WHEN NIGHT COMES

Confused Mates

Kimhan woke up panting and sweating; like he ran a mile or two; like he did some strenuous exercise. And his throat was dry; so dry that it starts to hurt when he tried to swallow. It was so dry like he wanted something warm to flow into it. Something that will make him feel satisfied; something that will suffice his desires.

Desires?

What desires?

Why is he thinking about his desires right now?

And what kind of desire would it be?

It was as if Kimhan was craving for something. Like he was hungry; so hungry that he really wanted to go out of his unit, again, to hunt down some food. But at the same time, he was feeling tired, still tired from last night. And he just wanted to lay down but he cannot do that because he has a class to attend to this evening. Also, he needs to go to the café to help out.

With a defeated groan, Kimhan got up from his bed; hair unruly and eyes feeling heavy. He's not feeling hot anymore and his mood completely improved. Maybe, all that mood swings he had for the last few days was probably because of his heat. And he was lucky that his heat ended earlier than he expected.

And it was all thanks to that Vampire.

'Mate.'

'What are you saying?'

'Mate. Enemy. Mate.'

'No, that's impossible.'

But the wolf inside Kimhan growled at him; like it was angry at him for not agreeing on what he was saying. It was not staying still inside Kimhan. His wolf wanted to surface; it wanted to take over and transform and go the vampire; the vampire that his wolf has been calling mate many times now.

'Stop.'

'No. Mate. Want. Go.'

Kimhan doesn't know what to do with his wolf anymore. And he cannot believe that there's someone else besides Kimhan who was able to make his wolf submit.

Yeah. Submit.

The rare, ferocious, dominant omega wolf submitting, ironically to their rival; to their enemy. Kimhan was well aware of the fact that right after his nape was pierced by the young vampire, by Porchay, his wolf, the wild, untamed wolf inside of him, suddenly went calm. It was as if the wolf undoubtedly accepted the vampire.

And Kimhan asked his wolf, 'Why did you accept him?'

'Fate.'

The answer was so short but it got Kimhan wonder. How the hell it was fate? It was more like a carnal need because that stupid vampire mindlessly bites his nape. And Kimhan, wanting his heat to end quickly.

Now, he needs to face the consequences of his irresponsibility.

Kimhan did not argue anymore, instead, he went straight to the shower to take a bath and changed into his uniform from his part-time job at the café. He was wearing a simple white, button-up long sleeve polo tucked in loosely on his pants paired with his everyday leather shoes. He was working there as a crew; serving orders to the customers. He's sure that if he won't do his shift today, Porsche will come back again to his apartment.

After fixing himself up, Kimhan went to get his favorite leather jacket and his keys. He's in the mood to use his bike today so he won't miss the chance. Besides, the weather is nice.

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Porchay, to his surprise, didn't sleep a blink. Of course, same goes to his brother Kinn who was still wondering how his little brother finally became a vampire. He wanted to ask him actually but Kinn felt like it was too personal and Porchay might get offended.

So now, the only thing he could do is to explain everything to Porchay. It's the least thing he could do. His little brother is now finally an immortal one; Kinn felt a sense of relief because of that. Well, Porchay's immortality is what keeps Kinn up all morning for the past few months. As much as Kinn doesn't want to admit, it stressed the hell out of him.

"So Chay, as you know, an immortal vampire can walk under the sun." Kinn said and Porchay's eyes lightened up with much excitement.

The kid is really excited to try new things.

"But you still have to be careful. Transitioning to immortality can be taxing to us because of the sudden surge of power and new abilities. That means, we'll be using more of our energy; that means we need to feed on blood to keep sustenance and to keep our powers on check."

"What? I thought once I become immortal, I won't be feeding on blood anymore." Porchay said confusingly.

"Nong, we just became immortals, not going back to being a human. Did you get what I mean?" Kinn said to his brother and he clearly saw the little one's excitement crumble.

"I'm sorry nong. I don't wanna burst your bubbles but I'm just worried about you."

"I understand." Porchay said to his brother with a smile. "I won't do anything reckless again."

Because the last time Porchay did, Kinn almost died blaming himself; blaming himself for being so useless.

"Phi."

But of course, Porchay's intrusive thoughts won this time.

"I want to drink coffee again."

Now that Porchay is already an immortal, he could finally eat human food, again. Being able to do that is already enough for him to remind himself that he was once a human; to remind himself that he still needs to be humane as long as the situation permits him to do so.

"I know this café." Porchay started as he and Kinn were walking out of their house.

Porchay was busy talking about things; things that he clearly wants to try out, again, now that he could freely move under the scorching heat of the sun. The happiness on his eyes can be clearly seen. He was so excited, like a kid that is going to the toy store for the first time. Little did he know, Kinn already teleported them in front of the café Porchay was talking about.

"Kinn, how?" he asked his Phi because he didn't even notice that Kinn used his powers. Yes, immortal vampires can teleport from one place to another.

"Well, I-"

"Kimhan! Come back here!"

The door of the café burst open in front of them and the two vampires were surprised because of the loud voice that came out. Well, more like an angry voice that is at the same time full of authority.

And there Porchay again saw the wolf that was actually surging towards him.

"Come back here young wolf! Explain how the hell you got marked!"

Porsche shouted; fuming with anger but suddenly stopped when he noticed that there are other people at the entrance of the café.

"Porsche..." Kinn said in a low, whisper-like voice that the other one surely heard because he looked at him on the eye.

Porsche gave him a hurtful look. No; more like a longing look but manages to dismiss it because he's on the mission to know who is that lowlife, undeserving alpha that marked his baby brother.

"Give me the name of that alpha who marked you, young man or else..."

"Or else what Porsche?!"

Then Kimhan's scent burst through the air making Porchay feel a bit dizzy that he needed to hold on to Kinn for balance that made the older one look at him in question.

"Nong, are you alright?"

But before Porchay could even answer his brother's question, he was already grabbed by Kimhan on the hand that made the two vampires and of course, the very dramatic Porsche in shock.

"Let's go sir."