The Man that Bit Me

First Steps

    I look up at him in shock. How could plants be black? How could plants survive without any sunlight? I just shake my head and allow the feeling of disbelief wash over me. "Caspian," I begin, "Why is everything black here? Why is it all so cold, dark and lifeless? What is going on Caspian?" I whisper. He just looks me and the eyes and I can tell he's struggling with how to respond. He looks back at the wall avoiding all eye contact. I move my head to get in his direct line of vision and he just glowers at me. The look he is giving me right now could kill. A shiver runs down my back and I start to sweat. My soul starts to shake and I feel as if I am asking something I shouldn't be asking. I decide to ignore this piercing feeling and stand my ground. He eyes look into mine for a very long time. It's like he can see me completely and a part of me begins to melt. I still refuse to look away. Those dazzling green eyes. He understands I am refusing to looks away and huffs, "Because, Ebony, I am a selfish king. You are warmth, light, and joy. I want you all to myself and away from everyone else. This Kingdom which you think is dark and cold is my home. Although I am used to it by now it's still nice to experience the light every once in awhile and you are that light for me. I'm sorry this causes you pain, but I am selfish, conceited, and above all else foolish." With that he looks down at the black marbled floor. By this point he is holding my shoulders, but still is an arms length away. "Caspian, why are you the King if you can't even put your people first?" I question. He just looks up at me stunned and gives a half smirk. "Kitty, I have put my people first always for years upon years, I may be a fool now but I haven't always been one." I just let out a long loud sigh and relax a bit. He hasn't given me any answers and I am still completely in the dark. He lets go of my shoulders gently and stalks out the door without so much as a goodbye. I am glued to this spot and allow my mind to travel and digest everything that just happened. An hour passes by and Caspian still is not back. I start to sway back and forth when a gust of wind rushes up my dress. I turn around see that the wind is coming from the balcony just outside of the room.     

    I finally am able to move now and take a couple steps towards the balcony. I move the black curtains and look down. Black brick. I just huff out a sigh and take in my new surroundings. There are black lounge chairs and hammocks. A candle that smells like evergreens is lit and burning. I go to the edge of the balcony and allow the wind to push against me from all directions. I close my eyes and breath in all that my lungs allow me to. My mind wanders to the woods in the Human Kingdom. The way I heard birds sing and climbed trees. I missed everything, but for some reason right now I felt on top of the world. To be this high and overlook everything. I felt free in this moment. I open my eyes and see the villages again. I couldn't help myself when a smile overtook me. A wide unapologetic smile. The children were running up and down the streets and I saw a couple open their arms when a child practically flew into their arms. The joy that rippled through my body. I loved seeing people like that. Unaware of their surroundings, and just so entranced in the people next to them. They don't even realize a young woman hundreds of feet away staring off at them and twinge of jealousy envelopes me. A family like that, a family just happy to have one another. I move to look at the mountains that border the Human Kingdom. The mountains are a navy-black. I assume trees plaster the mountains if it looks like that. I look at the village and notice the entire village is surrounded by navy and black plants and trees. How could I not have noticed that before?! I am such an i***t sometimes. I take in the view and breath the air for what seemed like along time. A soft smile is on my lips when I turn around and just lay in the hammock. I am looking up at the sky now and spot not one star. How sad now one glimmer of hope, I think to myself. And with that I close my eyes. 

    When I awoke it was dinner time. How long have I been sleeping. I take in the surroundings around me and see a black fuzzy blanket on top of me, while I am still in the hammock. I throw my legs out of the hammock and stretch my legs for a good long while. I begin my walk back into the room and almost stop in my tracks when I realize what I am taking in. The entire room is changed. Well, not completely changed, but balanced between him and I. I look around and see cream colored walls. And in the corner I spot a canvas with the paint materials I requested for. I look over and see sheer white curtains. I look at the bed and see it's white with black lines through it. All the furniture has been replaced by wood but they're a navy blue instead of the wooden look I was going for. I just shake my head and smile. This is close enough and a good balance between us. I even spot a little fireplace by my side of the bed. How did he get this done so fast? I ask myself. I go towards it and notice that it's already lit and burning. It's so warm I grab the blanket and pillow and lay right in front of it. While I am laying there I look at the corner of the ceiling and see a bunch of hanging plants. How did I not notice this before, black hanging plants take almost every corner of the room. It smells and feels so crisp and clean in here. A smile creeps up on my face and I completely relax. I am about to drift back to sleep when the door quietly opens. I ignore it and keep my position. A hand lays on my side and I feel his body behind me. I feel his nose on the crook of my neck and feel his every breath. It tickles my skin and I begin to laugh feverishly. His hand tightens over my waist when he realizes I am awake and I feel his heart beat pounding against my back. I just move my body until I am face to face with him on the ground and see his face. His hair is hanging limp over his face, his strong nose looks a little red, his mouth looks almost uncertain as to whether he is going to speak or not, and his eyes look like they almost hold fear. "Caspian," I whisper, "when did you do all this." I smile back at him. He just take my smile in but still composes his face. "Well, Kitten I am a vampire, we move extremely fast. Plus I saw your list and thought it was quite interesting. Although I said I would do absolutely everything I can for you I just still wanted to make sure the room was us. I hope you like it." A tear falls from my face and Caspian looks shocked. He quickly moves his hand and uses his long fingers to brush the tear that just left my eye. He pulls my head to his chest and I can feel his warmth. Our bodies are right on top of one another and I can feel his bulge in his pants. He presses me close to his body and I can already feel my body begin to ache. I decide not to act on it and take a deep breath in to try to clear my mind. He is just running his fingers through my hair when I swear I can feel his heart beat come from his c*** now. Oh Lord, I think to myself, how will I make it out of this incident without ripping his clothes off and allowing him complete access to my body. I inhale sharply and hear a little chuckle escape from his lips. "You know Kitty, I can hear your thoughts and feel your attraction as well." I just froze where I was at. "C-C-Caspian, w-what did y-you say?" I can barely mutter out. He just grinds himself against me and I gulp really loudly and he just laughs out loud. "Don't worry love, I will not be making a move on you any time soon, you can relax now." And with that I just close my eyes and allow Caspian to just hold me for the time being.