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Zera had to hide the smile when she saw Zane shiver when her feet and legs touched him. Now he knew just how cold she was. She readjusted herself on her arms and wished that she could take her arms and wrap him around his chest instead of having them wedged between them. He was so warm....
She wondered how the horse was faring. Surely, it was fine. The horse had been raised in the kingdom, she guessed, so it must have been accustomed to weather like this. Somehow, she knew, though, that the horse would get cold, too. But the horse had a nice coat to keep it warm. And black coats attracted heat.
She was brought back from her daydreams when Zane said it would be easier if she used his arm as a pillow. She raised her brow at first- the fully sane Zera made that action. After a second, she simply shrugged and moved her hands out from under her head, placing the side of her head on Zane's bicep. Now they were even closer, it seemed, and Zera felt like the air around them was charged with static.
"You're really, really warm," she said sighing. "How are you so warm in a climate like this?" she asked, her brows furrowing in confusion as she stared up at Zaniell's violet eyes.
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7:56pm Jul 2 2012
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Ooc:// Badumperz.
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8:09pm Jul 2 2012
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Zane watched the Princess as she debated his offer. He didn't think she'd ob
ject to his arm, but then again, he never knew what to expect when it came to Zera. She was constantly surprising him. She'd be charming and witty one moment, then a hot-headed jerk the next. He supposed he had to be the same way with her as well.
Zaniell's arm felt like it was on fire when Zera leaned up on it. He almost wondered if it was dangerous, them being so close to eachother. He almost laughed at the thought of the electricity being their life forces colliding, or entwining. As if they were brought together by fate. Yeah, that was certainly a ridiculous idea.
Zane looked down into Zera's slate colored eyes with his own violet ones. He noticed her confusion, and wondered how to answer her without revealing his true self. He thought for a moment, nodding his head as he did so.
"I've always been kind of hot," Zane finally said, a laugh soon following. "No, I guess I just have the will to survive." |
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8:40pm Jul 2 2012
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Zera watched as Zane thought for a moment. She had the strange feeling that he was hiding something. Every time she seemed to ask him a question about his physical qualities, he would think for a moment, and then answer. She brushed off the thought with a sigh, nodding as Zane spoke.
She couldn't go to sleep like this, though. her back was still cold, even as close to Zane as she was. She readjusted her arms and shivered again as a gust of wind howled outside. Goodness, how long would this storm last? Surely no more than a few hours, she thought. Though, she wouldn't mind being like this with Zane longer than that amount of time.
"That's interesting," she said, chewing on her lip. "How did you find me in the market?" she asked, pursing her lips together. "I mean, I'm thankful for you finding me, but... I didn't see you anywhere until you just popped up." She sighed again, her eyes boring into his. Perhaps if she stared hard enough, he wouldn't have time to think for an answer, and just say the first thing that came to mind.
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9:03pm Jul 2 2012
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"I could smell your blood."
Crap. He did just say that. Zane let out a nervous laugh and rolled his eyes, trying to cover his stupid mistake. "How do you think I found you? I turned my back just in time to see you walk, willing, might I add, into that alley way. It wasn't hard..."
Zane kept staring into Zera's eyes, wondering if she noticed. That was a stupid thought. The girl was extremely observant; she wasn't going to just brush that off. Was she? Well, he hoped so, anyways.
Another gust of wind whipped by the tent, almost causing Zane to shiver. He could feel the temperature around him slowly dropping. That wasn't good. Without even thinking, Zane pulled the blanket up even higher on the both of them. He didn't want her to get cold; at least he knew that much.
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9:29pm Jul 2 2012
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Zera's brows raised as Zaniell said that he could smell her blood. Well, that was different. What was he, some sort of vampire? She nearly snorted at the thought. That was absurd. Vampires were creatures of myth. As he cleared things up, Zera was glad that he was just kidding. If he would've meant what he said, Zera would've just got up from that space and froze to death. No way was she snuggling with a lunatic.
When another gust of when swept by the tent, Zera shivered and sub-consciously laced her arms around Zane's neck, pulling herself closer. Goodness, it was freezing. She'd heard tales of knights saving young women in storms like this by getting them to strip down to their corsets and pantaloons. But those were knights- not kidnappers. Plus, Zera was naturally thin, so she didn't wear a corset. Just a brazeer.
Her face got buried into his shoulder and she sighed, completely humiliated by her actions, her cheeks red.
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9:35pm Jul 2 2012
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[[ lul. Brazeer. x3 ]]
Zane literally sighed with relief as Zera didn't say anything. He noticed the raise of her eyebrows, but that was it, and he was glad. Though, it might have been a relief for her to know. For him to tell someone who might understand, who might not judge. Maybe she'd except him for who she was? Maybe she'd cringe from fear? No way Zane was taking that chance.
