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Dark Nights	By : MarianTheBlackadder Category: M through R > Only Lovers Left Alive Views: 4341 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Turn the Corner
                Eve sat reading the instructions and all the paperwork that came with the drugs that had been sent to them from the USA. Dani remained locked in her room not talking to anyone, and Adam was almost as silent. The tension was so thick in the apartment you could cut it with a knife. Even Eve didn’t seem to be able to ease it for either of them.
                With sigh she put down the papers and picked up the three bottles of drugs looking at them. “What is that?” Adam asked coming into the room sitting down on the bed beside her.
                “These are Anti depressants, these are sedatives, and these are sleeping pills.” She said handing him a bottle as he opened it and took one out inspecting it. “Jeremy said that the sedatives and sleeping pills are exactly what they used on the two of you when you were imprisoned. The Anti-depressants however are a bit different. Jeremy waned that they should work but to be careful. There was no way to test it considering vampire volunteer test subjects are in short supply. He said that any side effects would be similar to the ones that humans would experience.”
                “More experiments.” Adam said tossing the pill back in the bottle and closing it.
                “What else can we do?” Eve asked, “She’s become so determined to end her life she won’t even come out of her room.”
                “Maybe we should let her.” Adam said in a cold tone.
                Eve sighed, “She didn’t mean what she said Adam, she’s hurting and she lashed out. That’s all.”
                “That’s all?” He looked at her in disbelief. “Did you hear what she said to me? Did you hear how she said it?” He certainly remembered it rather vividly and it hurt every single time he did.
                “And you’re hurting because you love her and don’t know how to fix this. You didn’t hear her on the plane when we talked. She was absolutely mortified that you were captured because of her. Everything the two of you went through while you were imprisoned? Perhaps if she had gone through it all alone then it would be easier for her to leave it behind. But you went through it with her and that is what hurts her so badly.” She reached over taking his hand, “Don’t you see darling? She’s not doing this for herself or because of what she’s feeling or what she’s gone through. She can’t stand the fact that you were brought into it and had to go through it as well.”
                “That’s utter nonsense.” Adam said, “How can she blame herself for something she had no control over. What good would ending her life do? It won’t change the past and now we’ve become so close it would just cause unbearable anguish. We’d feel it like . . we were being flayed alive. Why kill herself?”
                “Because it’s our future she’s thinking of.” Eve responded. “She thinks that if she wasn’t here our lives would be easier and we would remain safe.” Adam looked at her not having considered that before. “She’s pushing us away and trying to cut ties because she believes her existence is causing us endless trouble and pain. She’s afraid.”
                “But not afraid for herself.” Adam’s eyes turned downcast lost in thought. “She hasn’t done anything I expected her to do since we left the States.” He admitted. “She’s always so anxious to learn about new things, I thought she would have immersed herself in the language and culture. I think she would have if I’d brought her here before she was abducted.” He looked at Eve, “What more can we do?”
                “Let her know that she is loved.” Eve said, “That it would be more painful and heartbreaking if she were to leave us.” Eve picked up a bottle of pills, “And these might help pull her out of the darkness she’s lost in. Pull her head above water so she can see that death isn’t the only way.”
                “She’s so difficult. She’s almost impossible to deal with right now.” Adam said frustrated.
                Eve smiled a little, “oh my love, now you know how I felt when I found a loaded gun with a wooden bullet under your bed.” She said running her fingertips over his hair. “How long has it been since you’ve even thought about that bullet?”
                He smirked slightly, “Not since before Dani was turned. A long time.”
                “We just have to get her through this and it will pass darling.” Eve kissed his cheek, “and exercise a great deal of patience in the meantime.”
In The Open
                Eve was the one to feed Dani since she seemed more willing to let her near her rather than Adam. Instead of just lurking about Adam had his own agenda that kept him away from the apartment at night.
                Finally she managed to convince Dani to get washed up and dressed “Come on darling, you’ve been cooped up in that closet for an eternity.” Eve said holding Dani’s arm tugging her out of the apartment.
                “I thought I was under house arrest.” Dani said.
                “Only during the day.” Eve smiled and closed the door before wrapping her arm around Dani’s waist as they walked down the street. “There are so many things you haven’t seen yet that I think you’ll like.” Dani finally gave in going with her.
                A little while later Eve and Dani sat at a table together listening to a singer and her band on the stage of a late night lounge. Dani did like music, although not as intensely as Adam did. As the band finished their set everyone clapped and cheered before the noise died down again.
                Eve turned facing Dani, “Fresh air agrees with you.” She said with a smile. Dani half smiled and gave a nod. Eve reached over covering her hand with hers, “Darling, it’s going to pass. You’re going through a bad patch but it won’t last forever.” Dani knew she was probably right but she was having a hard time believing that right now. “Come on. This scene’s played out; let’s move on to the next thing. Yeah?” Eve got up pulling her to her feet as they headed out into the street.
Surprises
                “Eve, shouldn’t we be getting back? The suns coming up in a little while.” Dani said following after her. Eve just smiled and took her hand as they walked up the stone stair way. They walked through another small pathway which opened up into a small courtyard with a garden at the center. They approached a large wooden door at the far end. “Who lives here?”
                Before Eve could answer, the door was opened inside by Adam letting them in. Eve took both of Dani’s hands walking backwards leading her over the threshold, “We do.”
                “What?” Dani said in shock.
                “You were right; with the three of us living under the same roof now we needed a bigger place. We’ve been working on it for weeks, we wanted to surprise you.” Eve said taking her hand again and leading her from the foyer. Adam was quiet as he closed the door following after them.
                Eve opened another door turning on the light as she took Dani inside. “Much better than a closet, don‘t you think?” Dani looked around the spacious room a bit shocked. The dominate color was purple, her favorite color. No doubt a touch included by Adam. “We’ll move my books over tomorrow night and we’ll be completely moved out of the old place and into this one.” Eve walked over to the desk which had a computer with a large screen. “The wifi in this area is sketchy at best so I’m afraid it’s a hard-line. That is going to make things tricky. You’re going to have to be careful about any kind of personal information you put out.”
