Speed Dating, Vampire Style

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"Explain to me why we are doing this again?"

"Because, Paul, I want my friends to stop mocking me." I said while adjusted my earring.

"About what?!"

I sighed, "Look, I’m 18 and I still haven’t had my first REAL kiss. I just want to…experience it. I mean, it’s kind of hard to kiss a human guy without your fangs getting in the way, so that’s why I want you to get all of you vampire friends and recommend me for a date," I turned to him, "please get some guys that aren’t… well jerks like Mike Drustan… I mean although I want to lose my lip virginity, I’m not going to give this special experience away to some jerk who can’t tell the difference of a Tony Award and Tony Hawk. Ok?"

Paul sighed and ran a hand through his thick hair. Paul was handsome with his dark looks and mesmerizing eyes. I should find somebody for him someday… I’d really like to see him with someone for a change. But besides all that, me and Paul have been best friends forever.

He was a vampire too. So it was easy to be myself with him. No secrets. Since we were in pre-school he’s always looked out for me and even though we went to separate High-schools he still kept in touch with me

An idea came to me, "I’ve got it!"

"What? A life that doesn’t concern your friend’s opinions so much?"

"Har, har, Paul, yes you’re very funny. I meant an idea to find the perfect guy."

He waited.

"Speed dating!"

His mouth dropped.

"So I want you to round up all the eligible vamp guys you can think of."
"I still don’t see why it’s so important," Paul said.

"You don’t have to," I shot back, "just please, do me this one favor?"
He deliberated a bit and then gave in, "Fine…"

"Thank you!" I squealed.

"Yeah…whatever, just make sure that you’re ready and dressed by 4:00. I’ll meet you at my dad’s restaurant."

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I said as I hugged him.

I met him exactly at 4:00 at his dad’s dinner.

"Ok, looks like the guys are ready, sit down and, hopefully you’ll find the guy you’re looking for."

I settled in the booth.

The first guy came through and sat down. I could just see the tips of his fangs. He had big glasses, one that kept slipping down his nose and braces.

‘never judge a book by it’s cover,’ I said in my head, ‘never judge a book by it’s cover,’

"Hi!" guy number 1 snorted. Then sneezed into his hand. WITHOUT a hankie may I just add and then, ick, offered the SAME hand to shake mine.

"NEXT!" I yelled. The timer was barely past 20 seconds.

Guy number two looked ordinary enough.

"Hello." I said offering my hand, BEFORE he had the chance to sneeze into it.

"Hi,"

I opened my mouth to speak, but was cut off.

"So, what’s your favorite hobby? I mean, mines playing runescape online and after classes I work at the city library. And, you know what really bugs me the most?"

I opened my mouth to speak…-

"Newbies! I mean, they’re new people to the job. But they don’t even know the difference between a…."

Blah, blah, blah, blah, that’s all I could hear coming out of his mouth. Did this guy ever stop talking?

"…And like, you know how there are some book series right? People take them off the shelf to look at them but don’t even put them in the right order so it goes book number one, two, three, SIX then four…."
Was this guy serious? I didn’t even do that.

The timer rang. Five minutes? I’ve been- well HE’S been talking for FIVE WHOLE MINUTES? It seemed more like an hour.

"So…" he finally stopped, "Want to go out on Saturday night? I’ve got a 10:00 curfew, but you know, I never really got the point of curfew, I mean it just limits us…"

I groaned inwardly, there he goes again.

"NEXT!" I screamed.

Guy number three came forward. He looked really hot, blonde, blue eyes. All American guy.

"Hey, I’m Jon."

I offered him my nicest of nice smiles.

"I’m Kylie. So… tell me a bit about yourself."

"I like swimming."

I waited for some more info. And waited.. -_-

"And…" I prompted.

He shrugged, "That’s it I guess."

"Umm…" I fumbled for some more questions, please, don’t let this guy be another Mike Drustan I prayed, he had the looks, now I want to see if he’s got the brains, "What’s your idea of a date?"

"Well, you know, we could go swimming, then eat dinner near the pool, then watch this awesome movie, Seabiscuit."

Definitely another Mike Drustan, a guy who has hair spray where his brain should be. He leaned towards me and smiled a toothy smile, showing me his full extended fangs.

"You do know that’s about a horse right?" I said.

He looked confused, "A…seahorse?"

"NEXT!" not even 3 minutes.

Paul came out, "That’s it."

I stared at him.

He shifted uncomfortably, "Um…Kylie..you going to say-"

"THREE IDOTS WAS THE BEST YOU COULD DO!?"

"Um…well, you did say three vampires and I-"

"Forget it." I said as I stormed out.

