City by the Sea 2

Melissa

It is odd to me how the humanity is killing to come out. I go into the apartments and find his room. I knock on the door but then dart down the hallway, not knowing why I did so.

Joseph

I look at the door and mute the TV before walking to the door, opening it to find no one there. Confused, I look down the hallway but find no one there.

Melissa

I let a little bit of humanity take over and walk over to him. "Joe, can I talk to you?" I ask.

Spoiler

Lol. Do you realize you keep putting Katie instead of Melissa?

Joseph

I study Melissa a moment before nodding, stepping aside to let her in.

Melissa

I walk inside and turn to him. I cross my arms and look at him, but avoid his eyes. "I know you do not like what I did." I say.

Joseph

I look down at the floor, shutting the door behind her, and sigh, "No, not really."

Melissa

"So, you are okay with the fact that I left without saying goodbye of that thing that happened with your friend. Really Joe? How stupid do you think I am." I say.

Joseph

I look up at her, "No, I'm not okay with any of it. What do you want me to say? You left for six years. Six years. Then you come back and make me remember everything I should have done before you did, should have said."

Melissa

I look at him and tilt my head. "What are you talking about?" I ask.

Joseph

I hesitate before shaking my head and sitting down, turning the TV off.

Melissa

I cannot stand that he is not telling me. I close my hands into a fist, frustration taking over me. I have never had self control after I was turned. My body starts to shake and I turn away so he cannot see me. I feel my fangs come out and I know my eyes are crimson red.

Joseph

I study her before looking down, hating the tension and lack of words between us, "What happened to you anyway? Why'd you leave?"

Melissa

I do not turn around. "I asked you a question first." I say. "What did you need to say to me?" I ask.

Joseph

I hesitate before whispering, "I love you, Mel."

Melissa

My heart is pounding in my chest. I have not felt this way in a long time. I turn to him and walk closer to him. "You cannot love me. You do not know what I have become." I say.