a grin cracks through rose’s features, pearly and long fangs exposed. she enjoyed the effect: the smell of fear in waves, the heartbeat rate picking up and that small stutter…  it made her tongue slither out and over plump lips,   ‘  you’re already here, though.  ‘    she pouted, and it was surely a terrifying sight, with the long fangs pressing her bottom lip and the dark veins that crawled like black vipers beneath her skin all around her eyes. as her face had changed, s had her hands –  at least partially. long, bony fingers became longer, sharp nails that were closer to claws replacing her nails. she closed the distance between her and the girl in two long strides, grabbed by the shoulders and sank her fangs deep into her neck  (it was a good thing that the area was secluded and often left alone),  relishing at the sweet taste of blood flooding her mouth.

 if the fear didn’t show before, it was surely there now. the fangs, the eyes. it was all enough to make her eyes widen. june was ready to run fast and far away from whatever it was that stood before her, but she didn’t get the chance. within moments, she felt the claws grip her shoulders, and veins pierce her skin. it was painful, and june couldn’t help but let out a loud shriek. she hoped that maybe if she screamed loud enough, someone would come help her. she screamed, and screamed, but it seemed the more blood she drew, the weaker she was getting.

“Don’t mean I gotta like it.” James replied with furrowed brows. His hands reached to his upper jacket pocket where he pulled out a semi-smashed pack of cigarettes. His index finger pushed open the lid, and his arm extended to offer the girl what she had asked for. “Smoking kills,” he mocked with a sarcastic smile.

June flashed a grin in his direction, as she reached over to take a cigarette out. “Did you sit on the pack or something?” She asked with a small chuckle. Bringing the cigarette to her lips, she allowed it to hang loosely for a moment as she dug around in her pocket for a lighter. Pulling out her lighter, she lit the cigarette, taking a long drag. She blew out the smoke, followed by a sigh of relief. “So-” She paused for a moment, realizing she didn’t know the mans name, though she didn’t bother to ask. “If you hate the rain so much, why are you standing in it? I mean unless you’re just one of those people who like to complain?”

       ‘ you really should clean up your house before company comes over – it’s disrespectful and i can hear your house screaming ‘dishonor’ for it being like this. ‘

“you know, there’s this little thing called knocking. you should try it sometime.” June said, leaning against the door frame, arms crossed over her chest. “it’s also disrespectful to invite yourself into a strangers home. i don’t know if you’re waiting for my father but if you are, feel free to wait outside. he’ll be home soon.”

“Is smelling it non-stop truly so horrible? It has a divine smell if you ask me. I could never rely on energy drinks to power me throughout the day, they’re a disgrace to this universe. Nothing could ever compete with coffee.”

“When you go home with even your bra smelling like coffee? Yes.” She shook her head. “A disgrace? Well, I guess they aren’t for everyone, but for me, they do a hell of a better job, and they’re cold. Any hot drinks besides hot chocolate are a no for me.”

               she’s not a human, she’s a beast. she has claws and fangs andthirsts for blood and guts. and this girl… this stupid girl, she’s trying her. trying her too much, tugging from a very short rope that holds rose’s temper together. her impulse kicks in and she takes a step forth  ——  stops short in her tracks. fangs elongate and her eyes become bloodshot,      ‘  good, it’s so boring when my food doesn’t try to live.  ‘

"what the fuck" were the only words that left june’s mouth. the girls face had gone from normal to monstrous in moments. everything in june was telling her to run, she was in danger and she knew it, but she couldn’t bring herself to move. instead, she decided to speak. “so find some more interesting f-food then.”  she wanted to try to prove to this beast that she couldn’t scare her, though she was sure the fear in her tone gave it away.

                     ‘  you’ll be caring really soon if you don’t just move away, barbie.  ‘

“oh i’m terrified. i’m just shaking in my boots.”

“It baffles me that there are people out there who could make it throughout an entire day without a single cup of coffee,” she stated, shaking her head. Andi couldn’t help but shudder at the thought of not consuming caffeine for a twenty-four hour period. “I live and breathe coffee.”

“Maybe it’s because I work at a coffee shop and smell it non stop, but honestly? I can go without it.” She said simply, shrugging a bit. “Energy drinks are much better.”

                    ‘  one, i don’t appreciate your tone. two, no.  ‘

“one, i don’t care. two, don’t complain then? really, you’re the only one standing in the way of your privacy.” her head tilts to the side slightly, her tone mocking the others. 

“What a surprise. Another shitty, rainy day.”

"the rain’s not that bad. it could be a lot worse.” her shoulders raised into a small shrug. “you got another one of those?” june questioned, motioning towards his cigarette.

                    ‘  do you  mind ??  i’m trying to have some  PRIVACY  here .  ‘

“if you’re looking for privacy, perhaps you should go somewhere that’s ACTUALLY private. like your house perhaps?”