Awakening the Darkness~ By Harley & Damon
*My expertise when it came to feeding off a human was nonexistent compared to Damon; he does, after all, have well over one hundred years on me, hunting that beating pulse of a heartbeat I had long since learned to drown out in my short years. Damon and I both knew I needed to learn like a newborn vampire, to focus my every sense on the sound of warm blood being pumped through the tendril like veins that sat underneath the easily pierced flesh of a warm human body. Damon was slowly awakening that within me, coaxing out the evil I had for so long kept hidden, almost hibernating. Up until now the only time that evil surfaced, clawing to be released was when Damon was buried deep between my thighs; thankfully vampires don't scar. We waited for the light to fade in the horizon, twilight enveloping the sky to keep Damon and myself hidden from the weaker human eyes that may have been lurking about the Salvatore boarding house as Damon lead us out through the front door, the sound of his leather jacket barely reaching my ears as the chirping choir of crickets told us just how alone we were as the twilight faded into a blanket of darkness. I lower my chestnut eyes as I reach my hand out to find Damon's as he leads me along that path to the outer layer of the woods, a light fog creeping along the green floor due to all the rain we had in the past few days. I lift my eyes, adjusting slowly to the darkness as I speak in a soft voice.* Damon...how far in do you think we need to go?
{I was anxious to a degree to see Harley finally let loose with her darker side, especially allowing me to assist her in drawing that dark side of her; the dark side that to me was a fuckin' turn on not to mention a way for me to know that she was as capable of taking care of herself when I wasn't around. Harley still had that human side and she was a much younger vampire than me. But despite that, I had faith in her abilities with a small amount of my guidance. I allowed Harley's fingers to link with mine as we moved through the dense woods, the fog now rolling in around our feet. The night air was cool and I could tell by the feel of Harley's usually warm hands. As she spoke her question I brought us to a halt, wanting her to use the first of her abilities} Listen..concentrate, babe... You'll hear the heartbeats of those poor souls we are about to lure away for our fun. {my hand tightened slightly in hers as we stood silently in the cool night air, my own senses picking up on the many high school brats having their usual end of school bash. And oh what a bash it was about to be}
*I stop in my tracks, feeling the wet grass almost soggy beneath my heavy boots, a change from the usual heeled boots I wore on any given night; Damon had given me a look earlier in the evening as if he was advising me not be my vixen self for once, only obliging because my senses were not so practiced. I felt Damon's strong hand tighten around mine as his low, calming voice guided me to clear my focus, search out that steady, pumping rhythm of the humans nearby, stepping in closer to Damon's side as my lids drift over my chestnut eyes; Damon had more confidence in my supernatural, evil side than I did myself. I wasn't sure how to draw it out, but I could hear the low vibrations of their shitty music, the crackling fire only yards away. Almost with a mere hitch of my breath, I heard the racing heartbeats amongst the slower, drug induced rhythms, drawn to the racing pulses as that smoky scent of burning wood and weed wafted over in the cool breeze; over sexed high school kids were only so far away. I lift my eyes, looking to Damon's guidance as my focus stayed with the fresh, young blood.*
{my arm slithered slowly around Harley's small waist as she stepped closer into my side. I knew she didn't have the confidence in her abilities but I had no doubt in her. I saw the control she had outside of us and our wild sex life; she had little to no control when her body was molded against mine. But that was not the case tonight; I wanted her vampire side to take over tonight but in a semi controlled way. Standing in the foggy darkness my fingers caressed Harley's lower back as I noticed her expressions change. I knew she was picking up on the exact sounds that I was and it was not just the loud music and bonfire crackling; she heard the rhythmic thumps of their beating hearts; those innocent high school brats that she was about to sink her teeth into. As much as I could have went for some fresh meat, I knew tonight was about Harley and I was anxious to watch her take her first victim. My eyes averted from the darkness ahead of me to glance down Harley, a proud grin on my features, keeping my voice low against her ear} You ready, babe?
*I knew Damon was anxious to see me let that dark side of me loose; the side I had only experienced when he was buried deep within me, the only time I knew I could lose absolute control over the beast Damon wanted to see. I could feel my less than human heart already racing in my chest; excitement, nervousness, adrenaline. I felt it all pumping through my veins as the dark crimson pumps through my every limb. My fingers absently tighten around Damon's as I hear his voice low against my ear, lifting my dark eyes to see a glimmer in Damon's piercing blue hues as the flames of the nearby bon fire flicker and crack. I slowly nod my head without so much as another word spoken; truth was I wasn't sure I was entirely ready, but I had to be if I was ever going to be a true hybrid and embrace my inner evil. I bite down on my lip after lifting my eyes in our victims' direction, my voice soft, only a thread above a whisper.* Show me, Damon...
{I could sense the nervousness in Harley's gestures and in her soft voice as it flowed easily into my ears despite the loudness of of the party only yards away from us now. I gave Harley's hand a gentle tug, having her follow me through the thick brush to get closer. The heavy music drowned out any footsteps we took. I raised a hand, indicating Harley to stop, a growing smirk crossing my lips as I hear the giggles of a teenage girl, my tongue drifting over my lips as the faint hunger inside of myself begins to emerge into a full out need. The girl was obviously drunk, no doubt headed to the woods to puke up the one drink that put her in her teenage drunken state. Amateurs. But these so called amateurs were easy targets and perfect for the first hunt for Harley. They were easy prey so to speak. I stopped in my tracks, Harley beside me as the young girl stumbled right up to us, my head tilting off to the side with my deceptive smirk. I caught the blonde as she fell forward, taking a quick glance Harley before turning my attention back to our newest victim. She tried to apologize but I couldn't give a shit, the scent of her human blood had my mouth watering. A slow grin formed and I knew Harley was watching as I gripped the female by the upper arm with one hand, the other gathering her hair to jerk her head off to the side for better access. She screamed but unfortunately for her no one could hear her. I let her look into my dark eyes as my face contorted into that monster the veins popping around my now black hues as my sharp fangs extended. Her eyes grew wider as she realized just what I was. Without further waiting I gave her hair a pull, exposing that soft, inviting flesh of her neck. Before she knew what was happening my fangs pierced through her skin, the dark, warm crimson instantly flowing onto my tongue. My hands gripped her petite body tightly, drawing out just enough of her blood to quench my thirst. The steady stream trickled down over the corners of my lips, throwing my head back as the last of her delicious taste trailed down the back of my throat. Still keeping the young girl in my grip my tongue ran over my blood stained lips as I forced her eyes to lock onto mine. My pupils dilated the moment hers fixated on mine, speaking in a calm, even tone} You're drunk and you fell. Go back to your teeny bopper friends and forget what happened here. Now go.. {the girl, obviously scared until I compelled her to forget, calmly made her staggered way back to the party, shifting my stance I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand, turning with a clear grin on my face to Harley} Now your turn, my sexy little vamp....
