Mack
I open my eyes after a long sleep and I turn over hoping to come face to face with Kaden. Unfortunately, all I see is an empty side of the bed with a letter perfectly placed on the pillow. I rub the sleep from my eyes before snatching the paper up.
My eyes skim along the words that Kaden wrote to me.
'Dear Mack, I'm sorry I couldn't be here when you woke up. I had some King responsibilities to tend to, one's of which I couldn't get out of. I hope you had a wonderful sleep and I'll talk to you later today. I love you.'
I yawn and reluctantly slip out of bed, out of the comfort of the bed. I make my way to the bathroom to freshen up because of the activities that occurred last night.
I change into a dark blue sweater and sweatpants after my shower because I don't have to look good everyday.
I walk out of the bathroom in time to hear my phone ding. I search around the floor for it and find it still in my pants pocket. I take it out and pick up the rest of the clothing to dump them in the laundry hamper.
Alex texted me and he wants to have breakfast with me today. I bite my lip as I contemplate what to do. Kaden did say he would be busy most of the day so he won't have to find out. I text him back and agree to meet him in town for brekfast. Speaking of which I should better have something to drink before I head out. I wouldn't want to be hungry when I see him, I can already feel it climbing up my insides.
I put my phone away in my pocket and grab my sunglasses before leaving the room.
I walk down the hallway and down the stairs with several vampires stop and bow or just nod as they continue walking. It's honestly really weird and I don't know if I can get used to it.
I walk into the kitchen and there are a few people who are in there. They cease what their doing and turn to me.
"Do you need something, your Highness?" One of them ask, expectantly.
"Umm, I want a glass of blood."
They all rush to give me what I asked for but only one is successful and they hand it to me. "Thank you."
They nod and everyone else gets back to what they were doing before I entered. I drink down the glass and put it in the dishwasher. I leave the kitchen, checking to make sure I have no blood around my mouth in a mirror. When I see none, I continue to the door and slip outside.
I slip on my sunglasses and walk into town.
•••
Alex wanted to meet at someplace called Sunrise. Upon hearing the name, I wondered who came up with it as it's not very creative and if there would be any people.
I am stand-corrected when I walk in and see almost all the tables, booths, and everywhere to sit filled.
A perky teenage girl greets me at the door in Romanian and I tell her I speak English.
"Sorry," she apologizes with a giggle. "Welcome to Sunrise. How many?"
"I'm actually here with someone else, he should be here already," I say looking around the restuarant trying to spot him.
"What's his name?"
"Alex."
Out of the corner of my eye I see her scanning the podium as I scan the restaurant for the second time.
"Oh, I found him," she exclaims grabbing a menu. "Follow me."
I turn my attention to her and obey.
She leads me to a booth on the other side of the restaurant the entrance was on and I see a familiar head of dark hair.
"Here you go," she says and I sit down as she places the menu in front of me.
"Thank you," I tell her.
"Glad you could make it, Red," Alex says while he looks over the menu.
"I wasn't doing anything today anyways," I say, leaving my menu untouched.
"That's I bummer, here's hoping you cancelled something to see incredible me."
"No sorry."
"So what do you think looks good?"
"I don't know, I haven't looked at the menu."
"Are you not hungry?"
"No, of course I am," I lie.
I can't tell him that I'm not hungry or any versions of that because I did agree to have breakfast with him. I guess I'll have to take a trip to the washroom later. I just feel so sad that I can't even eat the food at the restaurant that my friend wanted us to go to.
Our waitress approaches our table and we give her our order. I just pick something relatively small on the menu.
•••
It's later in the day and Alex and I are walking through the streets laughing and talking.
We come to a park and I sit down on an unoccupied seat with Alex following me.
I look over at the children playing around the slide and I feel my heart strings pulling.
"Mack?" Alex asks loudly.
I look over. "Yes, what did you need?"
"I was asking what movie you like but I got worried when you stared off into space."
"I'm sorry. I don't really have a favourite movie but I like classic horror movies. What about you?"
My phone starts to ring and I pull it out of my pocket quickly. I see Kaden on the screen.
"I'm sorry I have to take this," I tell him standing up and walking away.
I answer the call and put it to my ear.
"Are you okay?" Kaden questions before I can say anything.
"I'm fine, don't worry," I reassure him and it's the truth.
"Where are you?"
"I'm in town."
"What are you doing there? Why didn't you leave a note or something?" Kaden asks quickly.
"I'm just getting fresh air, please don't worry. You worry too much as it is."
"Well as you know, I've never been in a relationship with anyone before you."
"I know and I'm sorry I didn't let you know, it was just sudden. I will tell you next time," I promise him.
"Who are you talking to, Mack?" Alex asks from behind me and I hang up rapidly.
"Just someone I'm close with," I answer.
"They're your partner?" He questions.
"I am dating them," I confirm, finally realizing that I can't keep this secret anymore and leading Alex on.
"I-M--" Alex starts.
Before I can react his lips are on mine. I don't kiss back and awkward pull away.
"Why did you kiss me?" I ask, shocked.
"Because I would never get another chance," he says before walking away from me.
I feel guilty as he walks away and I don't turn the opposite way until I can no longer see him. I spend the rest of the day sulking and walking around the town by myself.
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A/N: Thoughts on Kaden's letter to Mack? Mack meeting Alex for breakfast? Kaden's call? Alex kissing Mack? Mack's guilt?
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