raised a brow and smoothed the waistband of my low rise jeans.
“Aleksi is a vampire who gave you Venus in Furs and said that he has certain appetites which lean towards de Sade’s.”
“But he had to have wrapped the box before the conversation, and he knew about my thesis—I think.”
“He’s trying to feel you out, Sweetie. It’s actually nice. Most guys just kind of spring their kinks on you after they’re comfortable with you. Case in point, Garrett.” She broke into her Garrett impersonation then “Oh, I love you so much. You’re the only one for me, Angel Face. Oh by the way, even though I said you’re the only one for me…and we’ve been dating for years and I have never hinted at being kinky—I like to be the meat in a fuck sandwich. Come join me—and a bunch of people you’ll have to look in the eye almost every day for the next ten years—in our bed.” Even I could laugh at her deadpan impersonation.
“So what do you suggest I do?”
“Read these—keep in mind he won’t be into these things exactly—and make an informed decision. He wants you, Autumn.” Leslie left after that, leaving me to the mountain of books.
Kendra spent the night at Aleksi’s. I woke up at 4 am and headed down to check the mail—during the hangover from hell I forgot that bills were due in. That was when he pulled up, that old Mercedes was an eye catcher with its shiny black paint. He got out and opened her door. Even though it was winter, he wore those flesh tone leggings that I saw him dance in the first time and an open black hooded sweater. On his feet were a pair of all black converse sneakers. I chewed on my bottom lip as I watched him lead her to the door with that hand at the small of her back. His skin had a flush to it—that bluish, bloodless hue was gone—he had fed. From her.
Hiding behind the mailboxes I watched them, my heartbreaking with every casual touch. It was only one date and Kendra moves at light speed. She’ll tire of him. They engaged in quiet banter as they headed up the stairs. My mind raced, why did he choose her over me? Well, you passed out on him last night for starters . I darted up the stairs, running as fast as I could. My legs burned when I reached our floor. Still I could hear them, the laughter, and the murmurs.
As always I fumbled with my keys. My hands were shaking enough to jingle them, making it impossible to get the key in the lock. They slipped from my fingers and clinked on the tile. For a moment I stared before bending to pick them up, even then I was slower to snatch them from the ground.
“Leave the door unlocked, I need a moment.” Aleksi’s voice hushed out to Kendra as she opened her door.
“Don’t be too long, Baby. Autumn knows this is just the natural order of things.” Kendra cooed out before the door closed.
I knew he was standing behind me before I even saw his shadow. I could feel him. I didn’t turn around. No, I shut my eyes and leaned my forehead against the door. He took the keys from my hand and I offered no resistance. Those white hands slid the key into the brass lock and twisted. He ushered me into my apartment with that hand on my back and without a single word. The door closed behind us and he set the keys on the island next to the books. He lingered and I glanced up to see a smile curl his lips; it was a brief, sad smile.
“I gu ess we’re not meeting Wednesday,” I managed through my shaky breath. Finally, you say something not stupid.
He took a slow breath and closed his eyes for a moment. “No, unfortunately, I can’t see you for the time being.”
“But you can see her .”
“Things are complicated, this is for the best.”
“I… I’m sorry about passing out.” What the fuck are you apologizing for?
“It was nothing you did, Autumn.”
“Why?”
“S ome things are best left unsaid.”
“Why her?” I mewed out as I leaned against the wall. My face was scalding, tears were coming. The hell is
“Aleksi is a vampire who gave you Venus in Furs and said that he has certain appetites which lean towards de Sade’s.”
“But he had to have wrapped the box before the conversation, and he knew about my thesis—I think.”
“He’s trying to feel you out, Sweetie. It’s actually nice. Most guys just kind of spring their kinks on you after they’re comfortable with you. Case in point, Garrett.” She broke into her Garrett impersonation then “Oh, I love you so much. You’re the only one for me, Angel Face. Oh by the way, even though I said you’re the only one for me…and we’ve been dating for years and I have never hinted at being kinky—I like to be the meat in a fuck sandwich. Come join me—and a bunch of people you’ll have to look in the eye almost every day for the next ten years—in our bed.” Even I could laugh at her deadpan impersonation.
“So what do you suggest I do?”
“Read these—keep in mind he won’t be into these things exactly—and make an informed decision. He wants you, Autumn.” Leslie left after that, leaving me to the mountain of books.
Kendra spent the night at Aleksi’s. I woke up at 4 am and headed down to check the mail—during the hangover from hell I forgot that bills were due in. That was when he pulled up, that old Mercedes was an eye catcher with its shiny black paint. He got out and opened her door. Even though it was winter, he wore those flesh tone leggings that I saw him dance in the first time and an open black hooded sweater. On his feet were a pair of all black converse sneakers. I chewed on my bottom lip as I watched him lead her to the door with that hand at the small of her back. His skin had a flush to it—that bluish, bloodless hue was gone—he had fed. From her.
Hiding behind the mailboxes I watched them, my heartbreaking with every casual touch. It was only one date and Kendra moves at light speed. She’ll tire of him. They engaged in quiet banter as they headed up the stairs. My mind raced, why did he choose her over me? Well, you passed out on him last night for starters . I darted up the stairs, running as fast as I could. My legs burned when I reached our floor. Still I could hear them, the laughter, and the murmurs.
As always I fumbled with my keys. My hands were shaking enough to jingle them, making it impossible to get the key in the lock. They slipped from my fingers and clinked on the tile. For a moment I stared before bending to pick them up, even then I was slower to snatch them from the ground.
“Leave the door unlocked, I need a moment.” Aleksi’s voice hushed out to Kendra as she opened her door.
“Don’t be too long, Baby. Autumn knows this is just the natural order of things.” Kendra cooed out before the door closed.
I knew he was standing behind me before I even saw his shadow. I could feel him. I didn’t turn around. No, I shut my eyes and leaned my forehead against the door. He took the keys from my hand and I offered no resistance. Those white hands slid the key into the brass lock and twisted. He ushered me into my apartment with that hand on my back and without a single word. The door closed behind us and he set the keys on the island next to the books. He lingered and I glanced up to see a smile curl his lips; it was a brief, sad smile.
“I gu ess we’re not meeting Wednesday,” I managed through my shaky breath. Finally, you say something not stupid.
He took a slow breath and closed his eyes for a moment. “No, unfortunately, I can’t see you for the time being.”
“But you can see her .”
“Things are complicated, this is for the best.”
“I… I’m sorry about passing out.” What the fuck are you apologizing for?
“It was nothing you did, Autumn.”
“Why?”
“S ome things are best left unsaid.”
“Why her?” I mewed out as I leaned against the wall. My face was scalding, tears were coming. The hell is
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