Barely making it through the doorway, before dropping one of her bags, Fallon nudged it out of the way, and shut the door. She proceeded to the kitchen, where she set down the other three bags in her arms, and returned for the one by the door. Whistling as she started unpacking, she was glad to see the shelves had already been cleaned and lined with fresh paper. One thing she hated doing was lining kitchen shelves with that awful contact paper. The damn stuff never cut right, and when it finally fit, always went down with bubbles. But just as the rest of her new little home had been meticulously cleaned and prepared for her, so were the kitchen shelves. She had to remember to include a very nice thank you note with her next months rent. It never hurt to tell people when things were good...they certainly heard when things were bad.
Spices, condiments, baking staples, all found their way to their own special places in the cabinets. Paper goods, dish soap, and cleansers as well. Though she bought meats, vegetables, fruits, bread, and pastas, she had done so more out of habit. Since turning Fallon had noticed she really didn't have much appetite for anything besides blood. Though she continued to eat, and drink, especially when with other people, it just didn't hold a lot of interest for her. It wasn't a huge change for her...while she had always cooked meals, or suffer at Ted's hands, she never ate much then either.
What she was more interested in was the liquor and wine she had also bought. She did so love her 'adult beverages'. There was a cabinet in the livingroom that she decided she would convert into a bar, and into that she now placed the small bottles of scotch, rum, tequila, and gin. She also placed the four new glasses, and cocktail napkins there as well, and left room for the ice bucket if needed.
Hands on hips, she surveyed her little nest, and smiled.
The interview with the city had gone off like a charm, and she was not only hired on the spot, but was to report to work tomorrow night. Tina, the woman she would be working for, explained the salary, and benefits, and asked Fallon if they suited. Thinking there really was no need of health insurance, Fallon declined that, and was told in that case, because she would be working full time, the city based premium would be added into her salary. The salary wasn't huge, by any means, but it was about the same as what she had been paid teaching back in Wilmington. The added bit from the insurance would give her just enough to begin a new savings account, and possibly allow her to travel, or buy something really nice for her home.
Right now travel was the farthest from her mind...she still had much too much to learn about surviving in her new world. She was again thrown into such disorientation upon waking after sunset tonight, she had to wonder if she would ever get used to that.
Now, she guessed she would watch some television, and relax a little before going out to feed. She wanted to call Cyrus, and let him know how well she was doing, but thought maybe she would give it another night. She didn't want him to become tired of her, and begin to feel her to be too much of a bother, which he might if he heard her voice again so soon.
She also toyed with the idea of calling Panos. She still felt at sixes and sevens for telling Cyrus about him, and chances she would just get his voice mail again were high. She had already left the man several messages, that he apparently didn't care to return.
Oh well, she thought...she had tried. Whatever happened to him now he had brought on himself. She couldn't waste her life worrying about such things.
Pouring herself a gin martini...very dry...so dry there was no vermouth in it at all, she turned on the television, and settled into the couch. The movie channel was showing the old vampire comedy, Once Bitten, and she giggled to think maybe she could learn something from it, as she began watching.
Moving day...er night. (open)
The little craftsman cottage had been divided up into two apartments. The one on the right side of the building was the apartment Fallon had rented. The one on the left side was already occupied by some man who worked days, and slept early. The landlord hadn't given her much more information than that, but she appreciated his discretion. It wouldn't do for the tenants to have to worry about their privacy being invaded by anyone who happened to strike up a conversation with the landlord.
Though the apartment was small, it was plenty big enough for Fallon's needs. One tiny bedroom, a small living room/dining are combination, a very wee kitchen, and a nice size bathroom. The landlord said Fallon's unit got the original bathroom, and that was why it was larger than someone would have expected. The next door unit got the larger kitchen, for the same reason. Fallon didn't care either way...this was the first place she had lived in alone, and she was going to fix it up and just enjoy what she had.
The doors to the units were side by side, and off a large front porch. A large picture window from each unit looked out onto the porch, and down onto the front yard, and sidewalk, before viewing the street. The street itself was very quiet, mainly because it dead ended just two doors down. It suited Fallon perfectly, and she was thrilled to have come across it.
Moving in was easy. She just had her little bit of luggage to unpack, and that was it. It came fully furnished, including kitchen ware, and linens, but she was already contemplating the things she would be replacing, and adding with her first few paychecks...providing she got the job she was going to apply for. Otherwise...well, she just couldn't afford to think on 'otherwise' just yet.
Making up the bed, she could tell the linens were clean...they smelled fresh washed, and had no evidence of stains. They were quite worn however, and she doubted they would survive many more washings. Clothes put away in the dresser and closet, everything was pretty much set for her first days rest.