                “But,” Dani began still taken back by the whole scene, “You seemed like you loved your old apartment. Why would you do this? Why would you leave it?”
                “Because darling,” Eve said walking over and taking her hand, “It was just a place to live. Like your apartment and like Adam’s house. Things can be moved quite easily. What’s important is you, and that we are all together.” Adam walked closer taking Eve’s hand. As soon as he did, Dani immediately let Eve’s go taking a step back.
                The reaction had become common place, and it was unsettling to both Eve and Adam. Dani would seem as though she was coming out of her shell, but as soon as they began to touch each other, she recoiled and pulled away from them.
                “Dani,” Eve said as it was time this was finally addressed, “What are you afraid of sweetheart?” She asked. Adam didn’t have to be told he knew full well it was because she had always been terrified of trespassing or intruding on him and Eve. Adam stepped back closing the door as Eve walked over taking Dani’s hands and pulling her to sit down on the large plush bed wrapping an arm around her. “You know that touch is as essential to our health as blood. Has it occurred to you that you might feel better, inside and out if you didn’t keep shying away from us?” She looked up at Adam as he walked over and crawled to sit behind them on the bed staying close. Eve reached over taking Dani’s hands and removing her gloves before removing her own.
                She laced her fingers with Dani’s locking her gaze on her face. Dani closed her eyes definitely feeling the affect that she had been so adamant about avoiding. She started to pull back but Eve held tight to her hands not allowing her to. Eve glanced towards Adam who immediately removed his own gloves and shirt moving behind Dani. Reaching up he touched her neck with both hands caressing her throat then down her shoulders. “No, don’t . . .” Dani said starting to shrug him off.
                “Shhhhh.” Eve said keeping a firm grip on her so she couldn’t retreat like she had been doing since they arrived in Tangiers. “It’s alright darling, you’re safe with us.” Adam rested his face to Dani’s embracing her tight from behind before his fingertips moved to unbutton her blouse. He kissed her neck and pulled her shirt open before embracing her against him once more. Eve removed her own jacket and shirt before her hands rested on Dani’s bare middle slowly moving down over her abdomen then around to her sides and her back. Adam slipped Dani’s blouse off the rest of the way tossing it aside. Eve rested her head against Dani’s chest embracing her as well. Both touching and caressing every part of her body with their hands.
                Dani did feel better, much more at ease and calm then she had felt in a long time. Not so lost, not so alone. It felt like a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders and she could breathe. Her eyes opened glowing bright as she gasped. A moment of sanity snapped her back from something that felt so wonderful to the reality of the situation. “No, no no no.” She said quickly starting to wrestle herself free from between the two. “Weird, too weird!” She slipped away standing from the bed and quickly backing away shaking her head. “This is too weird.” She said crossing her arms over herself before her back hit the wall. She slid down to the floor, pulling her knees to her chest and covered her face shaking. “I just . . . can’t . . . I can’t.” She said. It was apparent that she was completely overwhelmed. Eve looked at Adam knowing that Dani needed contact but this was just too much for her to soon. She gave a nod and kissed Adam’s cheek before she picked up her things and exited the room closing the door and leaving them alone. He and Eve had already discussed this the night before in case things had gone this way. He hadn’t talked to her since their altercation that day, and it was time.
                Adam looked over and the shivering girl wrapped up in a ball around herself shaking, confused, and half in tears. He knew the darkness she was in, the empty falling void deep inside that swallowed you whole and you couldn’t stop it no matter how much you fought it.
                Standing from the bed he walked over and crouched down beside her a moment before he rested his hand on her head gently beginning to tenderly stroke her hair. After a few moments she took a breath and her tears stopped. His touch always calmed her, always made her feel better. She raised her head slightly although her eyes remained downcast. “I didn’t mean what I said.” He said softly. “You . . . hurt me. I immediately retaliated to hurt you back.”
                His hand moved from her head, before he reached out resting his hands on her thighs as her legs were still pulled up to her chest as he moved closer to her. “It hurts. I know darling. I probably better than anyone else what it is your feeling. The pain you’re in.”
                “Then why didn’t you just leave me out there.” She asked in a broken voice still not able to look at him.
                “Because it is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, Dani.” He said seriously. “And, I suppose . . . some level of selfishness on my part." He reached up taking her hands knowing what he was about to say was probably going to upset her. “How did you feel when you found your sister after she shot herself in the basement?” He asked. Dani was quiet for a moment before she took a ragged breath looking down again, “I don’t want to go through that. Neither of us do.” Reaching up he cupped her face in his hands, “Please darling, do not put us through such a heartbreaking nightmare.”
                Dani’s body trembled as tears began to escape and she covered her face ashamed she had gone so far and tried to die. Adam took her hands and pulled her off the wall into his lap holding her tight against him. It’s what he should have done in the first place, but he didn’t know how to deal with it. Then, it was Eve who pointed out that he had put her through the exact same thing just a few years before. She pulled him out of his low by telling him why they existed, what this life was for, followed by hours of dancing. The reasons for their darkness and despair were different, but at the same time it was the same. Hopelessness. Once it sets in, it takes away everything else, even rational thought.
Solace
                After a while, Adam picked her up in his arms and carried her over to her bed laying her down. Before she could protest or argue, he easily unbuttoned her jeans and pulled them off tossing them to the floor, her socks, and undergarments immediately following. His own remaing clothes disappearing before he lay down over her wrapping his arms around her just holding her tight. Dani’s eyes were closed wrapping her arms and legs around him desperate for the feeling of having him hold her. Their faces rested together as they just embraced tight cherishing one another and the peace it gave them just to be so close.
                Adam raised his head and started to kiss her lips but she stopped him. He looked at her confused a moment before she answered, “Eve.” She reminded him. “You shouldn’t be in here with me. You should be with her. Go to her. Please.”
                He had a feeling she wasn’t going to stop pulling away so easily and his hands moved to cradle her head as he looked down into her eyes. “Eve has gone to her apartment for the day to pack her books to be moved here at nightfall. She left to give us the apartment to ourselves, to grant us privacy.” He said in a gentle tone. Dani started to protest further but he wouldn’t let her, “Eve and I discussed this at great length and made this decision. You and I need some time to be together. We need to be together today. And there will be no arguing about it.” He said sternly.