I could see Damon’s teeth still stained with the fresh blood from the tendril like veins of the young blonde who staggered back to the party. I lift my eyes in the darkness, keeping my focus around all the commotion around me, almost in awe how the world sounded when I let go of my self-control, but it wasn’t what Damon brought me here for. He wanted me to quench the thirst for warm, human blood but I wasn’t sure how when I never felt that craving, that need to feed the way he did; he even forbid me from having a drop of bourbon tonight in hopes of bringing out the darkness within me, after all, I was only hybrid and neither of us knew just what it took to inspire my need for blood. I shift my eyes in the dark, just listening as I swallow back a lump in my throat, but the only thing I could focus on was the racing heartbeats of two teenagers nearby and I even caught a scent of their sex that aroused the darkness within me. It wasn’t the still fresh scent of blood dripping down Damon’s chin, it was the smell of sex that made my eyes grow dark, my pupils dilate as my fangs extend into sharp points, the signs of my arousal all too familiar and my eyes scanned over to find Damon for only a brief moment, catching a look in his eyes as the couple dropped against the forest floor only inches from us. I felt a deep growl rumble in my chest, primal, almost evil unlike the growls that fell from my lips when Damon was buried deep between my thighs; the only other time I had ever felt the urge to taste the cool, metallic flow of blood down my throat, but I could no longer control it. I felt my eyes flicker as as the warm, wet scent of sex just tickled at my senses causing me to lunge in a flash, throwing the young man from his partner, her skirt just exposing her warmth that drew my fangs to pierce the warm, inviting flesh of her bare shoulder, her blood almost bitter with alcohol as her scream pierced muffled against my ear. A deep, low moan exhaling through my nose as my dark eyes roll back, the scent of her urging me on as the warm, sweet crimson flows down my throat, a sensation I had never tasted, almost as sweet as sex; her heart laboring as my tongue rolled over the broken skin, tasting every drop of her blood until I heard her pulse slowing down, the flow weakened only then throwing my head back. I could feel the he blood drip down my chin as I straddled the young woman on the ground, slowly licking the last remnants from my stained lips as my blackened eyes fall closed, savoring the taste until the last drop, but I wasn't done; not yet. I lower my head once again, my eyes flickering open to look up Damon as I rise from the forest floor, blood still slowly trickling from my chin as I step over to Damon, moving one hand up over his strong chest, ripping the buttons from his shirt as my free hand reaches for Damon's belt. I slowly, yet aggressively give it a tug as I pull him in close to me, my voice a sultry purr.* Damon... I need you...right here, right now..
{I lick the dark red crimson from my lips, the warmth of the stream of blood still running down over the corner of my parted mouth. The look I recieved from Harley as her eyes lowered from mine to the droplets dripping from my chin, was not one of thirst which caused me to knit my brows in question. I wanted Harley to embrace her vampire side despite knowing she was a hybrid; wanted her to enjoy the rush of having the warm, copper taste slipping down the back of her throat. The one and only time; as she later informed me; that she had an urge to sink her piercing fangs into the flesh of another was the moment I was plunged deep within her, nestled between her thick thighs taking what I considered now rightfully mine. I'd never had that experience with any other; it was the most erotic thing to experience. Our naked bodies collided; pumping my hips against hers as I pulled back on the soft, inviting skin just above her collarbone, drinking in the sweetness that was Harley. I was pulled from my inner thoughts as Harley's stare broke from mine, a proud, yet sly smirk forming on my features the moment I realize she was beginning to feel that urge; that need. I stood only mere steps away from Harley waiting for the moment she would make her move on an unsuspecting teenager, prepared to help her control her need so she didn't kill. I didn't want her first experience to cause her guilt; she still had her humanity. Even if we were still attempting to piece together her hybrid side, she /still/ had her humanity and I was ready to preserve that. I wasn't about to let her change from the Harley I knew and loved. Two pounding heartbeats only feet away from Harley and myself caught my attention but the look in Harley's dark, now hungry eyes made me inhale deeply, catching the same scent as she obviously did. Sex. My tongue darted out over my lower lip as my fangs retracted but the pulsing of blood through the veins of the two figures near us was the sound that drew and kept my attention, despite my thirst already being quenched. Harley's eyes moved away from mine for a brief moment, only looking back to me when her fangs had completely dropped, pupils dilated and ready to feed. Now for a ""normal"" person, this should be intimidating and down right scary, but for me? Fuck..it was one of the most exciting and erotic moments; watching the woman I hoped to spend an eternity with get ready to plunge onto the neck of an unsuspecting victim. Within moments, Harley lunged at the couple, watching on as he incredible strength threw the young man from his girl. Last thing he expected. I focused on the boy as Harley straddled the young girl, her screams somewhat muffled as Harley took what she needed, the ""tough guy"" scurrying to his feet thinking he was going to be the hero. Not tonight, boy. I sidestepped in front of him; the look of surprise and fear in his eyes as I wrapped my long, nimble fingers around his scrawny throat. As his hand clutched my wrist I forced my sight in line with his, my pupils dilating as he stared back in them without choice} You've seen nothing. You remember nothing of what you've seen here. Go back to your party and drink your cocky little heart out. {I throw the male from my grasp, watching with narrowed eyes as he ran off without another look back. Now standing only feet away from my girl and her victim I could hear the fluttering of her human heart almost come to a stop. I restrained myself from attempting to talk Harley down; knowing the girl was going to see her bitter end but Harley pulled back, releasing the girl's shoulder from her sharp, piercing points of her fangs. Her eyes lit up as her head tilted upward, her dark, curls covering the side of her face as the dark red crimson dripped from each corner of her mouth. Fuck, that was hot..seeing my girl in that way practically threw my head in a frenzy but I controlled it; little did I know Harley didn't want me too. As she rose to her feet; the girl laying bleeding on the forest floor from her wounds, I stepped back as Harley made her way towards me, her small digits working at the buttons on my shirt only to rip them from their threads. Instantly a growl emerged from my chest, spotting the need in my woman's eyes. This time a sexual one that only I could fill. My hand reached up and clutched Harley's wrists as I pressed my body into her, slamming her right up against the base of a large tree, releasing my grip to allow her to fumble with my belt. My palm rested against the bark as Harley worked furiously at the leather, my hips already grinding against her with a mind of their own, my own hunger growing within me. As I feel my belt finally loosen, I lean in and crush my lips to hers, licking my tongue over her lower lip to get the taste of the young girl now yards away from us. My free hand clutched Harley's waist, feeling the warm skin of her torso under my touch. Forcing her shirt up just enough to graze the lower curve of her breast, nipping her bottom lip in our kiss as I pulled away, moaning heavily as the hunger for my woman now grew within myself} You don't have to ask twice... {with that simple sentence my hand moved from the tree and found its way between her covered thighs, rubbing my palm over her own arousal}
