Vampiric Desires (SilverRain x AnnaWinters)

[AnnaWinters]

Alexander wanted nothing more then to take away her pain, then to hold her until she forgot about it as he looked at her and swallowed. Taking a deep breath as he moved his hand through his hair before he took her hand so she would look up at him. Wondering if he could lie to her, he was a hunter in a way. He hunted vampires and werewolves in the town where he was the observer for the king of vampires, he just killed the ones that didn't obey the rules. He just looked into her eyes and decided that he wouldn't tell her that he was a vampire, squeezing her hand as he took another deep breath and then decided to just let her believe what she said. "Yes, you could say that I'm a hunter, that monster that you saw was a shifter who lost control and who started to attack humans. He got addicted to the taste of human flesh and was so dumb to hunt in this town. Here you are safe because I look over this town." he said as he looked into her eyes and then moved his hand to brush some hair from her face.

"Can I get you something to eat or drink my sweet?" he asked as he wondered why she was so calm, he wanted to make sure that she was feeling better and he didn't really want to leave her right in that moment. He just wanted to be around her and he wanted to make sure that she didn't tell anyone about what she had seen, he just wanted to keep her safe. "Because you do need to eat and drink, even when you don't feel like it. Maybe it can help to draw it all?" he asked as he just wanted to make her more comfortable with the things that had happened.

[SilverRain]

"The taste of human... flesh?" said Amanda bewildered. She... she never really thought that human flesh was edible. So that was what the werewolf was doing? Just thinking about it made her sick. Before this, she had just assumed that werewolves howled at the moon and were violent things... but this was all too horrible. And the tummy... the werewolf was eating it because it was the softest part of the body right? Just like how bears only eat the bellies of salmon.

When Amanda heard that Alexander was the protector of this town, she smiled a bit. She was comforted by his presence. So he was the protector - the one looking over this town, the one who saved her. Somehow, she felt that as long as she looked into the night sky, it would be as if she was looking at him. Amanda then felt herself blush when he brushed away her hair. Thank heavens it was nighttime, otherwise he would have noticed. Her heart raced as she looked at his handsome face.

Alexander then asked if she wanted something to eat or drink, but Amanda lightly shook her head. "I think I will decline, if that is okay. After what I just saw, I don't feel like eating or drinking" replied Amanda. Her appetite had vanished and she didn't want to drink anything hot or cold. She looked towards the window. If only day would come sooner, then everything would be bright and visible, the monsters all gone. The daylight would be warm on her cheeks and the flowers would sway in the light wind. There would be many people on the streets, music and laughter everywhere. If only day would come.

But looking at Alexander being bathed by the moonlight, Amanda felt her wish change. She didn't want day to come. She wanted time to stop. If day came, then Alexander would probably leave to attend to his other matters. She wanted him to stay with her, as selfish as a wish it was. And for some reason, thinking back, Alexander didn't seem too comfortable in the daylight. Maybe he had gotten used to the night? Whatever the reason may be, Amanda just wanted to spend time with him, even if it was just in quiet conversation in her shop.

"Draw..?" said Amanda a bit doubtfully. Yes, it would be good to draw. Something that calmed her heart. Amanda picked up a sketch pad and pencil and began to sketch the alleyway. She started with the walls, then the outline of the girl. But then she stopped, maybe she should draw the werew-... Amanda felt her hands tremble again, the pencil now leaving quivering scars on the paper. Her mind was filled with those horrific images. It was a dark alleyway, but her imagination made it all too real. Drawing was supposed to be a pastime for her, and yet it was now a fear. Amanda gripped the pencil tightly and for the very first time in her life she uttered the words she never believed she would say: "I do not want to draw".

[AnnaWinters]

"Yes, the taste of human flesh is very alluring to all supernatural beings, the wolf wanting the flesh." he said as he didn't tell her that there were vampires, she needed to figure that out on her own.He couldn't tell her because then he would actually be the cause of her and his own death, keeping her out of the blue would keep her safe as he moved towards her and pulled her into a hug when she said that she didn't want to draw anymore, it just didn't make much sense but he realized that she probably just wanted to be with her as a support.

