Dark Obsessions (Chapter 1 ) (standard:horror, 2924 words) [1/2] show all parts
Author: Jo Perkins	Updated: Mar 24 2002	Views/Reads: 3553/2262	Part vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
A wity horror/love/comedy story...all comments and feedback wanted and apreciated.

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into the candlelit ballroom. She had never seen such opulence before. 
To her left was a wide dance floor, to the right a bandstand and a 
crowd of tables. Beyond the tables stood a pair of French doors open to 
the night air. She was about to head for the food when a soft voice 
spoke from behind. Look up.. 

Surprised and excited she turned to see her best friend Kasie standing
next to her. Happy to see another  friendly face she whispered.  What 
happened to staying home and watching another Buffy rerun? Billy's car 
broke down and I gave him a ride.  Lifting one shoulder in a slight 
shrug she tried to smile but it didn't reach her eyes. I hadn't planned 
on staying besides i look like a pizza delivery person at a prom. 

Suddenly angry Jade fixed Kasie with a stern glare. She hated it when
her acted like this. Kasie was Smart funny and cute. Lots of guys would 
love her if only she would stop being so hard on herself. So she 
didn't't have on a ball gown on. There were days when she wished she 
could look half as good as Kasie did. Are you nuts! Take a good look 
around you and then tell me you want to go home. Smirking she glanced 
around the room and with another lift of her shoulders said. I want to 
go home. I bet you didn't't see the Louis and Lestat look-alikes over 
there in the corner. Eyes wide and grinning from ear to ear the redhead 
turned her gaze to far corners of the room with a hungry smile. Ok, Ill 
stay for a little while but I did promise mom and Kari id help them 
clean the house. Do you think there's an Armand look alike running 
around... 

Shaking her head Jade laughed and linked arms with the other girl..
Kasie's fascination with vampires was like calling an ocean a lake. She 
had thousands of book's movies and posters all on vampires. No man 
would capture Kasie's heart unless he had long hair and fangs. She 
herself had a love of vampires but Kasie's bordered on obsession. Good 
I'm glad you will stay, I could use some moral support right about now. 
Have you eaten yet? I'm not even going to try it. She said with an 
exaggerated sigh.  They have food with names I cant even pronounce. 

Smiling warmly jade took kasies arm and led her into the throng of
partygoers. All work and no play Was not the way to go, At least not 
for tonight. Besides no one ever said she couldn't't mix business with 
pleasure.  An hour later she spotted Billy pacing  by the open doors of 
the veranda. Every few seconds he would nervously look down at his 
watch. She couldn't help but smile as she slipped up behind him. You 
look like your waiting for the grim reaper to appear? she said, giving 
him a teasing smile as she reached out to touch his elbow. Startled he 
Jumped as if stung. With a sheepish grin he slipped an arm around her 
waist. I'm sorry Jade I thought you were Kate. Relaxing he handed her a 
glass of champagne from a nearby table and held up his arm to her. I 
guess you want to start the interview? It's now or never. She said, 
taking the offered glass of champagne. It had been a long time since 
she had enjoyed her job. Not wanting to get serious yet she pulled 
Billy to a stop and hugged him impulsively. He looked good in a pair of 
tight faded jeans, lose black t shirt and leather vest. His long blond 
hair was loose and flowing, making him look younger than he was. She 
kissed him lightly on the cheek, smiling up at him. Have I ever told 
you how much I appreciate all the things you have done for me? How am I 
ever going to repay you? You can start by keeping Kate on a leash. She 
winked. “ I think I have a muzzle in the car. Sorry...she just wont 
shut up about the break up...she blames everyone but herself. Please 
don't let her bother you. It's her problem. I just came for a story... 

Nodding Billy led her into a small curtained alcove off of the ballroom.
Once inside he led her to a cushioned loveseat. Lounging Across from 
them was a tall man who was deeply engrossed in a well-built bottled 
blond. Clearing his throat Billy nudged the man with his foot. Blaze, 
Id like you too meet a friend of mine...she's here to do an interview 
for an article she's writing. His arm still around the woman's waist he 
narrowed Violet eyes at them and waved Billy over to a nearby chair. 
She don't look like a writer, he growled, giving Jade a sly smile and a 
wink. And what do I look like? She countered with a slight frown. 
Licking his lips her eyed her tight skirt. a cruel smirk pulling at the 
corners of his mouth as she stepped further into the room. a great 
fuck. He purred, smirking up at her, hunger shining in his eyes. 
Rolling his eyes at Blaze Billy sank into a chair with a sulky frown. 
He hated it when blaze acted so crude. Jade, id like you to meet Blaze 
Darkwind, Blaze this is Jade Noir. He can be a bit of an ass so please 
forgive his boorish behavior. Snorting, blaze reached out, Sliding one 
strong hand into her small soft one. his eyes never leaving her face he 
Brought the back of her hand up to his lips and gently kissed it.  The 
wicked smile never leaving his handsome face. A pleasure... He purred. 