Walking through the apartment, she couldn't help but smile. In the kitchen she ran a finger along the counter tops, and could see they had been very recently cleaned as well. The fact that the kitchen was added when the house was divided up, meant her kitchen, though tiny, had all the modern appliances. They were all tiny...to scale for the small room, but a dishwasher...built in microwave...and tile counters all seemed such an extravagance. She had no doubt she would enjoy using them.
The bath, on the other hand, had an older style toilet, and tub, with just an updated sink. The style of the sink kept with the style of the toilet and tub, but Fallon could see by the fixtures it was new. And even having older appliances there wasn't bad, because they were all in pristine shape. A shower curtain was one thing she would need to buy quickly...baths were for luxury time...showers were for bathing and getting ready for the day...er night.
Still a bit keyed up, Fallon threw on her coat and moved to the porch to sit. The sun would be coming up soon, and she was getting a little sleepy, but she just had to sit and enjoy the quiet, as she contemplated the activities she had experienced over the past few days.
Seeing the color of the sky change from midnight blue to a lighter shade, she sighed, and went inside, closing all the blinds. It took her no time at all to get ready for bed, and when the sun's rays broke the horizon outside, Fallon's eyes closed.
Fallon
18 years ago
Fallon
18 years ago
The movie had been entertaining, and Fallon enjoyed the luxury of just sitting and sipping her drink while watching. For the first hour she did need to remind herself a few times, that it wouldn't be necessary to get dinner on the table, or run through the house and double check to make sure nothing was out of place. The days of worrying over an unhappy husband were over. Fallon only had herself to answer to now, and it was a glorious feeling.
When the movie ended, it was becoming obvious her hunger was returning. She didn't think she should put it off till the last minute, even though the sensation was more just a thought at the moment. The gnawing had yet to begin in earnest, but on the off chance it took her longer to find a 'donor', it was best to get out early.
She changed out of the nice slacks and blouse she had worn for her interview, and put on jeans, and a polo shirt, along with tennies, and a car coat. Slipping a ten dollar bill, her cell phone, and her driver's license into her pocket, she grabbed her keys, and locked up the house. Her Rav was parked at the curb in front of the house, but she didn't want to lose the parking space, so she decided to walk.
The night was cold...bordering on icy, but Fallon really didn't feel it. It could have been her coat, or maybe it was the gin...whatever the reason, she was very comfortable.
Walking in the direction opposite the cul-de-sac, Fallon moved towards the convenience store. She had no intentions of picking up Alyssa again, but thought it would still be a good place to start from. Besides, she was curious to know Alyssa's reaction from the other night. Sadly, Alyssa wasn't working tonight, and had been replaced by an older...smellier, man. Fallon's nose wrinkled as she walked into the convenience store, and was assailed by pure, disgusting, body odor. She wondered how the man ever got hired for his position, smelling as bad as he did.
She bought a pack of gum, and quickly left the store, before walking on, this time towards the strip. Rounding the corner, towards the club she had stopped at before, Fallon could see there were several well dressed men and women still standing outside , talking. She knew she'd never have the nerve to just go up to a group and start talking, so instead she went up to the steps to the door, and sat down. Taking a very slow time to unwrap a piece of gum, she eventually caught the eye of a guy who came over and sat down next to her.
At least this one smelled good.
When the movie ended, it was becoming obvious her hunger was returning. She didn't think she should put it off till the last minute, even though the sensation was more just a thought at the moment. The gnawing had yet to begin in earnest, but on the off chance it took her longer to find a 'donor', it was best to get out early.
She changed out of the nice slacks and blouse she had worn for her interview, and put on jeans, and a polo shirt, along with tennies, and a car coat. Slipping a ten dollar bill, her cell phone, and her driver's license into her pocket, she grabbed her keys, and locked up the house. Her Rav was parked at the curb in front of the house, but she didn't want to lose the parking space, so she decided to walk.
The night was cold...bordering on icy, but Fallon really didn't feel it. It could have been her coat, or maybe it was the gin...whatever the reason, she was very comfortable.
Walking in the direction opposite the cul-de-sac, Fallon moved towards the convenience store. She had no intentions of picking up Alyssa again, but thought it would still be a good place to start from. Besides, she was curious to know Alyssa's reaction from the other night. Sadly, Alyssa wasn't working tonight, and had been replaced by an older...smellier, man. Fallon's nose wrinkled as she walked into the convenience store, and was assailed by pure, disgusting, body odor. She wondered how the man ever got hired for his position, smelling as bad as he did.