                “It’s not right, Adam.” She whispered still uncomfortable.
                He kissed her face slid his fingers through her hair, “Nothing could be more right.” He whispered. “It’s no different then we’re at home darling.”
                Dani disagreed with that but when he began to kiss her she became lost in his taste and touch. Soon her apprehensions and hesitations melted away as she returned his every affection. Caressing one another, cherishing each other, leaving no part or spot untouched. Their forms writhing together in desperate desire.
                It wasn’t long before the passion between them grew, their eyes glowing, their claws sharp, their fangs elongated as they were deep in the throes of lust, of need. Adam’s hands wrapped around her wrists and pressed them down on either side of her, using the length of his body to pin her to the mattress below them.
                He kissed her once again before with one swift stroke he thrust his throbbing hard manhood deep within her wet quivering sex that was ready and more than anxious to receive him. It was bliss and a peace she had been without for so incredibly long. She moaned in pleasure and approval as he began to take her, moving deep inside her tight body slow and steady. Their eyes closed as their lips remained close breathing deep lost in the bliss of being so deeply intimate.
                Dani’s hands moved down over his shoulders as she arched and bowed her back slowly in time with his hips. They rolled to the side slightly as Adam cupped her face with his hand a moment before his large strong hand caressed down her back over her backside to her thigh pulling her leg tighter around him before his hand returned to wrap around the back of her neck.
                Everything they had gone through, everything they had suffered didn’t seem to matter right now. Nothing had changed between them, except perhaps they were overjoyed to be in one another’s embrace more than ever. Steadily they continued to move as one rolling further together until over onto Adam’s back as Dani sat up. He sat up beneath her wrapping his arm around her back as her thighs continued to move her body down onto him deeper still. They gasped hardly able to withstand the intensity of their bodies joining as one. Dani leaned her head back her hands holding to his shoulders as she thrust herself down onto him a bit harder than before. Adam held her close, his eyes moving from her face, following the line of her neck admiring the graceful movements of her body before resting his face to her chest. Dani’s hands moved to the back of his head holding him against her not slowing down feeling his breath on her skin.
                Her eyes opened and were glowing bright as she starred up at the ceiling. This wasn’t like when they were imprisoned and manipulated in the lab. Uncontrolled, dangerous, animalistic, carnal sex. They were making passionate love, so intense it was almost too much to bare. Even more intense then it had been before they were abducted.
                However, even lost so deep in awe of this new level of intamacy, Dani’s body seemed to slow as she rested her head against Adam’s holding him tight coming to a dead stop. Her arms moved to wrap around his shoulders and just hugged him, her body clinging tight to his.
                Adam wasn’t certain what was happening and pulled back just enough to look at her face to search for answers knowing full well she hadn’t cum. They were still a ways from reaching that point.Her eyes were still glowing, she was still beyond aroused, and she wanted to continue but there were tears as she looked back at him. Reaching up he held her face in his hands he wiped her tears away gently. He kissed each of her eyes, then her forehead before wrapping his arms around her holding her tight against him. She wanted desperately to keep going, but she couldn’t.
                She couldn’t just turn away, shut her mind off and forget what had been taken and then shown to her by those people. It cut her far deeper then even she had realized. She rested her head to his shoulder clinging to him as he held her and tears escaped her eyes. Of course she wanted to be with him like they were before. But it was never going to be like that again. Things HAD changed, forever.
                “I love you Adam.” She whispered in a broken voice wanting him to know that her heart still belonged to him completely.
                “It’s alright, darling.” He said holding her close. “I know.”
Settling In
                Adam sat on the floor in his and Eve’s room leaning against the bed as he plucked out a tune on his instrument. They’d moved the last of their things in the night before and were simply settling in now. Eve came in carrying some scarves to put them in her dresser.
                “Darling, I think our Dani may be a bit obsessive compulsive.” She pointed out as she walked passed him.
                “Putting all your books on the shelves in alphabetical order is she.” He said knowing she had done the same thing at his place.
                “Yes, and cross referenced in chronological order.” Eve put the scarves away closing the drawer. “Everything is unpacked. I honestly didn’t expect to be moved in so quickly, even though it was only across the city.” Adam’s strumming stopped as he sighed. He knew what Dani was doing, it wasn’t hard to guess. Eve looked over at him, “What is it my love?”
                Adam’s eyes turned down a moment, “We should just let her do it Eve. If it’s truly what she wants.”
                Eve turned towards him with a blank stare not certain she had heard him correctly. “You can’t truly believe that. Adam you’ve had minor burns from sunlight before, it would be such an excruciating way to . . .”
                “No. That’s not what I . . .” Adam said realizing she misunderstood him. “Not that.” He put his instrument aside, “If being the only vampire ever able to have children disturbs her. Really torments the very core of her being . . . . then maybe it’s best if it be removed all together so she needn’t have to suffer anymore.”
                “That’s not an answer, Adam. Regardless of what you were treated like by those people, she's not an animal to be spayed. It’s a reflex to fear.” Eve said walking over and sitting down on the floor with him. “We all have them to different things but we learn to control them with time and experience.”
                “It’s more than that Eve.” He said looking into her eyes. “Fear is one thing. Fear of the unknown you can beat. You have to face it, confront it, ride it out, but it can be beaten. But . . . . . She does know. It’s not fear, its pain. They didn’t just take that child from her womb they ripped her heart out and wounded her soul in the process. What they did, it was needlessly cruel. Who in their right mind would want to go through that again?” He looked at her, “What right have we . . . . . have I, to force it on her?”
                She reached up and cupped his face in her hand stroking his cheek gently. “Oh darling.”
                “I miss her.” He confessed quietly. Eve drew him into her arms resting his head to her chest kissing him and stroking his hair as he put his arms around her holding her.
                “I know my love.” Eve said gently.
Recovery
                “You do realize you’re never going to win this game, don’t you darling?” Eve said smiling as she sat across from Adam at the chess board.
                “That’s because you cheat and pull out all the stops to distract me every single time we start to play.” Adam pointed out.
