Eyes

Green eyes?

That's one of the characteristics to identify that someone is the gift of the moon.

How ridiculous is that?

Many people have green eyes!

Even me! Even though I have green eyes!

I get bullied because of it, so I'm forced to use black contact lenses.

That's another thing, many people wear contact lenses so how would they know?

I can't wrap my head around it.

I think the gift of the moon is fucky stupid There's no such thing as a "gift of the moon."

That's just nonsense!

I walked irritably, how could it be? I had been walking to get out of the forest, but I couldn't get out. I do not know why. Silvana and I finished talking but I'm still here. Add the gift of the moon that Silvana said.

Shit!

Why am I so into the gift of the moon?

What's my point?

Nothing.

Damn it.

Because of that gift of the moon, I forgot my purpose in the jungle.

To talk to Asmo, and confront him about what he did to Vlad.

I took a deep breath and stopped on my tracks.

After all, I can't leave the forest either because the road seems to be different, so I'll just look for Asmo. To get my mind off that gift of the moon.

"Asmodeus where are you?! Where are you, vampire?" I said to the wind.

Even if I didn't shout what I said, he must have heard it. It was Layla who was very weak at speaking.

Thank you

I can't help but roll my eyes.

They're trying to get into my nerves.

"Asmo!" I said once again.

"What did you do to Vlad?"

"Don't hide from me Asmo! Come out and tell me what you did!"

"Asmodeus don't freaking hide and come out or—"

I was cut off by a voice behind my back.

"Or what Adra?"

I turned around when I felt a cold breeze near my neck.

finally…

There he is!

He stands there, with his arms crossed. He is already looking bored. I haven't even started yet.

"Finally, come out of your hiding place." I promised them to be happy. Finally, this handsome vampire appeared— fucky shit.

What I mean is, the vampire is showing up!

"I'm not hiding Adra. Why would I hide?" he asked. As if he doesn't know what he did.

Acting like a fool huh?

"Then why did it take you too long to get here?"

"I'm doing important things," he said.

I squinted my eyes at him. "Like what? Like beating Vlad?"

His eyebrows raised.

He took a step towards me closing the gap between us.

"How can you accuse me of such a thing. I don't—" I cut him off.

"I'm not accusing you. I know it's the truth."

I cut him off.

This vampire is too thick to lie to me.

What does he think I am?

I'm not a fool. I know that he is the one who did that to Vlad. No one knows what happened to me but Vlad's friend Alta. For some reason he was beaten by his own friends.

Yes, Vlad is a bully.

Even his friends were not overpowered, but no one ever tried to bully him and especially hit him.

Alta is also impossible because we are together, another thing is that Alta is not a bastard!

That leaves Asmodeus as the culprit.

How can he do this?

He even tries to intimidate me throughout closing the gap between us but that won't work with me Asmo. Not today. I may be obsessed with you... but, but not today.

No way that I will fall for your handsome vampire looks that I would forget what you did.

His head tilted. "Why is it a big deal to you, Adra?"

"What do you mean?" What does he mean? Why is it a big deal to me?

Because I feel guilty! I feel guilty that something happened to Vlad! I know that his actions are questionable, he is a rude person but still I don't want anything bad to happen to him.

"Why do you care so much about him?" His face has become more serious now.

"Because he is still..."

"Still what?"

"He is human, Asmo—" He cut me off.

"And I'm not? Is that why you care so much about him? Because he is like you? He mistreated you, how can you forgive him that fast?"

"It's not like Asmo. I care for him because I feel guilty for what happened to him. Yes, Vlad is a bully but did you see what happened to him? His face is fucky full of blood! Like he got beaten up by ten people!" I stared at him as I spoke.

"Of course you've seen his face because you are the one who did it! And don't bring the I'm not human thing into this, you know how much I care about you, how much I love you, I know it's bad but I'm obsessed with you already… in a good way! But you can't see it! Because you are busy saving someone else! You are busy caring for Layla! Protecting her—"

"I avenged you, Adrasteia." His eyes stared back at mine. His teeth gritted.

My eyelids started to warm up.

"I don't need you to avenge me Asmo. I need you to be there."

I pursed my lips. "What's the point of avenging me? The damage has been done. You didn't protect me the way you said you would."

"Adra…"

"Violence is not a love language Asmo. That's not how it works.

"You don't need to hurt someone to show me that you avenged me… that you love me. I just want you there, with me. Not with anyone else. Not with her. You can call me clingy or what you want but I don't care. I'm lucky enough to be liked back by a vampire like you. I won't ask for much."

"I'm not giving you less, Adra."

I laughed out loud. "I know you will say that."

Tears pooled in my eyes.

"Adra, you don't understand. I need to be there with her—"

"Why? Why, Asmo? Why do you need to be there for her but not for me? What does Layla have that I don't have? I'm the one you said you love but why are you with her?" My voice croaked as my heart ached.

Looks like Silvana isn't the only one having a cold Christmas. Well, the two of us are fine together.

Asmo didn't utter a word. He remained silent while staring at me.

I don't know why I'm so in love with someone who doesn't even give me the attention that I deserve, the love that I need.

Maybe this is how Asmo shows his love, he is a vampire... I don't even know when was the last time he fell in love. Or if he has someone before...

He tried to reach for my hands but I avoided it.

"Don't talk to me until you have already chosen who you are going to protect for the rest of your vampire life Asmo," I said as I turned my back on him.

I looked back at him.

"You can't save both at the same time, even vampires have limits."

******

I glanced around the park. Because today is Wednesday, there are not many people in the park. We are only counted on the fingers that are here. Some are lovers while others are groups of friends.

We are in the central park of the other town. It's spacious and beautiful here because the huge trees are really breezy and calming.

I feel so much closer to nature.