*A deep, hungry growl rolled over my to his as Damon slammed me up against the thick base of a tree; his strong grip signaling me as to how much he needed me as I needed him. My eyes almost burning in their darkness as my arousal grew, an arousal that only Damon had ever drawn out of me; I craved him in a way I hadn't any other, needing him, knowing how fully he could satisfy me in ways he had time and time again. The feeling of Damon's grinding hips, his jeans tight where his growing hard on ached to be released caused the burning fire in me to send sparks through me, feeling the warm arousal between my legs as I barely caught sight of Damon's piercing hues in the darkness that surrounded us, his eyes bright enough for me to just see that flicker of how he craved me. I quickly undo his leather belt, hearing the clinking sound of the buckle as it hangs from his waist, my digits working quickly to pop that button fly as I felt Damon's strong hands move up under my shirt, his touch igniting my every sense as my legs wrap around Damon's waist, feeling him already throbbing against my thigh as his other hand slips between my thick thighs. I let out a pained whimper, almost cursing the fact that I wore jeans as Damon's lips crushed to mine in a deep, sensual kiss, parting my lips as I feel his tongue run along my bottom lip, my breathing hitching as my small hands slide around Damon's grinding waist, gripping his ass momentarily as I drop those jeans out of his way. My tongue slips forward to meet his as a low purr rolls over my tongue, my hands moving back up along Damon's chiseled perfection with a low moaning whisper as I rap my arms around Damon's neck, my fingers threading through his dark hair as I squirm anxiously beneath him.* Damon...please.. *I lean in to nip Damon's bottom lip roughly, my aggression still riding across the surface, taking his lip between my teeth, almost tasting the droplets of Damon's blood as I bite down hard.*
{I could quickly sense the urgency in which Harley's needed me inside of her; the way she pulled at my jeans, threaded her fingers through my hair damp from the fog that was now surrounding us. This wasn't the first time Harley and I had found us in a lust filled, anxious need for one another but there was something different about this time. I couldn't pin point it but fuck, I didn't care...all I knew was I was about to be slammed deep in the warmth of my girl, taking what I had now completely claimed as mine. As her slender legs wrapped around my waist I held her against that tree, pawing at the shirt that she wore. I ripped the fabric down the front as her full breasts escaped causing that animalistic sound to release from my chest. Her hands clenched my ass, my head bowing down to push the cup of her bra out of the way to allow my mouth to latch on to her taunt nipple just before the sensation of my jeans falling came to a realization. Fuck. Why did she wear jeans tonight of all nights? I was harder than one of those teenage boys getting laid for the first time. Harley kept her arms around my neck as I pried her legs from around my waist to pop the button, grabbing the front of her pants along with her panties to force them from her center in one quick movement of my hand. Our eyes locked as the head of my cock teased her warmth; both hands now planted firmly on her ass as I hiked her back up in my arms. I didn't waste another second before filling my woman's need, burying myself balls deep in her core. I sucked in a hard breath as the tightness of Harley's walls surrounded my length, my fingers digging into her firm ass as I pushed into her, harder and deeper with every thrust}
*A low, feminine, yet animalistic growl rumbled in my chest as Damon's aggression only became stronger with every passing moment, the sound of ripping fabric just reaching my eyes over the other sounds of the night that surrounded us, oblivious there was another soul even nearby as my dark eyes locked with Damon's, slowly releasing his bottom lip from my teeth as the taste of his blood just dripped against my tongue, my grip becoming tighter in Damon's dark hair as I felt the head of his cock teasing me; tightening my legs around Damon's waist as his strong hands lift me up against him, pinning me against the tree, almost panting with the sheer need to have Damon buried within me. I throw my head back as he finally slips inside of me, hearing his breathing change as my tight, wet walls adjust to his size, a low moan emitting from my lips as Damon started to move slowly within me, arching as his thrusts became harder with every deep plunge, moaning out his name as my fingers tighten slightly in Damon's hair.*
{the way Harley moaned out my name sent my need for her into overdrive, using only my strength to slam my hips against hers as we joined in with the amateur teenage sex that was no doubt surrounding us in the thickness of our wooded confines. Keeping Harley pinned between my much larger body and the base of the tree my hands began to roam. Ass, tits and everything in between. Her skin was like silk, her scent delicious and her beauty was like no other. She was everything a man could want and desire but she was mine. As long as she'd have me. My groans matched my thrusts as my head buried near Harley's neck, my lips skimming her collarbone leaving a trail of blood that lingered on my chin from my earlier victim. Panting, growling, the sound of Harley moaning out my name as she tugged the strands of my hair fueled the hunger within me, penetrating her harder with each push} Fuck Harley... {my voice was low, dark as I spoke, not stopping till she was a sopping mess against me}
*My body arches against Damon's as his thrusts become more powerful, feeling his unwavering strength with every slam of his hips against my own, my mind going hazy from the events of the night; the scent of the burning bonfire, our sex, the damp, foggy air filling my nose as every thought except Damon one within me was pushed from my mind; every sense within me on fire from the consumption of blood, the feeling of Damon's lips pressing tender kisses along my collarbone. Every powerful thrust drew out another deep moan as my free hand slides underneath Damon's open shirt, my nails dragging lightly against the warm skin of his strong back as Damon claimed me. I lift my leg higher, digging my heel into his ass to urge him on as I felt him hitting just the right spot deep inside me, growling, purring against his ear as every possessive movement was hard, rough remaining sensual as I felt every spark of pleasure rippling through me, drawing at the release winding tight in my core. Damon made me moan harder, louder as we moved as one against the tree, arching into him once more as I purr sensually against his ear, wanting to taste every ounce of him as my arousal began to peek, panting against Damon's ear, almost whimpering.* Ohhhh gawwwd, stud...
{my eyes drew closed as Harley's soft whimpers flowed, feeling her warm breath brushing against the shell of my ear, knowing how close she was getting to letting go, ready to feel her walls tighten around my shaft as I pounded her into oblivion. My own body tensed as my own release began to trigger, not willing to let Harley leave this forest without her own juices and my hot load running down her inner thigh. Swiping my hand across her flat stomach, I reached between us, moving south until my fingertips found her swollen mound. This wasn't the time to be gentle; this was rough, raw animal type sex. My fingers swiftly roll over Harley's clit, knowing it wouldn't be long before she was a trembling, sloppy mess against me} Fuuuckk, cum baby..shiiiitt.. {I was on the verge of my own release, slowing my hips as I concentrated on the hand that was rolling Harley's clit between my fingers}
*I could feel Damon's body starting to tense up as hips slam into mine, almost yanking his dark hair the moment his purposeful exploring fingertips found my sensitive, swollen bud, arching in tight against Damon as I pull him in closer, moaning out as I feel my very release about to unwind from my core, my legs already trembling as I dig my heel into his ass. Breathless moans spill from my lips as I hear Damon's deep, husky voice, knowing any moment could trigger us both as his grinding hips plow into mine, one final thrust, the way his fingers roll over my clit cause me to completely unravel, screaming out his name as I drag my nails hard down his back, the intensity crashing through me.* Ohhhhh my goodddd, Damon! *I pull Damon closer to me panting and purring against his ear as I tremble beneath him, my leg only starting to slip from Damon's waist as he keeps me pinned beneath him.* Ohhhh fuuuckk, baby...
