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Entry 5- (Andrew) Meeting Gregor2

Feburary 5th, FRIDAY
I haven’t spoken to him since yesterday. Tonight is the big night! I’ll write later!!


I haven’t spoken to him since yesterday. Tonight is the big night! I’ll write later!!

12:00am
OMgosh!!! It was awesome!! So many things happened tonight!! Let me try and writ them in order.


We were at the restaurant. When suddenly a saw this male god walk through the door. He looked Italian, hard wavy hair in a short pony tail, strong cheek bones, tall, slender, mystical smile, piercing eyes, and a Go-t beard. He was smoking hot!! Gorgeous man! And I didn’t think there was any other man more handsome than Andrew. While I was drooling, Andrew took my hand and whispered in my ear; “That is Gregor, wave to him so he can find the table.”
I stood up and waved, motioning him to come over. He smiled and walked over.
“Ah, you must be Andrew’s lovely date, Desiree. Am I correct?”
I nodded because I couldn’t find my voice. Andrew got up next to me, patted Gregor on the back and motioned for him to sit down next to Marc. Marc was glowing. He squeezed my hand and silently mouthed “sooo hot!! Thanks!!”



I would have loved to listen to Marc and Gregor’s conversation during the evening, but Andrew, Jen and Fred kept distracting me and talking to me and I was unable to listen to what was going on. All I know is that they were talking a lot and there was even a point in the evening when they held hands. It was adorable.

