The Gambler

The trick

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I tapped my finger on the desk nervously and my leg shook. I wasn't ready for tonight. Being live bait for a group of rogue vampires? That sounded horrific.
A cold finger tapped on my shoulder and I looked over at Grayson who was staring at me in confusion.
"Your thoughts are practically screaming at me. I'm not going to let you get hurt, ok? so calm down" he seemed edgy and I nodded slowly.
The bell rang signaling the end of 4th block and I got up slowly, casting small glances towards Grayson. He's been acting weird all day.
We walked down the hallway slowly, out shoulders brushed up against each other and he inched away from me a little bit. I looked over at him and without looking I tripped, but before I could hit the ground a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist.
I was pulled into a hard chest
"Try not to be so accident prone" Grayson mumbled into my ear and I backed up , nodding.
"Thanks.. I'm sorry" I muttered and went to take my stuff from him but he shifted it in his arms.
"Come on" he pulled me down the hallway, carrying my things for me.

"Are you uh.. ok?" I tried to talk quickly, afraid to piss him off more.
He nodded quickly, his jaw clenched.
My eyes widened in surprise when I realized why he was acting like this.. He was probably hungry.
We walked out of the school and down the sidewalk. I pulled my cardigan around my body tighter to shield me from the now brisk air.
"Grayson.." I looked over at him and he didn't even glance at me.
I noticed Chase walking towards us but we just kept walking ignoring his calls.
"Grayson if you're hungry then just feed off of me" I whispered to him as
We stopped at a street, letting traffic go by.
Chase had caught up and grabbed my arm roughly, snarling at Grayson
"I really hope I heard her wrong" he growled and Grayson looked suddenly amused.
"She offers it for no reason. She's just trying to be a good friend is all"
Chase darted forward, lunging at Grayson who took the hit straight across the cheek. He didn't budge, his face simply moved with the fist.
My eyes widened and I ran forward, punching Chase in the arm
"Get out of here!" I shrieked and he glared at me

"One more date. Please" he pleaded and I glared "go be with Chelsea" I muttered and we began to walk away
"Come on let's talk" he growled and grabbed my arm. Grayson hand slammed down on chases wrist, and a horrible snap was heard. I looked at Grayson in shock and his eyes were cold. Chase released me and cried out in pain, clutching his arm desperately.
"Get out of here, mutt" Grayson mumbled and I looked away from Chase. Grayson turned and pulled me down the street towards my house, Chase didn't follow.
"You didn't have to do that" I whispered frantically and he sighed "he could've hurt you" he grumbled and I couldn't help but smile.
"Thanks" I whispered and he just shook his head.
Once we were outside my house I looked up at Grayson
"Do you want to come inside? you look tired.." I trailed off awkwardly and he shrugged.
"Sure" he brushed past me, walking right up to the front door.
Nobody was home so I unlocked the door and Grayson slowly walked inside, studying everything.
"This is nice" he gave me a small smile and I nodded.
"Thanks" he set my stuff down and looked at pictures on the wall. He casually scanned them all, and stopped at a picture of me and my dad.
"Who is this?" his eyebrows went together in frustration and I walked over
"Me and my dad" I gave him a little smile and he nodded.
He then picked up a picture of my sister and whistled.
"Wow isn't she something" he muttered to himself and I laughed
"She'll be home soon.." I trailed off and suddenly felt weird. I didn't want them to meet. She would steal away the one friendship I have right now.
I looked over at him and put some dishes away.
"Do you want something to drink?" I looked over my shoulder and he appeared beside me so fast I didn't see him move. I gasped in shock and dropped a cup, he easily caught it before it shattered.
"A drink sounds good" he muttered and tilted his head down, releasing his cool breath all over my neck. I froze, suddenly feeling tense but.... also excited.