He just pulled her close against him as he moved his hand to cup her face so she could look up at him, taking a deep breath as he looked into her eyes "You will want to draw again, just not about the things you saw in that ally. Maybe it is better that you get some rest. I will watch over you tonight, I don't feel like I should leave you just yet my wonderful friend." he whispered as he gently picked her up and carried her to the couch in the shop, laying her down as he pulled the cover over her before he laid himself next to her.

"I hope this doesn't make me rude, but I just want to make sure that you feel safe, now why don't you try to get some sleep. I'll be here when you wake once more." he said as he stroked her hair, holing her close as he waited until her eyes would close. He just wanted to be around her, he wanted to make her feel safe and he was going to make her feel like she was worth his time. He just looked at her and waited until her breathing got even before he got up to close all the curtains, he couldn't leave as long as the sun shone and he knew that it would burn him badly when the sun hit his kin, resulting in blisters that seemed like they would never heal.

He just sighed as he moved to her working place, smiling when he saw the sketches of him, wondering why she was drawing him so much but it seemed like she portrayed him like he felt. He saw that he was unhappy in the first paintings and how the life slowly seeped into his eyes as he looked through the paintings, he could even see himself smile in one as he was looking over his shoulder. He wondered why she was so fascinated with him, it just didn't make any sense as he looked through the paintings and decided to make a sketch of his own of her.

He just took everything that he needed and just drew what he saw while she slept, that calm and serene way in which she slept. Like she was at peace in whatever dream she hand and he just found it amazing that she was so comfortable around him. How would he ever be able to hurt her? He knew he needed to get away for her sake but she was far too important to him. He needed her as much as a human needed air and that actually scared him, how would he protect her from all the dangers?

[SilverRain]

Amanda squeaked a little as Alexander pulled her into a hug. She gazed at him as he cupped her face and comforted her. Amanda nodded. She guessed that it was true - she would be able to draw again if it were nice things. Like Alexander. Even if she didn't have her sketches, she would remember him forever. Amanda made no move to object as she was moved over to the sofa. She blushed a deep red as Alexander pulled the covers over them. She was glad it was dark, otherwise Alexader would have seen the very, very happy smile on her face (as well as her deep red blush). She felt like hugging him, but knew it wasn't right. Amanda huddled closer to Alexander, taking in his scent and burying her face into his chest. She felt very safe here, protected by her knight. She wanted to tell him all that she was feeling, but hesistated and decided against it, should it be too upfront. This was the first time she had ever been this close to a man. It was warm under the coveres and she was sure that Alexander's body would soon become warm as well. He must have been out in the cold for too long.

"Thank you Alexander" Amanda whispered. She wanted to stay awake and cherish every moment of her time with him during this precious night, but soon Amanda felt sleepy and drifted off into a deep and wonderful slumber. She dreamed that she and Alexander were dancing together in a ballroom.

Next morning the sound of a rooster woke up Amanda. It took her a while to realise that last night was not a dream, but reality and she smiled at the thought. She opened her eyes, looking meekly around for Alexander. had he left? She was be so saddened if he was no longer in her shop. Amanda knew that it was not right to keep him here for such a long time - after all, he had his own life. But she wished that he would stay - even if it was just for an extra few minutes. Amanda then smiled as she saw Alexander near her. Her heart skipped a beat as she wondered what she could say.

"Good morning Alexander" said Amanda meekly. She still hadn't woken up entirely, so her words were a bit muffled. Oh that's right - he was a guest in her shop. She should make him breakfast. "What would you like for breakfast?" she asked, still in a half awake state. Amanda could slowly start to hear the faint noises of the markets outside. And for the first time, she wished that she had no customers - at least whilst Alexander was still here.

