The Town Plaza [2]

Halee

I nod and scoop up Blithe, taking him to the table before looking at the small bite mark on my wrist. Hiding it behind me, I hesitate hefore standing, Blithe trying to get me to sit down, "I-I'm heading outside for a little."

Lucian

I study Halee and nod, sitting beside Blithe. I hate it when she does this...

Halee

I head outside and sit on the back porch, looking out on the ocean. My brother appears beside me, his eyes scanning my wrist, "I told you I was sorry. It's not my fault that I'm a--"

"Monster?" I inturupt him.

He looks down and nods. I shake my head and play with the sand at my feet, "It doesn't matter now, R. I'm your sister for gods sake. I've been around you forever. How...I just don't understand."

"Thirst is a thing for me," He tells me, "Mom's...Mom's trying to help me control it."

"Well your not doing a very good job," I sigh.

Lucian

I eat while Blithe eats and then wipe his face off with a napkin, flashing a smile at how sloppy he is sometimes.

Halee

"I can't change it," he mutters, "Being a vampire isn't that bad."

I look at him, raising an eyebrow, "My...My 8 month year old son and boyfriend are in there. They...they are everything to me. If I hurt either one of them...I'd kill myself."

"Hey," He flashes a smile, "Remember what mom told us? How...How you were human...and she had to try to hold back from hurting you? That's you now. Just...deal."

I shake my head again, "Your an idiot."

Lucian

After Blithe finishes his milk, I scoop him up and carry him to his playpen. I go back for his toy trucks and hand them over, watching him for a bit.

Halee

Renn hesitates, "Can-Can I stay with you guys for a while? Mom and dad are getting all romantic and it's really gross watching them..."

I glance at him, standing, "Ask Luce," I start walking in and he follows me.

Lucian

I look up and find Halee leading in her brother. Confused, I stay silent and wait for somewhat of an explanation.

Halee

I stop my Luce and Renn hesitates again, "My parents are getting really romantic...for some reason, and it's really gross. Can...Can I stay with you guys? Just for a little?"

I look at Lucian and wait for a response, telling him with my eyes that it's alright with me.

Lucian

I glance at Halee before looking back at Renn and nodding.

Halee

He nods and makes his way upstairs. I just stand there awkardly until I glance to my right and see some guy cut hit arm on a seashell outside. I swallow and can't take my eyes off the blood. My eyes turn a purple before trying to turn a red. I hold my wrist again before plopping on the couch and taking a deep breath.

Lucian

I study Halee before moving to her side, "You... you're acting strange."

Halee

I look at him, "I am?"

Lucian

I nod, "You okay?"

Halee

I hesitate before shaking my head and looking down.