He takes a step back, and gives me an odd look.
"What is it?" I tilt my head.
"...Your heartbeat. It's... very slow."
Oh, s**t. he noticed. Of course he noticed... He doesn't add anything else, but I'm sure that's not the only thing Rick noticed about me and my body, and I can almost hear those gears spinning in his head. I try to smile, reassuring him rather than lying to him.
"I'm a bit different," I whisper.
"As long as you're here."
I smile, and put another kiss on his lips. Perhaps because of all the emotions earlier, my hunger is not as bad as it was. I still want to take a bite of him, but the pull is easier to resist. Anyway, that won't be happening tonight, I have to leave. I really, really wish I could stay longer with him, but I know there's a lot waiting for me out