Fred and Andrew got started talking about cars. Fred was very impressed with Andrew’s knowledge on the development of cars. Mentally I laughed; obviously he was around when all the evolution of cars happened. Jennifer and I talked about cloths and other non-important topics. We ordered a huge home-made pizza and by the time it arrived we were starving.
Marc and Gregor were in deep conversation when the food arrived and it took us a few minutes to grab their attention and ask to serve themselves.
“So, Gregor..” Jennifer began. “What do you do? Are you a student?”
“No, I'm not a student. I graduated about a year ago. Right now I am the editor and chief at “Style-Faze” Magazine. I am in charge of making sure the articles are well written and I’m in charge of supervising the cloths designs.” Gregor answered politely in a deep sexy raspy voice. “The only bad part of my job is that my hours vary every day.”
“Wow!” Jennifer answered. “That is awesome! Style-Faze magazine??”
Marc seemed intimidated by the information Gregor had just given so I nudged Andrew to start up another conversation and get Marc involved.
“Marc…” Andrew said. “What is it you said were studying? “
“I am studying business management, but I am interested in fashion as well.”
“Really?” Gregor asked. “What lines in fashion are you interested in most?”
“Shoes” Marc replied shyly.
“Well then you definitely need Business Management first, because shoes are one of the most competing industries. Once you know how to play the game then you’ll own the shoe world.”
Marc smiled back and looked more confident than before. The topic changed for while as we ate. However one of the highlights of the evening, at least I think for Marc, was when Gregor wiped cheese off his chin. Even though I know he was embarrassed I think he was in his element having a guy ‘s eyes all over him. We were happily in conversation when an elderly couple came up to the table and said stared down at us. The old man was the first one to speak.
“I think it’s disgusting the display you have here in public.” He began. “It’s horrifying. You should be ashamed of yourself.” We could see he was staring directly at Marc. The old lady followed with more accusations.
“You are going against God. You are corrupting children´s minds. You should not be out in public…” by now heads were turning with the scandal the couple was making. Gregor stood up and looked straight at the couple.
“Are you done now?” he asked. “Have you finished with your accusations? Well now it’s your turn to listen to me. You two are the ones who should be ashamed of making such a show over something like this. You are the ones with the corrupted mind coming here and disrupting our dinner. We are friends sitting here having dinner. What is wrong here?”
The old man stared in shock. “You were holding hands with the young man next to you.”
“Don’t friends hold hands when they need comfort?” Gregor asked challengingly.
Andrew stood up next to him. “What if they were in a relationship? How are you doing your God’s work by wanting to humiliate them?”
Jennifer and I stood up next as well. Jennifer was the first one to speak after me. “How dare you accuse our friends.
The couple seemed embarresed and started walking away. However Gregor got the last word.
“After all that, you’re just going to walk away? Where is your apology for embarrassing us?”
By then the whole restaurant was in an uproar against them and wouldn’t let the couple leave until they apologized.
Things were a bit more calm after that. But it was a sight to see!! I don’t think Marc was every more proud of his blind date and sexuality as then. Nevertheless it caught my attention how hard it really is for homosexual people to express their feelings for each other openly.
Dinner finished seemed to be over too fast!! Before I knew it we were splitting the bill and going out separet ways. We stood outside the restaurant waiting for the valet parking person to bring us our car. Fred and Jennifer were in one corner kissing goodnight. It was a cold chilly night I simply tried staying warm in Andrews embrace.
A few meters away the valet guy brought Marc his car. Gregor stood held the car door open for him. Marc’s eyes searched his face, he stretched out his hand to shake it, however Gregor did not stretch his hand out in return.
“Would you mind if I kissed you goodnight?” Gregor asked him. Marc was blushing but I could tell he was tempted.
“No…I mean, I wouldn’t mind.” Marc shifted back and forth in place. “I mean, I you want to.”
Gregor leaned in just a few inches away from Marc’s face smiled and said “Do you want to?”
Marc stared into his eyes almost questioning if he wanted to answer. “Yes…but I’ve never kissed before.”
Gregor smiled took Marc’s face in his hands and whispered in his ear. “Close your eyes and I’ll guide you.” And then, ever so lightly and delicately kissed him on the lips. Marc tensed up a bit, but then seductively Gregor blew air on his lips and said “relax…”.
It´s hard to describe what happened next, except to say, that I’m sure Marc had a memorable first kiss and he was floating on air. Before he got in the car he started to take off Gregor’s jacket, (he had let it to him earlier because it was cold in the restaurant). However Gregor told him he should keep it until the next time they met. I know that gave Marc hope that they would definitely see each other again.
Andrew had agreed to drive Gregor back “home” so he rode in the car with us. As soon as we got in the car and were alone I started thanking him over and over again for being such a good sport at dinner.
He simply nodded and told me he was delighted to help Andrew’s girl out.
“I actually had a good time” he said.
“I am glad. I am forever in your debt.”
Andrew laughed and turned to his friend. “So when are you going to see him again?”
“Well, all I have is time, so…” he turned to look at me sitting in the back seat. “Desiree if you don’t mind. I’m interested, or at least available to date him for a year or so.”
“A year?” I gasped.
“Well love,” Gregor said. “Unlike your relationship with Andrew, Marc does not know I am immortal. It things go on beyond a year then he will see that ii never age. He is a very sentimental character, knowing something like that would devastate him. I may have been dead for years, but I’m not cold-hearted enough not to take into consideration other people’s feelings.”
“I really appreciate your consideration towards Marc’s feelings. However I don’t want to take advantage of you either.”
“I don’t have anything interesting going on right now. I have loads of spare time. I work in the day, but I’m free afternoons and evenings. Don’t worry about my feelings Desiree…”
I leaned into the front seat and kissed his cheek. “Thank you for your help.”
We rode in silent the rest for awhile, we were going to drop Gregor off at his house first. I began to doze off. I leaned back into the seat and closed my eyes. I heard a head turn to look in the back seat at me, then Gregor’s voice say. “I think she fell asleep.”
“She has had a stressful day.” Andrew answered. “Let her rest.”
“I can’t believe you are dating again. I thought it would be many more years before you loved again.”
“Love was hardly what brought us together.” Andrew said. I would hear his voice getting a bit angry.
If love didn’t bring us together, what did? I wondered faking that I was asleep.
Andrew continued; “She is the daughter of the hospital’s main doctor. She has an easy access into the hospital so I can eat. She is useful to me.
“She is also weak.” Gregor replied. “She has diabetes. I saw her checking her sugar level by the bathroom. Why do you want her so badly?”
“She is not weak. She is stronger than any other girl I’ve met. She may have flaws or unfortunate characteristics, but she is very strong woman. I am protective over her because unlike you, I have not been able to learn how to live without blood.”
“So you want her just because she can provide you with food?”
“No… not just that.” I could hear his head turn and look at me. I continued to pretend to be sleeping. He turned back to look at Gregor and whispered. “I feel complete with her around. I enjoy talking with her or simply having her listen. She understands me, beyond my vampire self.”
Gregor chuckled and simply said. “oh, boy, you sure are in deep.”
I heard Andrew laugh as well. I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard. ‘he feels complete with me’ I thought. Wow.
“Do you know who she looks like?” Gregor continued. “She is almost identical to your second wife Margaret Coon. The duchess from that island we visited a couple centuries ago. Remember?”
Grunting Andrew replied. “Of course I remember.” –pause—“It´s funny you would say that… I had not noticed.” He chuckled. “Well if she is Margaret reincarnated I hope she has more of a personality this time around…”
It was interesting hearing that conversation between them. I should have known. If you could live forever, obviously you could get married many times. I wondered how many times he’s been married.
Andrew patted Gregor´s back. “You’re thinking about Jasper. Aren’t you?”
“It’s hard not to. I mean I could have sworn he was in my arms tonight just like he was in my arms all those years ago. Marc is identical to him. Like a rebirth of him.” Gregor put down the window, I could feel the cold air come in. “His eyes, Andrew. His eyes had the same questioning feeling that Jasper had. His laughter is even the same.”
“Then take a chance Gregor.” Andrew said. “If he is Jasper, you need to take a chance. You don’t get second chances in love much. I don’t want you moping around another 4 centuries.”
“Homosexuality is a bit more scandalous than before. Back then it was acceptable for us to love each other. Now a day, our love could destroy his life. Besides I’m not even sure he is Jasper.
“Regardless if he is or not, I saw a spark tonight.”
Gregor laughed.
I heard them turn into a driveway and Gregor get out of the car.
“Thank Desiree for inviting me to come along.” He said before he got out. “and Andrew… Don’t ruin it. Her heart is on the line as much as yours is.”
“I know. That’s what scares me….”
They whispered a few other things that I was unable to hear. But all I can say for now is this.

I will make sure he starts falling in love with me as much as I am starting to fall in love with him.