She bought a pack of gum, and quickly left the store, before walking on, this time towards the strip. Rounding the corner, towards the club she had stopped at before, Fallon could see there were several well dressed men and women still standing outside , talking. She knew she'd never have the nerve to just go up to a group and start talking, so instead she went up to the steps to the door, and sat down. Taking a very slow time to unwrap a piece of gum, she eventually caught the eye of a guy who came over and sat down next to her.
At least this one smelled good.
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
As Panos walked down the narrow strip of sidewalk he felt his shoulder bumping off many people. Some were thin and some were thick but he wasnt interested in any of them. He wanted a thrill and these people would be like eating donuts.
He stepped up outside of a club. The loud music pulsed from the inside, drawing him in closer. He could smell the sweet aroma of sweaty intoxicated females floating from outside the door.
He stepped up to the door and froze. Something was familiar about his surroundings. He looked down and smiled.
Juicey Fruit or bubbalicious?
He stepped up outside of a club. The loud music pulsed from the inside, drawing him in closer. He could smell the sweet aroma of sweaty intoxicated females floating from outside the door.
He stepped up to the door and froze. Something was familiar about his surroundings. He looked down and smiled.
Juicey Fruit or bubbalicious?
Fallon
18 years ago
It was almost scary, how easy men seemed to fall into Fallon's little game. At the slightest indication that they might get lucky with her, they followed her along like puppies. Though she would not yet ever consider using any of her 'wiles' on a guy for anything besides feeding, she had to consider it was a pretty nice power to have at her own fingertips.
She had walked with the nice young man, down to where his car was parked, and then joined him inside. Though HIS intentions were to go back to her place, she quickly gave him a reason to stay parked where they were. The street was dark, and no one seemed to be using it for more than parking at the moment, it couldn't have been better had she planned it.
It was also convenient that he had an older car, with a front bench seat. Fallon slid all the way over next to him once he let her in, and then walked around to get in himself. Her hand began caressing his thigh, and moving upwards, as her mouth found his. She wasted no time in planting her hand over his crotch, and massaging him, through his jeans. His groans were music, and only increased when her fangs went into his neck.
She pressed her hand into him a little more strongly, but hadn't needed to. He started coming shortly after she started sucking his blood in, and she could feel through his jeans how squishy he had become. It was nice when she fed, and she experienced a great deal of pleasure, but like this, it seemed to lack something. Like this, it was just a little more than satisfying a need. Her male companion appeared to think it was just a LITTLE bit more exciting on his end.
When she had cleaned up his neck well, and seen to it he was going to sleep for awhile, she let herself out of the car, and made sure it was locked up tight. One thing feeding did for her, besides fill her hunger, was to give her a slight sense of euphoria. As such, when she walked back towards the club from the car, she seemed electrified, and happy. Grinning from ear to ear, she almost wished she had a frisbee game to play, or something as energetic. For the time being, she just walked along at a brisk pace, and enjoyed the cold, night air, and the sounds of the city around her.
She wasn't sure what it was that broke her concentration, or intruded into the lack of it, but she stopped just the other side of the club, and looked around. Something was close...something made the fine hair on her arms stand up. Peering into the night, she looked for whatever it was.
She had walked with the nice young man, down to where his car was parked, and then joined him inside. Though HIS intentions were to go back to her place, she quickly gave him a reason to stay parked where they were. The street was dark, and no one seemed to be using it for more than parking at the moment, it couldn't have been better had she planned it.
It was also convenient that he had an older car, with a front bench seat. Fallon slid all the way over next to him once he let her in, and then walked around to get in himself. Her hand began caressing his thigh, and moving upwards, as her mouth found his. She wasted no time in planting her hand over his crotch, and massaging him, through his jeans. His groans were music, and only increased when her fangs went into his neck.
She pressed her hand into him a little more strongly, but hadn't needed to. He started coming shortly after she started sucking his blood in, and she could feel through his jeans how squishy he had become. It was nice when she fed, and she experienced a great deal of pleasure, but like this, it seemed to lack something. Like this, it was just a little more than satisfying a need. Her male companion appeared to think it was just a LITTLE bit more exciting on his end.
When she had cleaned up his neck well, and seen to it he was going to sleep for awhile, she let herself out of the car, and made sure it was locked up tight. One thing feeding did for her, besides fill her hunger, was to give her a slight sense of euphoria. As such, when she walked back towards the club from the car, she seemed electrified, and happy. Grinning from ear to ear, she almost wished she had a frisbee game to play, or something as energetic. For the time being, she just walked along at a brisk pace, and enjoyed the cold, night air, and the sounds of the city around her.
She wasn't sure what it was that broke her concentration, or intruded into the lack of it, but she stopped just the other side of the club, and looked around. Something was close...something made the fine hair on her arms stand up. Peering into the night, she looked for whatever it was.
