Ryan woke up to a sting on his arm, he sprang up ready to take down whoever the intruder was but what he saw made his eyes open in surprise. Dilly looked at him with eyes that says she would hit him with her sword if he did not speak in the next few seconds. He opened his mouth to say something but he could not get the proper words out of his mouth.
He looked at the tiny sword in her hand, Humans would go through any length to protect themselves. He knows very well the length women would go to for self defense, he knows about pepper spray, pocket knives and even pistols. But owning a sword is crazy.
The previous night, she was as pale as a dying child, but now? he laughed. The laughter earned him a gaze that pierced through his body like the sharp sword she was holding.
"What is funny?" Dilly eyed him wearily. She did not seem very scared or maybe she was just trying to hide the fact that she was afraid of him.
Dilly froze when he took two steps close to her, she stretched out the mini sword in his face, "stay where you are, don't come close."
Her head was banging so bad, her mouth was bitter and she could barely see. She struggled to stay composed, She was not really sure if what she had experienced was true or just one of her weird dreams.
He sighed "You need to calm down"
She stared at him in disbelief.
Calm down? after pulling that off the previous night?
He smiled "I will make breakfast for you and then we can talk"
She shook her head in disapproval "Why are you even here? how did you get in?"
He rubbed his palm on his forehead, he was hoping she would really calm down and listen to him. But he did not blame her, no one would calm down after seeing a vampire.
"You look pale D...." he was saying but got cut off by her sarcastic laughter.
"And whose fault is it?" She let out a dry laughter.
He moved passed her and walked into the kitchen "Let's see what you have here"
She followed him with the sword still pointed at him "It is either you explain what is happening or you get out of my house!"
Or maybe just get out of the entire neighborhood.
He ignored her as he scanned through her kitchen cabinet for something to fix for breakfast. He found a bucket filled with flour and a smaller one that has sugar in it.
"Pancakes?" He smiled sheepishly at her.
She dropped the sword as a wave of dizziness hit her. He rushed over to help her sit on the small chair facing the kitchen. Her body stiffened as his hands held her arms gently.
"Leave me alone please" she whispered.
He picked up the sword and handed it over to her "Since you do not trust me".
She snatched it from his hand not sure what to do about him.
"I should call Mat" She thought but immediately waved the thought, he just got back from his trip and he needs as much rest as possible.
You should call him though . A small voice in her head ordered.
She picked up her phone hesitantly hoping that Mat would get here in time to save her from whoever this man is.
Hey buddy, please come around now! I need you to get this person out of my sight.
She let out a small sigh of relief after sending the text that will get her best friend flying in her flat in few minutes. That nigga does not play about her for real.
She watched Ryan make breakfast. He moved around her kitchen like he had been doing it for years, his cute lips turned up in a small smile.
She looked at him with so much uncertainty, partially blaming herself for allowing him access into her life. He should have remained the neighbor that she doesn't speak to.
Could he really be a vampire? Am I imagining things?
Series of questions filled her head almost causing her skull to explode. Why not just ask him directly? He said they were going to talk after breakfast but She was not sure if she can wait any longer.
He hummed happily as he flipped the frying pan like a professional chef, she rolled her eyes at the gesture.
"He's so annoying" She whispered under her breathe.
And scary.
"Are you a vampire?" She asked before she could stop the question from blurting out. Her heart was racing.
He stopped in his tracks and turned back to look at her, his eyes were soft and kind. They stared right into her soul like he was trying to read her mind. He nodded gently not smiling, his face held no emotion.
"Are you?" She repeated, this time in a calmer tone.
He nodded again. She was not sure what that nod meant but she was was not willing to accept the fact that he might be agreeing to being a vampire. For some weird reason, She no longer felt scared and that makes her worry the more.
"D... I was..." He was saying when the door suddenly flung open. Mat stormed into her apartment like he was being chased by a thief.
"Are you okay Dilly?" He rushed towards her ignoring Ryan. "You are burning up."
He faced Ryan suddenly like he was just noticing him "What did you do to her?"
Dilly faked a smile "It's okay Mat, he was about leaving."
Ryan washed his hands gently in the sink "Please have breakfast and rest, I will see you later".
He left without turning back to look at either of them. It made Dilly's heart sink, it felt like she was letting her love go. He closed the door behind him gently as he stepped out.
"Now tell me what that nigga was doing here?" Did he try anything funny?" Matt asked as he scrutinized her from head to toe.
"He stopped by to make breakfast for me because I feel ill" She lied.
Her best friend let out a dry laughter "Why did you text like he was about to murder you or something"?
She eyed him as she moved towards the kitchen to see what Mr. Vampire had prepared for breakfast.
"I don't like him" She lied again.
Matt walked closely behind her , "these smell so good by the way, I skipped breakfast because I had to rush down here" He winked at her.
She shook her head in disagreement "I plan to throw them out."
"huh? If you are not hungry, go sit your ass down" He looked at her unbelievably "You want to dispose food as good looking as these?"
"I think I prefer if Ryan takes care of me than you" Dilly laughed. How can he like food this much?
"He is just a flat away, you can go to him" He rolled his eyes. "Please get well soon, I won't be here to babysit you for long."
"Whatever" She hissed.
You can go ahead and eat food prepared by a vampire.
Vampire ? She shivered at the thought.