"I-Is this going to be a regular thing? Cos'I won't make it a month if you girls keep trying to kill me."
Hailey and Trixie stand guilty in front of me, clasping their hands together.
"W-Well, I bit you the first time because you tried to escape." - Hailey
"A-and I bit you the second time because you were so annoying." - Trixie
"Good news! I haven't bitten you yet!" - Xaxxy
"Great. Two out of three near death experience can't be that bad, right?"
Hailey and Trixie sigh.
"Look, I-I'm sorry about last night." - Trixie
I pull my ears. "Do my ears deceive me? You're really apologizing?"
"Don't think this is something that I do normally!" - Trixie
"Trixie's right. I'm sorry, too." - Hailey
I stare down at my bed.
It's been a week since I've been confined. The blood loss I suffered from Trixie's bite was too much. But thankfully, I'm still alive.
"I don't get it. Why don't the three of you just get this over with instead of prolonging my suffering?"
"We told you. Only the crescent moon can really unleash your blood's true nature, so we're saving you until then." - Xaxxy
"Just like a midnight snack, huh?"
"Something like that." - Trixie
I sigh. "Okay, fine. I know I can't escape anyway, so I'm resigned to my fate." plopping down on the bed, I yawn loudly.
During the past week, the girls were actually a little more hospitable, bringing me up some food and water since I couldn't walk properly yet. But now that I'm a bit healthier, I doubt that they'd continue to nurse me.
Sure enough, Hailey clears her throat.
"Now that you've recovered your strength, we can stop serving you breakfast in bed." - Hailey
"I don't know. I was beginning to enjoy it."
"Well, life's not fair!" - Trixie
"Regardless, Trixie and I have decided that we won't go near you until the festival. Obviously, we've proven that we are incapable, so for your own safety, you'll be left entirely with Xaxxy." - Hailey
Xaxxy and I look at each other. She winks at me. "Relax, Rexer! I can guarantee you that I won't suck you dry."
"D-don't say it like that! It sounds so gross!" - Trixie
"Hey, you're the one who did it to him in the bathtub." - Xaxxy
"It was an accident!" - Trixie
"Shut up, you two!" - Hailey
I watch the three of them bicker.
They look just like regular girls. Nothing like the homicidal vampires who bit me recently and kept me chained here.
"That's strange"
"Huh?" - Hailey
They all stop talking.
"Why? What's wrong?" - Xaxxy
"Nothing..."
"Don't leave us hanging, Rexer. Tell us what's on your mind." - Trixie
"You look like normal people."
Trixie crosses her ams. "Normal people? What's that supposed to mean?"
"Yeah, Rexer. Are you making fun of us?" - Xaxxy
"N-no. I just...."
"Do you want to fight? Because we can kill you with one stoke." - Hailey
"Never mind! I talke it all back!"
"It's best to shut your mouth about things that you don't know about." - Trixie
Jeez. They really are vampires. I mustn't get sidetracked by this rare display of humanity.
"Never mind about that. What are you planning to do?" - Trixie
"Yeah. Since you're fully recovered, there's no need to stay inside all day." - Hailey
They've got a good point.
"What kind of activities can I do in this place?"
Hailey holds up a book. "You can read a book if you want. This is my favorite."
"The Art Of Drinking Blood?"
"Yes. It's a huge hit among us. A national bestseller." - Hailey
"I'll think I'll pass."
"Well, how about you help me kill the rats in the ceiling?" - Trixie
"There are rats in this place?!"
"Of course, there are! This mansion is older than us!" - Trixie
"How big are the rats?"
Trixie holds her hand waaay out. "This big."
"I'll definitely pass!"
"Would you like to assist me in the greenhouse? I've been cultivating some fruits and vegetables, and they're about to ripen." - Xaxxy
"I thought vampires hated plants?"
"We're vampires, you moron." - Trixie
"In that case, count me in. I could use some exercise after being cooped up all week."
"We'll leave you two to yourselves." - Hailey
"Are you sure you'll be fine?" - Trixie
"Don't worry. I won't bite Rexer because I'm saving him for the festival." - Xaxxy
"Wow. I feel safer already."
Xaxxy takes my hand. "C'mon."