Fallon
18 years ago
Unbeknownst to Fallon, as she stood there next to the building, stock still, she had begun to blend again. The only indication to her, that anything was different, was a mild tingling sensation.
Not seeing any reason for concern, she continued on her way home, slowly reappearing once she began walking. It was probably a good thing she hadn't been standing close to anyone when the transformation occurred. She would have been hard pressed to explain it.
Resuming her happy jaunt, Fallon stopped in for a bottle of white zinfandel at the convenience store, and then headed home.
Once she arrived, she put the wine into the fridge, and went to her room to lay out her outfit for work the next night. That done, she went back into the living room and did some crunches, and ran in place for a while. She would need to find a better way to use this energy she seemed to come up with, she really had no need to lose weight, or 'tighten' anything. She had always been okay with the softness her body had, and saw no reason to think to change now. Though she did wonder if anything would change her now. Another question she mentally made note of, to ask Cyrus about the next time she spoke with him.
It then occurred to her, should the city need an aerobics instructor, she might be able to pick up some extra cash, and solve her problem. She would talk to Tina about it tomorrow, but now she was sweaty and in need of a shower before bed.
Leaving the light on in the living room, Fallon hopped into the shower, and sang along to the small, portable radio she kept in the bathroom.
Not seeing any reason for concern, she continued on her way home, slowly reappearing once she began walking. It was probably a good thing she hadn't been standing close to anyone when the transformation occurred. She would have been hard pressed to explain it.
Resuming her happy jaunt, Fallon stopped in for a bottle of white zinfandel at the convenience store, and then headed home.
Once she arrived, she put the wine into the fridge, and went to her room to lay out her outfit for work the next night. That done, she went back into the living room and did some crunches, and ran in place for a while. She would need to find a better way to use this energy she seemed to come up with, she really had no need to lose weight, or 'tighten' anything. She had always been okay with the softness her body had, and saw no reason to think to change now. Though she did wonder if anything would change her now. Another question she mentally made note of, to ask Cyrus about the next time she spoke with him.
It then occurred to her, should the city need an aerobics instructor, she might be able to pick up some extra cash, and solve her problem. She would talk to Tina about it tomorrow, but now she was sweaty and in need of a shower before bed.
Leaving the light on in the living room, Fallon hopped into the shower, and sang along to the small, portable radio she kept in the bathroom.
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
The small blonde giggled from beneath him. She glanced up and grinned.
Wouldn't you like to know?
Perhaps.
He extended his arm down to her palm facing up. She latched on and let him pull her up off the steps of the club. It was easy really, this one was. Oh she'd play hard to get later on, and may even put up a fuss, but right now, now she glammed on the lady act.
Going inside or out for a fresh breath? [ i] He asked.[/i]
Well I stepped out not to long ago to grab some air, but my friends are still inside. Her eyes made a timid dart to the door and he doubted 'her friends' were even in a six block radius.
They wont notice if your missing for a bit longer than I suposse now would they? His hair had grown back in and though it was short it still managed to look tattered boy style. It wasnt a hard style to duplicate and Panos found the modern lazy in their upkeeps, but thats what the ladies liked.
He wrapped the arm she had been holding around her shoulder and directed her off the porch for a bbit of privacy. He knew why girls like her came to seedy places such as this. They weren't looking to bring home a man to momma that was for sure. He felt her shiver in excitment and a sly grin spread across his face.
For an instant as they walked he felt as if he had just crossed himself. It was an odd feeling but it was so brief he didnt have time to really feel it.
He shook it off and pulled the girl in closer.
Tell me your name.
He could see her tension easing a bit. He knew females felt safer than usual if he knew their name. They didn't feel like objects then. Then felt he could identify with tthem on some level.
They were wrong. They were always wrong.
Wouldn't you like to know?
Perhaps.
He extended his arm down to her palm facing up. She latched on and let him pull her up off the steps of the club. It was easy really, this one was. Oh she'd play hard to get later on, and may even put up a fuss, but right now, now she glammed on the lady act.
Going inside or out for a fresh breath? [ i] He asked.[/i]
Well I stepped out not to long ago to grab some air, but my friends are still inside. Her eyes made a timid dart to the door and he doubted 'her friends' were even in a six block radius.
They wont notice if your missing for a bit longer than I suposse now would they? His hair had grown back in and though it was short it still managed to look tattered boy style. It wasnt a hard style to duplicate and Panos found the modern lazy in their upkeeps, but thats what the ladies liked.