{her screams were all it took to lose myself completely in Harley, my hips rolling in sync with hers as our fuck comes to a crashing yet intensely satisfying halt, feeling her unravel against my larger frame all before allowing myself to do the same. My head pulled back, my breath ragged as I lost it; filling my woman with everything I had, my hands positioning themselves under Harley's thighs as her leg began to slide down over my hip. My movements eventually slowed to halt, looking deep into Harley's eyes as my famous smirk crossed my lips before leaning into press mine to hers, mumbling against them} If this is what happens when you feed, Harley, I pity these damn people.
*My legs trembled against Damon's waist, keeping myself wrapped around him as I felt his hot load sticky against my inner thigh as he held me up in his strong arms, my chest heaving with every breath as I gaze into those piercing eyes of Damon's. My own lips curl to match that smirk of Damon's, my eyes returning to normal finally as our lips meet in a tender kiss, mumbling against his lips as I keep my arms wrapped around Damon's neck.* You naughty boy....I think you enjoyed seeing me get all bloody.
{I was anxious to a degree to see Harley finally let loose with her darker side, especially allowing me to assist her in drawing that dark side of her; the dark side that to me was a fuckin' turn on not to mention a way for me to know that she was as capable of taking care of herself when I wasn't around. Harley still had that human side and she was a much younger vampire than me. But despite that, I had faith in her abilities with a small amount of my guidance. I allowed Harley's fingers to link with mine as we moved through the dense woods, the fog now rolling in around our feet. The night air was cool and I could tell by the feel of Harley's usually warm hands. As she spoke her question I brought us to a halt, wanting her to use the first of her abilities} Listen..concentrate, babe... You'll hear the heartbeats of those poor souls we are about to lure away for our fun. {my hand tightened slightly in hers as we stood silently in the cool night air, my own senses picking up on the many high school brats having their usual end of school bash. And oh what a bash it was about to be}
*I stop in my tracks, feeling the wet grass almost soggy beneath my heavy boots, a change from the usual heeled boots I wore on any given night; Damon had given me a look earlier in the evening as if he was advising me not be my vixen self for once, only obliging because my senses were not so practiced. I felt Damon's strong hand tighten around mine as his low, calming voice guided me to clear my focus, search out that steady, pumping rhythm of the humans nearby, stepping in closer to Damon's side as my lids drift over my chestnut eyes; Damon had more confidence in my supernatural, evil side than I did myself. I wasn't sure how to draw it out, but I could hear the low vibrations of their shitty music, the crackling fire only yards away. Almost with a mere hitch of my breath, I heard the racing heartbeats amongst the slower, drug induced rhythms, drawn to the racing pulses as that smoky scent of burning wood and weed wafted over in the cool breeze; over sexed high school kids were only so far away. I lift my eyes, looking to Damon's guidance as my focus stayed with the fresh, young blood.*
{my arm slithered slowly around Harley's small waist as she stepped closer into my side. I knew she didn't have the confidence in her abilities but I had no doubt in her. I saw the control she had outside of us and our wild sex life; she had little to no control when her body was molded against mine. But that was not the case tonight; I wanted her vampire side to take over tonight but in a semi controlled way. Standing in the foggy darkness my fingers caressed Harley's lower back as I noticed her expressions change. I knew she was picking up on the exact sounds that I was and it was not just the loud music and bonfire crackling; she heard the rhythmic thumps of their beating hearts; those innocent high school brats that she was about to sink her teeth into. As much as I could have went for some fresh meat, I knew tonight was about Harley and I was anxious to watch her take her first victim. My eyes averted from the darkness ahead of me to glance down Harley, a proud grin on my features, keeping my voice low against her ear} You ready, babe?
*I knew Damon was anxious to see me let that dark side of me loose; the side I had only experienced when he was buried deep within me, the only time I knew I could lose absolute control over the beast Damon wanted to see. I could feel my less than human heart already racing in my chest; excitement, nervousness, adrenaline. I felt it all pumping through my veins as the dark crimson pumps through my every limb. My fingers absently tighten around Damon's as I hear his voice low against my ear, lifting my dark eyes to see a glimmer in Damon's piercing blue hues as the flames of the nearby bon fire flicker and crack. I slowly nod my head without so much as another word spoken; truth was I wasn't sure I was entirely ready, but I had to be if I was ever going to be a true hybrid and embrace my inner evil. I bite down on my lip after lifting my eyes in our victims' direction, my voice soft, only a thread above a whisper.* Show me, Damon...
{I could sense the nervousness in Harley's gestures and in her soft voice as it flowed easily into my ears despite the loudness of of the party only yards away from us now. I gave Harley's hand a gentle tug, having her follow me through the thick brush to get closer. The heavy music drowned out any footsteps we took. I raised a hand, indicating Harley to stop, a growing smirk crossing my lips as I hear the giggles of a teenage girl, my tongue drifting over my lips as the faint hunger inside of myself begins to emerge into a full out need. The girl was obviously drunk, no doubt headed to the woods to puke up the one drink that put her in her teenage drunken state. Amateurs. But these so called amateurs were easy targets and perfect for the first hunt for Harley. They were easy prey so to speak. I stopped in my tracks, Harley beside me as the young girl stumbled right up to us, my head tilting off to the side with my deceptive smirk. I caught the blonde as she fell forward, taking a quick glance Harley before turning my attention back to our newest victim. She tried to apologize but I couldn't give a shit, the scent of her human blood had my mouth watering. A slow grin formed and I knew Harley was watching as I gripped the female by the upper arm with one hand, the other gathering her hair to jerk her head off to the side for better access. She screamed but unfortunately for her no one could hear her. I let her look into my dark eyes as my face contorted into that monster the veins popping around my now black hues as my sharp fangs extended. Her eyes grew wider as she realized just what I was. Without further waiting I gave her hair a pull, exposing that soft, inviting flesh of her neck. Before she knew what was happening my fangs pierced through her skin, the dark, warm crimson instantly flowing onto my tongue. My hands gripped her petite body tightly, drawing out just enough of her blood to quench my thirst. The steady stream trickled down over the corners of my lips, throwing my head back as the last of her delicious taste trailed down the back of my throat. Still keeping the young girl in my grip my tongue ran over my blood stained lips as I forced her eyes to lock onto mine. My pupils dilated the moment hers fixated on mine, speaking in a calm, even tone} You're drunk and you fell. Go back to your teeny bopper friends and forget what happened here. Now go.. {the girl, obviously scared until I compelled her to forget, calmly made her staggered way back to the party, shifting my stance I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand, turning with a clear grin on my face to Harley} Now your turn, my sexy little vamp....