He slightly opened his mouth "Grayson" I muttered, wanting to ask him to use my wrist but then he grabbed my hips and pressed his body against mine. I tensed up and then slowly relaxed against him as he gently kissed my neck, I waited for the pain when the front door suddenly opened and Erica walked in.
She stopped and looked at us. Grayson was now resting his chin on top of my head and studying the cup, his body still pressed against mine. I had my hands in the sink as if I was washing them. I looked over at Erica and smiled sheepishly.
"Oh hey" I almost stumbled over my words and her eyebrows went together In confusion when he looked at her.
"Hello." He spoke formally and she looked back and forth between us 2.
"Hi.." she trailed off and walked into the kitchen, opening the fridge.
We both stay in our position, I was cemented to the spot.

Grayson removed himself from the spot, leaning up against the counter. "You must be Grayson" Erica turned and smiled at him, she tossed her hair in a flirtatious way. He nodded
"Yeah. Famous already, am I?" he glanced at me and I looked away.
Erica nodded with a wink "I heard you were hot but I mean look at you- wow!" she stepped up to him and giggled. He smirked at her. She looked at me and then back to Grayson.
"So are you 2 like together or something?" she suddenly sounded confused, slightly disgusted.
I glared at her and Grayson looked at me.
She just had to go and ask, she just had to make me look so pathetic compared to herself.

"I wouldn't be so lucky to date such a beautiful girl" Grayson spoke up and Eric's eyes were clouded with confusion.
"Oh so you're available?" she continued, giving me a weird look as I stared at Grayson in surprise.
"Not for you" he grinned at me and I my mood skyrocketed. He insulted her! shock hit her face and she left the kitchen. I looked up at him and smiled
"You're welcome" he muttered and I laughed now
"You're amazing" I continued laughing and he sighed "I have to go -"
"What? you've been here for like 20 minutes" I complained and he nodded "I have some things to do at my house. I'll get you when it's time" my heart sank when I remembered tonight's task. I had to be bait..



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"It's going to be ok" Grayson reassured me again, on the phone this time. We had to stay apart in case his scent got on me and they recognized it. I sighed and took in a deep breath "I'm ready" muttered and continued walking down the dark alleyway, taking the directions he's been giving me. In the back ground I heard another voice
"Damn for a human she's pretty cool" I smiled at the compliment and Grayson muttered a "shut up" to his friend. After a few minutes I hung up, making my way for my destination. I 'tripped' and 'cut my knee open' and was now sitting in this creepy ass alleyway, waiting.

Suddenly 2 Guys were walking my way, laughing and talking amongst themselves. They were pretty good looking, one had a buzz cut and the other had long brown hair. "Hey baby whatsamatter?" his words mushed together and he leaned down, examining my knee. I could just barely see his fangs.
"I tripped. Will you help me please?" I smiled at him and he helped me up, I felt his breath hit my neck and he whispered
"Yeah we're gonna help you alright"
Just before I could scream for the fear that Grayson would let me die, the guy went flying. "What the-" the other one yelled and I looked back and saw Grayson attacking the 2 guys on his own. His speed was much faster and he was incredulously stronger. He was winning, he was better.
I felt terrified still, and stood up ready to leave. He suddenly looked at me
"Elizabeth go!" he yelled at me as
Suddenly one got behind him, catching him off guard. My eyes widened when I could see the clearly exposed fangs, in one swift movement the vampires fangs slammed into Grayson's throat. I stared in shock and opened my mouth to screamed when a hand clamped over my eyes and mouth, pulling me back.
I tried to fight them but I couldn't, they were much stronger than me. I was suddenly lifted off the floor and I was being carried down a street

"Calm down will you?" there was a hushed whisper and the world began moving by at a incredibly fast speed.
after a few minutes I was set down and I backed away from my captor, swinging my fists
"What are you doing!? we have to help him!" I shrieked and stopped, noticing I was at the mansion.
Tyler was running towards us and I stared at the boy in front of me.
"My name is Jason. Me and Grayson kinda work together and trust me he'll be ok. Thanks for helping" he smiled at me and tyler reached us, grabbing my arm.
He glared furiously at 'Jason'
"HOW DARE YOU ENDANGER HER LIKE THIS. WHERE IS GRAYSON" his voice boomed and Jason looked terrified, he backed up holding his hands up defensively. He gave me a pleading look and I cleared my throat
" He was showing me how fast vampires can run" I whispered and tyler looked at me
"What?" he snapped at me and I nodded
"I wanted to see how fast vampires could run." I repeated and his eyes narrowed.
"With it this dark out?" He sounded un sure and I nodded again.
"It was a lot of fun. Me and you can talk later, but I've really got to get home"
"I'll take her" Jason spoke eagerly after me, and I nodded
"Tyler I'll talk to you tomorrow" I smiled at him, trying to not make him so angry.
He nodded slowly, looking unsure. Within a second Jason swept me off my feet again and was running.
"I'm taking you home" he muttered and I shook my head
"No! we're going back for Grayson!" I yelled in protest and he shook his head.
"No. I'll let you know when he's ok. He'll be fine"

