The Demon's Kiss (Abhiya Version)

Chapter 12

(Piya's POV)

Do I love him? That was my only question. I may have loved him in the past, but things were much different. I was not the same girl that he saw. I was a normal girl, not a princess. I was more practical, not hopelessly emotional. I was Piya, not Piyali. But I did want love. My heart and soul loved him immensely, but I couldn't accept that. Why? I hugged one of the throw pillows on the couch and buried my face in it. I felt a cool sensation brush against my nape, making my hairs stand on end. I turned around frantically, expecting him to be there. He wasn't. Or maybe he was, but he was hiding. Waiting for my answer.

Would I have to leave my whole life behind....just to join him in the realm of immortality? I would dread the day. I couldn't just leave my friends, my future, behind. A lone tear escaped my eye. I looked at Misha, who was dancing away to her music while cooking. I could never leave her behind, she was like a sister to me. I bit my lip to avoid sobbing uncontrollably. That's when I felt the sensation again, and this time he was here. He kneeled in front of me and began to wipe my tears.

"Don't cry my love. I hate to see you upset." I let him console me, but I didn't say anything. He sighed. "I know you are in conflict with your emotions. I can feel it."

"Really?" I said sarcastically. He backed off, seeing my expression. "How can I ever be happy? I can't sacrifice my entire life just to be with you!" My voice began to get louder, until I realized that Misha could hear me. I toned it down a bit.

"Who said you will have to sacrifice your life? I won't let that happen. Of course you will be immortal, but you will still be here, living with your loved ones." I let more tears escape as he attempted to wipe each one. "I'm not that selfish." He said. "Even if I have to stay in my human form, I will do it for you."

I stared at him. His eyes pierced into mine again, this time they were filled with concern and anguish.

"We're not meant for each other." I said, my voice more icy than normal.

"I'll break all the rules, just to be with you." He took my hand and kissed it.

"What if you lose me?" I asked.

"That day will never come. You go, I follow." He simply replied. "Nothing will separate us."

He paused.

"I will wait till midnight for your answer." He said, then taking steps backward till he vanished.

Misha and I ate dinner mostly in silence. I was playing with my food, my mind on what answer I'd give him.

"Piya, why aren't you eating?"

"Huh?" I said, broken from my trance. "Oh....I....I wasn't feeling that hungry..."

"Or is it anything else?" She looked at me suspiciously.

"No Misha....it's nothing." I looked her straight in the eye.

"Whatever you say." She shrugged.

I went up to bed early, giving an excuse of a headache. I sat down on the bed and glanced at the clock. I had 3 hours till midnight. I crumpled the bed sheet in my fists. I couldn't think of a proper answer. Conflict was constantly hindering my success. My love for him had existed all these years within my soul. But how could our love work? He wasn't even human, he was never human. He was created a demon, never to experience pure emotion, let alone love. How did I change him? What was so special about me?

I clutched my head in frustration about all the voices in my head. Time past quickly, and in no time, the clock struck twelve. Just as I had expected, he appeared before me.

"What is your answer Piya? Will you be mine again?"

"First answer me. Why did you wait 200 years for me?" He sighed.

"Because....I wanted you. I loved you too much to stay away." He began to say, as he closed the distance between us. Tears ran down my cheeks. "You are the only human girl who had interested me. Your ethereal beauty, your unique personality, the beautiful soul I saw within you, your pure aura, everything."

He suddenly appeared behind me. His cold lips grazed my bare shoulder. I shuddered. He then pulled down the strap to my nightie and slowly placed kisses on every inch of my skin. He snuck his hand up my nightie and caressed my stomach. I fell back into his embrace and melted. His hand moved up and caressed my bosom sensuously. My back arched, but then he pulled me down and locked his arm around my waist.

He whispered into my ear.

"Your answer?" He asked.

I hesitated at first. But I finally did admit to myself that I, in fact, did want to be his again. With quivering lips, I mouthed my answer.

"Yes....I do..."

"That's just what I was waiting to hear." He lifted my chin and placed a soft, yet passionate kiss on my lips. And I found myself kissing him back. His hand moved down just a little to be just between my chest and stomach.

"Now let's try this again, shall we?" He said.

I watched as a dark shadow traveled through his arm. I suddenly felt a strong burn in my skin, underneath his hand. He was possessing my soul again.

"Aaaaaa...." I moaned in pain. My breathing and heart rate increased.

"Almost done, love. Almost there." He said.

I soon felt a shock, jolting my body back. I felt extremely weak, but he held me up in his embrace.

"Finally, I have bound myself to you. You are now immortal, and we are inseparable." He said, lying me carefully down in bed. He laid down next to me.

"Are....are...you staying?" I said, out of breath.

"Of course I am. I can't leave you behind when you are this weak." He kissed my forehead.

"I can't move." I said.

"Soon you will be able to. Once you replenish your strength. Don't worry Piya, I won't let anything happen to you."

He put me to sleep, but I could still feel his presence in my unconsciousness. He didn't leave my side for the rest of the night.