                “Do you and Dani play chess?” She inquired. Adam gave her a look knowing full well she was trying to prevent him from concentrating at all. “I’m just curious if the two of you play chess. You know to practice.”
                “No, you have to remember we lived apart and she spent most of her nights working at the hospital.” He thought a moment, “Come to think of it I don’t think she knows how to play.” Adam turned his attention back to the board. “Unless it’s online.”
                Eve was quiet for a moment watching as he moved his piece, “How is she doing?”
                “Better." Adam replied glad he was able to say it, “Guess what our little industrious vampire is up to these days.”
                “Oh?” She asked looking at the board deciding on her next move.
                “False but flawless ID’s. Some of the best I’ve ever seen. She’s also got some new program on her computer that is teaching her the local languages.” He said with a smirk. “Very ambitious of her I think.”
                Eve moved her chess piece taking his bishop and leaning back against the chair. “Yes, but she’s at her best when she has puzzles to work on.” She smiled and reached over rubbing his leg under the table with her foot, “We can’t let her go so long without physical contact again, my love. Especially after all that she’s been through.”
                “I know. I give her what contact I can but it’s simple and there is a definite and hard limit that I can’t breach.” Adam said.
                “So? How shall we proceed? Will you be spending every other day between our rooms?” She questioned.
                “She wouldn’t go for that and you know it. I think the best we can hope for is once maybe twice a week like it was back in Detroit, her nights off from work.” Adam responded. “If she thinks she’s taking up to much of our time together she’s going to curl back up into her shell and we may never get her out again.”
                “I can’t help but feel that the three of us need to spend more time together. I won’t lie, I’ve never relished the thought of sharing even a moment of your time with anyone else. But, I don’t mind sharing with Dani. Why do you suppose that is?” Eve asked.
                “Well you never have been the jealous type dear. I imagine that has something to do with it.” He arched a brow looking at her, “Or maybe you are and are just exceptionally good at hiding it.”
                Eve smiled, “I think she’s quite beautiful and very sweet. I’ve always thought so to be honest. But I suppose that it would be a level of open mindedness she is far from ready for. Hmm?”
                “Truthfully? I can’t be certain. Maybe she would be, but right at this moment it would be a bit much for her to handle. Should probably wait a while before attempting it.” Adam reached across making his move and taking one of her pieces. “She likes you too. Very much.” The day they had both tried to be with her and Dani so violently and suddenly recoiled was evidence that she found Eve attractive as well and it frightened her. She simply wasn't ready to explore it yet.
                “I know.” Eve said with a nod having sensed it too.
                Just then Dani came running through the kitchen, “Going out! Back before sunrise! Love you guys!” Then the door opened and slammed. Adam and Eve were stunned by the abrupt departure before looking at each other.
                Adam looked across at Eve not certain if they should let her go out alone yet. “She’s been out several times and has always come home hours before sunrise.” Eve reassured him. But after thinking a moment she looked at him. At once they both got up and hurried to get dressed so they could catch up to her.
Night Stalkers
                They followed Dani through the twists and turns in the street, down some narrow alleys and pathways, and through several buildings. Wherever she was off to, she was taking the direct route. “Jesus, she’s going through this place like she’s a damn native.” Adam said. “Unless she knows we’re following her and she’s completely fucking with us.”
                “I don’t think so.” Eve was very intrigued to find out where this was leading. “Come on.” She took his hand and they continued to follow. Once reaching her destination, Eve and Adam stayed back watching. A smile crossed Eve’s face, although Adam was far less happy.
                It was a medical clinic, and Dani had apparently managed to get hired on. As they watched. she appeared before a window in changed clothes and scrubbed up preparing for the night shift. “You have got to be fucking kidding me.” He said in disbelief. “Un-fucking-believable.”
                “Darling don’t be cross. You promised her, we both did, that she would be able to resume her passion here. What makes her happy. And what makes her happiest is to take her knowledge and skill and use it to help people.” She wrapped her arms around Adam, “She’s been miserable staying locked up with nothing to do".
                "She's lost her fucking mind." Adam said still shocked, "After everything that's happened, after they took her from the hospital in the first place, she goes flying right back into the fray." Eve just smiled as he vented. Adam sighed, “Certainly solves the puzzle of why she was so bent on making ID’s.” he grumbled.
                “That’s good though. She’s being careful and it’s a vital and necessary skill we should all have to get by in the world now.” She reached up smoothing his hair back from his eyes. “She’s not out playing chicken with the sun anymore darling. This is a reason to be happy this means she’s doing better and coming out of the darkness that had consumed her. She found her light.”
                “They’re still going to be looking for her. Who’s to say they aren‘t watching for us here as well?” Adam questioned.
                “Healthcare here isn’t quite as up to date here as in the states. I doubt they’ll be as technologically advanced, hooked into every other hospital and clinic in the country. Not to mention what drew them to her to begin with isn’t a problem. We know about it now and we’ll take care of it ourselves should it happen again.” She kissed him, “Dani is very clever, she will have learned from her mistakes.” Adam’s eyes stayed on Dani as she was sent in to her first patients. Eve took Adam’s hand, “She’ll tell us when she’s ready. In the meantime, this is something she wants for herself. Let her have it darling. She needs it.”
                Adam starred at the clinic a moment longer before giving a nod to Eve. She smiled and kissed him taking his hand as they left heading back home.
Medical Advances
                Adam opened the door and found Dani working on her computer. She knew he was there but she didn’t say anything or acknowledge him. Stepping inside he closed the door before he walked around the room looking at the personal touches and changes she had added since she moved in.
                She stood carrying several papers over to add them to some files she had sorted. She always was overly organized to Adam’s way of thinking. He watched her for a moment before walking up behind her resting his hands on her bare shoulders. She was wearing a spaghetti strap top and pajama bottoms with her hair pulled up in a braid. Adam rubbed her shoulders before gently kissing the back of her neck, then around the side resting his chin to her shoulder. His hands moved down her arms to her sides coming to rest on her waist drawing his hips against her backside.