I could see Damon’s teeth still stained with the fresh blood from the tendril like veins of the young blonde who staggered back to the party. I lift my eyes in the darkness, keeping my focus around all the commotion around me, almost in awe how the world sounded when I let go of my self-control, but it wasn’t what Damon brought me here for. He wanted me to quench the thirst for warm, human blood but I wasn’t sure how when I never felt that craving, that need to feed the way he did; he even forbid me from having a drop of bourbon tonight in hopes of bringing out the darkness within me, after all, I was only hybrid and neither of us knew just what it took to inspire my need for blood. I shift my eyes in the dark, just listening as I swallow back a lump in my throat, but the only thing I could focus on was the racing heartbeats of two teenagers nearby and I even caught a scent of their sex that aroused the darkness within me. It wasn’t the still fresh scent of blood dripping down Damon’s chin, it was the smell of sex that made my eyes grow dark, my pupils dilate as my fangs extend into sharp points, the signs of my arousal all too familiar and my eyes scanned over to find Damon for only a brief moment, catching a look in his eyes as the couple dropped against the forest floor only inches from us. I felt a deep growl rumble in my chest, primal, almost evil unlike the growls that fell from my lips when Damon was buried deep between my thighs; the only other time I had ever felt the urge to taste the cool, metallic flow of blood down my throat, but I could no longer control it. I felt my eyes flicker as as the warm, wet scent of sex just tickled at my senses causing me to lunge in a flash, throwing the young man from his partner, her skirt just exposing her warmth that drew my fangs to pierce the warm, inviting flesh of her bare shoulder, her blood almost bitter with alcohol as her scream pierced muffled against my ear. A deep, low moan exhaling through my nose as my dark eyes roll back, the scent of her urging me on as the warm, sweet crimson flows down my throat, a sensation I had never tasted, almost as sweet as sex; her heart laboring as my tongue rolled over the broken skin, tasting every drop of her blood until I heard her pulse slowing down, the flow weakened only then throwing my head back. I could feel the he blood drip down my chin as I straddled the young woman on the ground, slowly licking the last remnants from my stained lips as my blackened eyes fall closed, savoring the taste until the last drop, but I wasn't done; not yet. I lower my head once again, my eyes flickering open to look up Damon as I rise from the forest floor, blood still slowly trickling from my chin as I step over to Damon, moving one hand up over his strong chest, ripping the buttons from his shirt as my free hand reaches for Damon's belt. I slowly, yet aggressively give it a tug as I pull him in close to me, my voice a sultry purr.* Damon... I need you...right here, right now..
{I lick the dark red crimson from my lips, the warmth of the stream of blood still running down over the corner of my parted mouth. The look I recieved from Harley as her eyes lowered from mine to the droplets dripping from my chin, was not one of thirst which caused me to knit my brows in question. I wanted Harley to embrace her vampire side despite knowing she was a hybrid; wanted her to enjoy the rush of having the warm, copper taste slipping down the back of her throat. The one and only time; as she later informed me; that she had an urge to sink her piercing fangs into the flesh of another was the moment I was plunged deep within her, nestled between her thick thighs taking what I considered now rightfully mine. I'd never had that experience with any other; it was the most erotic thing to experience. Our naked bodies collided; pumping my hips against hers as I pulled back on the soft, inviting skin just above her collarbone, drinking in the sweetness that was Harley. I was pulled from my inner thoughts as Harley's stare broke from mine, a proud, yet sly smirk forming on my features the moment I realize she was beginning to feel that urge; that need. I stood only mere steps away from Harley waiting for the moment she would make her move on an unsuspecting teenager, prepared to help her control her need so she didn't kill. I didn't want her first experience to cause her guilt; she still had her humanity. Even if we were still attempting to piece together her hybrid side, she /still/ had her humanity and I was ready to preserve that. I wasn't about to let her change from the Harley I knew and loved. Two pounding heartbeats only feet away from Harley and myself caught my attention but the look in Harley's dark, now hungry eyes made me inhale deeply, catching the same scent as she obviously did. Sex. My tongue darted out over my lower lip as my fangs retracted but the pulsing of blood through the veins of the two figures near us was the sound that drew and kept my attention, despite my thirst already being quenched. Harley's eyes moved away from mine for a brief moment, only looking back to me when her fangs had completely dropped, pupils dilated and ready to feed. Now for a ""normal"" person, this should be intimidating and down right scary, but for me? Fuck..it was one of the most exciting and erotic moments; watching the woman I hoped to spend an eternity with get ready to plunge onto the neck of an unsuspecting victim. Within moments, Harley lunged at the couple, watching on as he incredible strength threw the young man from his girl. Last thing he expected. I focused on the boy as Harley straddled the young girl, her screams somewhat muffled as Harley took what she needed, the ""tough guy"" scurrying to his feet thinking he was going to be the hero. Not tonight, boy. I sidestepped in front of him; the look of surprise and fear in his eyes as I wrapped my long, nimble fingers around his scrawny throat. As his hand clutched my wrist I forced my sight in line with his, my pupils dilating as he stared back in them without choice} You've seen nothing. You remember nothing of what you've seen here. Go back to your party and drink your cocky little heart out. {I throw the male from my grasp, watching with narrowed eyes as he ran off without another look back. Now standing only feet away from my girl and her victim I could hear the fluttering of her human heart almost come to a stop. I restrained myself from attempting to talk Harley down; knowing the girl was going to see her bitter end but Harley pulled back, releasing the girl's shoulder from her sharp, piercing points of her fangs. Her eyes lit up as her head tilted upward, her dark, curls covering the side of her face as the dark red crimson dripped from each corner of her mouth. Fuck, that was hot..seeing my girl in that way practically threw my head in a frenzy but I controlled it; little did I know Harley didn't want me too. As she rose to her feet; the girl laying bleeding on the forest floor from her wounds, I stepped back as Harley made her way towards me, her small digits working at the buttons on my shirt only to rip them from their threads. Instantly a growl emerged from my chest, spotting the need in my woman's eyes. This time a sexual one that only I could fill. My hand reached up and clutched Harley's wrists as I pressed my body into her, slamming her right up against the base of a large tree, releasing my grip to allow her to fumble with my belt. My palm rested against the bark as Harley worked furiously at the leather, my hips already grinding against her with a mind of their own, my own hunger growing within me. As I feel my belt finally loosen, I lean in and crush my lips to hers, licking my tongue over her lower lip to get the taste of the young girl now yards away from us. My free hand clutched Harley's waist, feeling the warm skin of her torso under my touch. Forcing her shirt up just enough to graze the lower curve of her breast, nipping her bottom lip in our kiss as I pulled away, moaning heavily as the hunger for my woman now grew within myself} You don't have to ask twice... {with that simple sentence my hand moved from the tree and found its way between her covered thighs, rubbing my palm over her own arousal}
