Devil's Heart

Milo's Point of View: 

I rolled my wrist, popping it as I finished up the last sentence in my latest book, Find Me At Midnight. I smiled and saved it on my computer before I sent it to my editor, just making the deadline then sighed, getting to my feet. Just in time for my nightly walk too! Maybe I'll run into a vampire. I held back a shiver of excitement, wondering if tonight would finally be the night as I picked up my travel mug of coffee and practically ran towards the door, snatching my jacket up off the table by the door then slipped it on as I disappeared outside to head for the park, sipping on my coffee. It's been so long since I've become obsessed with the supernatural, but I still haven't found any hard evidence that they exist.... My family calls me crazy and a shut in because I constantly write, but my hunt for them is my inspiration for all my books, and people seem to love them. I've been best seller for four years! Ha! I brought my jacket closer to my body as the night air seemed to have more of a chill in it than usual, making me shiver from the cold as I walked down the sidewalk, leaving my apartment behind. 

I glanced around as a few people were walking to their homes, getting home late from work as a few cars whizzed by. It was normal at least for me to see this. It would weird others out... those who don't go outside every night like I do... right about now. Most are sleeping.... I smiled and sipped on my coffee, heading for my usual haunts right by the night clubs and parks further in town. I guess that's kind of stereotypical of me, but that's where most people are at night, and a hunting vampire goes where the people are, right? I sighed, biting my lower lip as I started to get closer to that side of town and traffic became denser as they were going from night clubs, to bars, to restaurants or late night movies, the entire night life that I write about. I glanced around and then sighed, feeling like it was going to be a normal night. Darn... I guess not tonight huh? It doesn't feel special.... Still, I might find something.... I took another sip of my coffee and looked towards a nearby alley, deciding to cut through it to get to the other part of night town then started to go down it, carefully picking my way through the boxes put out by businesses. 

My phone vibrated in my pocket then, most likely my editor texting me. I heard a small moan further down the alley, bringing my eyes towards it to where I was looking down a dark figure lingering over another. One was pinned to a wall, the head slightly tilted while the other was ducked into the corner of the shadowy figure's neck. I widened my eyes. OH MY LORD. I felt my heart start to speed up and I tripped, falling into the boxes with a yelp and then let out a small grunt as I landed on a sharp edge of a cardboard box then squeaked as my hot coffee spilled all over me, making me jump and fall further into the boxes. I panted and started to tug at my shirt, trying to get it away from my skin as the liquid was scalding me. I heard my coffee cup clatter to the ground as it became forgotten and I was too busy trying to save myself from injury. 

The dark figure lingering over it's prey pulled back and looked my way. It's eyes glowed red in the midnight light, staring me down like a black cat in an alley. "That's going to be two hundred and forty," I heard the one against the wall whisper. "How about you write me an IOU and I'll be on my way. You're in a hurry after all. You've got that meeting to head to and-"

"Silence, someone is here." The red eyed figure pressed his fingers against the other's lips to quiet him. I widened my eyes and watched him closely. Is that a... vampire? I slowly sat up as my heart sped up in my chest, pounding in my ears as I glanced at the male's neck, seeing blood dripping down it then looked back at the red eyes. Oh... my... lord! I quickly got to my feet, dusting myself off as I trembled with excitement. IT'S A VAMPIRE! I ruined my shirt in front of him! I'M SUCH AN IDIOT! He's going to think I'm insane! I look like such a doofus! 

"U-ummm," I stammered out, starting to blush. "Hi? I-I'm sorry I disturbed your meal," I whispered, trying to be respectful. I don't know what to do! He's going to leave! What's this about him being in a rush?! AHHH! "I didn't mean to..." I rubbed my neck nervously and gave a sheepish smile. "My name is Milo... Milo Tomas Young," I whispered, introducing myself to the vampire. The dark figured vampire pulled out a little wallet and handed the human some cash, whispering something to him. The human took off running, leaving the alley quickly. 

"Milo, you're very brave to be giving your full name." I heard him chuckle slightly. I bit my bottom lip then nodded. 

"W-well, it'd be rude of me not to," I whispered to him. I SEEM SO LAME! He stepped into the moon light, exposing his pale skin that was hiding behind a dark cloak. 

"You shouldn't hand out your full name so easily," he teased me and then turned around quickly and started down the alley. "I don't have time to chat, goodbye Milo Tomas Young." I yelped as he started to walk away. No! My hard work! I found my feet chasing after him quickly. 

"Take me with you then!" I called out, a desperate feeling rising in me. I can't let him get away! He stopped walking and turned to face me quickly, chuckling. 

"Take you with me?" He mused and seemed to be enjoying my desperation. I stopped and blushed. 

"U-uhmmm... I meant..." I laughed awkwardly. Oh man... "It's just... I've never met another vampire before, and I've been searching all my life," I whispered to him, looking down at the ground. "So please? Even just for a little while.... You might be the only vampire I ever see...." 

"I'm sorry this is a brief exposure to you but I can't be late," He looked me over and reached out towards me. He rubbed my cheek with his cold ice hands. "Hopefully this will be enough." He whispered and let me go before turning and walking down the alley. I widened my eyes and quickly chased after him, catching up and walking by his side. No way! I'm staying by him! He'll have to kill me to get rid of me! I'm not leaving just yet! He stopped walking and looked towards me. "Milo," he grabbed my wrist suddenly. "Go home." I yelped and then looked up at him, feeling my heart start to sink. 

"No," I whispered and didn't budge. I don't want this to be over just yet.... I bit my bottom lip and looked him over. "Turn me. I'll go after you turn me," I mumbled to him. "At least leave me with that... please...." 

"Milo..." He whispered, his eyes scanned me. "I've never turned a human into a vampire before." His eyes scanned me with amusement. "You can come with me to the meeting, I've got to make it there on time. You'll remain quiet through it and when it's over we'll have a discussion afterwards." He grabbed the edge of my shirt and started to tug me down the alley. I yelped but quickly got quiet, stumbling after him. 

"Y-yes sir," I whispered to him and hurried with him. I'M NOT GETTING DITCHED! He pulled me through the alley and towards what looked like an abandoned building. When he reached it he did a combination of knocks on the door where it opened magically and we were allowed entrance. We entered the dark building where the inside was modernly up to date. He took me into a large room where a round table was kept. It seemed like we were the last to arrive. He leaned in to whisper to me.

"Stand off to the side," he rubbed my cheek before he walked up to the empty spot for him and took a seat at the middle of the table. I watched him wide eyed before I quickly walked over to the side to stand away from the table, rubbing my cheek where he rubbed it. He's got something for rubbing faces.... I bit my bottom lip as I sort of hid in the shadows to avoid being noticed as I looked everyone over curiously. Are they all vampires?