Family.
Coming to this point had to be nerve wracking. I had to talk to my parents and tell them what was going on. They had been calling and texting my phone but I've only sent a message or two back. Adonis made me turn my location off the night we were in my last apartment packing my stuff so nobody would track us and my mom has been losing her mind not being able to find me. I had to tell her I was fine, not to worry and that I was with a friend. I know it was a lot for her to deal with but I can also hear in my head how my dad would possibly be telling her I was grown and if I said I was with my friend then just leave it at that. She's always shielded me since I was born but finding out I had cancer really shook the hell out of her core. I couldn't barely stay out of her sight and when I first moved out, she had a damn fit but with the help of my convincing dad I was able to. She has been reaching out to me everyday since I turned and it hurts to ignore her but I have to respond today.
As I was staring at myself in the mirror, I tried to see if they could really pin point if I looked any different. I did look a lot more healthy than I did when I was sick and my skin glowed. The only difference was my eye color and I don't believe there's anything I can do about that. I felt the presence of Adonis creep up behind me and I made eye contact with him through the mirror. He had on a white button down dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a few buttons undone. His usual color of slacks, black, and his hair was tied in the back with a few strands hanging in his face. His icy eyes impaled into me as we sat there quietly exchanging looks. I tear my gaze from him and begin straightened out my shirt. " You sure this is going to work? " , I ask not looking at him. " I did what needed to be done for it to work " , Adonis says lifting his hand to back and dusting something off of me. " I'm nervous " , I open up to him. " It's understandable. It'll all be okay once this is over " , he says softly. I've actually never heard him speak in that tone since I've known him. " We should get going " , he says turning on his feet to walk out. I nod my head giving myself on good look again and walking out behind him. We gather our coats and head to the car. I was driving today since I knew where my parent's house was and Adonis didn't. It took about 45 minutes to get there due to our house being so far away and secluded from the city. The whole drive was quiet and I'd like to believe Adonis was just letting me take that time to get my mind together before we actually arrived. Once we got there, I noticed the blinds were open and that let me know that my mom had to been either cleaning or cooking. I didn't tell them we were coming today due to that was just causing too much commotion. My mom can be a bit extra and if I told her I was bringing Adonis, I can only imagine what she would've planned out. Unbuckling my seatbelt, I sighed and stared up at the tall home I've known half of my life. We moved here when I was in middle school and I remember how happy my parents were to be in such a nice home. The last homes we were in before were decent but this was the best house we've ever stayed in. " Remember if they ask about your eyes, just say they are contacts " , Adonis says unlocking his door and beginning to step out. I open the driver's door and step out myself. Slamming the door's close behind us, I walk up the steps with Adonis close behind me. I take my keys and find the special one made specifically for this house. Entering the key and turning it, I immediately smelled the scent of food. The noise of the alarm beeped letting it be known somebody walked in but I don't think my parents heard it due to it being loud in here. I heard talking coming from the kitchen and the noise of the tv in the living room. The noise of football players grunting from impact and the loud sound of a whistle notified me that my dad was the one in there. Adonis quietly closed the door behind me and I peeked my head around the corner of the living room to see my dad in his pop chair with his favorite Broken Skull beer in left his hand. I let out a shaky sigh before approaching him. " I don't know why you continue to root for them " , I say catching his attention. He looked up at me with wide eyes and smiled. " Oh my goodness! Boy! You almost gave me a damn heart attack! " , he says getting up out of his chair and sitting his beer down. He walks up to me with open arms and greets me with a hug. He squeezes me tight and while he did, I got a whiff of the blood flowing through his veins so I quickly pulled away startling him a bit. " It's good to see you dad! How you been? " , I ask trying to throw the awkwardness out the window. " Damn me! How have you been- you wearing contacts now?! " , he asks with a laugh. " Yeah! Uh, I decided to do something a bit different " , I say. " Honey, who are you talking- " , my mom came from around the corner whipping her hands on her apron. She halted when she saw me and cupped her hands around her mouth. " My baby!!! " , she shrieked running towards me. If Adonis didn't step out of the way, she definitely would've ran him over. " Where the hell have you been? Why didn't you tell us you were coming?! " , she says hugging me but I pulled her arms from around my new for the same reason I did my dad. " I wanted to surprise you guys " , I say with a chuckle. My mom peeks over my shoulder to look over at Adonis. " Oh you've brought company? " , she asks stepping towards Adonis. My nervousness grew.
" Yeah. Mom and dad, this is a friend of mines Adonis " , I introduced. " It is lovely to meet you both. Ezekiel has told me so much about you " , Adonis says with a small bow. My mom reaches her hand out to shack his. He takes it and kisses the top of her hand. He then turns to my dad and gives him a manly shake. " Well aren't you a handsome young man " , my mom says. " Mom ... " , I say rolling my eyes. " Well I think I'm going to have to agree Zeke " , my dad follows. " What- can yall both stop? " , I say as I head Adonis chuckle and tell them thank you. " Where are you from Adonis? " , my mom asks. " When my family is from Sweden but born and raised in California " , he educates. " Ooh okay! Well that's amazing. I would love to know more about you Adonis so I can have an idea of who my son is associated with " , she finishes making me roll my eyes again. " Mom ... " , " But since you two seem to have been with each other, can you tell me how busy you have been to where you didn't have time to go to your appointments? " , my mom asks sternly. " Uh, I've been feeling fine mom and Jenny said since I've been okay... I didn't necessarily have to return " , I rushed out in one breath. " Yeah, I spoke to Jenny and Dr. Thompson as well and they said same thing but I just think it's a bit strange if I do say so myself " , she says looking at my dad to back her up. " Sweetheart, if he's feeling fine... just leave it at that. Hell I'd be happy to be feeling better if it kept me away from that chaotic ass hospital too " , he says sitting back in his chair. My mom hit his shoulder then folded her arms. " Look as long you're feeling okay... I can't say I'm not happy about that. I just want you to be careful and if you feel the tiniest ache, go see them immediately " , she demands. " Mom, I think this is the best I have felt in a very long time but if I do feel something, I swear I will " , I lied. She nodded her head. " You guys made it just in time for dinner! Let me set the table ... " , she's said about to scamper off. " Mom no actually we have somewhere to be so maybe another time " , I say. " Ezekiel noooo. You just got here and I have not seen you in weeks " , she whines. " Mom, I know but I've been busy that's all " , I explain. She turned her eyes to Adonis and squints them. " Are you taking him from me? " , she says with a hint of playfulness and seriousness both in her voice. " No mam, but I promise I'll be sure he comes back to see you guys " , Adonis swears. " Baby, let the boy go. He's a grown man now " , my dad says keeping his eyes attached to the 70 inch screen. " I'll be back, I promise " , I say going to hug her quickly. I kiss her cheek and she let me go. " Okay, and text me every now and then... just to check in okay? " , she says. " I promise mom.. " , I respond. I pat my dad on the shoulder bidding him goodbye before me and Adonis left out the house. Mom wanted us to take some food home but we declined lying says we planned to eat out tonight. Though technically, it wouldn't be a lie but she'll never know of that.
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Vampire" She's beautiful, isn't she? " ..... " She is " /////////// When a vampire lord gives a dying man another chance at life, the two travel across the nation running into chaos, death, pain and love.