He wrapped the arm she had been holding around her shoulder and directed her off the porch for a bbit of privacy. He knew why girls like her came to seedy places such as this. They weren't looking to bring home a man to momma that was for sure. He felt her shiver in excitment and a sly grin spread across his face.
For an instant as they walked he felt as if he had just crossed himself. It was an odd feeling but it was so brief he didnt have time to really feel it.
He shook it off and pulled the girl in closer.
Tell me your name.
He could see her tension easing a bit. He knew females felt safer than usual if he knew their name. They didn't feel like objects then. Then felt he could identify with tthem on some level.
They were wrong. They were always wrong.
Fallon
18 years ago
Feeling like a million bucks, Fallon stepped out of the shower and wrapped up her hair in a towel. Once she had dried off, she snuggled into soft flannel jammies, and slippers, then pulled her robe on over.
Quickly drying her hair with the blowdryer, and picking up the bathroom, she went into the kitchen and nuked a cup of buttered rum. It was made from a mix that she added the rum to, but had a rich, yummy flavor that she felt was perfect to end the evening with.
When she opened the front door, her face was hit with a rush of cold air, but the rest of her was still toasty, so she walked over to one of the porch chairs, and sat down. Curling her feet up onto the chair, she sipped her rum,and looked up into the starry sky. A sense of such peace came over her, that a small tear formed in her eye.
This had been another good night.
Quickly drying her hair with the blowdryer, and picking up the bathroom, she went into the kitchen and nuked a cup of buttered rum. It was made from a mix that she added the rum to, but had a rich, yummy flavor that she felt was perfect to end the evening with.
When she opened the front door, her face was hit with a rush of cold air, but the rest of her was still toasty, so she walked over to one of the porch chairs, and sat down. Curling her feet up onto the chair, she sipped her rum,and looked up into the starry sky. A sense of such peace came over her, that a small tear formed in her eye.
This had been another good night.
Fallon
18 years ago
The sound of the mug hitting the wooden plank of the porch, woke Fallon. Dozing off outside, in the middle of winter, dressed in just her nightclothes, hadn't been the smartest of ideas. Not only was she feeling a little bit of a stiff kink in her neck, but she saw there was a fine dew forming on her robe. Shivering, involuntarily, she bent over and picked up the mug.
As she stood she shook herself, and wrapped her arms around herself. Daylight was on the way, as the tell tale colors in the sky indicated. Going back into the house, she locked up, set the mug on the coffee table, and climbed into bed once she removed her robe. Setting the alarm, she was back asleep in no time.
As she stood she shook herself, and wrapped her arms around herself. Daylight was on the way, as the tell tale colors in the sky indicated. Going back into the house, she locked up, set the mug on the coffee table, and climbed into bed once she removed her robe. Setting the alarm, she was back asleep in no time.
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
Dropping the little blondes body in an alley, Panos turned to stare at the homeless man not too far away from where he stood. He barred his fangs and promptly turned and walked away. He was too full to teach a staring man a lesson.
He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and once again looked at his missed calls. Fallon. He had listened to her voice mails more than once but hadn't called her back.
It was nearing dawn and he'd have to take a cab back to his home. He was too far for a run, and he was sure that Birseis had already done the smart thing and headed back.
Well let's finish this evening off with some fun i suposse.
He hit redial and put the phone to his ear.
He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and once again looked at his missed calls. Fallon. He had listened to her voice mails more than once but hadn't called her back.
It was nearing dawn and he'd have to take a cab back to his home. He was too far for a run, and he was sure that Birseis had already done the smart thing and headed back.
Well let's finish this evening off with some fun i suposse.
He hit redial and put the phone to his ear.
Fallon
18 years ago
'She was a big star at the nana joe’s bar where She sang karaoke everynight'
The ringtone from her cell phone took a minute to wake Fallon, but she recognized it immediately. She had no idea she had only been asleep for a matter of minutes, but as dark as the room still was, she couldn't imagine it had been long.
Grabbing the phone off her nightstand, she put it to her ear without even looking at the caller id. In a voice deep, and breathy from sleep she answered.
"Hullo?"
Still sitting on her bed, she laid back down with the phone between her ear and the pillow, pulling the covers back up over her side.
The ringtone from her cell phone took a minute to wake Fallon, but she recognized it immediately. She had no idea she had only been asleep for a matter of minutes, but as dark as the room still was, she couldn't imagine it had been long.
Grabbing the phone off her nightstand, she put it to her ear without even looking at the caller id. In a voice deep, and breathy from sleep she answered.
"Hullo?"
Still sitting on her bed, she laid back down with the phone between her ear and the pillow, pulling the covers back up over her side.
