Saviour

Chapter 11: Home

Dagas

I could tell Daniel was upset on the way back to his home.

Not even one stupid comment.

I couldn't take it anymore. I groaned, "What?"

He looked startled, scared even, "What? Nothing!"

Oh.... Right.

"I freaked you out, didn't I?"

He was suddenly very interested in his shoes, "No..it just reminded me.. What you are."

"Unbelievably hot and awesome?"

He snorted, rolling his eyes, "Not human."

I shrugged, "Minor technicality."

We walked in silence before I had to speak up, "I didn't realize it bothered you."

"Whoa! No!" He put a hand on my shoulder, "I was just thinking that you're immortal and I'm not and-"

"Actually I can die." Why..did I say that?

Daniel's eyes widened even more, "Wh- How?"

"But only if I start behaving like a human." And yet I continue talking.

"Uh..What does.."

"Fall in love," I picked up my pace, not wanting to continue.

"Ah that's fine. What unlucky girl would fall in love with you?" Daniel chuckled, jogging to keep up.

I shrugged, "That's true."

Man, it really was.

We stopped outside his house. "I'll see you tomorrow." I turned to walk to the hill.

"Wait, do you just camp out at night?"

"Well, I don't sleep, so.."

"You could... I mean.. if you wanted you." Daniel began fiddling with his straps.

"You could...stay over if you want."

I had to admit.. I was not expecting that.

"You sure?"

"Yeah, it's not a school night. Mom won't mind," He walked to the door, gesturing at me to follow.

Hundreds of years in existence and I get my first sleepover.

I stood behind Daniel as he rung the doorbell.

"Now remember, act natural."

The door opened, revealing a woman in her early forties with the same open expression as her son. "Hey Danny.. Oh!" She glanced at me, "Who's this?"

She held out her hand and I panicked for a moment before kissing it.

I could hear Daniel's internal scream.