2Moons - Dark Moons

CH 8 - Calm

Wayo POV

Why is he so calm? I walk slowly down the stairs thinking, only wearing a soft shirt and pants, my footsteps making no noise as I walked barefoot on the wooden floors. I had so long to dream of what it would be like when he came back, but how can you ever be ready for a situation like this?

She warned me, once reborn he would be different. I understood, over the years I had prepared my heart that when I met him again we would start new. But somewhere deep down, a tiny little foolish hope had stayed, that maybe, just maybe, he might remember me.

I walk down the long hallway, opening the last door on the left and walking into the room, a little light streaming in through the large windows, hitting the piano in the middle. I sit on the stool and lift the lid, letting my fingers touch the keys.

The piano made strange noises, it was tuned perfectly, but my fingers had forgotten the music. I played for him; it had been so long since I had a reason too. This house, he wouldn't remember it but it was the one we planned to have in the future, together.

I knew him so well, I grew up with him, watched him, loved him there wasn't anything I didn't know about my P'Pha. His family, his friends, his likes, dislikes, I could tell from a look when his mood changed and what he wanted. Now I know nothing. The old him would have been angry by now but he...I don't know what he's thinking.

This new time is strange to me, the things people take for granted, we had to work for them and cherish the love and relationships we formed. On the first night, he kissed me, I was surprised and when he wanted more, how could I say no? I longed for him and his love to be mine again for so long.

When he asked me if he was a vampire and I said yes, I expected him to shout and yell but he didn't. When I told him what the mating bite would mean, all he did was reply okay and kiss me. Now my head hurts.

Only a week left and the Mooning will be done, when he is out in his world that is strange to me, that's when the real test will begin. I wish I could keep him to myself but the look of joy on his face when he knew he could go back, I couldn't take that from him.

He had a reason, what was it that made him so passionate to be a doctor? It was easy to see, he would tell his brothers, but he would have to wait a little until I was prepared. He trusted them, but I needed to get to know them and be close by, just in case.

It takes a few tries before the tune finally sounds recognisable as I play, I remember this one, I played it so long ago. I wrote it for his birthday, on this very piano.

Is he scared so he's accepting it? Does he hate me and plan to run when he thinks he can? I tried to ask him but the haze took over and I have to wait. Even now it's not ending, I'm still waiting.

"What's that song?"

My hands stop, turning to look towards the open door and see him walk towards me. He hardly made any noise coming down, I thought he was still sleeping.

"Did the music wake you?"

"You not being there did."

"Ordinary Person." I reply as he sits on the stool next to me and listens. "The song."

I start again, playing from the beginning, my fingers remembering every note perfectly now that I was playing for my Beloved. I can see him smile as he watches my fingers move, the melody soft and warm.

"Are you scared of me?" I finally find the courage to ask when it finishes.

"No."

"Are you angry?"

"No."

"Why?"

"It's done, being angry isn't going to change it." He replies "And you said I could stay here and still be a doctor...I can right?"

He is too calm, now I'm scared.

"Yes, I will make sure you can."

"Okay, that's...it's really important."

"You're worrying me."

"Yes I can tell." He smiles. "I've always been like this, I think things through. It's why I'm the leader of the illegal doctor's gang, I'm the smart one."

"I..." He covers my mouth with his hand.

"I need to ask you something important, don't lie to me okay."

He looks serious, I nod.

"The way I feel right now about you, is it because you turned me?"

It's not that simple to answer, yes, some of it was normal when someone was turned, but not all.

"Simple for now Yo."

He watches and waits, I nod yes.

"Once this Mooning is over, I won't feel the same way?" He asks. "Like I need to be with you all the time?"

It hurts, but I nod yes.

"You said vampires have skills, can you make me do what you want?"

"It is not mind control but how can I explain that with a yes or no? He watches me, I nod yes.

"The first time we met, did you make me come to you?"

I shake my head no, I used no power over him.

"Make me move my hand."

I watch him curiously, why does he want that? I let my eyes shift, it's called influence where you plant a small suggestion to make a person do something willingly.

Move your hand.

I watch his eyes widen as the suggestion takes hold, but his hand doesn't move. I try again; still, he doesn't move his hand, when I try a third time he grabs his head taking deep breaths. I quickly place my hand on his forehead; they are cool from the night air.

He sits and watches me, his hand still covering my mouth. I don't know what that looks means, I don't know what he's thinking.

"Yo."

Was he going to tell me to leave him alone? He didn't want to see me? I would follow him and watch him from the shadows if I had to but I couldn't let him go. I couldn't.

"Let's date."

"Huh...?" Is all I can manage, his hand is still covering my mouth.

"I know you believe you know me or did in a past life but I don't Yo."

I didn't mean to tell him that then, but once I started, I couldn't stop the words and it all came out. I feel a pang in my chest but I listen.

"I was alone Yo. Always, and I felt empty. The people... I thought they would help, but they just made the hole bigger."

I want to hold him, tell him I'm here now but I stay still.

"But the minute I saw you...I didn't feel... hollow." He smiles. "I know it's not the same as you feel for me but it's a place to start right. Let's get to know each other. Can we do that?"

He moves his hand.

"Yes."

He was giving me that chance, this time I would do better. I would be stronger and handle things better.

"This is a big house Yo." He frowns. "Is it yours?"

It was ours, the one we planned so long ago. The one you had an architect make the plans for as we waited for the sale of the land to be finalised.

"It is."

"I like the song Yo, can you play it again?"

I turn my attention back to the piano taking a deep breath not to let the tears fall as I played it again for him. My heart content in this moment, wishing many more to come like it when he leaned his head, touching mine as he listened.

Do you remember the promise you made me Beloved? No matter what came, no matter how much time passed and no matter where we were, you would only love me. I will have faith in that, and make you fall in love with me again.