Vampire (Continue)

Arywin entered the house just as the light from the sun was just beginning to be seen on the horizon. Quietly, Arywin closed the door and locked it. Her mind was still spinning in circles from the ‘morning’ with Daniel. As if in a trance, Arywin made her way to the kitchen. Automatically, she started to make coffee even though it wouldn’t help. As she waited, Arywin got down two glasses. She filled one with water and took a sip. The liquid was cool and refreshing on her throat.

Suddenly the hairs on her skin started to stand on end. Arywin stood there in silence for a moment before turning around to face the room. She jumped in the air when she saw her brother standing almost directly behind her. She landed in a crouched position, hissing at him. The shattering of glass brought her back to reality. She looked beside her. The remains of the glass were now in pieces and the water was splashed all over the floor.

Arywin looked up at her brother who was looking at her with a raised eyebrow. Arywin snorted as she stood up. Turning around, she grabbed the towel off the counter and walked over to begin cleaning up her mess. Rave walked to the counter to check on the coffee before turning around to face his sister. Arywin sparred him a glance. He was leaning against the counter, starring down at her with his arms crossed over his chest. Arywin quickly picked up the glass pieces and threw them away. She then wiped up the water left on the floor. When she finished, Arywin placed the wet towel over the hook and turned to face her brother.

He hadn’t said a word, which kind of shocked and scared Arywin. Arywin searched his face, trying to find a way to figure out his emotion. His face was blank, expressionless. After starring at each other for some time, Rave finally cleared his throat.

“So how was the club?” He asked in a gently voice. Arywin’s mind flooded back to the club.

She shrugged her shoulders. “It wasn’t bad. I had some fun.” Arywin admitted, remembering the dance with Daniel. Rave raise his eyebrows when Arywin smiled over the memory. She just shook her head.

“So how late were you at the club?’ he asked gently again.

“Um I don’t remember. I think until about two this morning.” Arywin knew that was a lie, she just hoped that Rave couldn’t tell. Rave’s face darkened and Arywin knew that she was in trouble.

“Libby called me at midnight telling me that you had left. She didn’t explain why, only said that if I wanted information, I’d have to talk to you.” Arywin gasped. What, was she in kindergarten? Did she need babysitters and people checking up on her all the time.

“You’re so nosey, all of you.” Arywin yell. “Don’t you guys just mind your own business?”
Rave looked down. “We check up on each other, Ary. It’s what we do.” He explained. “So why did you leave early?”

Arywin rolled her eyes. “I’ll tell you as long at you don’t throw a tantrum.” Arywin crossed her arms over her chest to show she meant business.

“Alright. I promise.” Said Rave as he straightened up. Arywin took a deep breath.

“I saw Drake.” Rave growled. Arywin put up a finger. “You promised.” She stated as she waited for her brother to calm down. He took in several deep breaths and then nodded to Arywin to continue. “Anyway, I saw Drake and he saw me. He came over to see both Libby and myself. Libby tried to keep herself between myself and Drake but he swept pass that and started flirting with me. I got tired of it and told him what I thought of him.” Arywin smiled at herself. “I took care of it Rave, all by myself.”

Arywin pushed pass Rave when the beeper on the coffee maker went off. She slowly poured a glass and handed it to Rave before getting another glass for herself. She was just about to pour the hot liquid into the mug when Rave spoke again.

“Alright, very good Ary, but who was the guy was watching you and who followed you out of the club?” Arywin froze. Her eyes widened as she starred ahead. For a moment, she had forgotten how to breathe. When she did, she slowly poured her cup of coffee.

She cleared her throat before taking a sip. “He’s a guy that I met at the club. We talked and had fun. He came up and talked to me before-“

“Arywin.” Rave interrupted. Arywin stopped and looked up at her brother. He stepped closer. “I can smell him on you. His scent is fresh. What happened?” Arywin swallowed and backed away.

“He asked me to dance. So I danced with him.” Arywin stated calmly.

“What else?”

“What do you mean ‘what else’?”

“You’re not telling me something.” Rave took another step towards her. Cornering her in the room.

“Alright fine. We kissed. Okay, are you happy.” Arywin threw her arms up in the arm in frustration.

“Seems like you did a little more than kiss.” Rave stated while taking a swig of his coffee.

“Fine, we made out. Are you happy now?” Arywin asked.

“No I’m not. Arywin what where you thinking. You yell at me for causing a scene at the club but its ok for you to be sucking faces with a human. You’re getting close to them and then you’ll end up in trouble, Arywin. Big trouble and only you can get yourself out.” Rave set his cup down on the counter before approaching Arywin. He knew that she was angry and that approaching her was dangerous but Rave pushed the thought away. He gently cupped her face, forcing her to look at him. “I only care for your happiness and safety. I don’t want you to get hurt.”

“I don’t need you protection, Rave.” Arywin pulled away from him. “I can protect myself.” She walked pass him and dumped her remaining coffee into the sink. She glared at him as she walked out of the kitchen. Rave heard the closet door opening, so he ran into the entry way.

Arywin was in the process of putting on her sporting coat when he arrived. “Where are you going?” He asked. He reached out and grabbed her arm but Arywin pulled out of his grip.

“I’m going on a hunt. Alone!” Said Arywin as she opened the front door.

“Are you crazy? You can’t hunt during the daylight hours, in the city. Someone will see you!” Said Rave as he took another step towards her. Arywin glared at her brother causing him to freeze in place. She looked at the door, her jaw was tense.

“That’s not the kind of hunting that I meant.” Hissed Arywin. She spared her brother an angry glance before slamming the door behind her.