Date night

POV RAE

I must be dreaming, it's dark.

Hadn't I already done this, the walk to the stop and shop. the slight chill in the air and the rain, I needed eggs that's right.

But something tells me to turn around, some primal urge. like the boogie man is after me.

My heart is pounding, the darkness in the alley next to the small store is calling me and screaming at me to run at the same time, my arm hair is standing on end.

The darkness moves yellow eyes peering at me, and a wide white toothy smile. Alice and wonderland play in my mind, the Cheshire cat is looking out at me.

My heated breath showing in the chilling air, blocking my view for only a moment.

The face now has a body. A beautiful man unearthly beautiful. He's covered head to toe in black, like the old magic guy. What's his name, Chris angel.

Not in the face, no in the face hes breath taking all Sharp angles and oh god is that blood.

His full pink lips are covered in fresh dark red blood.

My eyes have gone round, a shreak on the tip of my tongue.

It never makes its way past my lips, he's got me pinned to the wall. How I have no idea he fast in a non human way. He's towering over me, his large frame blocking my view of everything but him.

I can't look away. Why can't I look away.

I know him, "shhhh, kitten" he coos in my ear, his breath tickling the sensitive flesh making my knees weak.

This is only a dream I keep thinking to myself, over and over again. But something in me asks, are you sure? and you know what I don't.

His hands hold me firm, he called me kitten. where have I heard that before?

Then it hits me "Victor?" I whimper, he gazes down at me, his expression softens for a moment then his predatory look is back.

"forget" his compelling voice orders me, a warm sensation filling me and the nightmare world begins to fade away.

As if it was only smoke.

I wake screaming, sweat and goose flesh covers me.

I'm terrified, yet I can't remember why. I'm curled up on my couch the early morning sun peaking in through the lacey curtains.

My mouth was so dry and had a horrible lingering taste on my tongue.

Looking around I noticed Jamie wasn't on the couch with me anymore. The faint sounds of the shower running told me where he had wandered off too.

My neck now has a blooming muscle pain, from sleeping on Jamie's shoulder. no amount of stretching would help. so ibuprofen it is then.

With a sigh I make my way to the kitchen.

Once there my gaze falls upon a bowl filled with cereal. Ah I really need food, grabbing down my own bowl and an almost empty box of footy pebbles I pour myself some. The familiar feeling of comfort fills me as I eat.

My phone starts ringing loudly from the table by the window, MOM. great that's definitely what I needed right now.

I pick it up on the fourth ring, God forbid I let her go to voicemail.

"Yes mom, what can I do for you this lovely morning" my voice full of sugar and sarcasm, I can almost see the look on her face as she sighs.

"Your chipper" she comments.

" Family dinner " is all she says, I wince fuck I completely forgot.

"Is that today?"

"Yes, you said that you would bring the potatoes" she paused " an you please be on time sweetheart" she practically begs, shoving the cereal full spoon in my mouth I hum out a yes.

She doesn't even wait for me to say bye and the line is dead.

Yet she has the balls to wonder where I get my poor attitude from.

Finishing up my third bowl, now captain crunch instead of fruity pebbles Jamie saunters out towel hung low on his hips, his perfect v on display.

Playfully I cover my eyes and pretend to be scared for life.

"Don't act like you hate the view, babydoll" he trills jokingly, swating at my leg.

A sarcastic gasp escaping my lips. Jamie turns giving me his best, devil may care smile.

"Come on you get dressed, were gonna be late for work" Jamie cautious me, taking a bite of his cereal.

" Yes mom" I joke, stomping my way to my room.

" That's right, I'm your mommy" he calls after me, a slight smile pulling at my lips.

Jamie has this air about him, I can't help but feel happy around him. No that's not all of it honestly, he makes me feel safe.

For as long as I've lived by myself, about 9 years.

Jamie has always been around me.

Offering love, support and friendship.

Grabbing my favorite pair of high waisted velvet bell bottoms, a black crop tank and some chunky chucks plus my crystalball dangly plugs that Jamie got me for my last birthday.

