Vampires like me can't cry- When I let arrogance get the better of me

He wrecked my life

Cal-Present day

I didn't want to tell Lilith about my condition but Cecile was right. I couldn't keep things like this from her especially since we lived in the same household. Cecile stood up to leave when I made my decision but I grabbed her hand forcing her to stay. "I don't want to go alone. Can you come with me?" Luckily for me, she agreed and I walked her to my house. I reached the door again but the first time with hesitation. I normally didn't hesitate to come to the door. I knocked. Lilith came almost immediately. She was very confused why I hadn't just come in. "Cal? Hi. Cecile? What's up?" I looked to the floor but Cecile spoke for me. "We have something to tell you." I looked her in the face. "And it's not good." Her expression changed from bright to dull. "Oh. What's up?" I told her everything inside with Cecile backing it up for me. She told me she'd talk to him.

Lilith

I can't believe Diego hurt my brother like this. He completely wrecked his life. I will be sure to tell Diego off in the best way possible. And be sure, he won't do anything to hurt him again. Cecile left for her house and Cal went straight to his room and lay on his bed facing the wall. I knocked on the door. "Cal? It's Lilith. Are you ok? I brought you something. Can I come in?" No reply. He normally answered straight away. This experience has definitely broken him but not in the best way at all. Eventually he responded by opening the door with his mind powers. His voice sounded so quiet almost like he had been crying. "Close the door." I closed the door and sat on the bed. I lay my hand on his shoulder and turned him to face me. He looked into my face. I read his real emotions: nothing but extreme sadness and the feeling of being dead inside. I wanted to cheer him up so I said something to lighten the mood. "I kept Winter's profile too." Ok, that was the worst thing I could've said. But he looked at me curiously. "You did?" I nodded, a small smile on my face.

I then handed the thing I still was carrying in my arms. A letter. I stood up to leave. "I'll leave you so you can read it." He watched me go and I closed the door and sat in the living room.

Cal

I took the letter in my hands and read it. My eyes pressed down to gaze at the letter in my hands.

The letter:

Cal,

I wanted to write you this letter if things don't turn out ok. I love you and I wish you the best in the future. I never regretted meeting you in the woods that day and never will. You're lucky, kid. Luckier than me. You have a nice family, a good life. But remember, no-one are perfect. Not even me. Not even you. If I go, I hope you don't forget me. I hope Lilith doesn't either. You protected me and gave me the best. Thank you for being there for me. I love you. Always and forever. And I request you something important, please don't make me come up there.

Winter.

The closest thing to a laugh exited my face and I sunk onto my bed crying. I looked up and I looked closely at the corner of the letter. A drop of blood lay on there and it was, his? I widened my eyes and wiped the tears off my face with a handkerchief. Before it dripped off the page, I poured the small piece of blood into a cup. My face formed a grin. Just what I need.