Surprise lit up his face as Zera pulled herself closer by his neck. He draped his hand over her waist, his hand placed a little lower than mid-back, but not too low. She buried her face into his chest, and Zane was not complaining one bit. He enjoyed it, actually. Her closeness, the electricity, everything.
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10:04pm Jul 2 2012
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Ooc:// That's what my Great Gramma used to call it. Funnily enough, Zera was her name. XD
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Zera was surprised as Zane actually accepted the physical contact. She thought that he would jump or at least be startled, but he showed no signs that she could distinguish. She relaxed from her tensed position and let out a breath she didn't know she'd been holding.
She was even more surprised when she felt Zane's hand near her waist. It provided a warmth she couldn't name. Her eyes widened slightly, but she didn't resist. It was warm. She readjusted herself, her head draping back onto his arm, her hair splayed around her.
"It sure is," she said at his comment about it being a long night. She would probably be shivering the entire night. But maybe, just maybe she would catch some sleep. She wished the same would be for Zane. Though she doubted he would actually get any sleep, because she would probably be trying to get closer to him all night.
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10:14pm Jul 2 2012
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Zera's scent wafted towards Zane as she readjusted herself. He bit his lip to keep himself in check. They were so close, he could feel her pulse in every section that they were touching. It was unfair. But, it would have been equally unfair to let Zera die of hypothermia. She needed his warmth, and he was more than happy to oblige.
Zane shuffled a bit under the blanket, trying to get into a more comfortable position. The ending result was Zera's arms still wrapped around his neck, her head on his outstretched arm, and his hand on her waist. The only successful movement that Zane had done was get close enough that their chests were only inches away. Well, he found it more comfortable, anyways.
"You should try to get some sleep, Princess," Zane murmured into Zera's ear. "The night'll pass faster if you do." Not like he wanted that to happen.
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10:23pm Jul 2 2012
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Zera's brows furrowed slightly as Zane moved. She could feel his bicep tensing under her head as he moved. It was a feeling she quite liked, though it made her head raise up slightly. She sighed as he settled and noticed that there was only a few inches of thin air separating their torsos. A part of her wished those few inches weren't there.
She shivered when he murmured in her ear. She should try to sleep, though a part of her wished to stay awake. And another part of her was wary of what would happen while she slept. She sighed anyway, and closed her eyes, allowing the warmth to envelope her and lull her into a deep sleep.
It had been a long time since Zera had been in a deep sleep, and the deep, dark, velvety abyss of nothingness that greeted her as she closed her eyes almost immediately caused her to fall into a deep sleep. No dreams, hopefully.
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10:57pm Jul 2 2012
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Zane frowned when Zera shivered. Was it his closeness? He could back away... But by the time he was going to say something, he looked down to see the Princess' eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
"Princess?" Zane said quietly, wondering if she was awake. Nope. That girl was out. He sighed and laid his head on the ground and shut his eyes himself. Though, he wasn't falling asleep. Not while Zera was so entirely close to him. He didn't think he'd ever sleep with her in this proximity. If he had it that way, he'd never sleep.
Zaniell took that moment to truly look at Zera. She looked so peaceful and beautiful when she slept, that much he could admit. Her hair was everywhere though. With a gentle hand, Zane slowly swept a few strands from her face and placed them back where they belonged. His hand caressed her cheek for but a moment as he did so. He sighed. He was enjoying this little moment of heaven a little too much. |
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11:04pm Jul 2 2012
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Ooc:// -Doesn't know what to do.-
Timeskip to morning??
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11:17pm Jul 2 2012
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[[ Sounds good.
Zane needs to feed. ;-; Morning should be perfect to break the news to Zera that he's a vampire. xD ]] |
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11:30pm Jul 2 2012
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Ooc:// XD Here I go.
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Zera's eyes fluttered open. She hadn't slept too well, given that she'd snuggled closer and closer to Zaniell every time a gust of wind blew outside the tent while she was asleep. She woke up with her head pressed against a warm, muscular surface- Zane's chest. She had ended up eliminating those few inches that had separated them when she was awake.
She then became aware of the fact that the storm was still going strong outside, though it had weakened just a little. She reluctantly peeled herself away from Zane's torso, stretching almost like a cat would. She didn't come out from under the blankets, though. It was still freezing. And Zane was dreadfully warm. She had half a mind to plaster herself against him again, and not let go. Ever. Until the storm ended, that was.
She had slept comfortably, with her head resting either on Zane's bicep or on his chest- she didn't remember which, given that she was asleep. She winced as she felt the stiff skin around the wound on her neck protest as she rolled her head. The scab separated a bit, and a tiny amount of blood oozed out, though it didn't trickle down her skin.
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11:35pm Jul 2 2012
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Zane rolled in his sleep as Zera moved away from him. He was having such a good dream... Zera and him cuddled all night in her tent because there was a storm out. They fell asleep in eachothers arms. It was a really nice dream.
