The Boy Next Door *On Hold*

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I think I might publish one more chapter after this one. But I don't know yet.

Brooklyn POV

"Hello?" I called entered the house. No one answered.

I walked into the kitchen and turned on the light. A note was placed on the counter.

Brooklyn,
I got called in last minute. I'll see you in the morning. Stay safe. xo.
~T. Dovalani

"Where is he?"

I jumped at the sound of Val's voice. I completely forgot he was here.

"Work." I said holding the note in the air. "He'll be back." I took a few deep breaths to calm my nerves.

"Are you gonna be fine all alone?"

I shrugged. "I'll probably end up watching movies until he gets home."

"Really? That's what you do when he goes on his missions?" Val asked raising his eyebrows and smirking.

"I mean-... Sometimes I order a pizza."

Val rolled his eyes and playfully shook his head.

"You go change your clothes and I'll order a pizza."

"What?"

"Go change, and I'll order a pizza."

"Val it's basically midnight."

"So?"

"So what are we ordering a pizza for?"

"Do you not want pizza?"

I rolled my eyes. "Ok, change of plans. I go shower and change my clothes. You go get some ice cream and change your clothes and then we'll watch a movie."

"So you don't want pizza?"

I shook my he'd as I let Val out of the house.

Sometimes you gotta love him.

~

Val came back in a pair of black sweat pants and a white t shirt and two little cartons of chocolate ice cream.

"You ready?" He asked looking me up and down. I nodded and pulled out two spoons. "What movie are we watching?"

"You're favorite." I said smirking. I clicked play and let the movie start.

"What movie- I'm not watching high school musical with you."

"Aw come on."

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

"Ugh."

Val put his ice cream down and picked up the remote. "How about we find a nice quality movie, that we can both enjoy."

**2 AM**

I woke up with a jerk. Val quickly reacted and stood to his feet, taking his warmth with him. He looked like he was ready to take down an army.

"Sit down feisty pants, I think my dad is home."

Val hesitated, but sat down.

The front door opened and my dad walked in.

"Dad?"

"What are you still doing up?"

"I.. Heard the car door close."

"Oh. Um... We need to talk." His tone of voice got really serious. "Hi Val."

"Hello Tony. Um, Brooke, I'll see you later." I nodded as Val left the house.

My dad sat down on the couch and looked at me.

"What?"

"I understand your a newborn, so you have bloodlust, but you can't keep going hunting on your own."

"What? I haven't been hunting yet. The only time I had blood was when you or Val gave it to me."

"Brooklyn, there have been reports from all over the city that someone, who looks exactly like you might I add, has killed more than 5 people tonight."

"Dad I swear I haven't gone hunting. At all."

"Just- tone it down.. I don't know what I'm gonna have to do if it continues."