*A deep, hungry growl rolled over my to his as Damon slammed me up against the thick base of a tree; his strong grip signaling me as to how much he needed me as I needed him. My eyes almost burning in their darkness as my arousal grew, an arousal that only Damon had ever drawn out of me; I craved him in a way I hadn't any other, needing him, knowing how fully he could satisfy me in ways he had time and time again. The feeling of Damon's grinding hips, his jeans tight where his growing hard on ached to be released caused the burning fire in me to send sparks through me, feeling the warm arousal between my legs as I barely caught sight of Damon's piercing hues in the darkness that surrounded us, his eyes bright enough for me to just see that flicker of how he craved me. I quickly undo his leather belt, hearing the clinking sound of the buckle as it hangs from his waist, my digits working quickly to pop that button fly as I felt Damon's strong hands move up under my shirt, his touch igniting my every sense as my legs wrap around Damon's waist, feeling him already throbbing against my thigh as his other hand slips between my thick thighs. I let out a pained whimper, almost cursing the fact that I wore jeans as Damon's lips crushed to mine in a deep, sensual kiss, parting my lips as I feel his tongue run along my bottom lip, my breathing hitching as my small hands slide around Damon's grinding waist, gripping his ass momentarily as I drop those jeans out of his way. My tongue slips forward to meet his as a low purr rolls over my tongue, my hands moving back up along Damon's chiseled perfection with a low moaning whisper as I rap my arms around Damon's neck, my fingers threading through his dark hair as I squirm anxiously beneath him.* Damon...please.. *I lean in to nip Damon's bottom lip roughly, my aggression still riding across the surface, taking his lip between my teeth, almost tasting the droplets of Damon's blood as I bite down hard.*
{I could quickly sense the urgency in which Harley's needed me inside of her; the way she pulled at my jeans, threaded her fingers through my hair damp from the fog that was now surrounding us. This wasn't the first time Harley and I had found us in a lust filled, anxious need for one another but there was something different about this time. I couldn't pin point it but fuck, I didn't care...all I knew was I was about to be slammed deep in the warmth of my girl, taking what I had now completely claimed as mine. As her slender legs wrapped around my waist I held her against that tree, pawing at the shirt that she wore. I ripped the fabric down the front as her full breasts escaped causing that animalistic sound to release from my chest. Her hands clenched my ass, my head bowing down to push the cup of her bra out of the way to allow my mouth to latch on to her taunt nipple just before the sensation of my jeans falling came to a realization. Fuck. Why did she wear jeans tonight of all nights? I was harder than one of those teenage boys getting laid for the first time. Harley kept her arms around my neck as I pried her legs from around my waist to pop the button, grabbing the front of her pants along with her panties to force them from her center in one quick movement of my hand. Our eyes locked as the head of my cock teased her warmth; both hands now planted firmly on her ass as I hiked her back up in my arms. I didn't waste another second before filling my woman's need, burying myself balls deep in her core. I sucked in a hard breath as the tightness of Harley's walls surrounded my length, my fingers digging into her firm ass as I pushed into her, harder and deeper with every thrust}
*A low, feminine, yet animalistic growl rumbled in my chest as Damon's aggression only became stronger with every passing moment, the sound of ripping fabric just reaching my eyes over the other sounds of the night that surrounded us, oblivious there was another soul even nearby as my dark eyes locked with Damon's, slowly releasing his bottom lip from my teeth as the taste of his blood just dripped against my tongue, my grip becoming tighter in Damon's dark hair as I felt the head of his cock teasing me; tightening my legs around Damon's waist as his strong hands lift me up against him, pinning me against the tree, almost panting with the sheer need to have Damon buried within me. I throw my head back as he finally slips inside of me, hearing his breathing change as my tight, wet walls adjust to his size, a low moan emitting from my lips as Damon started to move slowly within me, arching as his thrusts became harder with every deep plunge, moaning out his name as my fingers tighten slightly in Damon's hair.*
{the way Harley moaned out my name sent my need for her into overdrive, using only my strength to slam my hips against hers as we joined in with the amateur teenage sex that was no doubt surrounding us in the thickness of our wooded confines. Keeping Harley pinned between my much larger body and the base of the tree my hands began to roam. Ass, tits and everything in between. Her skin was like silk, her scent delicious and her beauty was like no other. She was everything a man could want and desire but she was mine. As long as she'd have me. My groans matched my thrusts as my head buried near Harley's neck, my lips skimming her collarbone leaving a trail of blood that lingered on my chin from my earlier victim. Panting, growling, the sound of Harley moaning out my name as she tugged the strands of my hair fueled the hunger within me, penetrating her harder with each push} Fuck Harley... {my voice was low, dark as I spoke, not stopping till she was a sopping mess against me}
*My body arches against Damon's as his thrusts become more powerful, feeling his unwavering strength with every slam of his hips against my own, my mind going hazy from the events of the night; the scent of the burning bonfire, our sex, the damp, foggy air filling my nose as every thought except Damon one within me was pushed from my mind; every sense within me on fire from the consumption of blood, the feeling of Damon's lips pressing tender kisses along my collarbone. Every powerful thrust drew out another deep moan as my free hand slides underneath Damon's open shirt, my nails dragging lightly against the warm skin of his strong back as Damon claimed me. I lift my leg higher, digging my heel into his ass to urge him on as I felt him hitting just the right spot deep inside me, growling, purring against his ear as every possessive movement was hard, rough remaining sensual as I felt every spark of pleasure rippling through me, drawing at the release winding tight in my core. Damon made me moan harder, louder as we moved as one against the tree, arching into him once more as I purr sensually against his ear, wanting to taste every ounce of him as my arousal began to peek, panting against Damon's ear, almost whimpering.* Ohhhh gawwwd, stud...
{my eyes drew closed as Harley's soft whimpers flowed, feeling her warm breath brushing against the shell of my ear, knowing how close she was getting to letting go, ready to feel her walls tighten around my shaft as I pounded her into oblivion. My own body tensed as my own release began to trigger, not willing to let Harley leave this forest without her own juices and my hot load running down her inner thigh. Swiping my hand across her flat stomach, I reached between us, moving south until my fingertips found her swollen mound. This wasn't the time to be gentle; this was rough, raw animal type sex. My fingers swiftly roll over Harley's clit, knowing it wouldn't be long before she was a trembling, sloppy mess against me} Fuuuckk, cum baby..shiiiitt.. {I was on the verge of my own release, slowing my hips as I concentrated on the hand that was rolling Harley's clit between my fingers}
*I could feel Damon's body starting to tense up as hips slam into mine, almost yanking his dark hair the moment his purposeful exploring fingertips found my sensitive, swollen bud, arching in tight against Damon as I pull him in closer, moaning out as I feel my very release about to unwind from my core, my legs already trembling as I dig my heel into his ass. Breathless moans spill from my lips as I hear Damon's deep, husky voice, knowing any moment could trigger us both as his grinding hips plow into mine, one final thrust, the way his fingers roll over my clit cause me to completely unravel, screaming out his name as I drag my nails hard down his back, the intensity crashing through me.* Ohhhhh my goodddd, Damon! *I pull Damon closer to me panting and purring against his ear as I tremble beneath him, my leg only starting to slip from Damon's waist as he keeps me pinned beneath him.* Ohhhh fuuuckk, baby...
