Get back the zing (Drac x reader)

11. She was what?

Once we all sat at the table, Drac and I got out of our silent tension. We just pretended that the situation in the kitchen didn't happen. Unlike Vlad, who gave us two the raising eyebrows, he really knows how to make someone feel uncomfortable.

After a while, we all were discussing about the next days and what we would like to do. For the monsters is it an exciting thing to see something new. Even I was looking forward to spend more time with everyone...especially with Drac.

I had to admit...I have a little crush on this vampire.

But someone is going to prevent that. The phone call I got was one I receive every five years. This person is always asking for me to help out. "Norris it's been a while, hasn't it?" The man on the phone chuckled, "Indeed. You know what I want to ask you, right?" As much as I would like to do him the favor, I really want to spend time with Drac instead, "Isn't there anyone else who could replace me?" "There are, but the elders are asking for you. Also, some youngsters need your help." I tried to find a way around this situation...only to accept it at the end.

I stared at the phone, once I canceled the call.

How should I explain this to the others? They were already looking at me. Franky was the first to talk, "Who was it N/A?"

"Norris"

"What does he want?" I could tell he wasn't pleased to hear his name.

"He needs me...to work for him...again."

Anastasia had to calm him down, as he was getting furious, "He had the nerves to ask you, after what happened five years ago?!"

"It was an accident!"

"It could have killed you!"

The rest of the group was looking at us puzzled, while Anastasia was calming Franky down. Drac was concerned, as he heard that I was in a dangerous situation and asked me about it. Since I took the job, I should tell him, "Every year there is a 'hunt ball' at a certain hotel in the woods. It is for helping youngsters to find a partner for life. I help out through the event that will take three days."

I shouldn't have said that.

"You are not going there again!!!" screamed Franky, slamming is hands onto the table.

"I have to...I already accepted the job."

"You what?!"

Before it could escalate, he was stomping off out the door, slamming it loud.

"He calms down eventually" assured Anastasia.

It took some time till everyone got back to their previous conversation, lifting up the mood. All except Drac, he leaned towards me "Do you really have to work?"

"Yes, it is a big favor for a friend. If you like you can join me. Norris would surely won't mind you there." The count likes the idea, to be near me. Without discussing it with the others, he accepted to come along. But to see me leave him again hurts him, even though I just went to my room to pack my bags.

The minute I was gone, Mavis got curious, "Anastasia, where is N/A going and why is Franky so angry about it?"

She sighted, "Well, N/A has known Norris since she was a little girl. She helps him out at the hunt ball as a waitress and advisor..." Mavis didn't see any problems in that, as Anastasia continued, "...but this hotel is no ordinary place. It is a hotel...for vampires only."

"And why should she work there?" asked Jonny, now getting just as curious.

"Norris is the owner of the hotel. N/A has done this for the fourth time now, the young and older vampires seem to like her." Mavis finds it wonderful, knowing that vampires like to have a human around. But Griffin didn't seem to understand one thing, "And the accident, what was that about?"

Anastasia sighted, "She was nearly bitten by one of the elders. She needed blood transfusions and a couple of months of rest to recover. You could say she was on a 'near-death experience'."

Drac didn't get it either, "Why is she doing this? What brings her to risk her life again?"

"Well there is also another reason for her loyalty to him..."

Everyone leaned in to hear Anastasia continue her words,

"...not only did Norris raise her as his own; she also grew up in that hotel."