"Come on, wasn’t there one you liked?"

"No. Idiot number 1 sneezed into his hand then offered it to me. Idiot number 2 kept talking until my ears bled and Idiot number 3 had a disturbing infatuation with a swimming pool. I think he swallowed too much chlorine, that it affected his brain."

"Awww, come on Kylie don’t be mean."

"Just forget it. I’m not going to get my first REAL kiss with someone special until I’m married. If I even DATE first!"

"Don’t be too hard on yourself. The guy who will worship every step you take could be closer than you think."

I choked a laugh, "Yeah… as long as he’s a vampire too. Otherwise I might accidentally bite his tongue again."

Later that night after dinner the door bell rang.

"I’ll get it." I yelled to Paul.

"Kay!"

I opened the door and saw a cute guy standing on my doorstep.

"Hello, my name is James," he took my hand and kissed it. I blushed furiously. "And you must be Kylie. Is Paul here?"

"Um…er..yes..hold on…"

I ran to Paul’s study.

"There’s a guy there, he wants to talk to you."

"I’m coming," he said as he got out of his chair.

"Hey Tom, how are you doing?"

"Pretty good." He looked at me, "mind if I talk to you in the other room?"
"Sure." The two guys went Paul’s study to talk.

I poured some drinks for them and went to give it to them. When I just got outside of the door, I heard a gasp.

"Really? Kylie does?" Was that Tom?

I paused and leaned against the door. They were talking about me?

"Yes..it’s an unfortunate trait that runs through her family. Once you kiss her, she practically slobbers on you. I mean, I wouldn’t know from experience but her last boyfriend….well we had a man, to man conversation. Apparently she jumps to conclusion. One kiss, and it’s like she’ll want to marry you or something. That’s why her last boyfriend dumped her. Mike Drustan." PAUL?

That was a lie. Completely and utterly a lie.

I dropped the drinks in shock.

"I’m sure she has a great personality…but…" Tom hesitated.

"No worries man, I just want to make sure you know what you’re getting into first."

"Yeah… I guess I should get going then…"

"Bye."

I quickly gathered the cups and as Tom came out I hid behind a pot plant.

"You know your way out?"

"Yup. See you."

As soon as I heard the door close behind Tom, Paul turned around. He flinched in shock. He looked embarrassed to see me there. "Hey Kylie."

"HEY KYLIE? HEY KYLIE? THAT’S ALL YOU’VE GOT TO SAY TO ME?!" I felt my fangs extending in rage.

"How…. How..much...did you hear-?"

"ALL OF IT!" I hissed, I hurled a glass cup at his head. From years of experience he ducked. "HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!? I TRUSTED YOU! ARE YOU THE REASON WHY EVERY VAMP GUY HAS BEEN AVOIDING ME?"

"Well.." he started… I hurled the next glass at him. Which he ducked. Again.

"SLOBBERS? MARRIAGE? JUST WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO SAY THINGS ABOUT ME LIKE THAT! YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE MY FRIEND! AND UNLESS YOU’VE FORGOTTEN, I BROKE UP WITH MIKE DRUSTAN, NOT THE OTHER WAY ROUND!" I screeched.

"Kylie, you have to understand….-"

"UNDERSTAND WHAT? THAT YOU OF ALL PEOPLE, MY BEST FRIEND WOULD BETRAY ME LIKE THAT? HOW COULD YOU!?"
"How could I? HOW COULD I?" Paul was raising his voice now. HIS fangs were growing now.

"YES, PAUL, HOW COULD YOU. YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE MY FRIEND!" I stopped, we were breathing heavily at each other. Something was nagging at my mind. I gasped when I realized what it was.

"And at the dinner… YOU SET ME UP WITH THOSE…THOSE….THREE JERKHEADS?"

"YES, KYLIE IT WAS, I DID IT FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!"

"HA! OH YEAH, THAT’S REALLY HILARIOUS. you, KNOW WHAT’S BEST, FOR me? WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS WHY. WHY DID YOU DO IT?"

Paul ran his fingers through his hair, frustrated, "BECAUSE I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU DAMMIT!"

I froze. A few seconds went by….

"Love?" I whispered. All the anger in me… just suddenly vanished.

"YES, I LOVE YOU OK? I ALWAYS HAVE EVER SINCE THAT TIME WHEN YOU WERE 13 AND SPILT THAT CHOCOLATE SAUCE ON ME AT MY BIRTHDAY. I’VE LOVED YOU EVEN WHEN YOU STARTED TO DATE THAT JERK MIKE DRUSTAN. I’VE ALWAYS LOVED YOU AND EVER SINCE YOU BROKE UP WITH HIM, I VOWED THAT ONE DAY I WOULD HAVE YOU, AND SINCE THEN I’D MAKE OTHER GUYS STAY AWAY FROM YOU!"