I can't help but laugh at myself.

As if I don't come often to the forest.

Three days have passed since the day I gave Asmo an ultimatum.

Whatever he does I will respect it.

How many times have I given him a choice?

I always give him choices. I didn't force myself completely on him. I mean, before I did but now how not to be desperate for his attention.

What can I do if I'm not really the one he wants to protect and Layla is the one he wants to protect.

Maybe because he really needs it more.

I can't help but roll my eyes.

"Oh? Why are you doing your eyes, Adra?" Silvana asked.

"Nothing, I just remembered something."

"Is it Asmo?" She teased.

"Tsk, of course it's him! No doubt."

"What is it?" She asked.

"You know that you can just read my mind, Silvana." I sighed.

"Yes I can but I still respect your privacy." She smiled.

I took a deep breath.

Ever since I saw Alta with Silvhari we still haven't seen each other, I don't know but she hasn't been to the house either. When I went to see him yesterday, Tito said he was not there.

So Silvana and I were together for three days. We just wander around malls, forests, roads, parks and other towns.

We sat, opposite Silvana's wooden chair, there was a furnished wooden table between the two of us.

She still has the same style, only now she is wearing a short skirt and a sexy sheer top.

I feel much safer with Silvana because she can read minds, she knows if danger is near us and how to get out of it, we can escape very quickly.

Since we were together for three days, I told him my ultimatum to Asmo.

She said that Asmo will surely choose me. She saw the way he looked at me.

But that doesn't guarantee that he will actually choose me.

Why did I even come up with this fucky ultimatum?

"That's the right thing to do, Adra. At least you have courage to confront him and acknowledge the way he treats you. Like me with Silvhari."

My eyes widened as my eyes caught Alta behind Silvana's back.

Am I seeing right?

Is that Alta?

I blinked multiple times to make sure that what I'm seeing is real.

Fuck shit. I shouldn't have blinked multiple times because now I can also see Silvhari with her!

"Are you okay Adra?" Silvana reached for my arms.

I swallowed hard.

"Huh?" I stutter.

"It's like seeing a vampire." She laughed.

Alta is not that far in our direction but I'm sure that by the time Silvana turns around she will see them, with the strength of her smell and the clarity of her eyes.

"What?"

"Huh?" I asked Silvana.

My heart pounded like crazy.

Fuck shit.

As for the number of days they come here, now is when Silvana and I were here.

"What did you see?" She asked. She was about to turn her back when I stopped her.

I stood up and grabbed her arms so she would look at me and not behind her back.

"What if Asmo doesn't choose me?" I asked her.

She blinked. "Nonsense, Adra. She will choose you over that Layla girl you are talking about. You are so much better than her. More than you could ever know. I just wish you could see that yourself."

I was stunned by what Silvana said.

"You are also better than you could ever think Silvana. You should know that."

She pouted. "Aww. What's wrong with you Adra? Why are you making me teary!" She said as she tried to wipe the tears pooling in her eyes.

I took that chance to look behind her. Alta is no longer there.

Only then did I take a deep breath. Before the four of us crossed paths, I took Silvana home back to Colmillos.

Why are they even here?

Does Alta think it's safer if they meet and date Silvhari in the other town, no one will see them?

Really in another town?

By the way, Vana will not see Vhari either.

Good thing, Vana is busy with her purse. She can't read minds when she is busy focusing on something. I think she still can but it's just the bits and it's blurry to her.

We are walking down the road and just talking nonsense.

Silvana and I have been fighting each other for a while now. I told him that he should start TikTok, create an account and do story time, or a mini vlog for something different.

Just in case it's dangerous for vampires. Another thing is that he has a shy type when it comes to the camera.

Thank you

How can a sexy fox be shy?

I'm not buying it though, I'm sure she's just being nice and wants to stay away from those things. She will use and look for entertaining stuff but she won't create an account and just tell the truth about vampires.

And I do get it.

"If you can really do TikTok, let's try the vampire edition and then—" I stopped speaking when Silvana stopped walking by my side.

I turned to him with a frown.

Her eyes were directly staring at something in front of the road.

I followed his gaze, my eyes widened as my eyes met Alta's.

What is she doing here?

He was only a few steps away from us.

This is the way home, couldn't he come to the house to talk to me?

Did she see me, saw them?

Silvana is glaring at her while Alta is also glaring back at her.

Fuck shit. What is going on with them?

The tension is higher than my grade in college!

Damn it, Adra.

You even got to joke!

I took a step forward.

"Alta! What are you doing here?" I asked.

She looked at me and nodded but she threw a gaze back at Silvana.

"Did you stop by the house? We're on our way home right now."

"Who is she?" She asked.

I don't know if Alta is just curious or what.

I turned to Silvana who was calmly staring at her.

Is she reading her mind right now?

Shit! Then she will know!

"Uh... Silvana, new friend."

"I just met your new friend Adra."

I sighed. "Probably a new friend, Alta. Besides, he's new here in Colmillos so you don't know her much."

She looked at me straight.

"Anyways, let's go home? Silvana is already on her way home—"

She cut me off.

"Not Adra anymore. Papa needs me at home. I'll probably be back tomorrow," she said.

"Alright, you and your new friend go home together," She coldly said.

I pursed my lips. Before I could say anything, he passed me and Silvana.

"Is that your friend?" Silvana asked.

I nodded.

"I'm sorry, she's in a hurry but that's kind—" she cut me off.

"I don't think so," she said straight.

"Why?" I asked.

"I don't like her."

"H-huh? Why?"

"I don't like her for some reason. Maybe it's just my intuition but I don't know I really didn't like him the first time I saw her face. What's her name?"

"A-alta."

Fuck shit. They just saw each other for the first time and they are already onto something!

What would happen if they found out they liked the same vampire?

A war.