Chapter 15

Playing the guitar has always soothed me and it helps me calm down. After a long play session I realized my stomach growling.....VERY loudly.

"You need to eat" Erik said as he gently grabbed the guitar and his hand rested on line for a second. I started at his hand, it looked normal but a little colder.

"Yeah I guess I should" I looked into his eyes then he put the guitar in the case. Leaving it on the bed. He got off the bed and held his hand out to help me up. I put my hand on his and something about him made the heat rush to my cheeks.

"Thank you" I said and our hands parted.

"You're welcome. You can play it any time you want. It's been collecting dust for a while now" he said.

"Oh sweet. It's a beautiful guitar"

We walked down to the kitchen and he offered to make me something, so I didn't object. He seemed like a really nice guy but something made him protective and angry.

"How old is everyone?"

"I am 106 years old, Sophia is about 110, Drake is also 110, Irene is 130, Carter is 125,Adrianna is 108 and Trey is 111" He said as calm as saying they were in their 20s or 30s.

"Wow you were all turned young then" I said trying to do the math in my head.

"Yes, in human years we were turned before or when we were around 25"

"Oh..." I looked down.

"Tell me about yourself" he changed the subject quickly"

"Um... I'm 22 years old, work at the night club, Crescent Moon where I've been for almost 2 years and I love it there" I smiled.

"I noticed" he whispered.

"How?" I asked a little confused.

"I was there a few times" he said.

"Were you enjoying the club or were you there for other reasons?" I asked.

"I was following some vampires who have been attacking humans and been looking for a human who is a part of their puzzle. Then I saw them following you. So I kept an eye on you" he said.

"How long?" is all I could say because his honesty threw me off.

"A few weeks"

"Oh ok...wait! you've been watching for a few WEEKS? You're the reason I've been getting these creepy feelings. I knew there was something in the shadows. I'm not crazy! What puzzle?" I was all excited now.

"You're a little crazy. I haven't found out yet but I know a guy who knows a lot about everything and we'll go see him in a few days" he said with a little smirk.

"Oh hush. We? I'm going?" I said realizing what he said.

"Yes you are going" he was honest and no lies.

He help up eggs and bread.

"Scrambled please. Can I help at all? I was about to get up.

"No, let me. Tell me more about your work" he said putting his hand up.

As he made me scrambled eggs and toast I told him about my work, people I work with, how my nights usually went and just talked about random things.

"Wait if you have been keeping an eye on me for the past few weeks, did you follow Bo and I to the fair?" it clicked in my head.

"Yes I did" he didn't look at me.

"Stalker" I giggled.

"Who is that guy?" he seemed intrigued.

"Bo, a friend and coworker, that I have feelings for and we weren't on a date. Can we start training tomorrow?" He looked at me shocked.

"What? I want to get started because life is unpredictable, scary and I don't want to depend on others to protect me" I looked at him.

"We will be here to protect you for as longs as you need us. I will see if Sophia will hep since she's a woman and she's fast on her feet." He said.

"Thank you. That sounds good. What time?"

"As soon as it's dark. I'm going to talk to Sophia now" he said slightly smiling as he walked out.

"Okay. I'm going to go upstairs. Erik, thank you."

"For?" he now looked confused.

"Everything you have done and will do. I mean it" I smiled.

"You're welcome" he smiled back.

After Erik had left the kitchen I went up to his room and grabbed his guitar. I started strumming and then played some random songs. One song that I always love to play is "Your Guardian Angel" but The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. From there I played some of my favorite songs. The more I played the more I relaxed. Finally I was worn out and my body was getting heavy. I put the guitar back in the case and laid down.