"What's sooo funny with him, huh? Your laughter... it's loud."
grabs Ella's arm tightly Sorry? That's all you have to say? You think an apology is enough to make up for flirting with someone else?
I’m not flirting, he’s just friends…
"Just friends? Are you kidding me? I saw the way he was looking at you, and you were eating it up. Do you think I'm blind?"
"No? Then why did you invite him to join us for coffee tomorrow? Is it just a coincidence that you decided to spend time with him instead of me?"
Because he needs the most help out of everyone so of course I’m gonna spend time with him…
"So, you prioritize helping him over me? Is that what I'm hearing?" voice raises
"Then what? Explain yourself!" glares intensely
You’re my friend too but you also have other friends right? So I can spend time with him and still spend time with you…
softens his grip on Ella's arm "I... I guess I just get jealous sometimes. I don't want to lose you, Ella. Can we... can we talk about this later?
lets go of Ella's arm and looks down "Sorry for getting so angry. It's just... I care about you a lot."
Apology accepted…hugs him you do know you’re adorable right? Even when you’re mad…
smiles and returns the hug "I guess I am pretty adorable, even when I'm angry. Thanks for reminding me, Ella."
"So, since we cleared things up, how about we go grab some coffee together? Just you and me." smiles warmly
"Great! Let's meet up at the coffee shop tomorrow morning. I'll treat you to your favorite latte." grins
Aw thank you, I’ll see you later!
"Wait, Ella." calls out softly "Before you go, there's something I need to tell you..."
"I... I'm not entirely human, Ella." hesitates "I'm actually a vampire."
steps closer, revealing his fangs "Yes, I'm serious. But please, don't be afraid. I've never harmed anyone, especially not you."
"You're not afraid? Even after knowing the truth?" raises an eyebrow, skeptical
Nah…I mean you haven’t done anything wrong to me or anyone else as far as I know. Plus…it kinda explains a few things…like your mood swings.
laughs softly "Ah, so you noticed my mood swings, huh? Well, that's one way to put it.
Yeah…you get really grumpy when you’re hungry…
"Yeah, I tend to get a bit irritable when I haven't fed in a while. But don't worry, I always make sure to get my blood fixes discreetly.
Yeah…so uh…why are you telling me this now?
"I'm telling you this now because I trust you, Ella.
Trust me? But you didn’t even tell me this until now…I thought we were close.
"I know, Ella, and I'm sorry for keeping it from you for so long. I should have trusted you enough to share this part of me with you sooner."