The Accidental Strigoi

Chapter 1

It was no secret that Evangelista loved Rhydian and that he loved her back. You'd have to be blind not to see the way they looked at each other, to see the way their auras lit up around each other. Even when they had to keep it under tabs for the sake of their jobs, his aura still lit up like a star whenever he laid eyes on her and her's did the same. I tried to help Evangelista through the pain he'd inflicted on her heart when he'd become an uncontrollable Strigoi. For a while, I'd actually deluded myself into thinking that I was making her better, making her love me just as she'd loved him. Yes, I knew that she didn't love me, but I also knew that we were on good terms and were getting better. But I was so desperately in love with her again that I misread it and got the stupid idea in my head that she was actually getting over him. It's not like she helped with that. She had acted like she was so into me. We'd almost had sex, for God's sake! If Eden hadn't have been so responsible, we would have.

I still felt bad for biting her. I'd been paid a handsome amount but I would have done the job either way. I don't think I'd ever want to lose that memory. The way she'd bared her neck to me, her naked skin pressed against mine as I drank . . . Maybe she was high from the endorphins but it was still her. That had been one of the happiest nights of my life. But stupid, fucking Maddy Smith had to ruin it by getting Evangelista arrested the next day. I'd been a mess when I found out about Evangelista's arrest. I mean, she'd been with me all night, so I think I would've known if she'd gone and killed my great-aunt. And then Morris had to be all high and mighty and be the one to go with her once we'd broken her out.

Not gonna lie, I'd had my fears about that. But I figured that Evangelista had enough respect and love for me that she'd remain faithful. How fucking deluded was I? I should've known she'd cheat on me with that bastard. But now that I think about it, no matter how hard I'd ever try, I don't think I'd ever shake my feelings for Evangelista Winchester. I know that she still loves me, but now that Morris's back in the picture, I've been swept away like dirt. I don't think I've ever been so hurt in my life. Sure I felt bad for yelling at her, especially since she was still recovering from a gunshot wound, courtesy of Maddy Smith. But I'd lost my temper, and frankly, I'd had too much to drink. I wish she knew how much she'd hurt me. Every day, I had to see how happy she was with Morris, how she smiled at him. I'd die for one of those smiles.

What I needed was to get away. Get away from my life, from Court, from her. I needed some time for me, time to reflect on everything and get my shit together. And to sleep with the first female company I could find. I needed something, anything, to take my mind off of the scarlet-haired beauty. I'd sleep with a blonde, maybe. That's nowhere near Evangelista's shining, ruby red colored hair. I guess I'd always known that I couldn't keep her. It was too good to be true, really. Evangelista was meant to be with someone else, someone who understood her perfectly, and as much as I wished it was, that someone wasn't me. I really needed to get away from Court for a while. Give us both a break.

But the thought of not seeing Evangelista took the air from my lungs. She was my air. My heart felt like someone was squeezing it as hard as they could whenever I thought about her. I didn't know how, but I'd make myself get over her someday. I had to if I wanted to live. Because going on like this, knowing I'd never be able to have her, was going to eventually kill me. The scariest thing was that I might lose her forever because of this. I'd said so many things that I wished I could take back, and I knew how hurt she'd been. I just hadn't cared; I just wanted her, needed her to feel as hurt as I did. I don't think I'd ever been able to even begin to articulate how sorry I was for saying those things to her. I knew that those words had been like little stabs to her heart and that I'd hurt her more than the bullet had.

My resolve strong, I began packing a suitcase. I'd leave here for a while and clear my head, and, hopefully, things could go back to normal once I got back and apologized. It was selfish, but I kinda hoped that while I was gone, Evangelista would miss me. Because I was sure as hell going to miss her. She was the sun that shone through the dark clouds of my pathetic life. I had no idea how I'd do without seeing her face, but I was going to have to suck it up. When I finished packing, I sat down and took my time writing a note to her. I'd slip it under her door before I left. Gathering my things, I left before I lost my nerve. I slipped the note under Evangelista's door and made my way to the gates, where I got in a car, trying to be as discreet as possible. I hoped that by leaving, I'd gain some perspective on the whole situation. And maybe, just maybe, I'd forgive Evangelista.

Oh, who was I kidding? Of course, I'd forgive Evangelista. Even though I saw her kissing him and it felt like my heart had been ripped out of my chest and stomped on. There was nothing I could do or say so I, being the coward I was, turned and left. Driving into town, I was walking down the street when I came across a girl who was crying. I walked up to her, "What's wrong?" I asked. She looked at me, "My boyfriend broke up with me because he found someone else." I almost laughed. I was in the same position. "I understand how you feel. My girlfriend's ex came back so now she wants to be with him again. Do you need someone to talk to?" I asked. She looked at me and her eyes lit up as if she had just realized something wonderful. "I need to talk to you now. In private." she jumped up and pulled me to an empty alley. When she stopped she looked at me like she was excited but at the same time, afraid to say what she wanted to.

"What's going on?" I asked curiously. "I know what you are," she said with a smile. "What?!" I didn't really know how to respond to this. "I saw your fangs. You're Moroi. My sister's boyfriend's a Moroi, I know all about you." I just stood there not knowing what to do. "Can you do me a favor please?" she seemed so excited. "What?" I asked. She lifted her hair and tilted her neck. I froze. "Please...I know about the endorphins a vampire bite gives off. I need a way to get my mind off my ex. Please bite me." she begged. I could tell she was desperate. And I hadn't had a drink myself for quite a while so I was unable to resist the offer. I wrapped my arms around her and bit into her neck. She cried out in pain for a moment but that cry soon became a moan of pleasure. It felt so good. I drank more and more as if I could drink my problems away completely. But before I realized what was happening she lay dead in my arms. I dropped her out of fear as I backed away slowly. What had I done? I had just drained an innocent life. Before another thought could form I felt myself being surrounded in darkness. It was suffocating me. I tried to scream but nothing came out. I was terrified until the darkness completely smothered me and I fell into unconsciousness.