V FOR VAMPIRE // jenlisa

Chapter 9

a/n: Second update of the day. If you haven't read the previous chapter, have a look!

J.

My groovy bracelet catches on the door's latch as Lisa bumps into me from behind, her arms wrapping around me in an attempt to keep us stable. I smile despite my previous irritation at the inconvenience, which seems like much of a convenience on my end given how Lisa's lips are pressing onto my neck so softly. The sensation sends a shiver down my spine as her grip on me tightens, any action I was deciding on to free my bracelet, faltering.

The door to the washroom flies open as I gasp quietly, my eyes widening at the intruder. My hands immediately start fiddling with my bracelet, my mind hyper-aware of how Lisa is still pressed up behind me. At least her hands aren't feeling me up anymore, I think as my hand falls, the bracelet freeing from the latch.

"I apologize. I will pretend as if I did not comprehend what is going on here for your convenience." Irene says, her rigid voice ringing clear in the washroom.

"You're doing a great job." Lisa says from behind me as I sense a slight teasing that makes Irene's eyes dart to the floor, I assume in embarassment.

I scramble out, Lisa following close behind me as I step aside, watching their interaction.

"I have no intention to be rude. However, I have to have a chat with Lisa. In private, preferably." Irene says looking straight at me as I feel a chill go through me when I look into her hazel eyes.

"Oh." I let out softly, not being able to stop my reaction of having figured her identity out.

Irene's orbs sport a look of confusion and focus before they're widening dramatically.

"I thought you were asked to make her forget about the little incident yesterday, Lisa." Did she just read my mind that was definitely a sped up flurry of words along the lines of 'Oh shit, she's a vampire, now what?'

"Yes. I am sorry. I cannot seem to block it out when you are this...agitated, excited, fearful." Irene concludes as I try to calm my emotions down.

"You can read her mind? Why can't I?" Lisa says, anger lacing her tone as I resist the urge to hold her and calm her down my way.

Irene's eyes flicker with faint admiration and it's weird because it's literally directed at me.

"Does that imply you do not have the power to make her forget, either?" Irene asks nervously as Lisa nods stiffly. "That is... intriguing, to say the least. I, however, cannot pass a statement without the presence of my family. Are you ready for our meeting? I must admit, my patience is being tested." The good-looking vampire says and casts me a coy yet grateful look. She heard that 'good-looking' part too. "Jennie should come along as well. It is for everybody's welfare."

Lisa agrees hesitantly, but even she looks a little relieved at how the Pinks haven't acted aggressively, given their past encounters. Like the lashing out at Kai and the small tussle with Seulgi. We meet Kai at a distance as his stance stiffens, but not to an uncomfortable degree. Oh, so he's one of them, too. Explains why he was insisting on Lisa and him to talk. All everyone wants to do since Lisa joined this school is talk to her. The thought is kind of comic. Kai only nods at Irene before we make our way to the Pinks' table where Taehyung from Econ, Wendy from Geography, and Seulgi are sat waiting. Kai pulls in chairs for us, setting them with a polite smile as I thank him with a smile back silently, Lisa's eyes narrowing at the poor guy as he dismissively takes his seat beside Wendy who squeezes his shoulder.

"He's not trying to flirt, don't worry." Seulgi speaks up in a bubbly tone as if holding back laughter.

Lisa's eyes widen.

"What are you-? You can...You can read my mind." She says exasperatedly, as Seulgi nods. "B-but...aren't vampires supposed to not be able to hear other vampires' thoughts?" Seulgi nods again.

"I have a distinct power, I guess. Irene and I have a telepathic connection, for the record. Just saying so you're not gaping every two seconds." Seulgi says, Irene's eyes lighting up with free laughter. "And...I am not a Pink. Yet. I might take it up when her and I are married." Seulgi says with a cheeky grin as Irene smiles back bashfully, her prim and proper girl image faltering a little.

"I am not a Pink by rights. Seulgi turned me and the only reason I can call myself a Pink is because Taehyung has called me his sister just as I consider him my lovely brother." Irene says, recovering. Taehyung smiles and nods her way.

"Me either. I'm not a Pink, although I've had the incredible opportunity to be taken in by them lot and be able to name myself as one of them." Kai says, to me in particular, figuring I need a filler on the situation. Wendy shoots him a warm look. She seems the most compassionate one out of them all. She also seems to be the most unlikely guess of her vampire identity.

The others in the group hum as if agreeing with me. Wendy giggles a little, "Thank you." She says, her voice warm and confident. "I was...turned by the elders when my significant other passed away and I almost ended it all. I did, actually, but woke up as the undead. Wild experience, actually." I shoot her an apologetic look, automatically thinking 'I'm sorry' as she nods with a grateful expression.

"Wow I'm the only one who can't hear her." Lisa says irritably.

"I can't, either, if that makes you feel any better." Kai says as my eyes shoot to him, my curiosity peeking at their powerlessness.

"You're a dog. You're not supposed to." Lisa spits out as Kai's expression hardens.

I grow confused.

"Kai's a werewolf." Taehyung says, speaking up for the first time as I pause halfway through my nod.

"Aren't you supposed to be enemies?" I ask lamely as the group shares amused looks.