Immortal Infatuation (Jonathan Reid/Reader/Geoffrey McCullum)

Part V: Immortal Intoxication

Drearily, I rub my eyes and look around at my surroundings. The room is blank; empty and devoid of any signs of life. Where am I? Is this a dream? Curiously, I walk around the room. My heels clack against the white floor as my (e/c) eyes scan the room. Huh? It's just an empty, white room. Why am I here? What is my purpose here? Sighing, I walk toward the end of the room and rest my hand against the wall. It felt so cold and unwelcoming, and the texture was rather smooth, yet it didn't feel genuine. Suddenly, a loud creak resounded from the other end of the room, breaking me out of my thoughts. Looking over my shoulder, I see two familiar figures standing in front of two wooden doors. The figures are spread apart; at least 15 feet away from each other and 20 feet away from me. Squinting, I closely analyze the details of the figures and gasp.

"G-Geoffrey... why are you here? Jonathan... why are you here too? W-Where am I?" I ask, confusion laced in my voice.

Slowly, Geoffrey turns to face me and replies, "Don't be scared, my love. Come with me."

Geoffrey held out his hand, locking his emerald orbs with mine. W-What? What is going on? He completely avoided my question. Nervously, I look down at his hand. He was very pale and seemed to lack warmth. What's wrong with him?

"Your hand... what happened to you?" I say in an almost whisper, taking a step back.

"Don't fret. Please, take my hand. Let's leave," he reassured me with a warm smile.

Something is not right. Something feels very, very wrong. I want to take his hand... but I am afraid. Geoffrey is a vampire, how can I trust him? I feel my heart beat increase, as well as my breathing rate. A drop of sweat rolls down my forehead as I take a deep breath. Jonathan is also a vampire... but why do I trust him over Geoffrey? What's wrong with me? I've known Geoffrey since childhood... why do I feel this way? I shake my head and take a few steps back. I cannot help but imagine all the possibilities... has he lied throughout our entire friendship?

"No... I can't trust you."

"(Y/n), what makes you say that?" He asks, emerald eyes laced with concern, "Do you think that I would hurt you in any way?"

"I-I don't know," I trail off, nervously looking at the white floor.

"You can always trust me, my lady," a deep voice interrupts our conversation.

My heart skips a beat upon hearing the soothing tone of Jonathan's voice. My eyes darted to his figure, gazing into his ice blue eyes. I felt my heart rate quell upon laying eyes on him. I feel like I can trust him... but why? Have I gone mad? Why can I trust a man that I have known for a month over a man I have known my entire life? Nervously biting my lip, I take a step toward Jonathan. Geoffrey's gaze burns into my figure as I begin to reach for Jonathan, walking toward him.

"How can you trust that bloody bastard? You've known me for so much longer... why would you choose him?" Geoffrey questions.

Considering his questions, I look at him and respond, "No... you lied to me. How can I trust you?"

"Lied? I would never lie to you, my love. The only man that would lie to you is Dr. Jonathan Emmet Reid," his glares at Jonathan before locking eyes with me.

"G-Geoffrey," I felt my heart ache as I stutter his name, "How can I trust you... after you hid the fact that you're a vampire."

Geoffrey appeared stunned as no words came out of his mouth. His gaze travels from my figure to the floor. He looks rather ashamed and guilty. I couldn't help but feel sympathy for him. Have I been too harsh on my friend? He does have a point... why would I decide to choose Jonathan over him? Clearly, I've known Geoffrey much longer and have a stronger bond... but I cannot help this uncomfortable feeling of mistrust. I stop in my tracks and return my hand to my side. I stand in the middle of the two men, glancing at both of them. Jonathan held a hard gaze on my figure, as well as Geoffrey. I tuck a (h/c) lock behind my ear and close my eyes, exhaling deeply. I need to get my emotions together. Why are my feelings so scattered? Have I become smitten with both Geoffrey and Jonathan? No, I must be confused. What kind of lady would have feelings for two men at once? Only a harlot would be interested in multiple men.