was chewing a piece of gum she’d found in her purse.
“You’re hungry, I’d forgotten. We can go get something for you.”
“No, I’m alright. While you’re sleeping, I think I’ll go get some breakfast. It’s too early now.”
“No, you shouldn’t be out there alone. It isn’t safe.”
“Who’s going to hurt me? Your vampire buddies have to go to ground, too, right? Like you, they have to find shelter from the sun. I’ll stay near the window, I promise, where I’ll get a hundred percent sun rays. Really. I’ll be safe.”
He had to admit she was right. “Okay, but don’t take off. You know I’ll find you again. And I really will be pissed off then. You don’t want that to happen.”
“I don’t. I won’t leave. I’ll get some breakfast, maybe a magazine, call work, then come back and nap for the rest of the day so I’ll be up to the next leg tonight. How much longer is the trip?”
“Vancouver is probably another sixteen hours. Another two nights. Get a couple magazines.”
“Hmm. Maybe I should just get a good book. Maybe a post-apocalyptic thriller. Bad guys, aliens. No vampires.”
“Funny. Okay, I’m going to check out the basement.”
Park threw herself down on the hard bench-couch and closed her eyes. She didn’t wake up for another hour, just as the sun peaked around the edge of the cabins front window. A fluffy blanket had been laid across her. It made her smile as she imagined him doing something so mundane. She yawned and wandered over to the window, then stepped out the door. It was a stunning morning. Someone had cleared an area in front of the cabin so the sun would make it through to the small porch. It was warm and delicious on her cool skin. How awful it would be to never again be able to feel the sunshine on your face. Dew covered the sparse grass that surrounded her bare feet, so she stepped back and went into the little kitchenette to see if there might be some coffee. Maybe some little instant packets or something. But the cupboards were bare. That was okay, she intended to make her way to the little diner she’d seen about fifteen minutes down the road. This morning she really was very, very hungry. Another greasy fat-laden meal seemed inevitable. Oh, well there was no end to how many minutes she could use the treadmill.
Bathroom facilities weren’t too bad, basic certainly, but more than adequate. The shower nozzle provided a powerful spray and she was tempted to linger, but she wanted to get some food, get her call made, and get back here in case Bas needed her. Like he would. Well, you never knew. Maybe vampires did occasionally need help.
It was an easy drive, the morning dawning warm with a coolness in the air. Her favorite type of weather. She was clean, rested, relaxed, and hungry on her way to eat. There was a sharp newness to her life with Bas that brought a sense of worry, but also a sense of excitement and discovery. The scientist in her was curious and impatient. The woman was a little breathless and eager to see where this led. Her life was good, but it had become very dull. Lacked intensity and vitality. So, on this lovely morning drive, she was feeling a little euphoric.
The diner was packed, likely the only one for some distance around, but she didn’t have to wait to be seated. The waitresses here were busy, but they were friendly and seemed to like their jobs. Two of them smiled warmly at Park as soon as she sat down and told her one of them would be right there.
Another waitress, slim, about Park’s age,with cropped shocking blonde hair passed by with a loaded tray.
“Take a look at the menu, sweetie,” she called out to Park. “You don’t look like you’re from around her, and we got some really nice items. Like stuff you likely never saw before. I’ll be right there.”
Park loved the friendly ambience. Everyone
“You’re hungry, I’d forgotten. We can go get something for you.”
“No, I’m alright. While you’re sleeping, I think I’ll go get some breakfast. It’s too early now.”
“No, you shouldn’t be out there alone. It isn’t safe.”
“Who’s going to hurt me? Your vampire buddies have to go to ground, too, right? Like you, they have to find shelter from the sun. I’ll stay near the window, I promise, where I’ll get a hundred percent sun rays. Really. I’ll be safe.”
He had to admit she was right. “Okay, but don’t take off. You know I’ll find you again. And I really will be pissed off then. You don’t want that to happen.”
“I don’t. I won’t leave. I’ll get some breakfast, maybe a magazine, call work, then come back and nap for the rest of the day so I’ll be up to the next leg tonight. How much longer is the trip?”
“Vancouver is probably another sixteen hours. Another two nights. Get a couple magazines.”
“Hmm. Maybe I should just get a good book. Maybe a post-apocalyptic thriller. Bad guys, aliens. No vampires.”
“Funny. Okay, I’m going to check out the basement.”
Park threw herself down on the hard bench-couch and closed her eyes. She didn’t wake up for another hour, just as the sun peaked around the edge of the cabins front window. A fluffy blanket had been laid across her. It made her smile as she imagined him doing something so mundane. She yawned and wandered over to the window, then stepped out the door. It was a stunning morning. Someone had cleared an area in front of the cabin so the sun would make it through to the small porch. It was warm and delicious on her cool skin. How awful it would be to never again be able to feel the sunshine on your face. Dew covered the sparse grass that surrounded her bare feet, so she stepped back and went into the little kitchenette to see if there might be some coffee. Maybe some little instant packets or something. But the cupboards were bare. That was okay, she intended to make her way to the little diner she’d seen about fifteen minutes down the road. This morning she really was very, very hungry. Another greasy fat-laden meal seemed inevitable. Oh, well there was no end to how many minutes she could use the treadmill.
Bathroom facilities weren’t too bad, basic certainly, but more than adequate. The shower nozzle provided a powerful spray and she was tempted to linger, but she wanted to get some food, get her call made, and get back here in case Bas needed her. Like he would. Well, you never knew. Maybe vampires did occasionally need help.
It was an easy drive, the morning dawning warm with a coolness in the air. Her favorite type of weather. She was clean, rested, relaxed, and hungry on her way to eat. There was a sharp newness to her life with Bas that brought a sense of worry, but also a sense of excitement and discovery. The scientist in her was curious and impatient. The woman was a little breathless and eager to see where this led. Her life was good, but it had become very dull. Lacked intensity and vitality. So, on this lovely morning drive, she was feeling a little euphoric.
The diner was packed, likely the only one for some distance around, but she didn’t have to wait to be seated. The waitresses here were busy, but they were friendly and seemed to like their jobs. Two of them smiled warmly at Park as soon as she sat down and told her one of them would be right there.
Another waitress, slim, about Park’s age,with cropped shocking blonde hair passed by with a loaded tray.
“Take a look at the menu, sweetie,” she called out to Park. “You don’t look like you’re from around her, and we got some really nice items. Like stuff you likely never saw before. I’ll be right there.”
Park loved the friendly ambience. Everyone
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