{her screams were all it took to lose myself completely in Harley, my hips rolling in sync with hers as our fuck comes to a crashing yet intensely satisfying halt, feeling her unravel against my larger frame all before allowing myself to do the same. My head pulled back, my breath ragged as I lost it; filling my woman with everything I had, my hands positioning themselves under Harley's thighs as her leg began to slide down over my hip. My movements eventually slowed to halt, looking deep into Harley's eyes as my famous smirk crossed my lips before leaning into press mine to hers, mumbling against them} If this is what happens when you feed, Harley, I pity these damn people.
*My legs trembled against Damon's waist, keeping myself wrapped around him as I felt his hot load sticky against my inner thigh as he held me up in his strong arms, my chest heaving with every breath as I gaze into those piercing eyes of Damon's. My own lips curl to match that smirk of Damon's, my eyes returning to normal finally as our lips meet in a tender kiss, mumbling against his lips as I keep my arms wrapped around Damon's neck.* You naughty boy....I think you enjoyed seeing me get all bloody.
Time Flies~ By Harley
{She presses her foot down on the pedal as she leans over her human canvas, the steady vibrations moving up along the length of her arm as the sounds of the tattoo machine buzzing fill the air, her dark chestnuts eyes still focused upon the blue ink as it bleeds into the skin of the woman laying beneath her on the chair; her head absently tilting off to the side as she slowly flicks her wrist to color every inch of visible skin she needed to get the affect she was looking for. Her wrist turns once more, the ink flowing from the tip of the needle as the woman’s tan skin absorbs the blue tint to the edge where the black ink boldly marked the outline of the sparrow tattoo, the skin moist and glistening; blood beads to the surface as she pulls the needle from the woman’s skin, releasing the pedal beneath her foot as she examines her work a moment before turning to grab a fresh paper towel on the table beside her, dropping her foot on the pedal once more to cause the needle to vibrate as she dips the tip in the discolored water of the clear plastic cup before setting her tattoo machine down.
Harley reaches forward across the surface of her table to grab the plastic bottle that held that green, liquid soap, generously squirting some on a fresh paper towel before turning to clean the fresh tattoo she had etched into the woman’s skin, making sure to wipe all traces of blood and plasma from the woman’s skin; she inhales the scent, the hint of crimson still tickling at her senses as she turns to place the soiled paper towel to the side, reaching for her antibacterial to spread across the open skin to prevent any infections, her head absently tilting to the side with the movements of her wrist as she finishes applying the ointment only to turn for a fresh bandage to place directly over the tattoo, giving instructions on care for the first night as she slowly smoothes the surface of the bandage to prevent bubbling and air from entering.
The sound of the wheels rolling reaches her ears as she rolls away from her last client for the night, rolling over to her small stainless steel table to start to disassemble her tattoo gun to put away for the night; her eyes had just caught a glance of the time and it was just after her usual closing time.}
One hundred sixty for the night, sweets. Just over two hours.
{The young girl nodded her head in response as she reached in her back pocket to grab a Hello Kitty wallet, the button popping as she snaps it open to reveal the cash inside as Harley rolls back on her chair, pulling off her gloves once she removed every piece from her table that held bodily fluids, disposing of them in the correct receptacle just down the hall near the small bathroom in the back of the building. She quickly turns on the wedge heels of her high heeled boots after sealing the receptacle to find the girl waiting near the front cash register with the cash for her tattoo, a warm, inviting smile appearing across her lips as she puts her hand out to accept the cash as the girl speaks.}
“There’s a little something extra there for you too, Harley.”
{Her long lashes flutter as her dark eyes lower to count the cash the girl handed her for the tattoo plus the little extra that would most likely be spent on take out or even a bottle of whiskey on her way on over to @SanguineBourbon’s house once she left her shop for the night. She lifts her head, the warm, inviting smile still gracing her features, a single lock of her dark, wavy hair slipping from behind her ear to dangle close to the curled lashes of her dark chestnut eyes, bobbing her head slowly in a nod.}
Thank you, sweets. I appreciate that.
{The girl finally takes her leave as Harley pockets the cash, stepping across the solid, polished floorboard with a click of her heels as she follows her to the front door to lock up before finishing closing up for the night, which didn’t take her much time once she had locked up; she slides the freshly counted cash register into the safe, ready to use for when she opened up in the morning before grabbing the bank bag that held the day’s profit, slipping the cash her last canvas had given her at the end of the night.
After slipping her black leather fringed purse over her shoulder, pushing the safe closed with the toe of her boot, hearing it click into place before she bends down to spin the lock. With a firm tug of the L-shaped handle, she rises back to her feet, her dark eyes quickly adjusting as she takes one last survey of her now dimly lit shop.
She pushes the front door open, causing the bell over the door to ring as it swings through the frame, her heels clicking against the cracked pavement as she steps out into the thick humidity of the early summer night, catching the sign with the edges of her black, French manicured tips to flip it over to the large bold letters that red “CLOSED”. She glances back, giving the door a tug to make sure it had stayed locked before stepping to the side of the building to mount the saddle of her Dyna, placing her purple sparkling helmet over the black bandana still wrapped over her head. She slips the key in the ignition to start the engine, feeling the rumble of the engine as it growls to life beneath her, the vibrations moving right through the marrow of her bones; she clenches the throttle slightly as she pushes away from the curb and out onto the black top of the main road through Mystic Falls as she made her way across town, running the usual errands she always put off to the very last minute.
Her second to last stop before arriving at her mostly unused duplex apartment was her landlord’s place; her rent was already a few weeks late and she already promised a dozen times over she’d pay him the usual rent. Harley still couldn’t quite figure out why she kept the apartment anymore, even though the lease was the shortest the landlord was willing to give; she never knew how long she would stay in one place, but no matter where she stayed, she always wanted to make sure the little creature that depended on her had a home himself.
