Life Beside You

Part 9: Normal? Yeah Right...

I woke up, drenched in hot sweat, boiling on the surface of my skin like some kind of irritant. It was so painful, similar to the small prick which had caused me just as much pain yesterday. I sighed. How did my life plummet down so quickly?

One minute I had just a hidden secret to worry about, and a few vague nightmares that meant nothing. I had almost a perfect life- a family who loved me, and a large one at that.

The next, I was straining smiles. My grandfather was a man who used me for his own disposal. I had a nasty creature writhing inside me that was about to be known about. I had a man stalking me before and during my sleep. I was mated with a vampire. I hated my mother. The list was endless. Who would ever know that I was hiding so many twisted secrets?

Everyone.

Who would know I was really evil, and that I deserved no gratitude or care from them in the first place?

Well, pretty soon, everyone.

I made my way to the door, and remembered how the monster man had hid behind it with his syringe. As he did every evening, either before- or on fridays- during my sleep. I opened it and walked to check on my mum- like I was in a rehearsed trance. She was breathing calmly, and rolled over peacefully, as if she were awake, but then let out a satisfied breath out.

I relaxed at the knowledge of her safety. I really didn't get the man with the syringe. He always came to me. But why mum?? I tiptoed along the corridor. There was only one man who could help me. I knocked on the door, not waiting for a reply, and strolled into the room.

Oh.

There sat Max, in his naked glory, stretched across the bed. I never realised how tanned he was! Weren't vampires meant to be pale? He had the sculptured outline of a six pack, and his hair was ruffled from sleep. I was quite used to naked men after they shifted, but this was something else. A feminine growl escaped my chapped lips, and Max let out a manly growl in response. I loved that sound! God! What was I thinking? I blushed furiously and made my way to the door, softly placing my feet in a way that would ensure no-one heard me. I reached or the handle of the closed door.

'Mine.'

Max possessively grabbed my hips and pulled me towards him, so I ended up curled on the front of his bed, his body circling mine. I could feel his aroused erection pressing furiously into my backside and my wolf purred happily. Max began to plant kisses down my neck, and my top came off. He teased me, and I could hardly stop myself! But then I remembered a number one rule of mine: marriage before sex. You see, it just didn't sound right to get too intimate yet! Still, I lightly pried Max' hands off of my hips, which were now bare, as my skirt hung dangerously low.

'Max, lets not do something we regret. This is moving a little too fast- I like to marry or a least date the guy I'm gonna spend the rest of my life with.' I said regretfully. He- instead of looking hurt- looked surprised. I then found out why.

'You're a virgin?' He said incredulously, causing me to look flustered. 'I mean, you're not only beautiful, you're innocent too?' I was full of emotions- surprised, confused, charmed, happy... I could go on forever. But most importantly, and good really,

I was in love with this wonderful, charming man-

My man.

My mate.

Max.

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A/N:

Hey! Sorry I haven't updated for a while! I've been really ill with the winter bug- throwing up and all. I'll try and update soon! What do you think so far? The situation with her and her mum is soooo confusing! I'm gonna have to log off soon or I'll never stop!

Jen xxx (fuzzycat101)

Ok. I'm going to log off.

No, really, I am.

I'm gonna log off....

Really. Now.

No? Sorry people!

Bye for now!

That's all folks. Really.