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"I'm so hungry," you growled softly, a network of veins crawling to life beneath your eyes. Your whole body ached with a hunger only blood could satisfy, your fangs piercing lightly into your dry tongue.
You stood in the forest, surrounded by bright green trees, your boots sinking into the rich soil beneath your feet. It smelt of pines and fresh air, but all your mind could do was spin with the urge to feed. Rays of feeble sunlight trickled from the dark clouds that hung low in the grey sky. You tried to be good because you didn't want to hurt anyone, but you were a newly turned vampire, and animal blood only soothed your cravings slightly. You'd promised everyone you had everything under control, and they'd all bought it. Everyone except-
You heard the whoosh of somebody appearing behind you, and turned to face a cocky looking Kai.
"You can always try the human diet," he offered. "Running away from me won't make you any less hungry."
His lips twitched slightly, forming his familiar & smug smirk. His blue eyes glimmered, his defined cheeks rosy, brown locks smoothed perfectly atop his head. He was stunning, yes, but...
"Kai, you hurt people, and I can't do that," you replied firmly.
"Oh don't play so innocent," Kai teased. "I know you're not the perfect girl you pretend to be."
You felt your heart miss a beat momentarily, and you swallowed the lump in your throat with a little shake of your head.
"Leave me alone, Malachai."
"But you're so much fun, princess," he smiled, licking over his pink lips.
You rolled your eyes and turned away, waiting for Kai to leave.
"Look, I know why you might not trust me," he started softly, with genuine concern.
Your eyes fluttered closed, while you tried to block out the sound of his voice.
"But I promise you I can help you through this. I won't tell anyone that you'd been lying to them, (Y/N). Just, please...let me be the good guy for once."
You took in a deep breath, the veins under your eyes fading momentarily.
"You don't get to be the good guy, Kai. Because you're not a good guy," you hissed under your breath, refusing to look at him.
In a second, you were thrown backwards, your back thudding roughly against the sharp bark of the tree behind you. You yelped out, Kai pinning you firmly in place, his aroma overwhelming you, his eyes dark with anger.
"You know what, you're right," he breathed over, his voice low. "I'm not good, but neither are you. And don't give me any of your bullshit, because I know the girl you are, the one you're scared to show to anyone else. You're a vampire now, and vampires kill. And as much as you might deny it, I know your pretty little mouth wants to be engulfed with the flavor of warm blood, and with your emotions heightened, you must be dying to try all the dirty little things you've never tried before," he purred huskily.