I throw them on along with my leather jacket that's hanging on the coat rack.

Pulling my hair into a loose ponytail, I grab my purse from underneath my bed and dash to the living room, nearly tripping at the threshold.

"ready?" I ask, glancing between him and the door.

"Yep" he nods enthusiastically.

We bearly make it out before Jamie freezes.

"What's wrong?" I ask as I turn to look at what stopped him.

standing right directly across the street, leaning against a brick garden wall was , Victor.

A devil may care windswept look about him, he oozed sex and danger.

when his eyes finally met mine a dazzling grin split across his face, it was difficult to keep a smile off mine too.

Jamie looked like he was about to be sick.

"I've gotta go I'll meet you at the shop, I need to pick something up from the store" he spoke fast, ruffling my hair the dashing away down the block.

that was weird.

"Hey beautiful, hope I didn't upset your boyfriend" Victor said in a teasing tone, he purches himself on the bottom of my stoop on the wall.

"Boyfriend? you mean Jamie. he's not my boyfriend, he's just a friend" I couldn't keep the blush from my face.

"Is that so?" he asked, giving me a playful smirk.

" I just figured a beautiful woman such as yourself would have been snatched up by now" he smiled devilishly.

I rolled my eyes and walked right by him.

He followed close behind.

"What do I have to do to get you to let me take you out?" that stopped me right in my tracks,

truthfully I still can't believe this gorgeous god of a man was talking to me in the first place.

turning to look back at him we collide, I didn't realize how close he was to me.

quickly we both reached out steading each other.

after a moment of staring into his face, we both broke out in laughter.

"Im so sorry, let me take you out as an apology" he pushed jokingly, lightly laying his hand on my shoulder.

His voice was deep and soothing.

"No need to apologize Victor" I chided

His face changed in an instant from playful to serious, he leaned closer to me and whispered.

"Listen, kitten I have a proposition for you" his words sent a shock down to my spine, raising the hairs on my arms.

I gulped nervously, "what kind of proposition"

He stared straight into my eyes, and I was entranced. I found myself lost in those beautiful icy blue orbs.

I wanted to run from him, hide under my covers or just disappear, I had no control over myself.

"come out with me tonight, I know a place I think you would enjoy" he suggested, his fingers playing with one of the strands of my curly hair.

I could tell he wanted meand it made my heart flutter, "I can't" I managed to reply.

"Why ever not?" He questioned, looking hurt. His features softened slightly as he took a step back.

"I have a family dinner tonight, my mother would kill me if I cancelled again" I explained, trying to avoid his intense gaze.

"I understand"

The sound of my ringtone cut into the awkward silence.

"That will probably be your boss. " Victor chuckled softly, "I'll see you soon kitten" he winked at me, heading back the way he came.

" Wait, the dinner is over at 9:30" I called, Victor just smiled and kept walking.

Quickly I answered my phone just before the last ring

" Where the hell are you Rea?" Jamie growled through the phone.

" I'm coming sorry, I should be there in a few minutes"I apologized, then hurriedly hu. g up on him before he cussed me out.

The shop was only about 3 blocks away, but by the time I was trudging up to the door I could see the waiting room was packed with people wanting tattoos or piercings.

Today was going to be hell, and I was hoping it would move quickly.

not even 5 mins into my shift, my phone dinged.

"I'll be at your house at 11 to pick you up kitten" a text from an unknown number pop across the screen.

But it had to be Victor, because who else calls me kitten.

My heart was beating so fast, and I had a odd feeling in my stomach like a had eaten moths for breakfast.

He was coming to get me at 11, 11 tonight.

It was just like a fairytale book, and I couldn't believe it.

A perfect prince charming would come swooping in to save the princess.

I sighed heavily, my life was finally starting to look up.

After I finished my last client, I went straight home.

My body was trembling with anticipation. I couldn't wait to see him again, just the thought of seeing him made me smile.

First Id have to make it through family dinner.