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
Sexy voice. Is this how you normally sound when you answer the phone? It's a shame i haven't called sooner.
he propped the phone on his shoulder and covered the mouth piece with his hand as he gave the cab driver directions. The cabby nodded and began to drive. He returned tot he phone.
he propped the phone on his shoulder and covered the mouth piece with his hand as he gave the cab driver directions. The cabby nodded and began to drive. He returned tot he phone.
Fallon
18 years ago
Even if she hadn't woken up...if that voice had come to her actually in her sleep, she would have recognized it.
"Panos, you sonofabitch!"
She hissed. All traces of her meek, and submissive self gone. Had she been within touching distance of the man at that moment, she probably would have tried to strangle him...or hit him with something very heavy.
"So much for being there for me! So much for making me this thing and then flying the coop. Do you know how many times I've tried to reach you? Do you know just how little you actually told me? How little you prepared me for what I needed to survived this life...this new...bizarre...abnormal...insane life?"
Seething with anger, she was tempted to push the disconnect button on her phone, and throw the phone into the nearest wall. She did one out of the two, and hit the little red receiver button, then set her phone down on the nightstand, her entire body shaking with anger.
How dare he call her now...after hurting her like that. One thing he had told her...she didn't have to take that shit...anymore.
Flopping down on her back on the bed, her arm flung across her eyes...she wondered if he would call back. She had forgotten to tell him that Cyrus was after him.
"Panos, you sonofabitch!"
She hissed. All traces of her meek, and submissive self gone. Had she been within touching distance of the man at that moment, she probably would have tried to strangle him...or hit him with something very heavy.
"So much for being there for me! So much for making me this thing and then flying the coop. Do you know how many times I've tried to reach you? Do you know just how little you actually told me? How little you prepared me for what I needed to survived this life...this new...bizarre...abnormal...insane life?"
Seething with anger, she was tempted to push the disconnect button on her phone, and throw the phone into the nearest wall. She did one out of the two, and hit the little red receiver button, then set her phone down on the nightstand, her entire body shaking with anger.
How dare he call her now...after hurting her like that. One thing he had told her...she didn't have to take that shit...anymore.
Flopping down on her back on the bed, her arm flung across her eyes...she wondered if he would call back. She had forgotten to tell him that Cyrus was after him.
Fallon
18 years ago
Staring at the phone, a part of Fallon warred. Still more than angry with Panos, a part of her wanted him to call her back. She really did want to tell him about Cyrus. She didn't want Panos killed...anymore than she wanted Ted killed. She never wanted to see Ted again, and wouldn't have minded for him to suffer...a LOT...in some way, but...not death.
Picking up the phone, she pressed the 'recent calls' button. Panos had called from his cell. She wondered if she should call him back, or not. The fact that she was harboring any feelings of guilt, at the possibility that Cyrus would kill, or even hurt Panos bad, just increased her anger.
"I don't owe you anything Panos!" She screamed into the phone...as it sat, off, in her hands.
Pushing the button to call the number, she waited.
"Alright Panos, pick up the goddamned phone!"
Trying to draw on her new found strength, Fallon found she was holding her breath, as she waited.
Picking up the phone, she pressed the 'recent calls' button. Panos had called from his cell. She wondered if she should call him back, or not. The fact that she was harboring any feelings of guilt, at the possibility that Cyrus would kill, or even hurt Panos bad, just increased her anger.
"I don't owe you anything Panos!" She screamed into the phone...as it sat, off, in her hands.
Pushing the button to call the number, she waited.
"Alright Panos, pick up the goddamned phone!"
Trying to draw on her new found strength, Fallon found she was holding her breath, as she waited.
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
He laughed as the line went dead before he could even get a word out. She had gotten fiesty. That was good, he had seen how weak and timid she was at first, when he had kidnapped her, and to hear her anger now pleased him.
He closed the phone and placed it in his pocket. It wasn't long before he felt it vibrating again. He looked at the number and grinned.
Hello, hello hello. He said in a slow drawn out voice.
He closed the phone and placed it in his pocket. It wasn't long before he felt it vibrating again. He looked at the number and grinned.
Hello, hello hello. He said in a slow drawn out voice.
Fallon
18 years ago
"Look Panos...angry with you doesn't begin to cover the way I feel, but I do need to tell you something.
First off, I totally understand the reason I'm who I am today, and though ultimately it was your fault, in the long run I thank you for the decision you made. I'm happier not being dead.
But your methods are sorely lacking, my dear creator, and when you were no where to be found, someone else came to my rescue. Needless to say, in order to explain myself, some things about you came out. Now, it appears you are a wanted man, and a part of me felt the need to warn you."
