Childhood Friends Turn Into Sweethearts?

Someone had just broke into my apartment, I left the door unlocked.. So, I guess it wasn't breaking in.. But still. I grabbed my bat, and I slowly walked out of my room. I felt myself get shoved against the wall, and two sharp needle like teeth sent into my neck, causing me so much pain, I blacked out.. I woke up, I don't know how long later.. I sat up, feeling my neck, that ached a lot. I jumped up, and looked in the mirror, no bite? Then I saw how pale I was. Am I... A.. Vampire? My throat seemed to burn with thirst, I rushed to the kitchen, and I got a glass of water, it didn't do anything to help.. I grabbed my phone, seeing a couple missed calls and texts from October. Crap..

After a few hours I gave up ob trying to get him to answer his phone so I got up and walked to his apartment that's a couple of blocks away from my house. I had asked if he wanted to stay with me several times but he said he didn't want to intrude. I knocked on his door loudly. "Jake?" I called, my voice sounding worried.

I walked to the front door, her scent hitting me like a slap to the face. I had to control myself, the last thing I wanted to do was hurt her. I opened the door slowly, smiling, I had to act normal. "Hey.." I said, stepping aside to let her in. When she was, I closed the door, and leaned against it. Control.. Control.. She looked very worried and concerned. "I know, I know.. I'm sorry I haven't called, or texted.. I've been.. Asleep." I said, rubbing my neck.

I rolled my eyes. "I know when you're lying Jake, I know you." I said softly, looking up at him. Something looks... Off about him. "Are you okay? You look really pale..." And his eyes also has a hint of red in them... What is going on?...

"I'm fine, I mean it." I said softly, looking down at her. "I think I'm just a little ill, that's all." I said, walking past her slowly, her scent made my mouth water. It was getting harder and harder for me. I sat on the couch, and I held my head in my hands, rubbing my temples. Control.. "How have you been?" I asked, looking back up at her, smiling warmly, I was desperate to change the subject.

I looked down at him and frowned lightly. "Fine I guess... do you need some medicine? I can get time for you..."

"No thank you.. I think I'll just go rest.." I said, and I stood. "But sorry I concerned you.." I said, and I hugged her softly, I looked at her neck. Oh god... I let go slowly. "I... I'll call you later..." I said, backing away, and going into my bedroom, closing the door behind me. She had to get away, fast..

I watched him walk away and I frowned, sighing softly. "Okay..." I turned and walked back to my house. What's wrong with him?

I desperately needed something.. I walked back out to the kitchen, and I saw a medical bag of blood sitting there.. Where did that some from? I didn't care, I grabbed it, and helped myself.. My skin turned back to its normal color, and I felt more human again.. Good lord, what a relief.. I was just glad we didn't have school anymore.. Then it would be almost impossible to control myself. I grabbed my phone, and texted October (keeping the same name?) 'Hey.. Sorry about how I was acting.. I didn't want you to get sick also.' I sent.

(Yeah)
I looked down at my phone and tested him back. 'Okay. Get some rest Jake.' I sent. I laid down in bed and thought to myself. Why is his eyes and skin so weird?

Being around her was already too much for me to handle.. I couldnt put her in danger like that. I set my phone up, and I went for a walk, thinking about the decesion I was going to make. It was honestly the only thing I could do.. Well I couldn't tell her what I was, she would be scared of me or something..

I made me some spaghetti and garlic breadsticks and I put the leftovers in the 'refrigerator. I got dressed in a black tank top and shorts, threw my hair in a ponytail, and went to bed.

I woke up the next morning, and took a hot shower, the water feeling nice on my skin. When I was done, I stepped out and fixed my hair and got dressed. I checked my phone for any messages or calls. Today I had to start ignoring October, sadly.. I didn't want to, I really didnt..

I woke up the next morning and I took a quick shower, got dressed, and did ny hair and makeup. I grabbed my phone and texted Jake. 'Hey. How are you feeling?'

My phone was on silent, so I wasn't tempted to see any text or calls and reply. I was just on my Xbox, being pretty much a no-life. I got tired of losing, and I raged, squeezing my controller. It broke apart in my hands. Shit. I dropped it on the ground, and held my head in my hands. This sucks..

He wouldn't answer anybody my texts or calls and when I went to his apartment he didn't answer the door. I'm really getting worried about him. I finally banged on the door. "Jake? I know you're in there! Why are you ignoring me? What did I do wrong?"

It pained me to leave her hanging at the door.. She was here.. What could I do.. Well... I stood up, and I opened the door, smiling warmly, I looked like my normal self. "I'm not ignoring you, why would you think that? My phone is dead, so sorry if I missed any calls.. Come in, please." I said. This would be hard, but on the bright side, I wasn't feeling the need to attack her.

He looked normal today... I frowned and gently placed my palm on his forehead. I stepped inside and turned around to look at him. "Are you sure you're okay? I was worried sick about you..."

"Im really, really sorry I've been worrying you.. I'm fine, I really am.. Okay? Please, don't worry.." I said, touching her shoulders lightly, looking into her eyes deeply, the tone of my voice sounded a little more pained than I wanted it to be. "Stay here tonight?" I suggested. So she could see I was okay.

I sighed and moved away from his touch. "Alright..." I mumbled. I'm still not convinced. There is something really wrong with him.

Why did she move away. "I'm sorry, 'Tober." I said, and I sat down, and I grabbed her hand swiftly, and sat her beside me. "How have you been?" I asked her. I know that she just got over a pretty bad depression, I mean, losing your parents is not fun at all..

I sighed and looked down at my lap. "Fine..." I mumbled, glancing at our hands. I let go of his hand and closed my eyes, rubbing my temples.

"October.. Just fine? Pull your sleeve up.." I said, I knew that her depression used to cause her to cut, but it wasnt major, and the scars were very very faded now, but whenever she didn't look me in the eye, I knew that something was on her mind.

I sighed and slowly pulled my sleeve up. I had a lot of cuts on my wrists. I looked away from him and pulled my sleeve back down.

The scent of the blood was intoxicating.. But when she pulled her sleeves back down, the scent disappeared. But then realization hit me. "October.. Why? What happened?" I asked, still looking down at her wrists.. It was getting harder and harder, I had to get a grip. I looked back into her eyes, awaiting her answer.

I crossed my arms tightly across my chest and looked away from him. "Nothing. Just leave it alone.." I mumbled. I really just don't want to talk about it.

(Sorry my phone got taken away at school so I couldn't reply..)

"Yeah., sorry.." I said, feeling bad about bringing it up now. "But.. If you ever need anything, I'll be here, and you know that. I really care about you October." I said.

I looked at him. "I know. Thanks." I leaned back on the couch and slipped off my jacket. I had short sleeves on but I kept my scars hidden by crossing my arms again.

"What to you want to do? Watch a movie? Have me kick your butt on Xbox.." I said, the last one a suggestion, and a challenge all in one. I chuckled slightly. But when she took her jacket off, it was too much.. I stood up quickly, and ran to the bathroom, locking myself in. Shit..

I watched him run and I walked to the bathroom door, knocking lightly. "Jake? You okay? Did you get sick again?"