The Death of Peace of Mind

Four

-Olivia-

"I'm sorry the house is a mess," I chuckled as I shut the door behind him, "I never anticipated having a guess over." I smiled.

"As much as I'm a clean freak, this isn't too bad for someone living on their own." He smiled as we walked towards the living room.

"Would you like a drink or something to eat? I remember Folio mentioning he was hungry so I'm automatically assuming you are as well." I blushed as I realised I was rambling. I get like this when I'm nervous or flustered.

His eyes darkened, "I am hungry but it's okay Liv, I'm sure the boys haven't ate all the food on me. I'll grab something when I get back to the bus." I just stared at him, "Scouts honour."

"Well at least let me get you a drink. I can't have you waiting here for an hour with nothing. I'd be a terrible host."

He smiled and rolled his eyes. "I'll take a water." I squealed running to the fridge, pulling out a cold bottle for him. "So hear me out..." I heard him start as I re-entered the living room, "Last date of the tour is tomorrow night, fitting that it's ending in LA as it means we don't have to travel across the country to get home." Now he was rambling. "Three things. One, I'd like you to come to the show tomorrow. You can invite your friend seeing she missed most of the show." He paused.

"I'd love that thank you Noah." I smiled.

"Two, I'd like to get to know you more Olivia, so once me and the boys get settled back home, I would like to take you on a date." I gasped, "Three, in order for that to happen I was wondering if I could get your number." Damn that was smooth. I blushed and giggled as I grabbed my phone passing it over to him. He quickly typed my number into his phone before groaning. "My Uber is outside."

I felt sad, there was no way he had been here for an hour. "Thank you for getting me home safely Noah." I smiled as we made our way to the door, "I will defiantly be at the show tomorrow night and I would love to go on a date." I leant up and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow Mr. Rockstar."

He smiled, waving as he got into the Uber back to the tour bus.

Unknown: Good night pretty lady, looking forward to tomorrow night and our future date.

Unknown: It's Noah by the way.

- - - -

-Noah-

I couldn't wipe the grin off my face as I stepped back on the tour bus only to be met with two pairs of glaring eyes. Nic and Jolly were waiting.

"I'm guessing Folio went to feed?" I asked ignoring their stares. I understood their concerns but I didn't want to admit it to myself.

"He found a homeless stoner." Jolly said bluntly, "Nic filled me in Noah, Lou isn't coming back." I froze, it was the first time her name had ever been mentioned by any of us. "We nearly lost you when we lost her and I'll be damned if we have to go through that again.

I grabbed the blood bag that was thrown in my direction. "I know she isn't coming back." I quickly ripped into it, letting the copper tasting liquid trickle down my throat, "Liv isn't her. She's..." I paused. She reminded me a lot of everything I lost nearly 30 years ago. "I failed at saving her but I'm not going to let that happen again." I slumped next to them. "Being immortal sucks." I closed my eyes trying not to remember the past.

- - - -

-30 years ago-

"Noah, you need to go." She giggled as she began to push me towards the window, "It's almost morning and I don't want the immortal being I love to turn into a pile of ash in my room." She gave me a quick kiss as she carried on pushing me towards the window.

"You know sometimes I miss the sunlight." I smiled as I kissed her back. "I'll be back the same time tomorrow Lou, I know Folio had been dying to come and hang." I smiled as I stepped out of the window giving her another peck on the lips, "I'm counting the days until you can join us."

"Not long now." She smiled, "I can wait to spend the rest of eternity with you my love." She quickly glanced at the clock. "Noah seriously you're going to run out of time to get back. I'm going to be right here when you and Folio come tomorrow I promise." I gave her a final kiss before making my way home.

I couldn't stop smiling until I reached home. My smile quickly faded as I stepped through the door. "There's been another attack." Nic had said quietly from the kitchen. "Whoever it is they're sloppy. If it carries on we might have to consider relocating. It's drawing too much attention."

Walking into the kitchen I grabbed a blood bag that I'm guessing Nic had left on the counter for me, "Another female?" He nodded, "We can't relocate yet, not until we've turned Lou and she's adjusted to this lifestyle. It's a lot to handle for a newborn but at least she'll have us."

"Noah..." Nic had started.

"We've all talked about this Nic, come on even Jolly agreed you can't back out now. We're so close to the day." Nic has been my best friend for ages. We knew each other as humans, we turned together. We were inseparable at this point.

"Noah," he started again, "I'm so sorry." The sadness in his voice was concerning.

"Seriously? You're backing out? I thought you wanted me to be happy Nic? Lou makes me happy."

He looked at me, tears were now visible in his eyes. "It's not going to happen... Lou was the victim."

"W-what did you just say?" I heard him. I heard him perfectly clear. "I've just left her... she was fine. I didn't sense anyone near." I went to the door only to be pulled back.

"Noah I'm sorry, the sun is up you can't leave." Jolly had pulled me back just as Folio had entered the hallway. The pain and sadness was radiating off all three of them. My world came crashing down in that moment. My Lou. She was gone and there was nothing I could have done to save her.

- - - -

-Present Day-

"I went back to her house the night after." I said quietly. This was the first time I spoke about what happened. "There was a scent that lingered, even after they had cleaned the scene it was still there." I opened my eyes, looking at my friends knowing they understood my pain, "That same scent was here tonight in the venue. Whoever it is... they're back."