Harper's Adventure

Back On The Bus

 They were back on the bus. "We're hunting later. When we find a good spot." Lee informed Harper.

Harper smiled. "Okay."

"You have an hour. Two probably." Charlie winked at Anders and they all disappeared.

Anders growled. "I hate them all."

Harper laughed. "Me too. I think Charlie is too happy about this. Well, whatever this is or was? I don't know!"

Anders smiled. "I agree and I don't know either. Our next concert is in two days. I think we will get there early enough to see some sights." He wanted to take Harper somewhere special to him.

"Okay?" Harper didn't know what to say.

"Sorry, I was thinking out loud. Three more concerts and then we will deal with my dad." He was dreading that.

Harper sat on the couch. "What is the deal with your dad?"

Anders sat beside Harper. He touched his hand and found himself holding his hand. "Uh, he's human." Anders said that like he explained something.

"What?" Harper was trying to sit up but he was jelly or goo. Anders was holding his hand. Harper could feel all of Anders' rings. He loved them and his long fingers wrapped around his hand. He didn't know why Anders was appealing.

"When I was turned, my dad kicked me out of the house. He told me never to come back. He disowned me." Anders looked sad. "I went to ask for help and he kicked me out. I was no longer his son."

"Really or are you trying to get pity sex?" Harper couldn't stop himself.

Anders laughed. "I wish that would work with you but I know better, Harper." Harper would never have pity for Anders and Anders didn't want that to be the reason they had sex. He wanted to show Harper what he felt for him. He hoped no pity was involved.

"No. My father and I haven't talked since I was turned... Like I asked for this. He hates vampires. He hates me. He told me I wouldn't amount to anything and never come back. Now, Eve is putting me in a very difficult situation. First with you and now my dad. I'm freaking out just a little. Eve knows my rule with humans." Anders took a breath when he was done. It didn't help to calm him down.

Harper felt his hand wrapped in Anders' hand. "Really. I think you are handling everything very well." He gave Anders a light squeeze. He had the need to comfort this man. He hated to see him upset.

Anders laughed. "Really? I think I'm doing a terrible job so thanks."

"So, are you experimenting now?" Harper teased him.

Anders smiled and nodded. "Sure. How about you?"

Harper shook his head. "No. I have dated vampires but most are jerks. Guys with pointy teeth are just as jerky as the guy without them. The last one cheated and that was over two years ago." Harper saw Anders' expression. "I know that look. You were going to ask. I gave up dating anyone. I was sick of bad dates. I'm sick of guys that suck." He thought about. "No pun intended. They all suck."

Anders nodded and chuckled. They sat in silence for quite a while. It was a nice, comfortable silence. Harper just enjoyed the feel of Anders' hand in his. Harper loved just sitting by him. This was heaven. Anders' thumb was rubbing Harper's knuckle and he was close to letting out an accidental sigh but Harper heard Anders sigh. Harper looked at Anders. He smiled and shook his head.

"That was an accident, not a compliment." He was referring to the sigh. Harper nodded and laughed. He watched Anders smile.

"Glad you did it. I was close." Harper had to admit that.