The Death of Peace of Mind

Three

-Noah-

There was something intriguing about this woman and I planned on finding out what it was. "So tell me about yourself." We were walking slowly toward the bus. She was silent, "What's wrong?"

"Sorry," she paused, "I'm still trying to get my head around the fact that you're asking me about myself. I'm nothing special." She spoke softly which made me stop in my tracks. Olivia is the type of human we would normally go for. Normally we would go for humans that wouldn't be missed not to draw attention to us. But there was something special about her that made me want to protect her.

"Well, I want to know you Liv. The real you, if you'd let me." I smiled as we got to the bus. My only thought at that moment was hoping that the guys weren't here, and if they were, had they fed?

"Noah? Is that you man?" Folio yelled from somewhere in the back, "I'm starving but Jolly said we had to wait for you." Shit. I had forgotten that tonight was hunting night. He walked towards us from his bunk, his hungry eyes landing straight in Olivia. "Who is this?" He smirked.

I felt Liv move closer to me, "This is Olivia." I silently added that she wasn't food. "She interviewed Nic and I before the show with her friend who ditched her during Miracle, so I offered to bring her home safely."

Folio nodded before looking back at Liv with his trademark grin, "Well nice to meet you Olivia."

"Liv." She said quietly, "All my friends call me Liv, I feel like Olivia is too formal." She smiled, "This is going to make me sound like a massive fan girl but I know who you all are." She smiled more, "Your drum solo in Nowhere to Go is one of my favourite parts of the show." She gushed.

"Thanks," Folio smiled, "It's one of my favourite songs to play. Noah? A word?"

I looked at Liv, "Take a seat Liv, I'll be back in a sec okay?" She smiled before sitting at the table. I followed Folio to the back of the bus where Nic and Jolly were situated.

"What the fuck man? I thought we had agreed that people we bring back are for us to feed from." He glared at me which caused Nic and Jolly to shoot us confused glances.

"You brought a human into our space?" Jolly asked, "Noah you know this could end badly right?"

"Which one from the interview?" Nic spoke, "Please tell me it's not the one that was asking the questions. She was like a dog in heat."

I shook my head quickly looking back to see Liv was looking at her phone. "No one touches her am I clear?" I said sternly, "I know we have a routine  but there is something special about her."

"I'll say it again Noah. She's human. We're not." Jolly stood up.

"And we're fucking hungry." Folio added.

"Go find your own food." I hissed at them, "Liv may not be like us but she is not to be touched by any of us. Got it? If we play our cards right she'll never know about us." Vampires was a term we never used but there was no denying what we were. I looked back at Folio, "There is emergency blood in the bus, I suggest we use them tonight."

I rolled my eyes hearing the guys groan. I didn't like the idea but we had enough in the emergency supply for moments where we couldn't hunt.

"I don't think I've seen you this protective over a human in 30 years." Nic said quietly, "She reminds you of her doesn't she?"

I looked at him, "I don't know what you're talking about."

- - - -

-Olivia-

Marie: Sorry I left you there alone Liv :( George wasn't feeling too good and his boss was fine with him leaving

Olivia: Don't worry about it Mar, I didn't notice you'd left until the show was over

Marie: Please tell me you got home safe. I feel awful I brought you and left.

I started to laugh, she's never going to believe me.

Olivia: I'm not home but you'll never guess where I am

Marie: Oh no, you're locked in the venue aren't you?

Olivia: I'm not in the venue Mar but you're close

Marie: I'm not good with guessing games Liv!

Olivia: I bumped into Noah again, he offered to take me home... on their bus

Marie: Omg! Seriously? Liv! I told you he fucking liked you!

Olivia: He does not! He was being friendly. If I don't reply back my phone has died but I will charge it as soon as I get home and let you know I'm home

I put my phone down not wanting to answer any more of her questions. I looked towards the back of the bus, I was hoping Noah wasn't getting into trouble for bringing me here.

I sighed getting up from where I was sat when Noah came back. "What are you doing?" He smiled.

"I don't want you to get into trouble with your bandmates Noah. I'll just order an Uber home but thank you for the offer." He quickly pulled a face.

"I'm coming with you." I opened my mouth to argue back, "I'm not taking no for an answer Liv. It's late and it's not safe." He left the pretty lady out but I knew he meant it. He had already said it twice tonight. "We're playing here again tomorrow I'll just Uber back once I know you're safe."

- - - -

The Uber ride with Noah was probably one of the safest Uber rides I have had. I could tell the driver was intimidated by him. We spent most of the ride getting to know each other.

"So it's just you?" He asked, I nodded sadly, "How have you coped?"

"Well I have Marie. She's been my best friend since high school. When my parents died, hers took me in until I was old enough to get my own place." I smiled remembering how Marie's parents had looked after me. "What about you?"

"The band is the only family I need." He said quickly. I guess family must be a sore subject for him.

The Uber quickly pulled up outside my house. As we both stepped out the driver was quick to pull off. I walked towards my front door sensing Noah was quickly following behind me. "Well this is me. You stuck to your word like a gentleman." I smiled as I opened my front door stepping in seeing Noah on his phone, presumingly booking his Uber back to the bus.

He groaned rolling his eyes, "We just got out of one, explain to me why there's an hour wait." He was still stood outside.

"You can wait inside," I smiled, "saves you waiting outside for an hour."

He smiled back, "Are you inviting me inside your house Olivia?" He was smirking now.

I couldn't help but smile back. He made me feel safe. "I guess I am yeah. I invite you inside Noah." The smile didn't leave his face as he stepped through my doorway.