Letting go of her hand he sat up, Pushing the bottled blond at Billy.
Why don't you two go get us some drinks. His frown depends as Billy 
turned to Jade. Are you sure you want to do this?  He asked her with a 
pained smile. Ill be fine. She said with a laugh and a wave of her 
hand. Giving Blaze a warning look, he pushes the blond out the door and 
disappeared through the curtain. Leaving them alone within the confined 
space of the room. Fighting the urge to babble she fished her notepad 
and a pen from her purse, she suddenly wished kasie or even kate would 
make a sudden appearance. Anything to distract her from his stare. 
Chuckling He reached out to take the items from her trembling fingers. 
I don't bite.  He said with a disarming smile.  Much. 

Catching her totally off guard she tried to laugh as a blush spread over
her cheeks. Blaze was even more handsome than she had ever thought. He 
was tall with long Jet black hair, high cheekbones and the lean 
muscular body of a god. His hands were cool, almost cold. His nails had 
been painted black and he wore several jeweled rings.  Dressed in a 
blue velvet shirt and leather pants he reminded her more of a gothic 
prince than a auntrpanuer. With one strong hand he reached out to cup 
her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. Why don't we start by getting 
to know each other first? Flustered she smiled and tried not to squirm. 
" Id love to but I have a deadline to make and don't have much time 
left. Could I show you around the house while you pick my brain then? 
Shrugging she slid her notepad back into her purse and rose up off of 
the couch to take his arm. Together they walked out into the main hall 
now deserted except for a few lingering people. 

From the buffet table Kasie watched as Jade exited with the tall
stranger.  Her heart sank When they disappeared into the crowd. she had 
been hoped Jade would have introduced her to a few people before 
leaving her at the table but it didn't look likely as the pair stepped 
out. Jade had always made her feel so at ease. She could act like 
herself when Jade was around. She hadn't seen Billy in an hour or more 
and Kate had gone off on one of the arms of the three men she had been 
hanging on most of the evening. Suddenly not hungry she set her small 
plate down and looked for a place to sit.  she felt desperately alone 
and out of place in such a setting. The few parties she had gone to had 
been bashes thrown by Billy's goth friends.  Fighting tears she quickly 
walked to the open French doors and slipped out into the cool night 
air. Out here she could breath.  Following a stone path she made her 
way to a large, softly lit stone fountain. It was peacefully quiet 
here, a place she could sit and think. Sinking down to the lip of the 
fountain she sighed. Wiping her tears she stared at her reflection in 
the glasslike water. She had never felt so lonely in her short life. 
She had never been smart, like jade or witty, like Kate.  She had gone 
on a few dates and kissed a few guys but other than that she was 
batting zero. Animals, Si-fi-, and vampires were her life. Burying her 
head in her arms she began to cry softly. Are you alright? Startled she 
jumped up nearly pitching  backwards into the dark water, missing a 
dunking by inches as a pair of strong hands pulls her to safety. 
Shaking and embarrassed she stood on rubbery legs. Still clinging to 
his arm she Quickly brushed the tears away and smiled apologetically up 
at him. Thanks".  She said with a shaky laugh. Speaking gently he 
smiled down at her.  Forgive me. I didn't't mean to spook you. No, its 
my fault rely I shouldn't't have been out here. It's just that I was 
looking for my  friends and I guess I wandered a bit to far. I should 
get back before they send out the blood hounds. Do you mind if I walk 
with you then? For the first time she glanced up, meeting his gaze. 
Without warning her heart leapt causing her to take a step back from 
him. She had never seen anyone as handsome as this man. He reminded her 
of the man that jade had left with, but the stranger standing before 
her was taller and thinner with more of a boyish face. His hair was a 
bit shorter, his eyes a different color but other than that they could 
have been brothers. She almost asked and thought better of it. Blushing 
now she realized he was still holding her hand. Reluctantly she pulled 
away and almost fell again. Giving her a concerned look he led her  
back along the path. 

Are you sure you're ok? You look flushed. I'm fine.  She lied.  Just
tired. Thanks for walking me back. It's not a problem.  He said, giving 
her a soothing smile and squeeze of his hand.  I was just on my way to 
check on the horses when I saw you. Her eyes lit up at the mention of 
horses. Shivering again she matched his grin.  I love horses, always 
wanted one but my sisters allergic to them. We have a full stable. he 
said with a gentle laugh. would you like to see them? Only if your sure 
its ok. Chuckling once more he gave her a wink.  Only if you can stand 
my company for a while. What is you name M'lady? Kasie. And you are? 
Kelly. Kelly cooper...it's a pleasure miss kasie. Are you ready? 

Her eyes grew wide as she realized who he was. Kelly was One of the men
Jade had come to the party to interview. Which meant he was also the 
owner of her favorite Goth store and president of Darkwinds inc. 
Grinning impishly she toke his arm and laughed to herself. Maybe this 
night would not be so bad after all she thought." I'm ready.” She said 
with a sweet smile. Nodding he smiled down at her as he took her arm 
and led her away from the noise and light of the party.


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