Entry 4- (Andrew) Meeting Gregor

Entry 4- Feburary 4th THURSDAY

During lunch hour I sat with Jennifer and Marc, since Andrew had to attend a meeting. Jennifer’s boyfriend Fredrick, “Fred” showed up shortly and sat down next to her.
Fredrick is tall, tan, very muscular and has short hazel hair. He also has bluish-green eyes. He is very attractive, and I have to admit, I had a small crush on him when I first saw him, but he isn´t the most active or smartest person. Video games and parting are his life.
“Hey Desiree” he said as he patted me on the back. “I just saw your man on the way to the office. We’ve agreed to go out tomorrow, Friday, for dinner.”
I was on clouds and floating on air when he said “your man” … angelical chorus were behind me, air bubbles in heart shapes were popping around my head and I reveled a huge stupid-looking smile.
“Oh, great!” Jennifer squealed.
I saw Marc force a smile and I felt bad for him. Everyone seemed to be in love while he was forced to be in the closet without any one to love.
“How about all six of us go out?” I asked.
Jennifer mentally counted us, while Marc kindly looked at me and said. “You mean the five of us. Jen and Fred make two, Andrew and you make, four, plus me makes five.”
“And your blind date.” I said with a mischievous smile. “that makes six.”
Marc tried suppressing a hopeful smile. “A blind date? For me?”
“Yes” I lied. Mentally I was hoping Andrew knew some gay vampire or someone who would be nice enough to fake it for a few hours.
“Well, heck, I’m fine with that if you are Jen.” Fred said.
“Sure.” She said smiling. “This will be fun! All of us together on dates.
“So what is he like?” Mark asked intrigued. “What are his interests? What is he studying? Does he go to school here? Do I know him?...”
“You will just have to see.” I said holding my breath. I really got into this mess now.
Now all I have to do is look for a guy who is open about his sexuality to date Marc. Now Marc may not be the most attractive person in the world, but he had a great heart and smile. He is organized and has a good eye for arranging things. However he is picky, very picky with food and activities he likes to do. Being an only child taught him to be independent, and he never had share or be considerate of anyone else’s feelings. That is something that gets in his way a lot. Who would be able to stand him more than 5 minutes??

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“Love…?” I asked Andrew on the cel-phone while I laid in bed later that night. “Do you know any gay vampires?”
“What?” I could hear him laugh on the other line. “what do you mean by gay?”
“I mean a male vampire that is into guys.”
“uhmm… well… I haven’t really been up to date with the vampire community. I’ll have to check the website of Single-Vampires…” he joked.
“Andrew” Seriously! I’m in a bit of a slump. I promised Marc a blind date for tomorrow night, but I don’t know anyone!”
“Honey, You shouldn’t make promised you can’t keep.”
“Honey, I know that!!”
He laughed. “Ok… well, let’s see. I think I know someone who would be willing to do something like this for me. He owes me a favor.”
“Really?! Oh thank you! Thank you!!” I made kissing sounds into the phone.
“I will help you on one condition.”
“Sure. Whatever you like…”
“We have to stop by the hospital for food before we go out on this ‘couples date’. Ok? If I’m going to sit through dinner with your friends eating your “youth-human” food I need my own food before.”
“Of course! Deal…. So what is this blind date like? Is he tall? Cute?”
“Love, love… leave the details to me. For now, all I will tell you is, his name is Gregor. He is 25 years old, well…actually 527 years old, but he prefers staying 25 forever. He was a well known male lover…”
I blushed on my end of the phone. “Andrew, it’s just a blind date, I don’t want Marc to get laid!!”
“Desiree, what I meant is that he is comfortable around men and he knows how to make them comfortable. I imagine this is Marc’s first date?”
“I hadn’t really thought about it, but I guess so.”
“See? Gregor can make him feel comfortable and he is an easy person to talk to.”
“I’m trusting you Andrew! Please don’t disappoint me!” I joked.
“Of course not love.”

I’ll have to see how things work out tomorrow!!

Entry 3- (Andrew) Date.

Feburary 3rd WEDNSDAY
I woke up early the next day and jumped in the shower. When I got out and was dressed I heard voices in the kitchen. Curiously, I walked downstairs and saw my father and Andrew sitting at the table drinking coffee.
“Good morning” My father said when he saw me. I noticed that on the table there were three plates filled with pastries and fruit.
“What is all this?” I asked.
“Andrew brought breakfast.” My dad said. He has a huge sweet tooth. He loves pastries, Andrew really won gold points. “And he wants to ask you something…”
Oh, my… what was it going to be now? I wondered.
“There is a party at work this weekend. It is important that I make a good impression, I'm up for getting a promotion…” Andrew began saying, but I interrupted.
“You have my permission to take that model-classmate of yours to the party.” I said stuffing myself with a glazed pastry.
“Desiree!” my father exclaimed.
“Whout?” I replied with my mouth full. I know I looked zero attractive.
“Actually…” Andrew began again. “I wanted to ask you to come with me.”
“Me?” I was surprised. I had to get used to the fact that he actually wanted to be with me. “but I don´t have a dress.” My dad replied by putting a fifty dollar bill in my hand.
“Andrew is going to take you shopping after school today and then he will bring you home.” My father kissed by forehead and then walked out the door to go to work. It was just Andrew and I standing the kitchen. I laughed as I looked down at the folded bill in my hand.
“Well, don´t I get a say in this?” I said. Andrew kissed my neck.
“I don´t think so love.” he gave me a magical grin and we went off to school.

While in the school parking lot he pulled out a wrapped small gift box.
“I got you an early birthday gift.” He said.
“Very early..” I said. “my birthday is not for another two weeks.”
“Well this is sort of a birthday/dating gift. Here” he handed me the package. I opened it and saw that there was a brand new cel phone inside.
“Wow! Thank you!” I said and hugged him.
“I set up the cel phone so we could talk anytime anywhere and for as long as we want.”
“Really? Wow!”
He played with one of my strands of hair. “You can call me now whenever you need me.” He kissed the top of my head.
“Likewise” I said. “You can also call me whenever you need me.”

