Blood Lust

Great Day

Today's the day I finally get to leave this small, shitty town. Today's the day I finally get to see Katie in person again after a year. Maybe when I get to Nightfall we could go out and I could get that bracelet Katie's been eyeballing for awhile now. Yeah. That sounds like a good plan.

The bus stops abruptly and I get out with my suitcase. It's only a seven minute walk to her house. I can make it in five.

I bolt down the street, nearly hitting people with my bags but I don't care. I'm just too excited to see Katie.

Her house looks the same with giant oak trees and vines still covering the black brick house. I rush to the door and ring the bell. In a matter of seconds Katie's mom, Mrs. Devon, opens the door.

"Emma! You're here." She says, placing her hand on my shoulder. "Come in."

I shake the snow off my coat and vans then walk in. The living room still feels as honey as I remember.

"So where's Katie?" I ask, setting down my bags on the couch.

I fall back on the small fold up couch trying to relax but I felt something sharp poking my ass. There was a strange noise from the couch also. Mrs. Devon rushes towards me and grabs my wrist pulling my off the couch. She gives me a look like I did something wrong but smiles shortly after. A fake smile.

"I'm so sorry but you can't sit on this couch until I finish cleaning." She says. "How 'bout you go take your stuff to Katie's room now."

I nod and awkwardly rub the back of my neck. "Sure thing."

This can't be right. Usually Mrs. Devon would never freak out that badly. I mean, It's not like I have germs or anything. Mrs. Devon has never been a germaphobe.

I see Katie's door closed. It was locked so I knock but there was no answer. I try again but the same thing happens. Well thirds time a charm. I nearly knock again but the door opens so quickly I nearly hit Katie in the face.

"Oh, hey Emma." She wipes her running nose with her sleeve. Her voice sounds cheery but you could tell by her slightly bloodshot eyes something was up. I hug her.

"I missed you, Kate."

She rubs my back. "I did too."