[AnnaWinters]

Alexander had just finished his drawing when he watched her wake up, slowly he got up and smiled at her when she offered him breakfast. Little did she know that he didn't need the food but he was going to be kind to her, he was going to pretend to be human as he nodded "Yes some breakfast does sound nice. Whatever you make is fine." he said before she could ask. Hoping that she wouldn't open the curtains or he would feel the burn of the sun on his skin and then he wouldn't be able to hide it. He just needed a plan to tell er that he couldn't stand direct sunlight, but how was he going to tell her that without raising suspicion? He just swallowed back the venom that had formed during the night, her smell being nothing like he had ever smelled before, knowing that her blood would be the most amazing thing he would ever taste. He just knew that he wouldn't do such a thing without hurting her, he just swallowed and then ran his hand through his hair. "Now I made you a drawing in return, since you were able to capture me so well. I hope you don't mind?" he asked as he then moved to the darker part of the room, as long as he was wearing clothes it wasn't as bad to be a bit exposed to the little sunlight that seeped through the fabric of the curtains.

[SilverRain]

There was a small squeak of embarrassment from Amanda when she found out that he had been drawing her as well. She was a little shy from being drawn, and she wondered how long he had been looking at her. Was this a sign that he was interested in her? Amanda walked over to Alexander's side looking at the sketch he made of her. "You're skills are amazing Alexander" she commented. As Amanda stood next to Alexander, she somehow wanted to rest her head on his shoulder, but she knew that it was wrong. He was so close to her and yet so far away. Amanda wished that she had the ability to stop time, so that she can hug Alexander without him knowing.

Amanda then realised that she had probably spent too long standing next to him. Also she needed to make him breakfast. "I'll be back in a moment" said Amanda as she headed off to the kitchen out the back. It was nothing but a locked shelf to keep out mice and a stone oven. Now what could she cook for him? She had to admit taht she wasn't that fancy a cook. If she made some thing too basic, would he be put off by it? But if it was too much then he would see her as pompous or something. Amanda hesistated, not really knowing what to do. Not wanting to keep her guest waiting, she decided to just take the dive and make some fried eggs along with bacon. It took Amanda a bit of time to get the eggs as the hen wasn't too keen on leaving it's nest. But eventually Amanda was able to provide breakfast in the form of the classic bacon and eggs. There was also a loaf of bread too.

Amanda sat down at the shop table. The curtains were still closed if only because Amanda wanted the townsfolk outside to believe that her shop was not openn today. That way, Amanda could see Alexander more. Also, she wanted to ask him questions, so that she could find out more about her knight. "So Alexander, I've never met a werewolf hunter before - what is it like?" asked Amanda. It was here that Amanda wished that she was a hunter as well, that way she and Alexander could go hunting together. But alas, Amanda had no fighting skills. What could she do? Throw pencils at the werewolves?

[AnnaWinters]

Alexander just looked at her as he could smell the bacon and eggs, it was a meal that he used to enjoy a lot as a human and he knew that he wasn't going to be disappointed at all. He would eat it, human food did taste good, it just didn't add to the feeling of being full. It only resulted in the feeling like you were eating but that nothing ever seemed to fill you, it was just something strange and he didn't want things to change at all. He was glad that he could still eat human food, even when it would never fill him. He would always be able to just taste the food and enjoy it while the tastes moved around in his mouth. It was a nice change from the same taste of blood over and over again, not that he wanted blood to have a different taste, no it was the best thing he ever had tasted but that didn't mean that he couldn't appreciate another taste once in a while. Eating your favorite dish every single day would become boring after a while too.

Alexander had actually liked it when she seemed to be standing with him for such a long time and he even felt like he wanted to wrap his arm around her delicate shoulders, Amanda was just a stunning young woman and he knew that he never was going to be so interested in any human then he was in her. He just couldn't believe that he was spending so much time with her and that she didn't even seem to be afraid. She seemed to be willing to be around him and it actually felt great to have someone. He just had been alone for such a long time that he couldn't believe that his life had changed so much. He just swallowed as he looked at her in the kitchen "I don't have as much skill as you do, I still find that my paintings and drawings lack some emotion that you seem to capture so well." he said as he then moved to sit down. Smiling as she placed the plate in front of him, it had been such a long time since he even had eaten with company.