She kills the engine of her deep purple Dyna, kicking the stand down with the toe of her boot as the engine dies out, still able to feel the rumble between her thighs as she steps up along the paved walkway to her front door, glancing around for the large black cat that would normally come curling up around her ankles as she reached the front door of the duplex she told herself she had been keeping for him; after all, she practically lived at the Salvatore boarding house for the last five months.}
Nova? Here kitty, kitty…
{Her heels clunk against the pavement, her brows knitting into a slight frown as she reaches the door, fishing her keys from her pocket as she feels the brush of her cat’s tail curl near her knees, reaching to snatch the white piece of paper that had been taped to the solid wood door of the duplex. She quickly reads the black ink typed neatly on the page, her brows knit into a harder frown as her mind starts to run through a million different things, slowly reading the note a second time; had she really been in Mystic Falls five months? What was she going to do when the time came to renew her lease when she didn’t even occupy her own apartment most of her free time? Her heart began to race in her chest as she lowered the letter, swallowing back a lump in her throat as she felt her eyes sting with tears; she slowly lowered her lids to fight the tears that came, almost scared as so many different thoughts raced through her mind, all leading back to the man she slowly fell more in love with as the days passed, wishing he was here beside her as she crumples the note in her hand, stuffing it into her back pocket as she slips the apartment key in the doorknob, unlocking the apartment to head inside, her voice soft, almost shaky as she speaks.}
Come on, Nova. Let’s get you fed..you’re probably hungry, baby boy.
{The big black cat chirps in response as he trots inside the dark apartment ahead of Harley, tossing the keys on the coffee table as she shuts the door behind her, her free hand absently hovering over the cell phone tucked in the pocket of her worn, denim jeans.}
Harley reaches forward across the surface of her table to grab the plastic bottle that held that green, liquid soap, generously squirting some on a fresh paper towel before turning to clean the fresh tattoo she had etched into the woman’s skin, making sure to wipe all traces of blood and plasma from the woman’s skin; she inhales the scent, the hint of crimson still tickling at her senses as she turns to place the soiled paper towel to the side, reaching for her antibacterial to spread across the open skin to prevent any infections, her head absently tilting to the side with the movements of her wrist as she finishes applying the ointment only to turn for a fresh bandage to place directly over the tattoo, giving instructions on care for the first night as she slowly smoothes the surface of the bandage to prevent bubbling and air from entering.
The sound of the wheels rolling reaches her ears as she rolls away from her last client for the night, rolling over to her small stainless steel table to start to disassemble her tattoo gun to put away for the night; her eyes had just caught a glance of the time and it was just after her usual closing time.}
One hundred sixty for the night, sweets. Just over two hours.
{The young girl nodded her head in response as she reached in her back pocket to grab a Hello Kitty wallet, the button popping as she snaps it open to reveal the cash inside as Harley rolls back on her chair, pulling off her gloves once she removed every piece from her table that held bodily fluids, disposing of them in the correct receptacle just down the hall near the small bathroom in the back of the building. She quickly turns on the wedge heels of her high heeled boots after sealing the receptacle to find the girl waiting near the front cash register with the cash for her tattoo, a warm, inviting smile appearing across her lips as she puts her hand out to accept the cash as the girl speaks.}
“There’s a little something extra there for you too, Harley.”
{Her long lashes flutter as her dark eyes lower to count the cash the girl handed her for the tattoo plus the little extra that would most likely be spent on take out or even a bottle of whiskey on her way on over to @SanguineBourbon’s house once she left her shop for the night. She lifts her head, the warm, inviting smile still gracing her features, a single lock of her dark, wavy hair slipping from behind her ear to dangle close to the curled lashes of her dark chestnut eyes, bobbing her head slowly in a nod.}
Thank you, sweets. I appreciate that.
{The girl finally takes her leave as Harley pockets the cash, stepping across the solid, polished floorboard with a click of her heels as she follows her to the front door to lock up before finishing closing up for the night, which didn’t take her much time once she had locked up; she slides the freshly counted cash register into the safe, ready to use for when she opened up in the morning before grabbing the bank bag that held the day’s profit, slipping the cash her last canvas had given her at the end of the night.
After slipping her black leather fringed purse over her shoulder, pushing the safe closed with the toe of her boot, hearing it click into place before she bends down to spin the lock. With a firm tug of the L-shaped handle, she rises back to her feet, her dark eyes quickly adjusting as she takes one last survey of her now dimly lit shop.
She pushes the front door open, causing the bell over the door to ring as it swings through the frame, her heels clicking against the cracked pavement as she steps out into the thick humidity of the early summer night, catching the sign with the edges of her black, French manicured tips to flip it over to the large bold letters that red “CLOSED”. She glances back, giving the door a tug to make sure it had stayed locked before stepping to the side of the building to mount the saddle of her Dyna, placing her purple sparkling helmet over the black bandana still wrapped over her head. She slips the key in the ignition to start the engine, feeling the rumble of the engine as it growls to life beneath her, the vibrations moving right through the marrow of her bones; she clenches the throttle slightly as she pushes away from the curb and out onto the black top of the main road through Mystic Falls as she made her way across town, running the usual errands she always put off to the very last minute.
Her second to last stop before arriving at her mostly unused duplex apartment was her landlord’s place; her rent was already a few weeks late and she already promised a dozen times over she’d pay him the usual rent. Harley still couldn’t quite figure out why she kept the apartment anymore, even though the lease was the shortest the landlord was willing to give; she never knew how long she would stay in one place, but no matter where she stayed, she always wanted to make sure the little creature that depended on her had a home himself.
She kills the engine of her deep purple Dyna, kicking the stand down with the toe of her boot as the engine dies out, still able to feel the rumble between her thighs as she steps up along the paved walkway to her front door, glancing around for the large black cat that would normally come curling up around her ankles as she reached the front door of the duplex she told herself she had been keeping for him; after all, she practically lived at the Salvatore boarding house for the last five months.}
Nova? Here kitty, kitty…
{Her heels clunk against the pavement, her brows knitting into a slight frown as she reaches the door, fishing her keys from her pocket as she feels the brush of her cat’s tail curl near her knees, reaching to snatch the white piece of paper that had been taped to the solid wood door of the duplex. She quickly reads the black ink typed neatly on the page, her brows knit into a harder frown as her mind starts to run through a million different things, slowly reading the note a second time; had she really been in Mystic Falls five months? What was she going to do when the time came to renew her lease when she didn’t even occupy her own apartment most of her free time? Her heart began to race in her chest as she lowered the letter, swallowing back a lump in her throat as she felt her eyes sting with tears; she slowly lowered her lids to fight the tears that came, almost scared as so many different thoughts raced through her mind, all leading back to the man she slowly fell more in love with as the days passed, wishing he was here beside her as she crumples the note in her hand, stuffing it into her back pocket as she slips the apartment key in the doorknob, unlocking the apartment to head inside, her voice soft, almost shaky as she speaks.}
Come on, Nova. Let’s get you fed..you’re probably hungry, baby boy.
{The big black cat chirps in response as he trots inside the dark apartment ahead of Harley, tossing the keys on the coffee table as she shuts the door behind her, her free hand absently hovering over the cell phone tucked in the pocket of her worn, denim jeans.}