When Love Met Destruction

I awoke with a jolt to the sound of tires screeching on pavement. My head was tilted, resting on Andy's shoulder, and my body in the fetal position as I desperately tried to stay warm. My vision was hazy with the remnants of sleep which made exiting the car slightly difficult. I would have fallen on my face when I missed the step getting out of the high up car if it wasn't for Andy quickly grabbing my arm. I turned my head, blushing instinctively at my clumsiness.

"You okay?" He asked. I nodded shyly and shivered at the cold concrete on my bare feet. I was absolutely freezing and couldn't help but wonder when I'd get some clothes, if I'd get any at all.

Andy's body collided with my back when I stopped abruptly in my tracks, my focus locked on the man who tried to rape me barely an hour before waiting at the front door. I heard Andy sigh quietly before his breathe tickled my ear.

"I won't let him hurt you, I promise. Do you trust me?" I pursed my lips together in contemplation.

Should I? I just met this guy, this vampire, but I already feel safe around him. He saved me from being raped and actually treated me like an equal.

I nodded. "Yes."

Andy's hand linked with mine a grin on his face though he tried to hide it by looking away. I noticed the scowl on Chris' face when he saw our hands intertwined. His expression scared me but I reminded myself of what Andy promised and felt a little better.

Chris cleared his throat loudly and with a wicked grin he said, "Let's meet the others."

We walked inside the Victorian mansion side by side and Andy's hand never left mine. After going down a series of corridors, we reached a large dimly lit living room that held nine other vampires. I felt inferior and scared being in the same room, let alone house, with eleven vampires that could kill me in a second. Andy let go of my hand to move his to rest on my shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze when he felt how tense I was.

"Andy, would you like to introduce everyone?" Chris asked, pretending to be nice. Andy sighed before going in order from left to right, his hand never leaving my shoulder.

"This is Ricky, Josh, Brandon, Devin, Ryan, CC, Ashley, Jake, and Jinxx."

The first five smirked evilly at me while the other simply smiled cheekily which should who was and was not going to treat me fair.

I glanced at Andy, taking note of how his blue eyes sparkled. "C-can I have some clothes?"

Although he had been nice since I met him, I was still wary about trusting any of them.
Andy nodded and smiled, grabbing my hand once again before announcing that we were leaving and why. I tried desperately to block out the whines and protests of me putting clothes on as we walked down the hall. I ran my hand longingly along the railing of the spiral staircase, my eyes focus on the velvet-like carpet under my feet. Before I knew it we were in what I assumed to be Andy's room. The walls were a deep maroon color and the bed was black but somehow the minimal lighting brightened up the room a little bit.

Andy chuckled lightly as he rummaged through his black dresser. I couldn't hear what he said next due to his back being turned to me so I hummed in question, gaining his full attention.

"I said, it's going to be hard finding something that somewhat fits you because you're so well," He paused and turned around, looking me up and down, yet not in a creepy way. "Tiny." A shy giggle protruded from my mouth as I instinctively covered myself with my arms.

I was always shy when it came to my body. Not because I thought I was fat or anything, I just never liked being half naked like most seventeen year old girls do. My mother called it respecting yourself but the kids at school called it being prude. It didn't bother me though.

Andy smiled triumphantly as he held out a white black t-shirt that looked rather small and a pair of batman pajama pants. I accepted them gratefully, throwing them on with ease. The shirt fit me better than I expected but was still a little loose and I had to roll up the waistband of the pajama pants because they were too long. But hey, at least I had clothes on.

I smiled and said, "Thank you." Andy nodded in reply before he looked out the thick piece of glass that protected us from the cold wind of the night. There was a few minutes of awkward silence before something sparked my curiosity.

"Where am I going to sleep?"

"Well you can sleep with me.." I froze at the voice coming from behind me and kept my gaze locked on Andy who was now glaring slightly. "And I don't mean take a nap." The suggestiveness in Chris' voice made a shiver run up my spine.

Without turning around I whispered, "I d-don't want to.." I heard the sound of his boots shuffling across the soft carpet in Andy's room before the front of his body brushed up against my back. Andy took protective steps towards us which confused me but at the time I was too scared to pay any attention to it.

Chris chuckled. "Who said you had a choice? You do what I say," His hand ran up my arm before he brushed the hair away from my neck, exposing it. "When i say it, with no objections." I was frozen in fear when he tilted my head to the side and bit my lip as tears brimmed in my eyes. Two sharp things dug into my flesh. Not enough to break the skin but enough to cause me pain. Chris pushed his fangs deeper, nearly breaking through, but ceased his actions when Andy said,

"She's sleeping in my room." His deep voice was laced with anger.

Chris scoffed then released me with a push, sending me stumbling into Andy's arms. I clutched onto his shirt, my forehead rested up against his chest, as Chris trudged out of the room. I blushed upon noticing Andy's arms still wrapped around me and pulled back slightly to look up at him.

His eyes mesmerized me. Those blue orbs bore into mine and not even the fact that he was leaning in closer distracted me. When his lips collided with I thought nothing of it at first. In fact, I didn't even respond. But when I realized what was happened I instinctively pushed him away and got defensive.

"Is that why you've been so nice to me all day? To get in my pants?" My forehead creased from the hurt expression on my face. I felt so stupid.

"No, Scarlett that's not-"

I scoffed. "I don't wanna hear some bullshit lie! I actually began to trust you but you're just like them rest of them! A bunch of god damn blood-sucking leeches! Why did you treat me so kindly, huh? Tell me the truth." My face was hot with anger and wet with tears. I don't know why I got so worked up but I couldn't bring myself to calm down. Andy began to look just as angry which scared me, though I refused to show it.

He stepped closer, now towering over me. "You wanna know why I've been so nice to you all day?!" The way his voice boomed across the silent room made me jump but I remained silent. "The second I saw you in the auction ring I knew, I just knew!" My eyebrows furrowed together in confusion.

Softly, I asked, "Knew what?" My whole demeanor had noticeably calmed and I was no longer fuming anymore all because of the upset look on Andy's face. It was silent for a minute as Andy stared longingly at the carpet, his foot tapping vigorously on the carpet.

Just as quiet as I asked he answered. "I knew that I wanted to be with you. That.. That we were mates." His words chilled me to the bone with shock. I watched silently, mouth agape, as Andy changed into pajamas, grabbed a blanket and turned the lights off. He laid down on the futon that I failed to notice before and rolled onto his side. "Goodnight." He said.

I wandered over to the big bed, feeling my way around, and pulled the comforter back. I laid in Andy's bed for a few minutes before I started to feel bad about what I had said. The longer I felt bad the more I began to grow scared of my surroundings. Someone could easily just creep in and take me without Andy even knowing.

I rolled onto my back. "Andy?" It was silent before a tiny moan sounded throughout the room. "I'm...I'm sorry. What I did and said was uncalled for. Will you please come lay with me? I don't feel safe without you by my side...." I began to think he ignored my apology and plea when nothing happened for a minute or so and rolled over, deciding that if I'm going to be sleeping alone in this big bed I might as well get comfy. A small smile tugged at the corner of my lips when I felt the comforter being pulled back.

"Thank you." I smiled, mustering up the courage and rolling over to cuddle up against Andy. He was lying on his back which allowed me to rest my head on his chest as well as my hand.

A chaste kiss was placed on the top of my forehead before I fell asleep.

Notes

I hope I'm not moving this too quickly!!! there will definitely be drama coming up in the next few chapters so keep that in mind!