Body

Chapter 6

He kissed me.

I pulled away looking at him. Jimin didn't look like he was charmed by my aura. Not like earlier. He was serious. He leaned in again. The feeling of his lips against mine was softer then I could have imagined. He was on top of me now. Our movements felt natural.

Maybe it was because of our history. Drinking from someone is an intimate experience. His pulse was so strong it coursed through my body, overwhelming me. His flesh so warm to touch. As we continued my fangs started to come down. Flashes of sinking my teeth into him began to distract me from what was happening. I wanted to enjoy this, but thirst was taking over.

Just think about him. Don't think about his blood. Don't ruin this, whatever this is.

I can't.

I pushed him off of me in a non-violent way and I got off of the couch to keep some distance between us. My body was trembling, my breath unsteady.

"I'm sorry, I got carried away." Jimin said with a hint of shame in his voice. "I don't want you to think any less of me. I'm not sure what came over me..." he added. I could hear the disappointment in his voice.

"I want to." I don't want him to be embarrassed and think he did something I didn't want. I looked at him his hair messy from the actions that took place. "I just can't." Please understand.

He looked at the floor. "You mean because of your thirst?"

"Yes."

He contemplated for a moment. "Have you fed during the days I was unconscious?" he knows the turned can last a couple days without feeding.

"No." Him mentioning this made me realize how hungry I actually was.  "You wouldn't have any blood bags lying around, here would you?"

"I don't but... I could get some in the black market here. Just will take about 2 weeks to get them." 

If it were a couple more days, I would survive but a week or two. I would suffocate by then. Jimin got up and walked to his computer. He clicked a few things and then looked at me. "I ordered some. For now."

"Is it that easy to access the black market?" I was a bit shocked.

"I have a lot of connections" he winked at me as he walked closer to me. "For now, I should be enough to tide you over" he stretched his neck out giving me access.

"A-are you sure?" his forwardness was something I wasn't used to.

"As long as you don't get carried away."

I could do that.

I delicately held him in my arms to support him in case he became dizzy. I sank my teeth in as gently as I could. He didn't flinch but instead a pleasant sound escaped his lips. Something that's never happened before. I knew what it was though. I was focusing my charm abilities so that he wouldn't feel any pain.

I had seen some classic films about vampires when I was younger. I never understood why vampires were always depicted as sexual creatures until I became one. Not only is there intense pleasure from drinking a human but it makes things easier if your prey feels no pain. A skill that takes practice.

The moment his blood hit my taste buds I was in my own trance. His taste was addicting. Something about him giving me permission allowed me to enjoy it more. I felt less guilty. His hands began to wander and his knees beginning to buckle. Was my charm working that well? Now I had no excuse. I lifted him, and he wrapped his legs around my waist. I carried him to his bed to finish what we started.

...

I could tell I was dreaming since I had already experienced the events I was seeing. Crimson was speaking with a man in a dark lab coat. They seemed to be arguing. The reason why I was there was to be her personal body guard. One of the many things she forced me to do, I had no control in the matter.

"I won't let you do this." she said in hushed tones. "I have supported your cause, but this is taking things too far."

"A world without illness is the only way." the man said.

"Are you saying that I am this illness?" her temper was rising.

"The humans you change are."

"I will not fund or support this." she said sharply. And walked away from the man.

She walked to me angrily, her eyes completely black. I felt like I couldn't breath.
"You're mine" her voice echoed.

...

I woke up with a jolt but am instantly comforted by warmth. Jimin was sleeping partly on me. The dim light just highlighted his body shape. I traced the curve of his body with the tips of my fingers.

All of this happened so fast, but I couldn't help but feel connected to him. Even though I was a huge part of his past trauma he didn't show fear. He was so strong and that inspired me to be stronger. Maybe I could live a good life. It would never be like it used to, but I could try to find my new normal. I hope Jimin will stay with me. He's the only true friend I have. One that doesn't see me as a disease but as a person.

I looked at his neck. The fresh bite mark wasn't too deep. It would heal faster then the one on his wrist. He'll need water and food to regain energy.

I stealthily got out of bed making sure to not wake him. I walked out of the small bedroom area to get to the kitchen. When I walked into the main room I froze in place when two red eyes were staring at me in the shadows.

Her delicate frame sitting on the couch.

"Found you."