, "I'm going to get something to drink and go upstairs..."

Brooklyn

I nod, "I'll come with. Make sure you drink first...Your eyes are red." I said. Logan looks at me, "Awwww, You promised me you would show me that picture!"

I nod, "After the picture..." I sighed, standing and walking to where my phone was. Logan follows, playfull.

Jamie

I shakily walk to the fridge and fish out the last bag of blood, tempted to drink it right then and there. Instead, I walk up the stairs and into the room, draining the bag once I'm in complete darkness.

Slow down. No frenzies. You'll attack Brooke when she comes in if you drink too fast. No matter what self control you have, Alyx warns.

Brooklyn

Once I got Logan settled I walked back upstairs. I walked into the room. It was completely dark.

"Jamie? You here?" I ask, not being able to see anything.

Jamie

I throw the bag away and keep calm, hearing Brooklyn's heartbeat in the bedroom. Silently, I step closer to her and close my eyes, trying to compose myself.

"I-I...just give me a few minutes. I need to calm down," I whisper, setting my face in her neck from behind and inhaling her scent.

Brooklyn

He sets his face in my neck from behind and I jump. "God you scared me..."

Jamie

Her heart rate spikes and I almost lose it, nipping her neck.

Calm down, Alyx whispers in my mind, It's just her. You can control this.

I wrap my arms around her and take a deep breath, keeping my eyes closed.

Brooklyn

He nips at my neck before wrapping his arms around me and I swallow. "Are you okay?"