How I met Eric

I knelt on the hard cement ground in front of a crowd of vampires. I’ve read about them before and they have started to grow on me. I always thought of what it was like to be one and always wished for the chance but It never came. Until now.1

A vampire with dark hair neatly swept to the side kneeled down beside me and whispered. “Stay calm.” In the lowest possible voice. I nodded.2

I looked around and saw many of them smiling and laughing. I didn’t saw a word and kept my head up and my neck bare. It then became quiet.3

A voice above me spoke clear and loud out into the crowd. “It seems this human is willing to die.”4

I nodded. It stayed quiet. To my surprise, the voice spoke again. But it was what he said that surprised me.5

“Because of your willingness not to kill us or resist, you may pick who will be your maker.” It said.6

Two vampires untied me and I stood quietly so I wouldn’t startle anyone. It seemed like any sudden movements would cause chaos. I looked around and thought ‘Which should I choose?’ I went over to the dark haired vampire that spoke to me earlier.7

“What is your name?” I asked politely.8

“Bill Compton.” He replied.9

Then, I added. “Bill, do you see that tall blonde-haired man standing there.” I looked over at the vampire standing a bit away from the crowd.10

“Yes. He is my maker.” Said Bill.11

“What is his name?”12

“Eric.” 13

I stared in that direction before slowly moving towards Eric. He had his chest out, his blonde hair was back and combed neatly and he wore a black leather jacket over a black tank.14

“Eric, is it?” I asked.15

“Pleased to meet you.” He replied in a low voice. He looked straight at me without even flicking his eyes another way. Then, I turned to who I thought was the voice that allowed me to do this in the first place.16

“Can he be my maker?” I asked the man perched up on top of two cars.17

“I don’t see why not.”18

I smiled and so did Eric. He came up to me and I stuck out my neck. He lowered his head and his blonde hair swept over my face. I embraced it while his teeth broke through fresh skin. At first I let out a breath then my breathing went calm and I let go. I then passed out.19

When I awoke, I was under dirt. Beside me, sleeping, was Eric. I held onto him and feel back asleep. He awoke a few minutes later and had waken me up. He pushed me off and pushed his way through the dirt. I followed him.20

“You need to know some rules before we get you something to drink.” He said.21

I nodded. “Lay’em on me.”22

He raised an eyebrow at my comment. “You are strangly calm about this.”23

“I always wanted to be a vampire. I’m more then happy to hear about what I should and should not do.” I said.24

“That is a reasonable answer but I mean your so calm about me being here. Don’t I set off any signals or warnings?” he asked.25

“No. Why, are you dangerous?” I asked.26

“To some. But to you I shouldn’t be. I am your maker. I am surprised that the head vampire actually let you do such a thing.” He sounded a bit angry.27

“Why are you angry. I only picked you because you were staring at me the whole time.” I replied.28

He stood there and looked at me. “I was wondering what was so special about you for you to get that luxury. I thought for sure you were…”29

“Going to pick Bill? Now why would I do that? He was no fun in just the few minutes of me beside him.” I smiled.30

He smiled back. “Well he is a bit of a stiff but you still have to know the rules.” He told me every rule that was made.31

“So much time, so many rules to break.” I said smiling.32

Eric looked at me with a serious face. “You won’t be breaking any rules. Most of those rules apply to me but they also apply to your safety.”33

“What do you care about my safety?” I asked.34

“What is your name?” he asked.35

“You didn’t answer my question.” I said.36

“Neither did you.” He replied.37

“My name is Rhiannon Elizabeth Andrew. Now answer my question.”38

“I don’t care for your safety, I care for mine. If you die, I’m sure to be punished.” He said grimly.39

“You won’t. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t care about my safety. There was a reason other then me picking my maker for me to pick you, wasn’t there?”40

Eric shrugged. “That’s your question to answer.”41

“It is. There is another reason.” I came closer to Eric.42

“And what is that?” he said.43

I kissed him deeply and he kissed back. And that’s how I met Eric.44