Finding My Fate

A Friendly Date

Andrew's POV

     We walked to my car and I was instantly embarrassed. Such a pretty girl cannot be seen in my little junk. "Do you want to walk? The Cafe is not that far from here" I mentioned and she just let out a soft giggle while looking at my car.

    "Why, you don't want to drive a lady around in your car?" she said and I just nodded.

     "Well yes, especially someone as pretty as you," I said and I could feel the heat creeping up my cheeks. She noticed and laughed.

     "Don't worry, I am not picky. Your ride seems nice" her smile had me fidgeting with my camera "you shouldn't feel embarrassed, I am just a girl"

     "Exactly. A girl who shouldn't be seen in junk like this" I said but she didn't seem to care. She just rolled her eyes and walked around my car to get in.

    "Well, the day won't last forever, get in" she called from inside. I shook my head and got in the car and tried to turn it on, but it was not doing anything.

     "I am so-sorry, this has n-never happened b-before" I stutter and all she could do was giggle. Did everything seem funny to her? I was getting even more nervous about this. After a few tries, the car finally worked and I drove to the Café. I got out of the car and walked around to open the door for her.

     "Why thank you. You are such a gentleman" she said and for a moment I could see her eyes glowing. They were a very bright golden color, but as soon as she blinked they were back to her beautiful blue eyes.

     "Are you okay?" she asked, pulling me out of my trance and I nodded my head. "Yes, totally fine. I just thought I saw something but it must be my imagination" I replied. I knew what I saw, but didn't want her to think I was crazy and scare her off.

    "Okay, shall we go in?" she asked and I quickly locked the car doors, not that anyone would care to steal it. There is really nothing valuable in there.

    We walked in and everyone just stared at us. I felt uncomfortable and putting my hand on the small of her back I lead her to a table and I felt a strong current running through my body. She looked at me with her eyes wide open. She must have felt it too.

     "I am sorry, I didn't mean to be inappropriate," I said while taking my hands off her back and pulling a chair for her to sit. I could still feel everyone's gaze on me. I was wondering what they were looking at. Maybe a geek like me was not supposed to be seen with a beauty like Camilla.

     "Andrew, you seem out of sorts. Are you sure you're okay?" she asked worriedly "if you want we can go somewhere else"

     "No, that's fine. I must be coming up with something, don't worry" I let out a chuckle. She looked at me with a frown on her face.

     "You don't want to be seen with me, do you?"

     "Oh no no, I am s-sorry. You shouldn't be t-the one to be seen w-with me" damn this stuttering.

    She held my hand and I felt a little comfort from her touch. I looked at her and her eyes were sort of hypnotizing me. Her smile had me drawn to her. I shook my head and took my hand away from hers. The waiter came to take our orders and he looked at her and then at me like I was a bug that needed to be squished.

     "Welcome to the Soul Cafe, may I take your order?" he greeted us and we quickly gave him our order. As soon as he left I was able to catch my breath. It felt really tense with him around. In fact, I was not feeling comfortable in this place for some reason.

Camilla's POV

     I could feel Andrew's tension. It was normal for him to feel that way. He doesn't know this is where Vampires love to hang out. It was in fact, one of my dad's businesses and this is where they could come to have a good time.

    We served human drinks and food, but we also had that fresh thick red liquid our kind craved so much. Of course, we were discreet about how we served them.

     "So, tell me more about yourself," I asked him while we waited for our food.

     "Well, I am currently a part-time student in college and I work as a photographer as you noticed. An only child, broken marriage. I just get by every day, trying to live a day at a time" he showed a sad smile and I was feeling my heart break for him.

     "How about you?" he asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.

     "Not much to say. The only child also. My parents are very strict, sometimes I have my doubts if they love me. I get by every day too" I lied. I didn't want him to know much about my life of luxury. I wanted to see how genuine he was.

     "I am sure your parents love you a lot. Sometimes they're strict because they want the best for you"

    'If you only knew'  I muttered to myself. The waiter came with our food. I settled with normal human food and he brought me a black glass full of blood. "On the house miss," he said and I thanked him for it.

     "Do you come here often?" he asked and I nodded.

     "Yes, my dad used to bring me here when I was little. I loved coming here" I replied taking a sip of the drink, being careful not to let any of it spill. I didn't want him to freak out.

    "No wonder the waiter looks at you like he knows you" he mentioned. Was that a hint of jealousy? It can't be, we just met. But there is something about him that pulls me close.

    After a couple of hours of chatting and laughing, it was time to go back home. We got in the car and drove off. When we were getting closer to my house I told Andrew to stop.

     "You can drop me here. I can walk the rest of the way" I said.

     "No way, I will bring you to your house. What if something happens to you?"

     "I will be fine, I promise. My house is not far" I mentioned.

     "But there can be b-bad guys around and they c-could kidnap you or s-something" his stuttering was just too cute.

    "Don't worry. I am scarier than anyone here" I said trying to reassure him. I was a vampire after all and whoever tried to approach me I would scare them off. But he doesn't need to know that "thank you for a good day. I really needed it"

     He was hesitant to let me go by myself, but after a few minutes of trying to convince him, he agreed. I gave him a kiss on the cheek and I felt sparks when I did that. I got out of the car and waved goodbye to him, waiting for him to disappear from sight and walked home.

     Before I got home, I stopped at the park that was next to us. I sat on a swing and my thoughts took me to him. How could I feel this way, when I just met him?

     He is a human, and I am sure he would not be able to deal with finding out I am a vampire. I didn't want to lose contact with him and wanted him to be my friend. If he found out who I am and what I am, I could lose him.

     I spent another hour in the park and decided to go back home. To my harsh reality. As soon as I walked in the doors, my parents were in the foyer waiting for me. Next to them was Henry looking at me with an evil smirk and Mariano with an apologetic look.

     "You told them," I told Mariano matter of fact. He looked away in shame. I just shook my head and headed to my room to get ready for my engagement party.

    "Where are you going?" my father asked. I just ignored him and kept walking. I was about to get into my room when I felt a pair of hands pull me in. Henry locked the door and turned to face me. He is the only person I was really scared of. He was the only man who could really ruin me.