We said goodbye and went our separate ways to classes. I would not see him today again until 4:30pm. Then we would have the whole afternoon to ourselves at the moll. The day seemed to go by very slow. My classes seemed to take forever and the teachers all seemed like they were in a bad mood. Luckily I had done all my homework and I didn´t get yelled. I spent my free hours with my two best friends, Marc and Jennifer.
“I can´t believe you have a boyfriend!” Jennifer exclaimed. “I mean, it happened very fast. But you look very happy.”
“Actually you are glowing.” Marc said smiling. Marc was my best guy friend, he was the type of person you could take to a wedding or meet the family without any strings attached. He was also not interested in girls at all. “You really got a catch with Andrew. He is smart and charming.” I saw a longing in his eyes.
I laughed. “Your time will come Marc. Just wait, you will meet someone great.”
“Fred and I will celebrate our 6th month anniversary the following Monday.” Jennifer said. “Perhaps we could go out to dinner on a double date.”
“That sounds great! However I´ll have to check with Andrew first though.” I said. “Right now he is busy with a lot of work.”
“What does he do?” Marc asked.
“He is an intern at a law firm. He does the paper work and double checks that all the Closed cases are filed correctly.”
“Wow…” Jennifer said. “Fred can´t even get a job at McDonald´s” We laughed.
“you must be proud of him” Marc said.
I shrugged. I'm not sure if I'm proud of him the way I should be, I mean he accomplished a lot before he met me. It was as if I made the change.
The end of the day came soon enough through and I was waiting by the car when he got out of class. I have to admit I was excited at the idea of him going with me in public to the mall. A cute guy would be next to me! And every girl would envy it! However I was also embaressed at the thought that he would be with me while I tried on dresses… dressed that might not fit! Horror and panic filled me as I sat in the car next to him and we drove off to the mall.
We walked through the whole mall looking for a nice dress. It felt funny going into dress shops with a guy. However, I must say that he was a lot more helpful than the women at the stores. He understood my style and taste. The women seemed like they were just looking to make a sale.
I must have tried on about 50 dresses, every style and color, before we found the right one. It was a sparkly three-quarters silver strap dress with a matching shawl.
“That is perfect.” Andrew said as he twirled me around outside the dressing room. “If I said that ‘You look beautiful’ it would be an understatement. Now all I have to do is find a decent looking tie to match. ”
“Do you have shoes to match?” the sales lady asked me.
“Well…I have black high heels.”
“Oh, no…” she shook her head in disapproval. “Black would take away from the dress. Here…” she showed me beautiful stiletto string high heels. I´d never seen shoes so beautiful as those, I was temped to buy them, until I saw the price; seventy nine, ninety nine dollars. There was no way would pay that for shoes so I calmly handed them back to the sales lady.
“Don´t you like them?” Andrew asked.
“Of course I do. But look at the price! It’s almost eighty dollars for those shoes!” I said putting on my gruffly tennis shoes.
Andrew smiled, kissed the top of my head and turned to the sales lady.
“We´ll take the shoes as well.” and winking he handed her a folded up bill. “They are on sale right?”
Glowing the young sales girl said. “Oh, yes of course.”
Andrew must really think I’m oblivious to reality of things, because I know that the shoes were not on sale. I tried convincing him that I didn´t need the shoes, but he insisted I have them.
“Let me pamper you.” He said. “After all you are doing me a favor my accompanying me to this event. Besides, those shoes looked great on you.”
I smiled and felt proud that he wanted me to look stunning that evening.
“I am thirsty, why don´t we go get a soda?” I asked. “I’ll pay.”
“Sure, however I’m in the mood for a milkshake. Why don’t we walk to McDonalds and share one?”
“Sure”

No I lay in bed filling guilty that I ate a milkshake, I have to watch my weight until this weekend, otherwise it won’t fit!!

