Claimer: Yeah, no clue why I decided to write more.. I guess I just had more time tonight and got the urge. Anyway, at least it's something, may not be much.. but something.

Close Encounter

The mere mention of food made me grin like an idiot. After the past events between me and my love, I was famished. After dressing quickly, I joined Johnathan in the Main Hall. He was having a small chat with a few of the other vampires. "Yes, I am sure.." I heard him speak, apparently, he wanted to catch a bite with only me. Usually, we have a large crew to go out, not this time. Tonight, it was going to just be me and Johnathan.

The streets of the city were quite filled. Mindless mortals were shuffling all about, careless as ever. However, you could still pick out a few of them, still hesitant as a result of the past attack and disruption. They looked twice before crossing with a dark alleyway or stairwell. I smirked when I saw someone almost stroke as a black cat darted out from behind a dumpster, right at their feet.

"Ahh.. a city in submission.. such a beautiful sight, don't you think?" I glanced up at my mate.

"And it's all ours."

As he spoke, he stopped our walking and brushed the back of his fingers against my cheek, pushing my fallen hair aside. His other hand cupped under my chin to lift my face to his, placing a tender kiss to my lower lip.

"No thanks to me.." I broke from his grasp and looked towards the ground.

"My darling.. Do not let the past rule you. Let that night go from your thoughts and embrace the future..."

A single tear fell from my eye as i remembered how I almost caused the end of our family. How could I have been so careless? Well, as he said, it is the past, and best if left that way. Johnathan kissed the top of my head and urged me to walk again. The sweet smell of honey and cinamon filled my senses as we neared a local bakery. Looking through the glass, I could see all the fresh pastries they had just baked for the usual night crew.

Even though we lived off of blood for the most part, us vamps still get cravings for good dessert. The awe-struck look on my face must have caught Johnathan's attention. He removed his hand from mine and entered the store. Oddly, he actually payed for my treat. I guess he was still riding high. He could barely even make it out the door before I pounced on him and took the item from his hand. With a sugary kiss and sweet wink, I gave a polite "Thanks babe.." before devouring the remaining pieces.

My sweet-tooth had been satisfied, but I was still starved. We walked along, searching for the right victims. No one seemed particularly bite-worthy tonight, not sure why. I guess the sugar was getting to me. Johnathan didn't have any trouble finding a candidate, though. I felt him slip away into the shadows. There I then stood, alone at the roadside. As I took in the view, a solitary young male caught my eye. He stood opposite of me across the road. Just as I was going to make my move, a large bus came to a hault in my line of view.

I quietly cursed the object and impatiently waited for it to move. As it vanished, so had my prey. The man was gone; he had apparently gotten on the wretched bus and rode away. Sometimes I like to play chase if I feel overly eager towards someone; but tonight was not one of those times. As I glanced at his former standing place, I noticed a young woman working in the boutique just behind there. She looked oddly familiar, but I could not place her. I kept watching her, hoping to get some fragment of a clue. Just as things started to come to me, Johnathan had returned. The red droplets on his collar were evidence that had done well.

"Missed a spot.." I joked, quickly glancing again to the woman. 'Where have I seen her?'

a/n: I mixed up the format a bit.. I wanted the dialogue to stand out more.. :shrug: