The Vampire's Dream

18: It's not that simple

It had been a few hours since Gio lost his temper on me before disappearing to his study. Sebastian came by a few minutes ago and didn't say much before slipping into the study with Gio. I was currently standing outside the door listening to their conversation and I have to admit, it gave me hope.

"I can't believe I did that. I don't know what came over me Seb. I couldn't control it. I don't want to force her to change, but she has to. I can't keep her safe, she can't have kids, and I don't want to sit by and watch her grow old and die." I could tell Gio was struggling with his conscience right now. Maybe if I worded everything just right I could convince him to let me stay human.

"I know, but we all know she doesn't want that. Deep down she wants kids but if that means becoming a vampire to do it, she won't."

"I know, I don't know what to do." How about don't change me? Just a thought.

"No Seb. Absolutely not! She would never forgive you."

"It's the only real option here. She won't hate you and she will get over it eventually. Plus, you were my friend before her, I don't care if she hates me or not. I'm doing it."

"No!-" Gio began to protest before quickly falling silent. I heard a heavy thud before the door was flung open to reveal Sebastian. I peeked behind him to see Gio on the ground unmoving. What had he done? What was he planning?

"He's just... sleeping." Sebastian slowly stepped out of the office and pulled the door shut behind him. I began backing away careful not to move too fast. Sebastian eyed me carefully before continuing. "I am so sorry that it has to be this way Rose. I hope that some day you can forgive me." He took slow calculated steps towards me to see if I would make a run for it, and he was right.

I made it to the edge of the stairs before turning and making a run for it. I took the stairs two at a time trying to get away from him. I knew what he was planning, it didn't take a genius to figure that out. I also knew that I had to get away from him. I kept running until I reached the door, but the split second I paused was all it took. Sebastian grabbed my by the shoulders and spun me around to face him. My back was pinned against the door and he had a tight grip on my upper arms.

"Please don't do this Sebastian, please." I could feel the warm tears building up in my eyes as I fought to breath past the lump in my throat.

"I'm sorry, I have to." I could hear the pain in his voice as he began to tremble.

"No you don't. I could stay human and live out a full happy life. I don't have to become like you."

"It's the only way Rose, I'm sorry. Please just... close your eyes." I could see his eyes begin to change to a bright glowing blue, they were beautiful. Too bad I was seeing them under these circumstances. I knew I couldn't look away though, maybe just maybe he would stop if I stood my ground. I could tell this irritated him. "Look away." He ground out. I stayed still. I heard something up stairs and we both glanced up to see Gio standing at the top of the stairs.

Gio's clothes were dis-shelved but I don't think he cared right now. "Sebastian Stop! You don't get the right!-" It was too late. Sebastian didn't hesitate as he sunk his teeth into my neck. Searing hot pain erupted from my neck as he latched on for what felt like forever. It took me a moment to realize that I was screaming, I couldn't stop. I scream at Gio, I screamed for Gio, I screamed at Seabstian to stop, I screamed at everyone and everything and I'm not sure my screams were even coherent words or just gurgled shrieks of agony. Black began to cloud my vision closing in until a small circle surrounded Gio and he was all I could see. He was holding me now, I could feel the pain dull ever so slightly as he cradled me. He was saying something but I couldn't hear anything but the ringing in my ears. I tried to focus but I was quickly consumed by the comforting darkness, and honestly, I was welcoming it.