Entry 2- (Andrew) First day

I was woken up at two o´clock in the morning when y cel phone started ringing.
“Hello?” I said in a groggy voice.
“Hello Desiree!” answered a peppy voice on the other line.
“Andrew? It´s two in the morning… and, how did you get my cel phone number?”
“Oh I have my sources…” he teased. “Anyway, I was wondering at what time your first class is tomorrow.”
“I have Geography at 8:00am. Why do you ask?” involuntarily I yawned and I heard him chuckle on the other side of the line.
“I was wondering if it would be alright if I picked you up and brought you to school tomorrow.”
“Sure, I guess it would be alright. I normally take the bus…” I seriously did not think he would come and pick me up, so I decided to play along with it.
“Great” he whispered into the phone. “I will see you tomorrow bright and early. Sleep well.” And hung up.
My alarm clock seemed to ring too soon after I hung up with Andrew. I quickly got dressed and ran down to get breakfast. Both of my parents were already sitting by the coffee table eating breakfast when I walked down. I gulped down my cereal and as I ran out the door I almost bumped into someone.
“You actually showed up?” I exclaimed.
“Of course I did. Why would I not?” Andrew said, giving me a quick kiss on the cheek.
It was too early for me to think of a better answer than; “Because I didn´t think you meant it.”
He frowned at me. “You really have been hurt by guys before, haven´t you?”
Before I had a chance to answer my father walked out.
“Oh, hello, Mr. Chaucer.” He smiled and shook hands with Andrew. “What can we do for you?”
Andrew put his arm around me and pulled me close. I could feel my face getting red from embarrassment.
“Well, I would like to ask your permission to pick up Desiree every day and take her to school and then bring her back home afterwards.” Andrew said in a serious tone and with a playful smile dancing on his face. Obviously that was no what my father expected because his smile faded and he began speaking in his “father-authority” voice.
“Desiree does not come home after school. She goes to the hospital to do her homework in my office where-I-can-keep-an-eye-on-her.”
Andrew was not discouraged. “Then I can drive her after school to the hospital if you like. It really is no trouble at all.”
I felt embarrassed with the way my father and Andrew were acting. Yet I enjoyed the feeling of Andrew wanting to be with me bad enough to come to an arrangement with my father. I suddenly looked down to my watch and saw that my class started in twenty minutes.
“Dad!” I said “We have to go. My class starts in less than twenty minutes. Andrew is being kind enough to give me a ride to and from school. You said yourself that you thought the bus wasn´t safe anymore.”
“Very well.” My dad said as he grabbed the keys to his car and looking at Andrew. “You may take my daughter to school today. Please bring her to the hospital afterwards and meet me in my office. Both of you.”
“Of course Sir.” Andrew replied as he opened his car door for me. My father gave me one last stern look before Andrew started the car and took off. He has an old navy blue Jeep 4X4. We rode in silence for awhile, only the music on the radio playing in the background.
“Thank you for being nice enough to tolerate my dad. I know he seems overprotective.” I said breaking the silence.
“It wasn´t as awkward as I thought it would be, honestly.” Andrew said showing me his mysterious smile. “During your free hour do you want to hang out? Then I can answer all the questions you have.”
“Sure! That would be great! Where do you want to meet?”
“I have to stop by the library to look for a new book. So I’ll meet you at the entrance around 12.”

Before I knew it we were already in the school parking lot. Like a true gentleman Andrew walked around and opened my door and handed me my backpack. The day started off pretty well, until I arrived to my second period class, Anthropology, and remembered that I hadn´t finished the homework. My teacher was furious and would not let me forget that I was being “a bad student” by not being punctual. All throughout my second and third class I started getting a strong migraine. Finally by 12 I felt my head would explode as I walked to the library to meet Andrew. He was there standing by the entrance talking with a beautiful girl. I'm not sure if he is simple oblivious to the fact that girls love to flirt with him, but by the look on his face he had no idea why she was rubbing his arm. I was about to turn and walk away, when Andrew saw me.
“Desiree!” he called. “Where are you going? Here I am…”
With no energy to argue I dragged myself over to him. The beautiful girl stared at me as if I had interrupted them.
“Who is she?” the nameless-girl asked. Andrew answered by putting his arm around me and kissing the top of my head.
“Annabelle, this is Desiree. She is my girlfriend.” He answered.
“You´re dating her?” Annabelle questioned.
Andrew simply nodded and led me into the library. We walked down the several halls filled with books and all the way to the back. Mainly the bookworms or couples were in the back, but today no one was there. Before I could ask what book he was looking for, Andrew pressed me against the wall and stared into my eyes.
“Ouch!” I complained. “What was this for? You´re hurting me! Let me go…”
“No, “ he said. “Something is wrong, I can tell, eyes never lie. And you wear your every emotion in your eyes.”
“I have a headache.” I said putting my hands up to my head. “it hurts…”. I could feel tears swelling up my eyes.