Though not quite sure of his sanity, Fallon wouldn't be surprised in any way that Panos took this news. At least she had done a little more than he had, in warning him about what his future might hold.
"His name is Cyrus, and he's of Clan Anantya...a clan I hope to become part of soon."
First off, I totally understand the reason I'm who I am today, and though ultimately it was your fault, in the long run I thank you for the decision you made. I'm happier not being dead.
But your methods are sorely lacking, my dear creator, and when you were no where to be found, someone else came to my rescue. Needless to say, in order to explain myself, some things about you came out. Now, it appears you are a wanted man, and a part of me felt the need to warn you."
Though not quite sure of his sanity, Fallon wouldn't be surprised in any way that Panos took this news. At least she had done a little more than he had, in warning him about what his future might hold.
"His name is Cyrus, and he's of Clan Anantya...a clan I hope to become part of soon."
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
'Great, another love sick vampire who wants me gone. This would be worrisome if it wasnt old news.' Panos thought to himself.
I guess that would make him the third vampire to be on my ass. He said sarcastically.
It was intriguing that this was vampire from his dear aunt Chrys's clan. He wondered how well that would go over. Specially since everything he had been given was once hers.
Anantya eh? Well, I see that you've at least picked a clan that has some pure and thick blood lines. You must tell my aunt hello for me, and thank her for her efforts in providing for me. Seeing as you are the only person to leave my humble abode alive, if he does find me there we'll both know how her efforts came to waste. I'm sure she will be pleased. Not that I am afraid of this Cyrus, but I do thank you for the warning and you could in turn take my statements the same way.
He sighed. He shouldn't be irritated with her, it was his lack of anything that drove this man after him. The situation was irritating in whole but he was glad she had been able to find her way without him. He had been right about her strength.
I am glad you are faring well. Even if it is with the stiffs of Anantya.
I guess that would make him the third vampire to be on my ass. He said sarcastically.
It was intriguing that this was vampire from his dear aunt Chrys's clan. He wondered how well that would go over. Specially since everything he had been given was once hers.
Anantya eh? Well, I see that you've at least picked a clan that has some pure and thick blood lines. You must tell my aunt hello for me, and thank her for her efforts in providing for me. Seeing as you are the only person to leave my humble abode alive, if he does find me there we'll both know how her efforts came to waste. I'm sure she will be pleased. Not that I am afraid of this Cyrus, but I do thank you for the warning and you could in turn take my statements the same way.
He sighed. He shouldn't be irritated with her, it was his lack of anything that drove this man after him. The situation was irritating in whole but he was glad she had been able to find her way without him. He had been right about her strength.
I am glad you are faring well. Even if it is with the stiffs of Anantya.
Fallon
18 years ago
"I have not yet become Anantya, Panos, but for me it is the only option I was given. I've been told it is to my benefit to belong to a clan, and since you no longer did, I accepted the first good offer to come along.
As for telling Cyrus where you lived, you did your job well with me. When you had me so utterly terrified during our drive there, and my drive back, by the time I woke up the next night I was only sure I hadn't dreamed the whole experience because of the need I had. I couldn't tell Cyrus how to find you now, if my life depended on it."
And that statement brought out a bitter laugh.
"Maybe you should reconsider your actions, if you are finding that many people unhappy with you, Panos."
Fallon remembered Panos speaking of his aunt, but didn't recall hearing a name. She wasn't sure she wanted to now. The less she knew about him, the less she would need to hide from Cyrus. Hiding something from Cyrus did not appeal to her.
"I really didn't expect you would admit to being afraid of Cyrus, and truthfully, I believe you. I'm just overall afraid...for both of you. Panos, I don't want to see you hurt, and I don't want to see Cyrus hurt either."
It was part of the cycle she had lived most of her life...people who 'loved' her, abused her. Panos had abused her in the most intimate and ultimate of ways...therefore, he must love her. How could she want to see him destroyed?
"You are warning me now? Or telling me I should warn Cyrus? I won't be telling Cyrus of this conversation Panos. I don't want him going after you, any more than I want him going after Ted."
And after all that, he was considerate enough to be happy she was doing fine. Such a strange man this Panos was, and such strange feelings Fallon was having about him.
As for telling Cyrus where you lived, you did your job well with me. When you had me so utterly terrified during our drive there, and my drive back, by the time I woke up the next night I was only sure I hadn't dreamed the whole experience because of the need I had. I couldn't tell Cyrus how to find you now, if my life depended on it."
And that statement brought out a bitter laugh.
"Maybe you should reconsider your actions, if you are finding that many people unhappy with you, Panos."
Fallon remembered Panos speaking of his aunt, but didn't recall hearing a name. She wasn't sure she wanted to now. The less she knew about him, the less she would need to hide from Cyrus. Hiding something from Cyrus did not appeal to her.
