The Truth is Hard to Swallow

Off from tour is always nice even though I love tour, I missed Baltimore. We all need breaks from things we love. That’s why Jack and I decided to go out tonight. The bar was filled with people. Jack and I each had a couple beers along with a couple shots. As usual Jack got distracted by some big boobed Shirt skirt bimbo. I decided to try my hand at the brunette sitting at the end of the bar. Taking a seat next to her I ordered another beer. She turned facing me, showing off her strapless shirt along with her tight ripped jeans.

“Hey.” I said flashing a crooked smile. “Hello.” She said a thick accent noticeable. “Nice evening right?” I said as she stood up. I was just about to speak again when she took hold of my forearm and pulled me to the dance floor. Once we made it to the middle she pressed her back against my chest and began to grind her hips. I followed suit and took hold of her hips as she placed her hands around my neck. She and I rocked back and forth to the music getting lost in the constant friction between our bodies.

She suddenly turned around and took hold of my hands and leaned up placing her lips near my ear. “Why don’t we continue this at mine?” She suggested and pulled away giving me a smirk. “Yeah.” I said as she pulled me off the dance floor and towards the doors. The air outside was cold and brisk. I could see my breath and the girl walked ahead but enticed me with her hips. I shoved my hands in my pockets and followed her.

She rounded the corner and I followed behind. She made it to the end and turned to look at me, arms crossed along her chest. I walked up to her placing my hands on the upper parts of her arms and rubbing my thumbs over the skin. “Aren’t you cold?” I asked watching her lips curl into a smile. “No.” She said. Her eyes darted behind me and I went to turn around and just before I turned I felt something jab into the side of my neck. I went to place my hand over where I felt it but couldn’t move my hands, then my legs gave out but the girl caught me. “No, but you will be.” She said as my vision went black.

Hours later I wake up in a nicely decorated bedroom. I quickly sit up and attempt to evaluate my situation. First off, where the fuck am I? Second, How do I get out? I got up carefully, cause my legs felt like jello, and go to the door. I rattle the knob but it’s locked. I turn around and run my fingers thru my hair. I start to panic, my breathing getting shallow and my chest tightening. Then the door opens and I whip around backing up to the wall. Four people walk in. “W-What do you want from me?” I stutter as it gets harder to breathe.

“What’s wrong with him?” The girl from the bar asks. “I don’t know.” The tall dark haired man says. I gasp for air and grip at my chest. “Valentine,” A shy voice says as they all turn around to her. “What, girl?” He asked. “He’s having a panic attack, can I help him, please.” She says as the other girl grabs her wrist and flings her towards me. She falls to the floor but scoots forward. She takes her hands placing one of each of my cheeks. “Hey, hey. Breathe.” Her voice is smooth and soft. She removes one of her hands and takes mine, and hesitantly places it on her chest. “Try and match your breathing with mine, ok?”

She sends a smile my way. I nod and her smile gets bigger. “Ok, now what’s your name?” She asks while I focus on her heart beat, the one I can feel thru my hand. “A-alex.” “Ok, Alex I’m-” Then she got pushed away by the second girl. She kneels in front of me. “I’m Elovev, I’m your master.” I pulled away quickly and ended up getting stuck in a corner. “Master?!” I shouted as Elovev stood up. “Elizabeth, get this one under control.” She shouted and went to the other 2 still over by the doorway. She took the hand of the man and they left the room. The girl who helped me earlier took a step toward me. “What is she talking about?” I asked pulling back. “It’s sort of complicated-” “Well fucking uncomplicate it!” I shouted.

She walked over and sat on the bed. “I’ve been here a little over 2 years, I think. I just need you to be open minded, and not freak out on me,” She was staring at her hands. Then she looked up at me. “Can you do that Alex?” She asked. I crossed my arms over my chest and sat down on the bed, still a little ways away from her. “I just got abducted and you tell me you’ve been here 2 years, I’m assuming against your own will, and you want me not to freak out?” I said as a smile slowly appeared on her face. “Your panic attack is gone.” I nodded as she looked away from me.

“Alright well, a year ago I was abducted and taken here.” She looked back at me. “We’re used for feeding and company.” I leaned forward raising an eyebrow. “Excuse me, Feeding?” I asked. “Yes, don’t freak out alright, the last person they brought in that freaked out was killed, I don’t want you to die alright.” She said and I nodded. She blew out some air and continued. “Well, they are… umm… they’re vampires.” She said quietly. I laughed and stood up. “Are you kidding me?! This is by far the greatest prank Jack has ever pulled.” I continued to laugh. She stood up quickly and covered my mouth.