Andrew let me go and held me in his arms, my head rested on his chest. Then he ran his long fingers through my hair, massaging my head. I have to admit it felt nice, it felt relaxing and “loving”. My headache started to calm down.
“Does it feel better?” he asked.
“Yes… thank you.” Suddenly I started seeing little black dots and I could feel myself growing limp in his arms. Before I fell, I grabbed on to his shoulders, almost taking him down with me in the process. Luckily he was strong enough and reacted fast enough to grab me and sit me down.
“Are you ok? What is the matter?” his voice showed that he was really concerned.
“I am sorry… I don´t feel well. My sugar level must have dropped… “ I said dizzily. “There is a piece of candy in my bag, can you hand it to me please?”
Quickly Andrew rummaged through my bag and pulled out a sugar mint. He unwrapped the plastic and stuck it my in mouth. I still didn´t feel well, but I tried standing up. Andrew tried helping me but I pushed him away.
“You don´t want to be with me… I'm too much work, I'm too weak.” I said trying to back away. “I think it would be better if we just forgot about everything. I let myself get carried away with excitement, but you´re right. I would never be able to deal with your life as a vampire…”
Andrew grabbed my wrists and pulled me so close to him I could feel his breathing on my neck.
He inched nearer and started kissing me, eagerly, passionately as if I would disappear any second. I was grateful for a moment that I had a mint in my mouth to make my breath nice. I suddenly felt an urge or spark of energy go through me and could feel myself getting stronger, better. When Andrew let go, I gasped louder than I expected and realized I hadn´t breathed when he kissed me. (I have admit I was a bit disappointed it ended soo fast!! Whomever said kissing was overrated was wrong! Even if I didn’t kiss back.. it was nice)
“How do you feel now?” he asked with a cunning smile.
I put my hand up to cover my mouth. “What was that? Why did you kiss me?”
With a mischievous smile Andrew leaned back against the wall and chuckled.
“You should never ask a guy why he kisses you…So you do feel better?.” When he saw I was serious he continued. “… all vampires have small special abilities or powers. I have ability of being very intuitive and the power to transfer a bit of my strength.”
“Through a kiss?” I asked.
“or CPR or by simply blowing or breathing on them….”
We sat on the carpeted library floor in silence for a few minutes. I kept thinking over and over what had just happened. My thoughts were interrupted when he took my hand and held it in his.
“I don´t want you to go Desiree…” he began. “I don´t want you to ignore me or forget me. You are important to me now.”
“You don´t even know me. How could I possibly be important for you? “
“Vampires, we have this instinct that just tells us when someone is trustworthy or when someone is worth protecting. Your eyes are what enchant me. You stare that doesn´t judge. Your eyes show your soul, and I would love to hold just a small piece of that.”
I was speechless; his words were so powerful and direct. How could I not fall for what he was telling me?
“I don´t want to become a vampire like you…” I said. “I want to live my life fully and die when my time comes. Life is too cruel to want to relive it for eternity.”
I'm not sure exactly what emotion appeared on his face at that moment, perhaps it was hurt.
“Life also has many things worth reliving for.” Andrew assured. “However I understand your point of view. Believe me, I have no plans of ever asking you to become a like me.”
“Good” I said smiling entwining my fingers with his.
“So, will you agree to be my girlfriend?”
“I will only prove to be disappointing and boring.”
“I guess I will have to find that out the hard way.”
I simply laughed and picked up my backpack to go to my last class. Andrew followed me, suddenly we hear a young girl, standing in the row behind us, drop a book.
“ouch!” she said to someone who was close to her. “I just got a paper cut! Look, my whole finger is bleeding. “
I looked up at Andrew and saw his facial expression change dramatically. His nostrils were flaring and his hands were in fists. His eyes showed a dark power taking over him and he started walking determined over to the next row. I grabbed his shoulder, trying to hold him back and shook him.
“Andrew! Andrew! Look at me!” I said franticly. “Andrew stop!”
He looked down and me and violently grabbed my wrist. “Get out of the way.” He hissed.
I pulled my hands away from him and without thinking twice I slapped him across the face. His seemed to snap out of it for a second, and then I grabbed his face between my hands and whispered in his ear.
“You promised to protect me, to never hurt me. Keep your promise. If you attack that girl you will hurt me. If you spare this girl´s life I will take you to the blood bank tonight. I care for you and if you make a scene it will be worse. Keep your cool. Look into my eyes…” I said and stared into his dark eyes. “…let it go. Breath… Just breath.”
“You play with fire when you´re with me..” Andrew panted. “I'm more dangerous than I seem”
“And you play with water..” I said smiling and brushing hair away from his face. “ when you´re with me, because I ´m unstable. I'm not as strong as I seem… So, aren´t we two a match?
“Water can take different forms.. it can be strong; solid. It can be weak; liquid, it can be free; gas.”
“Fire can also create as well as destroy..”
“Touché.”

