Amoureux du Vampire

Trois

Papillon POV

I stare at myself in the mirror. I can do this.

According to my Mom and sister, I have no choice. I'm a vampire and this is the vampire way.

I look at my bed, it still smells like ...

"Papi you wearing this?"

Aria holds up my dress.

Yes.

"You still ... you know what, never mind."

You not trying to dress me up like a sexpot ... that's new.

"It doesn't matter anymore. They're already hooked."

They're?

"Yes, both of them ... Just be honest about your feelings. Everything will fall into place, I promise."

This is so bizarre.

"You'll be fine."

She hugs me and leaves.

Larry was right, she wasn't upset at all. I guess he wasn't her 'one' after all.

I finish getting dressed and sit on the couch. I haven't spoken to Laurent, but he's been in my head since last night. I just can't let him go. Larry of course is there too, but faint.

I feel Lau before he rings the bell. Hmph, is he alone?

I let him ring twice before I open.

"Papillon you make me wait huh?"

I was in the back.

"Hmph, if you say so."

I want to hug him, I've missed his touch. I feel so bad I hurt him. I love Laurent, I love him still. I try to project, but can't get in ... he feels distant so I touch his arm instead. He grins and sits on the chair.

"Well, I here. Where is he?"

I'm guessing on the way. I assumed you were coming together.

"Non."

You want wine?

"Yes please."

I walk to the kitchen and feel his stare. It burns into my back like a torch. As I pour our glasses I feel him behind me, his warm breath ...

"You look nice."

Umm ... Thank you. You too. No one could pull off a leather shirt ...

"Papi ... stop talking."

I turn, he takes the glass and sips. I can't stop looking at his lips.

Those lips.

He leans down and kisses me. I want to pull away but can't. His tongue gently invades my mouth and I taste ... Larry?

I panic, turn back around and down my wine.

"My brother coming."

Um yeah ...

Laurent walks away and I go open my door to a smiling Larry. He hands me a box and kisses my cheek.

"Hi Bébé, you OK?"

Yes, yes I'm we're fine come in. What's this?

"Eros ... I think we need tonight."

Maybe, but I need a clear head.