City by the Sea 2

Melissa

I eyes glow and fangs come out, so I close my eyes and mouth. I smile and let him, knowing he needs it.

Joseph

I keep my eyes closed and feed until I feel I can control myself, pulling back but keeping my face in her neck.

Melissa

I smile and kiss his forehead. I wish I had someone to be there for me when I was learning.

Joseph

I smile and look up at her, "Thank you."

Melissa

I smile and place my hand on the side of his face. "You are welcome."

Joseph

I kiss her wrist and rest my forehead against hers.

Melissa

I smile until a flood of people come in. My eyes go wide and I grip his hand. I wrap my arms around him and whisper in his ear. "It is going to be okay." I say

Joseph

I close my eyes and nod, burying my face in her neck again just in case.

Melissa

I hold his head there with a gentle touch. I scan over all the people and grip his hand.

Joseph

I grip her hand and keep close, trying to focus on her and only her.

Melissa

A chill runs through me as I smell the blood as well. It does not bother me as much as I know it does Joe.

Joseph

"Please, let's get out of here," I whisper, gripping her hand.

Melissa

I sigh, knowing he will never learn to fight it if we leave. I grip him tighter. "Look at me." I say.

Joseph

I open my eyes and look up at her, squeezing her hand.

Melissa

"I am going to help you fight it. If we leave I cannot." I say. "I want you to trust me." I touch the side of his face. "No one's life will be lost today." I say.