In that moment our eyes locked and if it is possible, I think we each were able to see a piece of each other’s soul. And I knew that our friendship was going to last awhile. We needed each other, we supported each other. We were good for each other.
The rest of the day went by very fast and before I knew it I was back in his car on the way to the hospital. I tried convincing Andrew that he did not have to come in with me, but he insisted he followed my fathers instructions of meeting him in his office. Luckily when we got to his office, he wasn´t there, so the lecturing didn´t start immediately. Andrew looked around the office, admiring all the diplomas and awards my father had won. He paused and looked at all the pictures me father had of me on his desk. He smiled when he saw an early baby picture of me.
“You were a cute baby…” he said.
My defenses automatically went up with the words ´were´ and ´cute´. “And what am I now? Not cute?”
Andrew looked seriously at me, his face became solemn again. “Don´t attack me Desiree… I didn´t mean it like that.” Embarrassed I looked away. “You were a cute baby, but now you´ve become a beautiful woman.”
“ I don´t want to talk about this. I don´t want you giving me compliments to make me feel better just because you think you need to…”
I could tell that he wanted to pursue the topic more, but he respected my wishes. The awkward silence made the minutes that ticked by seem like hours.
“If I took a picture of you would you appear in it?” I asked. Andrew chuckled.
“I don´t like pictures, love. I am not photogenic.”
“That´s not what I asked you.”
“… if you took a picture of me, you would see a blur of a person. It would look like I was a fuzzy person in the picture.”
“oh…” I sighed, bowing my head. I would have loved to have a picture of him to carry in my wallet like most of my friends. Suddenly I felt his hand on my cheek, directing my face to look up at him. His thumb rubbed my cheek in the most relaxing and constant circles.
“Are you worried that we could never have a picture of both of us together?” He teased.
I was about to answer then I hear someone clear their throat. I looked over and saw my father standing by the door. Andrew quickly pulled his hand away from my face and look seriously at my father.
“Good afternoon, Dr. Tryson.” He said.
“Hello Mr Chaucer. I see you brought my daughter to me safe and sound. Thank you.” My father said with a hint of irony. “Now, Desiree, could you please step outside for a second, I would like to have a word with Andrew in private.”
I was shocked, what was he going to say to Andrew? Reluctantly I step outside the office. I could not hear what they were saying, but I could see them through a small window he had. First of all, obviously, my dad offered Andrew a seat. They sat down and my father began speaking. There were a lot of hand movements during the conversations. Things seemed to go well until I saw my dad stop talking and simply stare at Andrew as he spoke. My father looked shocked at what Andrew was telling him, then pleased, then shocked again… emotions were flowing through my dad´s face. I back away from the window when I saw them get up and walk to the door.
“…it was a pleasure talking to you Andrew.” My dad said, then he looked at me. “Walk him to his car and then come back to my office. We need to talk.” And closed the door on me.
Andrew put his arm around and as we walked to the car, I drilled him on what my father asked me and what he told him.
“You dad mainly wanted to know what was going on with us. He wanted to know more about me and find out if I was ´good´ company for you.”
“What did you tell him?”
“Everything, the truth, expect for the fact that I am a vampire. I told him we had just started dating and I was more than happy to give you rides to and from school. That I respected you and I would never want to put you in an uncomfortable situation…”
“You told him we´re dating?”
“Well, aren´t we love?”
Whenever he calls me ´love´ or ´beloved´ I melt. “I can´t be mad at you if you talk to me soo sweet. “ I said.
I wanted to ask him more things but he had reached the car and he had told me he had to go to work.
“Will you stop by the hospital later tonight?” I asked.
“No, not today. Perhaps tomorrow…” he said, kissing me on the cheek. “I´ll pick you up tomorrow at your house.”
I can remember well how I got back to my father´s office, I think perhaps I actually floated over. My father was waiting for me and I knew he was going to start questioning me.
“Desiree… he seems like a nice boy, but I can´t allow it. He is seven years older than you…There is too much of an age gap.”
“So? What is the problem. There is no age limit for love.”
“Love?” my father almost had a heart attack. “you are only nineteen years old, what do you know about love?”
“I know that there are different levels of love. He cares for me and I care for him.”
“When did all this happen?... you never even mentioned him before and now he´s your boyfriend?”
“It simply happened. .. we met, me clicked and we´ve decided to see what happens.” I said, I took my fathers hand and held it in mine. “He is very nice dad. He respects me and understands me like no one else does. Even he recognizes that there is a big age difference between us but he is willing to let me grow on my own…”
My father looked at me and I think he understood that I was old enough to make that kind of decision. I think it hurt him to think that I was old enough to have guys be interested in me and that he hadn´t seen it coming.
“Are you comfortable with him?” he asked.
“Yes. He treats me with respect… he is a true gentleman. Perhaps the last gentleman on earth.“ I teased.
“No, I'm the last and best gentleman.” My father joked. “…so, you really like him?”
“Yes.”
“I guess I can´t say anything that will change your mind…You know what I think is funny?…” He got up and put on his white doctors robe. “Before I even had a chance to ask him what he wanted with you. He respectful asked me for permission to date you….Just like a gentleman, like you said. “
“He asked your permission” I asked surprised. “What did you say?”
“I said I would have to ask you first. And I believe you´ve made it clear that what you have is serious with him. Even though you are still in an early stage of dating, you two have a bond.”
Smiling he walked out of the office.
I stayed at the hospital with my father until quarter to eleven that evening. When I got home I was exhausted, but as usual, when I got home, Mother was waiting to hear how my day was. She had a plate of just baked sugarless cookies and hot tea ready by the table. Mother had been diagnosed with cancer a few year ago, and she spent most of her days at the hospital or with friends. She was hardly ever at home, she believed it was better that I didn´t see her go through all the treatments. Around that time my father had decided it was best I went after school to the hospital and not be home alone. Even though my mother and I were close, I resented the fact that she preferred her friends to help her through the treatment than her own family.
We talked for an hour in the kitchen. I told her about my day at school and then I told her the big news of Andrew officially being my boyfriend.
“That is wonderful honey.” She smiled. “You, know? He actually came by earlier to talk to me.”
“What did he want to talk to you about?” I asked trying to act calm, but I was boiling that he came to see my mother without telling me.
“He just wanted to talk and see how I was…. I think he was trying to prove that he was good enough to date you. “ she put the plates in the sink. “I think he is very nice. I am glad you found someone like that.”
I forced a smile and said goodnight. When I got to my room I was still choking back tears. I hated it when she talked like that… as if she would die tomorrow. No one can replace her, can´t she understand that having someone else loving me doesn´t substitute the fact that she won´t.