"I really didn't expect you would admit to being afraid of Cyrus, and truthfully, I believe you. I'm just overall afraid...for both of you. Panos, I don't want to see you hurt, and I don't want to see Cyrus hurt either."
It was part of the cycle she had lived most of her life...people who 'loved' her, abused her. Panos had abused her in the most intimate and ultimate of ways...therefore, he must love her. How could she want to see him destroyed?
"You are warning me now? Or telling me I should warn Cyrus? I won't be telling Cyrus of this conversation Panos. I don't want him going after you, any more than I want him going after Ted."
And after all that, he was considerate enough to be happy she was doing fine. Such a strange man this Panos was, and such strange feelings Fallon was having about him.
Panos Mehalitsenos
18 years ago
You may take the warning as you please Fallon. I don't change for others, even if it means they loathe me and seek to end my life. I've been around many years, more than i care to remember. Where would i be if everyone had loved me? I woulda sat in the sun long before now if that was the case. Or a part of Evenhet. The last statement brought a laugh out of him.
He was glad she hadnt gone to them. They were such ninnies. At least with Anantya they were still capable of being ruthless.
I appologize for my...dissaperance as of late.
He was glad she hadnt gone to them. They were such ninnies. At least with Anantya they were still capable of being ruthless.
I appologize for my...dissaperance as of late.
Fallon
18 years ago
"I believe you're in luck there, Panos...I doubt you have to worry that everyone will love you. Though I'm sorry, but I do pity you. A life lived alone isn't really lived...it's merely existed."
And there she was going again...being all concerned about him. When she realized that, she slammed her fist into her thigh, and gave a frustrated groan.
"Your apology is accepted. There is nothing left but to accept it, at this point. Though, as you probably don't really care much, one way or the other, it's really not a valid apology, now is it? You've just said you don't give a rat's ass as to whether or not anyone cares about you, and thereby your actions."
Fallon now understood. She had tried to change Ted once they had married and she came to see the man he truly was. Now, the same seemed to be her goal with Panos. Yes, he had attacked her, and for that he deserved retribution, but the rest of his actions she felt could be found some what acceptable, under the circumstances.
The most surprising action on her part now though, was the idea that she could verbally explain to him how she felt, and she wasn't afraid of what he might do to her. Though, the fact that it was all being done by phone, might have had a small part in supporting that feeling.
"It just doesn't much matter now, Panos, and I'm tired. I've told you about the possible threat against you, I can do no more. I've got a job now, Panos, and need sleep before I start. Good night."
She clicked the phone off, and turned it on silent mode, before placing it back on her nightstand, and crawling under the covers. Thoughts of the conversation picked at her for only a few minutes, and she made a mental note to call Cyrus first thing when she awoke. And then a nice, restful, dreamless sleep overtook her.
And there she was going again...being all concerned about him. When she realized that, she slammed her fist into her thigh, and gave a frustrated groan.
"Your apology is accepted. There is nothing left but to accept it, at this point. Though, as you probably don't really care much, one way or the other, it's really not a valid apology, now is it? You've just said you don't give a rat's ass as to whether or not anyone cares about you, and thereby your actions."
Fallon now understood. She had tried to change Ted once they had married and she came to see the man he truly was. Now, the same seemed to be her goal with Panos. Yes, he had attacked her, and for that he deserved retribution, but the rest of his actions she felt could be found some what acceptable, under the circumstances.
The most surprising action on her part now though, was the idea that she could verbally explain to him how she felt, and she wasn't afraid of what he might do to her. Though, the fact that it was all being done by phone, might have had a small part in supporting that feeling.
"It just doesn't much matter now, Panos, and I'm tired. I've told you about the possible threat against you, I can do no more. I've got a job now, Panos, and need sleep before I start. Good night."
She clicked the phone off, and turned it on silent mode, before placing it back on her nightstand, and crawling under the covers. Thoughts of the conversation picked at her for only a few minutes, and she made a mental note to call Cyrus first thing when she awoke. And then a nice, restful, dreamless sleep overtook her.
Cyrus
18 years ago
The leopard's tail flicked and his nose twitched at the dust and dirt in the crawl spaced under the house. While he could not hear the entire conversation, Cyrus knew Panos had contacted Fallon. The urge to protect his fledgling made him angry but he did not wish her to know he was there watching over her. Though if she looked out the back door at the few trees behind the cottage, she may notice the claw marks engraved in two of the trees.
He was definately going to need a bath before he picked her up to take her to see Mai.
He was definately going to need a bath before he picked her up to take her to see Mai.