                Dani closed her eyes leaning her head back against his shoulder loving the feel of his touches on her body. His strong arms always making her feel safe somehow. He kissed her neck once more as his hands began to move up her form again to her breasts massaging them firmly. “Have you been working on that project darling?” Humans were all born with the ability to reproduce, but they found ways to prevent it. So Adam had talked to Dani about finding a means of contraception. Not just as protection for her body, but for her heart and peace of mind as well. “How is it coming along? Anything?” He nuzzled her ear his hands holding her tight against him.
                “Yes.” She said untangling from his embrace reaching out and picking up a bottle tossing it to him.
                 Adam caught it and arched a brow opening it and shaking one out in his hand. “This is aspirin.” He said confused.
                “Sure is.” She said sitting down in her chair.
                “How is this supposed to prevent . . . .”
                Dani reached up taking the pill from his hand, “Easy.” She placed it between her knees and squeezed her legs together tight. “Now all I have to do is not drop it. Tada. Guaranteed birth control. Works for zombies too.”
                Adam gave her a disapproving look at how flip she was being with him tossed the bottle back down on her desk. “Not a joke Dani.” He said seriously.
                “Neither is this.” She took the pill from between her knees and placed it on her desk by her computer. “Honestly, you don’t need me for that particular activity or any other.”
                “What makes you think that?” He questioned.
                Dani just stared in disblief she would have to remind him, “You are married? You share a bed with your wife? Do the math.” She held out her phone. “Need a calculator?”
                Adam was less then amused as he just stared at her. She knew better than this but once again they found themselves having the same conversation.
                Dani realized she may have been being unnecessarily difficult. “Even if I found a viable birth control method . . . I’m just not comfortable with being . . . that intimate with you right now.”
                He furrowed his brow walking closer to her, “Is it because of Eve? Because she’s home today?”
                “Partly. But it’s not just that it’s . . .” She paused and took a breath looking up at him, “Adam I know you want more then petting or cuddling. I know you do, and I want so desperately to give you everything. But I can’t right now.”
                Adam leaned down and took her hands kissing them before crouching down before her looking up into her eyes taking a moment to collect his thoughts before speaking. “I know you can’t, and I’m okay with that.” He said gently. “Sex is just sex. It’s not everything. As pleasurable and beautiful as making love to your body is, it’s your heart that I love first and above all else. It’s you.”
                “Billions of people on the planet and you end up with the broken one.” Dani said softly having felt like nothing more then a heavy burden on him for a long time.
                He smirked touching her chin, “Please. My life hasn’t been this interesting in centuries. I can always count on some new adventure to fill my evenings.” Dani couldn’t help but smile and giggle a little bit. Adam never got tired of seeing her light up when she smiled.“We don’t have to go that far. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want that makes you uncomfortable. I understand you don’t want that right now and I am not going to force you.” He promised. She nodded a little, “But I would still like you to look for some form of contraception we can use when you are ready. Even if we suddenly find ourselves needing to have one another, we should have something that will protect you.”
                “Okay.” She said with a nod.
                “Okay.” He repeated kissing her hands again, “It’s time we retired sweetheart. Turn off all your toys and let’s get to bed.” Standing he pulled her to her feet and she went to shut down her computer. Adam walked over to the bed taking off his shirt as he sat down and removed his boots. Dani turned off the lights and slipped off her slippers walking over to the bed. At once he reached out catching her around the middle and pulling her down onto the bed playfully biting her shoulder making her giggle.
                 The three agreed that Wednesdays would be their day and Adam would sleep with Dani in her room. The rest of the time he stayed in his room with Eve. One day was all Dani would go for. Eve and Adam agreed to it as long as Dani swore that if she was feeling down or lonely she would tell them so that she wouldn’t have to spend the day alone. If she wasn’t comfortable with sleeping with Adam when it wasn’t a Wednesday then he and Eve would stay up with her instead.
                 They both loved Dani very much and as Eve had said so often, things were going to take time, and they were willing to be patient. For a few weeks it seemed to be a good arrangement and working well. However, Adam was starting to feel a strain. Back home in Detroit he had full access to Dani whenever and however he wished. Now, it felt like she was just out of his reach and he couldn’t get any closer. Almost like the feeling he had when they were in a cell with a glass plate separating them. It wasn’t something he liked, and it seemed to worsen by the day.
Shadow Nights
                Adam was perched on the roof top on the tall building that was opposite the clinic where Dani worked watching in silence seeing her pass by the windows now and then. Occasionally she would take her breaks outside in the narrow alley next to the building by herself alone away from anyone else. It didn't seem to much different from her routine back home.
                However, there was a young and rather handsome doctor who seemed to have taken an interest. Every spare moment he could find was spent with Dani. He even seemed to time his breaks to coincide with hers. Adam watched him flirting with her and more than once he made her laugh. For some reason it made Adam less than happy to witness. She’d seen zombies before. He thought she would have learned her lesson with that asshole William who turned out to be a dangerous, deadly psychopath.
                When the young man reached out taking Dani’s hand and kissed her cheek, Adam heard himself growl slightly. Growling was not something he did. It was something only newly turned young vampires did. The doctor disappeared back into the building leaving her alone once more.
                Dani closed her eyes leaning her head back against the wall with a sigh. She felt so incredibly exhausted tonight. She hadn’t fed before leaving the house. She’d been running late and couldn’t spare the time to prepare it properly. Reaching into her back pocket she took out a small container she carried some of their truffles in and popped one in her mouth. She never had a problem with them melting as her body temperature was well below average.
                She opened her eyes finding Adam standing before her, his eyes glowing as he starred at her. “Adam.” She said startled realizing that she’d been caught working and had been keeping it a secret from them for weeks. “I know this looks bad, but I can explain . . .”
                Without a word he reached up cupping her face in his hands kissing her feverishly pressing his body to hers against the wall. Needless to say she was completely caught off guard but returned his kiss feeling the way his body rubbed against hers with such anxious enthusiasm. Dani gasped not understanding what had brought this on, but she could hardly contain herself returning his every affection wrapping her arms around his shoulders. Adam’s hand moved down her back grasping her backside and with one swift move he hoisted her up against the wall as she instantly wrapped her legs around his waist as they devoured each other’s mouths once again.
