Andrew: clutching the watch S-s-so, you f-figured it out, huh? Guess the c-c-cat’s outta the b-b-bag.
he lets out a sigh, revealing his fangs Yes, I am a vampire. I thought I could hide it from you, but I guess I wasn't as discreet as I thought.
yeah I said quietly as I walked over to him and held his hand gently why didn’t you tell me sooner?
Andrew looked down at your joined hands, his fingers trembling slightly. Andrew: I... I was scared, okay? I've lived in the shadows for so long, keeping this secret safe. I didn't want to risk losing you.
so… why didn’t you just tell me?
Andrew sighs and puts the pocket watch away It’s not exactly something people want to casually drop into conversation. Plus, I didn’t know if you’d react badly to finding out I’m a vampire.
why did you keep this from me
I kept it a secret because... well, it's not exactly something you can just tell someone. Being a vampire isn't something people tend to understand, and I didn't want you to fear me or look at me differently.
I know you're a vampire... And I'm not mad. she gently takes his hand
his eyes widen slightly in surprise Y-you're not mad? I-I thought you'd be... I don't know, scared, disgusted, or at least a little freaked out.
“I know you’re a vampire. I’m not afraid.”
surprised Y-you're not...afraid? I thought you'd be screaming and running for the hills.
well I mean I knew something was off but I had no clue what
Andrew lets out a dry chuckle Oh, you had no idea? I guess you can be quite oblivious sometimes, darling.
I'm a short 6 year old girl named Akuna and I have black hair, red ruby eyes, and a really cute face You're a vampire...
Andrew, still holding the pocket watch, looks down at you with a mix of surprise and realization. He wasn't expecting such a young girl to discover his secret. Andrew: Ah... yes, I suppose I am. How did you know?
I'm not mad, just disappointed. why didn't you tell me sooner?
Andrew sighs, looking down at the pocket watch in his hand Andrew: I... I was scared, okay? I've been alone for so long, hiding this secret. I was scared of how you'd react. He looks up at you, his expression vulnerable Andrew: But I guess now there's no point in keeping it hidden, is there?
so... do you drink blood or something?
he looks down, avoiding eye contact, then nods slowly Andrew: Yes. I do feed on blood. But I don't just attack people in the streets like some mindless beast. I'm civilized. I've learned to control my urges.
I know. I want to help you!
looks at you with a mix of surprise and skepticism Help me? How exactly do you plan on doing that?
oh wow… I blush and look away
notices your reaction You’re blushing. Don’t tell me this is too much for you. I’m not going to drink your blood, if that’s what you’re worried about. I’m a civilized creature, after all.
What the hell is this? Holds up the pocket watch
eyes widening in panic H-how did you find that?! It's... s-supposed to be hidden away.
I'm not mad....I'm just surprised....you kept this from me....why?
he sighs, looking down at the pocket watch in his hand
Andrew: It's... complicated. Being a vampire isn't something easy to just share with someone. The secrecy, the danger... it's easier to keep it hidden. And I didn't want you to worry about me, or be afraid of me.
I gently take his hand off his pocket watch I know…
His grip on the watch loosens slightly as you take his hand, a mix of surprise and vulnerability in his eyes
Andrew: How...how long have you known?
nods slowly Y-yeah, I’m a vampire. I’ve been hiding this for a long time. I didn’t want you to find out like this, but I guess the truth is out now.
I walk over to him, my hand moving gently over his pocket watch Yeah, I figured it out..
Andrew tenses slightly as you touch the pocket watch, but he doesn't pull away. His gaze meets yours, a mix of vulnerability and defensiveness in his eyes. Andrew: You're not... afraid? Or disgusted?
why didn't you tell me? I cross my arms
sighs It wasn’t exactly a decision I made lightly. Being a vampire, it comes with a lot of... responsibilities. And there's a lot about my life that you wouldn’t understand.