Within a few minutes we were outside my house and I gave Jason a pleading look "please" he nodded and gave me a small smile.
I went inside quickly, mom still wasn't home from work.
I went upstairs and grabbed my phone out of y pocket anxiously. I had a few texts from Chase, which made my heart soar but I couldn't help but yearn for the news that Grayson was ok.

I sat down on my bed and began texting Chase back. I laid down and was dozing off after a while when my phone went off. I sat up quickly and answered the call
"Hello?"
"Look out your window" it was Jason's voice.
I quickly got up and ran to it, opening it hastily I gasped when Grayson suddenly appeared in my room.
I yelled a thank you to Jason who was standing on the street, he nodded and disappeared.

I quickly shut my window and spun around, Grayson was sitting on my floor. He had blood on his face and his clothes were partially torn.
I gasped and he gave me a weak smile.
"Hey" he muttered and I crouched next to him. "Come on! get up!" I grabbed his hand and pulled him towards my bathroom.
I got a towel wet and dabbed at his face.
"What are you doing you don't need to do this" he complained but I kept going.
"Shut up" I muttered. He grinned at me and patted my head
"You did good" he laughed a little and I smiled, shaking my head
"You got hurt" I muttered and he shrugged, grinning still.

"I do what tyler orders. It's all apart of the job" he brushed my bangs out of my face and slowly got a interested look.
"You were actually concerned?" He questioned and I nodded.
"Yeah well I don't want you dieing on me with our deal and all" I spoke sarcastically and his expression went blank.

His face suddenly fell forward and he collapsed, bringing me down with him.
"Grayson!" I whispered frantically
And he sat up barely.
"Come on" I pleaded and pulled him forward, sitting him on my bed.
"What's happening!?" I felt tears well up in my eyes when he could barely keep his eyes open, his hands were shaking.
I took in a deep breath and bit my lip "do you need to feed? is that it?" I tried to stay calm when I noticed the look in his eyes. He looked so... dead.

I moved my hair off of my neck and leaned forward, sitting next to him.
"Please don't die you idiot" I whispered and he suddenly turned, pinning me to the bed he was slightly on top of me and I gasped. He pressed his lips to my neck and my breathing slowed.
"Scream if I take too much" he mumbled and I nodded, shutting my eyes and waiting for the pain. He sunk his fangs into my neck and I gasped, clamping one of my hands over my mouth. I understand why he always took from my wrist now, it didn't feel nearly as bad as this.
I felt my body began to move on its own, and Grayson suddenly slid his hand to mine, intertwining our fingers.

It was strange, when he did that the pain went away. This time.. his hand was warm. It wasn't cold. I held tightly onto his hand and my vision blurred.
"Gr-gray-" I stuttered his name and he stopped, he ran his hand into my hair and held into me tightly. My breathing went back to normal.
"Are you ok" he whispered and I nodded.
He rolled over, now laying next to me.
I felt my body regaining the steady blood flow.
"The pain stopped" I muttered and he looked at me
"When you grabbed my hand. The pain stopped" I finished my sentence and he shrugged
"That's strange" he muttered.
I nodded and suddenly felt tired.
I slid over and put my head on his chest to comfort the 2 of us.
"You'll be with Chase soon" he muttered and I nodded
"Thanks" I whispered. After a few minutes of silence Grayson began to talk, sounding confused.


"Elizabeth... I think... I think I.."
I had fell asleep quickly before I could hear the end of Grayson's sentence.




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