                Rationally Dani was confused, but she couldn’t protest. Her body didn’t want to and was betraying her. His hand rested at the back of her neck continuing to enjoy her sweet taste, his other hand moving to her breasts and massaging them gently.
                “Adam I . . .” She was completely intoxicated by his taste and this strong onrush of passion. He looked into her eyes before devouring her lips once again. She moaned anxiously returning his kiss.
                “Miss Acosta?” Dani’s eyes went wide hearing a voice that pulled back to her senses causing her to instantly untangle her legs from around Adam. She pushed herself off the wall straightening her shirt and hair realizing what she’d been doing and was beyond embarrassed. “We have several patients needing blood drawn.” One of the other nurses had come out looking for her when the patients were backing up.
                “I was just coming back in Akeem, thanks.” She said quickly. The nurse gave a nod going back inside. Dani turned and looked at Adam wide eyed “What the hell!” She exclaimed, “I realize I wasn’t protesting and was right there with you, but what the hell Adam!”
                “Who’s Miss Acosta?” He said ignoring her question having taken a complete unexplainable leave of his senses a moment as well not having any kind of an answer for her.
                “Miss Jade Acosta.” She said showing him her work badge. “Being a fugitive, it probably wouldn’t be a great idea using my own name like a gigantic flashing neon sign ‘escaped breeding stock here’.” Adam hated to hear her say that, even if it was what she had been reduced to in their abductors minds. Adam scoffed at the idea that anyone would think she was anything less than the beautiful creature that she was.
                “Come home with me, Dani. Now.” He said taking her hand and turning to go.
                She looked at him in disbelief stopping him, “I can’t leave now, I’m in the middle of a shift and they are short staffed as it is.” She said seriously. “I get off in three hours, I’ll be home then.” She promised. Adam just gave her a look as she kissed his cheek releasing his hand and going back inside.

Home Alone
                The incident in the alley outside the clinic went unspoken of by anyone. It was such a strange and out of character event no one wanted to address it. After a week or two it simply faded from importance. Instead what was focused on instead was Dani’s job and her having kept it hidden. Keeping secret from them was a problem was because any time any of them were around zombies it presented a danger to all of them and they all needed to be aware of it. But, it did give her access to a blood supply that she could pull from if they needed it and knew how to test for contaminates.
                One evening, Dani came home and went inside she could hear Adam playing his music upstairs and she smiled not having heard it in a long time. She headed for her room and undressed getting in the shower in desperate need of a good bath. The soap and sanitizer used at the clinic was offensive to the noise. Twenty times worse to a vampire’s sense of smell.
                She washed every inch of her body twice and her hair three times. When she came out she completely dried off before putting on her deodorant and brushing out her hair. She paused a moment touching her long locks. Maybe it was time for a change. A different color or a different style maybe. She braided her hair up on each side of her head then brushed her teeth thoroughly. She was finally getting the hang of not being able to use a mirror.
                She put the wet towels and dirty clothes in the hamper before turning off the light and going into her room. “Was beginning to wonder if you planned to use the cities entire water supply.” Adam said lying across her bed leaning against the headboard, wearing just his trousers, his legs out in front of him crossed at the ankles. “Why do you scrub yourself so thoroughly each time you come home?”
                Dani sighed, “Ethics, rules, regulations . . . aren’t always the same without the threat of malpractice lawsuits hanging over everyone’s head. Just gets to me sometimes. I do what I can but I can’t fix everything.” She explained walking over to the bed flopping down across it with a frustrated sigh. “It’s just a clinic, not a hospital.”
                “The world is a big place. Every zombie isn’t on the same page about how to do things.” He looked at her as she lay across the foot of the bed. “You can’t wash someone else’s sins off in the shower.”
                “Doesn’t hurt to try.” She mumbled in the mattress.
                Adam got up and moved closer to her stroking down her back. He felt her stretch beneath his hand enjoying the feel of his touch.
                “If this job is causing you so much anxiety, perhaps it’s best if you leave it. Find something else to do.” He suggested as he would be personally overjoyed if she did.
                “I can’t do that. Especially now.” She rolled over on her side facing him. “They were short handed of competent staff when they hired me. I think some were trained off the interne. Like those one hour first-aid certification sites.”
                “Once again, Miss Jade Acosta, you cannot single handedly solve all the problems of the zombies world. They make the problems themselves and just slip further and further into a black hole they themselves made. It’s dangerous to try and help them and they won’t be grateful as much as turn on you like rabid dogs.” He slid his fingers over her hair. “You are so innocent in so many ways.” He said gently, “You have to give it time. You won’t always be able to do all the things you can, but you’ll still be able to do what you want sometimes if you’re careful.”
                “I have been. But I’m just . . . it’s hard to be a recluse. I don’t know how you and Eve can stand it.” She said softly.
                “Well we aren’t. We have each other. Centuries of learning how much zombies suck as a species just makes us limit our time around them. That’s all.” He continued to firmly move his hand down her back and over her body. “You used to come home in such a good mood. Now when you do, you are lower than ever. It’s not good for you.” Adam repositioned himself on his knees rolling her back on her stomach. He rubbed and massaged her shoulders down her back feeling the tight knots she’d managed to get from all the stress she was causing herself. Dani rested her head to the mattress just getting lost as his hands tenderly and lovingly moved over her.
                He reached down and pulled up her shirt taking it off over her head tossing it away before returning to caress her smooth cool skin. His hands expertly moved down over her buttocks and thighs causing Dani to open her eyes. “Where’s Eve?” She asked always uncomfortable when he started to take such liberties.
                “She’s gone to see Marlowe, she won’t be back for a few days.” He reported.
                “Why didn’t you go with her? I thought he was your friend too?” Dani asked.
                “Yes. But they needed some time and I chose to stay home with you.” He answered.
                “When am I going to get to meet him?” Dani had heard the name quite often since they started living with Eve again, “It’s really hard to believe he actually wrote Shakespeare’s plays.”
                “Just because his name is on them and they made ‘Shakespeare’ famous doesn’t mean that he wrote them. There are a number of musical pieces that I wrote but gave them to zombies who took the credit for writing them. There are times it’s the only way to get the work out there. In the process of sharing it with the world, you have to forfeit the credit, sacrifice the so called . . . ‘glory’ that the zombies prize so much.”