"It smells amazing." Alexander said as he slowly moved to add some eggs to his peace of bacon and then actually put it in his mouth, chewing it as he let the salty flavor move over his tongue. It just tasted great after being without it for such a long time, he closed his eyes and actually hummed as he looked up at her. Swallowing the piece and looking into her beautiful eyes. "It tastes amazing Amanda, It's been a while since I last ate bacon and eggs. I always forget to make it, even when I think it tastes delicious." he said as he then just gave her another weak smile. He just didn't know what to say, he was at loss for words as he tried to forget that he was locked inside her shop for a while. He then frowned when she asked about his job as a hunter. "Usually I only kill when they enter this town, there is nothing glamorous about it. And it isn't as easy as you think to kill a werewolf, you need a lot of strength and you need to put the blade or bullet exactly in the right position or the wolf will grow an immunity to silver and then you need to rip out their hearts. It's all but glamorous, I only do it to keep me and and the town safe from harm."

[SilverRain]

Amanda found that her appetite had returned and eagerly ate her breakfast. This was actually the first time she ever ate breakfast with someone other than her family those many years back. It felt a bit awkward and she hoped her manners were acceptable. She listened on as Alexander explained more about his profession. She didn't realise that werewolves could gain immunity if they weren't killed in the right spot. She cringed a little when she heard that their hearts had to be ripped out and this also made her think back to the horrific scenes she saw last night. Not wanting to become victim to those again, she instead decided to focus on Alexander and his valiant figure.

"So, if I may ask, how did you become a werewolf hunter? Is there a guild you joined?" asked Amanda. Seldom did she hear about werewolves and their hunters. It was all new to her. And deep down she wanted to join Alexander's guild so that she could be with him or at least understand more about him. But what could a weak girl like her do however? Maybe they would need someone to clean the guild quarters?

With a sudden bold streak, Amanda decided to ask another question whilst Alexander was still here. He seemed like the welcoming type and it would be a big loss if Alexander walked away and Amanda never got to ask her question. It was a bit hard to word though. "Alexander, is there a way I can join you in your crusades as well?" said Amanda, ignoring the fact that she had next to no abilities.

[AnnaWinters]

"It's not a guild that I entered when I hunt werewolves." Alexander said as that was actually true, he did that all because of what he believed. There was another reason to it that he actually hunted werewolves as he first finished his plate before pushing it away and looking up in her bright eyes, never had he been so careful about what he said around anyone and neither had he been so truthful. "Amanda, I know this isn't easy for you but fighting a werewolf needs years of training. You can't just go with me without any skills, unless you don't mind being bait. I know it is cruel to put it that way but it is the truth that I'm saying here. A werewolf isn't killed easily and I will tell you how I became a hunter. I did it all by myself and that didn't go without problems." he stated right before he got up and sighed. Feeling like he was actually going to frighten her even more when he would show her that scar that would have normally killed him, if it weren't for the man that had changed him.

"A time ago, I was happy. I was going to marry the woman that I loved and we were perfectly content. We were actually perfect together, I was quite young but that doesn't matter. I felt like I was going to grow old with her. That we were meant to be together and that we were going to be happy and content the rest of our life. I know it doesn't make sense to you but she is a very important part of my life. My fiancee actually was a great woman but she was doing quite dangerous things. One of those things was making strolls at night, something that I didn't see as dangerous until a certain day. Where I found her just like you found that woman, thinking it was just a dire wolf and so I was going to hunt that beast down." He said as he then took a deep breath and then sighed "She was ripped apart when I found her, it was awful. I could smell the smell of wet dog and I could actually reek the smell of death. It was far from easy." he said as he then looked up at her.

"Later I learned it was a werewolf and so I went to look for all the information that I needed and I trained myself, learning on how to track a werewolf and to wait patiently. If the sight of that woman scared you... Then you haven't seen the worst of it all, that was only a shifter, not a true werewolf and those are much harder to kill. They only measure two feel in height." he said as he then took a deep breath. Wondering if she ever was going to accept that work "I want you to be a part of it, but I do not wish for you to see such things."