Zane's eyes snapped open as he smelled Zera's blood. He shot up into sitting position, the blanket falling off of his chest and bundling in his lap. He brought his hands to his forehead, as if he had gotten a sudden headache. He was so.. so hungry. And it was storming out; he was stuck in the tent with Zera, who was bleeding again.
Zane closed his eyes when he felt his pupils begin to dilate. He did not need this right now. He didn't want to hurt Zera, but if he didn't feed soon... Well, it would end badly for both of them. Zane took in a shaky breath and let it go slowly. That helped, for about a second. He opened his eyes and glanced over at the Princess. Lord help him.
"Zera, I need your help... I know I'm going to sound crazy, and I don't expect you to believe me at first... But please, just trust me." His voice was starting to crack as he finished his sentence.
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11:46pm Jul 2 2012
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Zera jumped slightly as Zaniell jumped up, sitting up straight and placing a hand to his head. She watched him take in a shaky breath and then exhale. Something was wrong. Was he sick? Maybe that's why he was so warm- Maybe he had a fever, or something, she decided.
As he spoke, Zera's brows furrowed. Why would he need her help for something? Did he want her to scratch his back or something? She was curious as to why he would sound crazy. Of course, as much as she hated to admit to trusting him at all, she trusted him more than she probably should have. After all, he was the man who kidnapped her. But he saved her from becoming a slave, as well.
"Okay..." She blinked a few times to clear her vision. "What do you need?" She tilted her head to the side slightly.
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6:15pm Jul 3 2012
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Zane stood up, letting the blanket drop down the ground. He moved and sat in front of the Zera, though he still wouldn't look at her. He was so ashamed of himself, having to ask the Princess for blood. It was embarrassing in every way shape or form.
Slowly, he lifted his hand and dragged a finger across her neck wound, a small bead of blood hanging onto his fingertip. He rubbed it in between his fingers, staring at it as he did so.
"See this?" He held up his fingers. "This blood... It's what I need to survive." He paused, trying to think of what to say next. "Unfortunately, I was unable to feed before we set off on the trail. I fear that I am the monster you believe me to be. But, Princess, I'll warn you. If I do not feed soon, I will become the monster I know I can be." His voice turned light and barely audible by the end.
"So, I beg of you, from the depths of my heart, please... Help me."
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8:54pm Jul 3 2012
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Zera was a bit curious as to why he had drug his finger across his wound. She was even more surprised when Zaniell pulled his hand away and she saw blood in his index finger. The princess hadn't even noticed she was bleeding. Sure, the wound had stung for a bit, but she didn't really know that it had reopened.
When Zane spoke, Zera's eyebrows furrowed. What was he, some kind of vampire? It wouldn't be the first time that she considered such a foolish thing. Now that she thought about it, everything seemed to fall into place. When she bled in the cottage that time, he ran. When she bled in the alley, he ran towards her. He found her.
Still, believing such a thing was stupid. But, believing or non-believing, Zera couldn't resist when people begged. Especially men. Especially Zane. Her lips pursed together. Just to test him, she pulled her hair to the side of her neck, and said, "Go at it." She believed he would simply give up the act and laugh. But a small part of her knew what was coming.
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9:35pm Jul 3 2012
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Zane's eyes widened at her willingness. It was that easy? No, Zera wasn't the type to just willingly do something for him. He narrowed his eyes as he scooted closer to the Princess. He sat down next to her, eyeing her neck hungrily. His eyes flashed back up to hers for just a moment.
Zane leaned close to Zera, his lips less than an inch away from her delicate skin. He then wondered how he was going to control himself; he had never let a human live once he started to feed. Usually, he just killed them first. But still, he knew with all his heart that he wouldn't let Zera die from this.
Zane brought his lips to her neck wound, barely touching them to her skin. To her, it probably felt like a kiss; to Zane, it was a taste tester. He licked the small amount of blood from his lips, nearly shivering because of it's delicious taste. He brought his lips from Zera's neck to her ear. His voice was just a whisper.
"Are you positive, Princess?"
[[ Zane's all like 'Om-nom-nom!' in his mind. But, a gentleman always asks before taking.
.... Right.
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9:48pm Jul 3 2012
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Ooc:// Sorry if my posts seem... different. I feel a bit betrayed right now...
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Zera could feel Zane's breath on her skin, and she was wondering why he hadn't given up the act yet. She shivered as she felt his lips brush the skin on her neck. It almost felt like a kiss. Perhaps it was, she thought. He was messing with her. She wouldn't let him get the best of her. If he wanted to play, she would play along. He would eventually give up.
When he pulled away, Zera was almost sure he was about to give it up- Start laughing and crying in amusement. But then he asked her if she was sure. She closed her eyes and nodded, following the nod with a quiet, "Mmhmm."
Zera prepared for him to do something silly, or joke around with her- perhaps even start laughing after her response. She was sure he would give it up any second now. All she had to do was wait.
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