“Alex you don’t understand. I’m serious.” She said and removed her hand. She pushed some hair off her shoulder and held it out of the way. Two piercings into the skin were shown. I reached my hand up. “Fuck.” I said looking at it. Then it finally clicked that she said vampire. I backed away. “Vampire!” I said as she shhh’d me. “Vampire.” I said again. “Yes, Alex. Now be quiet.” She said making me sit on the bed. “Now there are something you need to know. The girl who I’m guessing seduced you was Cassandra, she follows Elovev around like a lost puppy. Now the man his name was Valentine he runs the whole operation.”

“Operation?” I asked. “Yes, this is a business. The buying and selling of “Slaves”.” She said doing air quotations. “I’m assuming Valentine found you to be Elovev’s new toy.” She stood in front of me. “Now never speak unless spoken to and don’t ever do anything she hasn’t said to do, you will die if you do. You’re lucky though-” “How is this lucky?” I asked gesturing around us. “Cause Valentine is much older than his mate, Elovev, which means he feeds from the neck, whereas Elovev feeds from the wrist.” “Oh good, good, Fantastic!” I said dramatically. She took my hand and I stared at her blue eyes.

“It hurts worse on the neck, the wrist hurts too don’t get me wrong but it’s a lot like getting your blood drawn just different...if that makes sense.” I looked at her confused. “Yeah… well the first time when she goes to feed from you, hold your wrist out like this,” Then she held out her wrist. “Close your fist and when she’s started squeeze your wrist like this.” Then she did it. “It will keep the blood flowing and help you from passing out.” Then she lowered her wrist, she was wearing long sleeves, she never once raised the sleeves. “Can I see your neck again?” I asked as she moved her hair out of the way. I ran my fingers over the puncture wounds and pulled back. “How long do “Slaves” Normally last?” She looked at me with sorrow filled eyes. “Not that long, I’m the longest living one.”

“How old are you, Elizabeth?” I asked as she sat down next to me again. “My names not Elizabeth, It’s Paige, but around them call me Elizabeth. They like longer names, so I’m assuming Alex stands for Alexander,” I nodded. “Well, I’d introduce yourself as Alexander.” “Alright but how old are you?” I asked again as she looked away. “I’m 19, I ran away from home when I was 16 and ended up here.” She turned and looked at me. “But hey,” She laughed. “Anywhere is better than home.” She wiped a tear away. Then the door swung back open.

Paige stood up and headed over towards Valentine. He raised a finger. “He’s all caught up.” She said and he lowered his hand. Then Elovev walked back into the room. “Oh good, so what might your name be, boy.” She said walking over to me. “Alex-ander.” I said looking over at Paige. Elovev lightly tapped my face to look at her. “You’re quite adorable.” Then she let go of my face. “Nice find, Love.” She said to Valentine as she headed over towards him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him, but their kiss quickly turned into a heated make out. “Alright, Elizabeth.” She stepped forward as Valentine spoke to her.

“Show Alander to the Barracks and the common room.” “Yes, Sir.” She said and went towards me but he grabbed her wrist pulling him towards her, so their faces were extremely close. “I told you to call me Valentine.” “Y-yes, Valentine.” He let go of her wrist and she quickly walked over to me, took my hand and lowered her head as we left the room. “Paige, are you alright?” I asked concerned at how hard he had taken hold of her wrist. “Shh, and I’m fine.” I let her lead me down a spiral metal staircase and to a large room with multiple couches and a grand fireplace. “This is the common room, we get summoned here before breakfast and before dinner and for special gatherings.”

Then she pulled me towards a long hallway. “These are the barracks or our bedrooms.” Then she opened the door to one. “This is mine, room 101.” It was an elegant bedroom much like the one upstairs but done in gold and green. Then the shut the door and walked across the hall and opened the door to another room. This one done in silver and red. “This is your room.” She said letting go of my hand. She went to leave the room but turned around. “Elovev will be down soon.” I gulped and nodded while ringing one of my wrists. “Alex,” She said and my head shot up to meet her gaze. “I promise, I’m gonna get you out of here.” She said and shut the door behind her. I ran to the door and tried to open it, but alas, locked. I hit it. “Paige!” I yelled. She didn’t answer. I slid down the back of the door and pulled my knees up to my chest staring at the large room in front of me.

Notes

comment please and tell me what you think...I decided to do one like this cause I thought it would be fun. :P

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