                Dani closed her eyes and yawned. “Sun must be coming up soon.” She sat up on her knees and raised her arms over her head stretching her back. Adam still on his knees behind her on the bed wrapped his arms around her bare middle embracing her tight against him, resting his cheek to hers. He loved the way she felt, how perfectly she fit in his arms. It was like she was made for him. Dani smiled, giggling as she wrapped her arms around his always feeling wonderful and safe with him holding her.
                “Where you planning on going out again?” He questioned as she had gotten back into jeans and clothes rather than pajamas.
                “No, I Just had some stuff to do around the house today is all.” She said softly closing her eyes leaning her cheek to his as he held her.
                “Some stuff to do around the house.” He repeated, “Meaning that you’re suffering from insomnia again and were going to stay up the entire day.”Adam translated a bit irritated by this news.
                “It’s Monday.” She said making the point that it was not Wednesday, “Nobody told me that Eve was leaving. I thought you guys would have been asleep by the time I got out of the shower.” Dani had a tendency to hide when she couldn’t sleep because they would worry about her and she didn’t want that. She just got things done around the house there otherwise wouldn’t be time for to keep herself occupied.
                “You’re exhausted yet you can’t sleep.” He said kissing her neck before resting his cheek to hers again. “I thought we agreed you would tell us when this was happening.” Dani sighed and closed her eyes rubbing his arm with her hand as she leaned her head back against his shoulder.
                “Everything’s fine, Adam. I used to get insomnia back home too, and when I was still a zombie. This isn’t new.” Dani said softly. “It just happens sometimes. It was true, this was one thing that seemed common place. She would go several days without sleep like a hamster running on a wheel then she would crash hard and not move for a half a day or more.
                Their eyes were closed as they just held each other tight. Adam pulled her body back to rest against him on his thigh that rested between hers before he unbuttoned her jeans pulling the zipper open. Dani’s eyes opened as she to get up but he wrapped his arm around her middle, “Shhh.” He cooed gently in her ear embracing her to him. His free hand slid down into her underwear as his long fingers began to stroke her soft pink hidden flesh.
                Her eyes closed her head leaning back against his shoulder once more as she moaned slightly at his touch. He could feel the way her body trembled against him as his hand expertly caressed her. Her hips began to move slightly as the pleasure he gave her became more intense. Her hands reached back and grasped his hips needed to hold onto something as her legs began to quiver.
                Adam continued feeling her body tense and convulse as his hand moved against her bringing to a powerful climax. She gasped and whimpered as the aftershocks shook her, and he wrapped his arms around her embracing her to him once more just holding her as she shivered in his arms. He loved to make her feel good and to give her pleasure. Every moment of it, from beginning to long after. Just thinking about making her cum tended to excite him. The absolute best was looking into her eyes when she would cum while he was deep inside of her. Yet it had been a very long time since that was actually possible and not just a delicious memory.
                Her head still leaning back against his shoulder, her glowing amethyst eyes opened turning towards his. Adam cupped her face in his hand and kissed her tenderly savoring the taste and feel of her lips. He and Dani were still lovers and giving her pleasure was pleasure in itself. Even though inside he felt himself wanting to lay her down beneath him and take her over and over again, he knew it wasn’t something they could have right now. She couldn’t bare it, and he wouldn’t force her.
                “Lay with me anyway.” Adam said gently against her lips not wanting her to leave the bed to keep herself occupied with busy work all day because she couldn’t sleep. “I want to hold you.” He whispered kissing her again. Dani smiled softly before giving a slight nod. Adam gave her one more kiss before releasing her. They removed whatever clothing was left on each other before getting under the covers, lying down and setting into a tight embrace as they nuzzled.
Midnight Phone Calls
                Dani sat on the couch in her room scrolling through page after page of medical journals on her tablet. She was able to read much faster then she used to and retain almost all of it. As long as she was paying attention. If she let her mind wonder anywhere else then it was sort of just lost into the void and she would have to reread it.
                It was her night off and she didn’t really have anywhere to go. Not nearly as comfortable walking around Tangiers as Eve and Adam were. At this point, she didn’t feel like spending time with them either. It just caused too many conflicting emotions and confusion. She found herself feeling a jealous of Eve knowing she and Adam made love often, immediately ashamed for having that feeling at all. They were married after all, and Dani had no business having ever gone that far with Adam in the first place. Things were as they should be now. She seemed to be completely ignorant that Adam was longing for her just as much.
                Just then her phone rang and she picked it up looking at the ID before she half smiled. “I don’t have to come in tonight; did I forget to discharge a patient?” She asked.
                The young doctor who had taken an interest in Dani was still anxiously trying to gain her attention. “Not at all. It certainly would be a chilly day in hell if you ever missed dotting an i or crossing a t Miss Acosta.”
                “Well, thank you for noticing Dr. Hammond.” She said putting down her tablet. “Are you on a break or playing hooky?”
                “Cigarette break.” He answered.
                “You don’t smoke.” She said arching a brow.
                “Which is why I can use this 5-10 minutes for much better activities.” He said charmingly.
                Dani smiled as he had been flirting with her more and more, “Come on Sean, what are you really calling about.”
                “Well, I noticed on the schedule that we both have tomorrow night off and I thought I could take you out to dinner. Maybe a show?” He offered.
                “I’m on a very strict diet, you know that.” She said softly. “I’m not really comfortable going out quite yet. Still getting used to being a Tangier resident and all.”
                “Well what better way than to get out into the city, soak up the culture, have a native show you around a bit.” He answered.
                Dani smiled, “You were born and raised in Utah. That doesn’t make you a native. You’re as much of a tourist as I am.”
                “Maybe not, but it’s long enough to know where all the hot spots in town are. Where they don’t water down the drinks who has the best spice for lamb.” There was a long moment of silence as Dani thought about it. He was such a sweet guy and he made her laugh. Not at all like William whom she always felt something was wrong when he was around. “Come on, Jade. I just want to spend some time with you outside work. No funny business. Promise.”
