[ it would be so easy, wouldn't it? to open her mouth, to bare her fangs, to sink teeth into the crook of his neck and seek out the warmth of his blood into her mouth. it wouldn't take but a second or two, and with her grip tight around him, he wouldn't have anywhere to go.
but he'd know then, without any question. he'd know, and more importantly, he'd know before she had a chance to tell him, before she could try to ease into things so that he wouldn't immediately turn and run the other way (or worse). there'd be no coming back from that.
so while it's tempting (and it is), caroline takes a deep breath, followed by another, in and out until the screaming bloodlust in her head simmers to a soft roar, until she can swallow down the pinprick of her fangs begging to come out and speak a little more normally. ]
I'll eat when we get back.
[ if there's anyone around at this time of night. ]
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but he'd know then, without any question. he'd know, and more importantly, he'd know before she had a chance to tell him, before she could try to ease into things so that he wouldn't immediately turn and run the other way (or worse). there'd be no coming back from that.
so while it's tempting (and it is), caroline takes a deep breath, followed by another, in and out until the screaming bloodlust in her head simmers to a soft roar, until she can swallow down the pinprick of her fangs begging to come out and speak a little more normally. ]
I'll eat when we get back.
[ if there's anyone around at this time of night. ]
Promise.