When Secrets Run Out

Shock and Reluctance

Oliver's POV

      When the doorbell rings, I'm already on the other side of the door. I've been here since I saw the human's reluctance to come closer.

     I'm not entirely sure on what's going on with me, but I do know that something is tempting me to ensure of this humans safety. I don't typically have gut feelings since I stowaway inside this house for years on end, however, something is telling me not to ignore this.

    And so, I find myself with my hand on the lock, waiting for an acceptable time to open the door to not appear creepy to the already scared human.

    I count to twenty in my head and with a steadying breath that I'm not entirely sure that I need, I unlock the door and begin to pull it open. And I'm immediately hit with the smell of books and hot chocolate. I pull the door the rest of the way open and I find myself staring into hazel green eyes that are covered by clear glasses.

     And I just stare.

     And as I face at the smaller man in front of me, I'm beginning to think that all the books I've been reading have been screwing with my brain. Because if I didn't know any better, I would swear that the human man that just walked a mile in the snow is my soulmate that I've been waiting on for thousands of years.

     I feel his eyes on me but I am too alarmed by the softness of his skin and the faint blush that rises off of his pale cheeks to notice.

     And I almost jump back in shock as I feel my body begin to awaken. My age old heart gives it's first beat and I feel the blood begin to covid late through my body as I take in the man before me. Even if he is a human, he is quite beautiful. His hazel eyes are captivating and I find my own keep gravitating towards him.

    And as excitement fills me to the brim, an unexpected emotion that catches me by surprise, another is quick to follow.

    Dread.

     Because I know that this is a curse and not a blessing. He is a human and I am an Original. We learned years ago that our two species don't mix. And so this beautiful creature that has somehow found his way on to my doorstep is only the reminder to me that while I am free from living a full, half dead life, I will forever be lonely.

     I'm startled out of my thoughts when his soft slightly husky voice feels the space between us. "Hi, my car broke down." He tells me and I want to pull the small man into my chest.

    But this man has no idea who he is to me and he'll more than likely mistake me as a murderer. I go to tell him that I heard the crash but remember that I have to act as human as possible. I supposed this is were all my half assed training to appear more mundane comes into play.

      "I'm sorry to hear that." I tell him with a frown and I watch as his adorable mouth falls open with awe.

     I frown to myself, wondering what I did to earn such a reaction, when he shakes his head with stained cheeks and attempts to avoid my eyes though I was as he struggles to look away. "I need somewhere to stay until this storm blows over. I know I'm a stranger, but I need the help."

     Little does this human know that while we may be strangers, our souls have known each other for eternity and saying no hadn't even crossed my mind.

    "Of course. Come in." I tell him and I open the door to allow his half frozen body to enter my home. When he passes his scent travels right up my nose and I feel my legs beg to give out as I go to close the door.

    I have never liked the Fallen Mistress that damned half of her children, and I believe that she knows it and is getting a kick out of my dilemma.

    It only propels me to hate the wicked bitch even more.

    I turn away form the door and see the human turning in awed circles as he takes in the view of my home. "It's so beautiful in here. Much different from the outside." He says and I chuckle.

     "I suppose it is. There's no one around to gaze at it so I neglect the outside more than I should." I amend and he nods his head with stained cheeks.

      Suddenly he jumps and walks a bit towards me making me frown in confusion before he sticks out his hand and looks away from me. "Oh, uh, I'm Elijah. Thanks for taking me in." He tells me and my new heart melts at the softness in his voice.

     "Lovely to meet you, Elijah. I'm Oliver."

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OMG OMG THEYRE SO FUCKING CUTE.  I was able to get 5 more chapters done and i am proud of myself. I have to go get ready for work now sadly. I love you all.

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