                Dani wasn’t entirely sure but he was right. “I’ll meet you at the fountain in the square. After sunset.” She said finally giving in.
                He sounded surprised but excited, “Really? Right! Okay!”
                “But I have to be home before 5am. Not a minute later.” She said wanting to give herself plenty of time before sunrise.
                “10 minutes before 5. A quarter ‘til.” He said quickly.
                “Okay.” She said with a smile at how excited he sounded. “Tomorrow then.”
                “Tomorrow! Great. Wonderful. I’ll see you then!” He said ecstatic.
                Dani couldn’t help but giggle. “Goodnight.”
                “Goodnight. Or . . . morning. Tomorrow then.” Dani grinned and hung up the phone. She smiled a little holding the phone in both her hands having forgotten what this felt like to have someone want to take her out so much. It was nice. Almost normal.
Rare Occasions
                The two figures sat across from each other at a table outside the bar talking and laughing together. “You know, I know they’re just contacts but your eyes are absolutely beautiful.” Sean complimented. “Very captivating.”
                “They turn more heads here then they do in the states. Not proper for a woman to be so . . . . unique. Its part of the reason I have to wear sunglasses almost all the time.” She answered.
                “And the other reason?” He questioned.
                “Bright light bothers my eyes. Photosensitivity. You know that already.” His hands rested over her gloved ones on the table.
                “I feel privileged that you would take them off for me.” He smiled.
                “I know it seems like I don’t have any manners whatsoever being American, but I do try not to be rude all the time.” She admitted.
                “To be honest I’m impressed.” Dani gave him a look not understanding what would impress him. “You are one of the best nurses I’ve ever seen. Given your medical conditions your phlebotomist training must have been challenging and yet still, you are one of the best in your field at such a young age.”
                “You can talk. What are you, 29? 30? Already a well respected doctor?” She said softly.
                “Hmm. I’m just a big nerd, that’s my excuse. It takes someone with real passion to overcome all the things you have and still want to help others.” He stroked her hands gently. Dani looked at them feeling more at ease then she had in a long time. It seemed like an eternity since she went on a normal date with a normal guy.
                “I don’t really . . . think in those terms. I mean, no matter how much you suffer, there’s always someone out there who has suffered worse. Gone through more.” She looked up at him, “And if you spend your time helping them, you don’t have any time left to focus on your own misery. It doesn’t hurt so much.”
                The Doctor liked her answer, it just confirmed what he thought and admired about her already. He gently took her hand in his holding it. “Are you sure you aren’t hungry? I know a great place that serves the most delicious cheese plate just a few blocks from here.”
                Dani shook her head, “You know I can’t. But we can go if you’re hungry. I don’t mind.”
                He chuckled a little, “I asked you out and I haven’t spent a penny on you. I have to admit I feel a bit like a cad.”
                “I don’t need much. You have no idea just your company is cheering me up.” She smiled.
                “I’m glad. I’ve noticed at work you’ve seemed a bit tired, a bit distracted lately.” He confessed. “I’ve wanted to ask you what’s wrong but I didn’t want to make you think I was being nosey. You’re to beautiful not to smile.” He paused a moment, “Why do you seem so sad?” Dani’s eyes turned away not answering. After a quiet moment he decided to shift the conversation. “So what has brought you to Tangiers? Someone with your talent and skill could easily find a job at one of the more prestigious hospitals and research facilities back home.”
                “I have family here. Thought a change of pace with new scenery might be nice.” She did her best not to lie and stick to the truth. Because once you started lying it was easy to confuse and forget your lies and get yourself caught.
                “And you picked Tangiers? Adventurous woman. Considering there are diseases and problems here that aren’t so common back in the states.” He said.
                “I never saw an actual case of rabies back home. Here I’ve seen at least 3 of week.” Dani admitted. “Sanitary conditions are lacking at times too.” She sighed.
                “We’re cracking down on housekeeping you’ll be happy to know. Staph infections are up and there can’t be any other reason than improper sanitization.” He said. “You aren’t the only one to notice and we’re going to put a stop to it. It’s our goal to have the best healthcare in the city.”
                “We’re just a clinic Sean.” She reminded him with a smile. “Why such high ambitions? Because of the well spring of idealistic American’s at the clinic who came over wanting to change the world?” Dani questioned.
                He smiled, “Maybe. But that isn’t a bad thing, is it?” continuing to stroke her hand he looked at them a moment, “Why do you wear gloves all the time? I don’t think I’ve ever seen your hands.”
                “Poor circulation. They get cold pretty easy.” She wished he’d stop asking these kinds of questions about her and what she wore. The very things she was trying to keep discrete.
                Sean picked up her hand looking into her eyes, “May I?” He asked. Dani hesitated a moment before turning her eyes down not knowing what to say. If she should let him, or try to make yet another excuse. Yet she found herself curious. Curious as to what it would feel like to have warm hands touch her cold ones. After a moment she gave a nod holding her hand up. The young doctor gently removed her gloves and too her hands in his and rubbing them with his thumbs. “Your right, they are cold.” Dani’s eyes remained on his hands for a moment as their warmth caressed hers. It was a since and very pleasant feeling. Sean smiled seeing the way she enjoyed his touching them. However, a sudden chill went down Dani’s spine and she pulled them back away from him putting them down in her lap feeling strange. The doctor’s smile fled when he saw her reaction. “I’m sorry.”
                “It’s not you.” She said with a nervous smile quickly pulling her gloves back on. “It’s nothing. Just . . . it’s nothing.” Dani suddenly felt very uncomfortable, “I’ve got to go.” She said quickly picking up her bag and standing.
                The young doctor quickly stood with a frown, “I didn’t mean to offend you, or overstep my bounds. I’m sorry.” He apologized quickly.
                Dani paused and looked at him, “You didn’t.” She said softly before taking out her sunglasses and putting them on. “It’s nothing you did.” She reached out taking his hand, “Thank you for inviting me out Sean. I really did have a nice time with you.” Dani said trying to smile for him. “Goodnight.” With that she turned and hurried away leaving the doctor confused not knowing what had cut their date short.
                Above looking down into the square from the rooftop stood Adam. Less pleased with what he had just seen.
To be continued . . . .
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