Entry 1-- Andrew

Feburary 1st.

Dear Diary;
What if I told you that my boyfriend is a real old-fashion-bloodsucking-vampire? Would you believe me?
… I didn’t think so.
Andrew, my boyfriend, is an old fashion vampire. Currently i´ve only realized that he has the typical features that Vampires in books do; pointy sharp teeth, immortality, allergy to garlic and drinks (preferable) human blood.
We met yesterday at the hospital where my father works. He had come in with his best friend, Benjamin, who broke his arm while playing football. I had seen Andrew a couple times around school. I, a nineteen year old, was in my first year of college and he, a twenty seven year old (actually 487), was doing his master degree. He was very mysterious and had a killer smile, even though he rarely smiled. Although he is an old fashion vampire his family has leaned to survive in the sunlight. He does get sunburned easily.
Anyway, we met when he was at the hospital with his friend. While my father, Dr. Tryson looked over Benjamin, I noticed Andrew walk down the hall to the Blood bank. So I quietly followed him. When I walked into the room I was shocked to see him sniffing the blood bags and then drinking the ones he liked. I was grossed out and tried walking out, but my diabetic meter alarm went off while I was trying to sneak away. Swiftly Andrew looked up and jumped on me before I could run out. He held me against the wall and forced me to tell him what I saw. I told him the truth.
“I saw you walk down the hall and followed you. Then I saw you drink the blood out of the bag and I tried sneaking away to give you some privacy… ” I said. He still kept his grip around my arms strong.
“Privacy? Don´t you mean, you wanted to go get help or call Security to arrest me?” He replied sardonically.
“No! I meant no such thing…”
Anger raced over his face and he inched closer to me, placing his face only a few inches away from mine. His hot breath on my face smelled like blood, but I was not afraid. “Do you even know what I am?” he asked, baring his white teeth.
“Of course I know. You are a vampire, the real kind of vampire, not the fake-novelistic type of vampire they show in movies.”
He tried keeping his expression threatening, yet I could clearly see in his eyes that he was shocked at how calmly I was taking it.
“Why… How…” he began to ask, when suddenly me diabetic meter when off again, reminding me that I had to check my sugar level. It would not surprise me if it turned out low, after seeing Andrew drink blood.
“What is that?” He asked
“That is my diabetic meter. I need to check my sugar level.”
“Very well”, Andrew said and let go of my hands. He turned around and tried distracting himself while I pinched my finger and then placed a band aid over it to cover the evidence and subdue the slightest smell of a drop of blood. When I finished I looked over at him. And promised to not tell anyone what I saw.
“No one would believe me anyway.” I said. “But I have one condition for my silence. I would like you to let me be part of your vampire life. Get to know you better and I want to be your friend.”
“You want to be my girlfriend? “ He asked surprised.
“No, not girlfriend like a serious relationship, only a gal friend. A female friend.” I clarified.
“You´d be too scared to face the real challenges my life holds. You won’t last a week being my so called friend. So it’s a deal.”
“Oh, I´ll survive believe me.” I said.
Suddenly I heard my father calling me. I walked out to see what he wanted and Andrew followed close behind me.
“Desiree!” My father called. “Where are you?”
“Here I am” I said as I walked out of the blood blank room.
“Ah, I was wondering where you had gotten to. Listen I'm going to have to stay until very late tonight. Can you call your mother to come and pick you up?” my father asked.
“Well, yes, I guess so…”
“Oh, Dr. Tryson,…I was just about to leave. If you like, I could give Desiree a ride home.” Andrew said, followed by a smile.
My father wasn´t sure what to say and hesitated, but when Andrew insisted again that it would not be any inconvenient, he allowed me to go.
As I followed Andrew to his car I noticed him staring at me intently.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Is Dr. Tryson really your father?” he asked as he turned on the car engine.
“Yes.” I answered, fiddling with my cel phone. Dad had asked me to call mom and tell her a young man was driving me home. My father was always overprotected with me.
“So you have access to this hospital anytime?” Andrew continued after I hung up.
“Yes, my father gave me a key to his office so I can do my homework there while he is at work. He does not like me staying home alone for long hours.” I answered
“Then I have to ask you favor, as a friend and if you want as something more. Help me get into the blood bank two or three times a week to eat and be strong. I will be faithful to you and you guardian forever.”
I laughed at how he begged. “You promise to protect me? I don’t need protection. Why would you be my slave?”
“You are bullied at school, I know it”.
“You see what any normal girl goes through. Heck, what any kid who is considered to be different goes through.”
“But if I’m with you no one will ever hurt you. I will never hurt you or betray you. You have my word.”
“Why do you speak to me in such a manner? Of all people why should you want to protect me?”
“Because you have pure heart and if you help me live I want to help you the rest of your life. I am only immortal if I can drink blood, and if you allow me to live I will dedicate a part of my immortality to help your life be better.”
I laughed at the thought. No one had ever wanted to care for me the way he claimed he would. “Very well… I promise to help you for as long as I can.”
“And I, milady, promise to guard you for the rest of your life.” He said, kissing my hand and staring into my eyes.
“Wait..” I said. “That´s not fair! What if I can´t hold up my end of the deal? I said I´d help you for as long as I could, but you´re promise is for life…”
“It doesn´t matter if you only can help me twice, your willingness to help and keep my secret mean a lot to me.”
I am sure I blushed when he said that to me, because I suddenly felt awkward and was relieved to see that he had already pulled in front of my house.
“So, I´ll see you tomorrow, love?” Andrew hollered as I got out of his car.
I simple smiled and nodded, yes. I walked inside the house, dazed, and I began to think that perhaps my fairytale life and love was coming true. However as soon as I walked in, reality hit me in the face again. Mom was in the kitchen making dinner and angry at me for not picking up my room. She basically read my rights to me as a daughter and my duties while living under her roof. My thoughts drifted to all those teenage movies where the mothers allow their children to have their room decorated as they pleased. Luckily, she was also intrigued in finding out who was the young man that drove me home and then yelled “So, I´ll see you tomorrow, love?”.
“Is he a classmate?” she asked.
“No, he is just a friend. We took a class together last semester; he is doing his Master Degree in Law.” I answered.
“Wow, a lawyer. I'm impressed dear… He seems like a keeper.” She winked. “However you cannot go out with him until your room is decent.”
I rolled my eyes and threw my backpack against the bedroom door. A smile crossed my face as I thought back to the hospital. I was glad to finally have a real friend, even though it was formed through a deal. Too tired to finish homework or do anything else, I went to bed early.

test.. :)