"You didn’t have the right!"

"No. Perhaps I didn’t," his voice was softer now. "But I guess that’s where the saying ‘Love makes people do crazy things."

The words sunk in…"But…but you never said anything!"

"No. I only gave you a million hints and implied it a million times idiot."
"Don’t call me an idiot!"

"What does the phrase, the guy who will worship every step you take could be closer than you think mean?"

I spluttered. It was just…how could I have not seen it?

Paul’s face closed off, "I ah… I didn’t think the thought of me being your boyfriend would be so distasteful… I’ll stay out of your life from now on. "He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small address book and slapped it into my hand. "There should be at least one guy in there that should be to your taste."

"Paul I…" but he didn’t seem to hear me. He opened the door and walked out of my apartment.

Away from me…

Did I really love Paul the whole time?

I went to my bedroom and sat on my bed.

The tears began to fall.

Was it true? All my life did he really love me?

Did I love him?

I cried myself to sleep.

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The next morning the phone rang.

I looked at the clock it was 9 a.m. "Hello?" I murmured.

"Hey, is this Kylie?"

I sat up and cleared my throat, "It is."

"This is Tom, listen um, Paul came to my apartment last night… and did you two get into a fight? I mean I know it’s none of my business, but I really hate to see him like this… and um..he told me what happened. After I…erm left."

I sighed, "I won’t be able to make him feel better Tom, he hates me now."

"Actually.." he began, "I think he loves you…I KNOW he loves you. Do you love him?"

"Ummm….I…I don’t know!"

"Think Kylie, please, he told me he was flying back to London to live his parents now."

I sat up straight, "He did?"

"Yes Kylie, and if you…if you still want him, I’d get over here as soon as possible because his flight is at 1:00 p.m. Here’s the address…"
He gave it to me.

"Yes, I’ll go over there right away."

"Ok…I’ve got some errands to run, and hopefully, that will give you enough privacy…"

I smiled, "Thanks Tom."

"Anything for a friend. And by the way… the things Paul said to me about you yesterday…that wasn’t…I mean…you…-"

"NO Tom."

He sighed with relief, "Ok, good then. Good luck."

I hung up.

Did I love Paul? The thought of him leaving, tore me apart. Maybe I had always loved him, but he was just so close all the time, I never really noticed. I loved him. It rang clear and true in my head.

I had to go tell him.

I reached Tom’s apartment at 10:00 a.m. just as I saw Tom leaving.

"Good luck." He whispered.

"Thanks," I whispered back.

I knocked on the door. I heard footsteps.

Paul opened it. He looked so tired. His hair was tousled and his eyes so sleepy. He was even shirtless. I never realized how muscular or broad his chest was until now…

I didn’t know what to say, I didn’t think about what I’d say, I was just so intent on talking to him first.
"Um…hi…"

His eyes showed no recognition.

The silence stretched on between us…"I love you!" I blurted. Better to get to the point than to beat around the bush.

Still no emotion.

"No you don’t. You hate me." He said.

"I LOVE YOU PAUL! Why do you have to be so stubborn?"

"I guess the people I hang around must have influenced my behavior."

"Oh! Fine then, I guess there’s only one way to prove it to you!" I grabbed him by the ears and kissed him. On the lips. For all to see. In front of the neighbor walking the dog, in front of the girls on the way to school.

But I didn’t care.

I felt my fangs extending and our mouths became crowded. Paul responded instantly and dragged me into the apartment. He backed me up against the wall and let go for some air.

He pressed his forehead against mine, his fangs white against his tanned skin, "Are you punishing me? Is this a punishment?"

"No Paul it’s not. I love you."

He was kissing my neck now careful not to poke me. "Then it’s a dream, it must be a dream."

"No Paul, it isn’t a dream."

"But… you won’t know how many times I’ve dreamt of this moment, how hard I’ve wished for it."

He dragged me to the couch and set me on top of him and held me close. But still he kept kissing my hair.

"When did you know?" he asked.

"I think…I think I knew all along."

More kisses, "You did?"

I nodded.

"I love you Kylie."

"Thank you."

"Say it…" he growled.

I laughed and turned so I faced him. "Ok, ok. I love you Paul."

"That’s all I wanted to hear…"

He began kissing me again. It would be sometime before we stopped…..

The End.

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It may not be as good as the other stories, but I had fun writing it. I thought I'd try something different. Please tell me what you think! And if you haven't read A Dark Pursuit Questions and Answers, please do so, there is another short story in there as well.

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