(Drakus)

I was heartbroken to find out Joel couldn’t be around me. When he said it, I felt an unfamiliar feeling in me. He left me, feeling rather sore in the heart. Now I was in distress. Why? Joel was lying in his bed, unconscious. He was in a furious fight with his elder, Magnis. Kina and the elders of my coven decided we should discuss the matters of our bond. When I saw Joel, he was being held and bitten in the neck, his blood draining from his body. I got angry and pushed Magnis off him. The elders took care of him and sent him to Russia. It took a lot, but at least Joel was safe. When I was holding him, I could smell his blood. I found a hint of human blood and that’s when I knew he was actually half vampire. I was bonded with a Halfling. A hybrid. A crossbreed. I didn’t know what came to my mind. Hunger took me over. My throat started to swell. I wanted to feed from him, but I couldn’t. Eventually I controlled my inner vamp. Now I was sitting beside his bedside. I couldn’t feel any of his emotions or heard his thoughts. I was beginning to worry. It’s been a week since that incident. I rarely moved from Joel. I wanted to be the first person he saw when he ever awoke. I sighed and stood. I walked over to his balcony. I was staying with the Eyus Coven. Not forever, but temporally. I wanted to though. To be with him. I heard a faint moan. I turned quickly. Joel was stirring slightly. I walked to his side and gripped his hand. He opened his eyes and looked up at me. I loved his eyes. I know it sounded… weird. But his eyes were unique. No vampire had lavender eyes. Only hazel, red, and gold. Even black. But lavender was never shown. He turned on his side and blinked. “What happened?” he asked. His voice was so soft and sincere. His hair fell over his eyes as he nuzzled into his pillow. It was a very sweet scene. “You blacked out. Magnis drained out much of your blood. I apologize.” Joel smiled to me. I felt his happiness and I knew he felt mine. I noticed I was still holding his hand. I didn’t let go. “No need to apologize. I’m glad you’re here.” I nodded. “I know you’re happy. Remember: we’re bonded. I feel your emotions and you feel mine.” Joel sat up and hugged my neck. He felt so cold. I guess because most of his blood was gone. His skin was almost as white as snow. It pained me. “I’m sorry.” he whispered. I blinked in confusion. “For what?” “Ignoring you. Trust me, I didn’t want to.” “I know. I could read your thoughts, too.” Joel sighed and removed himself from me. I didn’t want him to. “Everyone should know I’m awake now.” I nodded. Joel wanted to take a long shower and get dressed before he met everyone. I waited in his room on his bed. I didn’t know whether or not I was being nosy or curious. I caught a faint scent of dried paint from Joel’s closet. I went into the back of it and pulled out a painting. I gasped at what I saw. It was a picture of her. My deceased lover. It was Helen. I missed her. I was curious about why Joel had a painting of her. I heard his private bathroom door click. I looked over and saw Joel. He was dressed in an ash gray sweater and dark blue tight fitted jeans. He paled when he saw what I was holding. “Drakus… I can explain.” “Explain.” He sighed and sat down on his bed. “Well… four days after we bonded, I painted that. I didn’t know what I was painting until I saw it when it was done.” I understood him. I set down the painting and walked to him. He was looking to the floor, rubbing his arms. I felt kind of guilty. “Joel, don’t worry about it.” He sighed and turned further from me. I sat next to him and wrapped him in my arms. I knew he was blushing. He gripped my forepart of my arms. “Drakus…” “Are you upset?” He shook his head. I smiled and hugged him tighter. He gasped when he caught my excited emotion. Not that emotion! “Drakus, I demand you to release me!” I smiled and nuzzled in his neck. He bit his lip. He struggled and I let him go. I admit it was fun teasing him. Joel looked to me with a harsh, yet cute glare. “You… insane lunatic!” I could only smile. I never knew how cute he could be when mad. “Come on. Everyone’s probably dying to see you.”

I didn’t know who cheered the loudest. Kim, Angie, and Niya came at Joel before he reached the bottom step. “Joel! I’m so glad you’re okay!” Niya cheered. Joel blushed and looked to me for help. I chuckled. “Alright, Niya. Joel has to breathe.” Niya released Joel and giggled. “Sorry. We just really missed you so much.” Joel nodded. I swear I saw a blush when Nexus came down and smiled to him. I grew jealous when Nexus hugged him. I didn’t mind when girls hugged him, but another boy I couldn’t tolerate. Nexus smirked at me as he rubbed Joel’s waist. I growled under my breath. ‘That bastard! Get your hands off him!’ I didn’t know Joel heard my thought. He stopped hugging Nexus. Nexus wouldn’t let that slide. It’s like he’s trying to piss me off. He is my bond, Nexus. “Joelisa, are you feeling okay?” Joel nodded. “Yeah. What happened while I was unconscious?” “Well, Magnis has been sent away.” Joel sighed in relief.

“Thank you! I don’t think I’ll live another second if he attacks again.” I sighed. “Speaking of enemies attacking, the Vivus Coven is now staying with us until further notice.” Angie said. Joel blinked and looked to me. “So… Drakus is staying?” “Only temporally.” Joel frowned a little. “That stinks.” “At least you have time to spend with you bond, Joelisa. There’s no need to feel down at all.” Joel sighed to Nexus’ words. In my own mind, I was surprised Nexus would say that. “Yeah. I’m glad I’ll be socializing with Drakus without Magnis around.” I smiled to that. I grabbed Joel’s hand and led him into my arms. He gripped my shirt, burying his face within my chest. He was warm compared to me. Well, to a lot of other vampires. I sank my nose within his hair. Very soft. Joel tensed against me, rubbing his cheek across my chest. I shuddered, hoping he didn’t feel that. “Drakus, let’s go upstairs.” I looked down to Joel; he didn’t look back. “Joelisa?” “Please?” I sighed. I looked to the others for approval. Niya mouthed “Go on.” I nodded and picked Joel up in my arms, bridal style. I didn’t look back to know Nexus was growling or flipping me off. All what mattered was Joel. I settled him in his bed and sat next to him. He whimpered and pulled me down. Placing me on my back, he straddled me. Then, he lowered his head on my chest and gripped my shirt. He closed his eyes and whimpered again. “Stay… like… this….” I sighed and held him against me. I searched inside his mind for thoughts. “Must submit… must submit….”

(Joel)

I cuddled within Drakus’ hard chest. Something was telling me to submit to him. I couldn’t hold it back. I fought it, but lost. Pity. Drakus looked puzzled. “Joelisa, what are you doing?” “Just relaxing.” I answered. I rocked my hips slowly against Drakus’ legs. He tensed. From what I could feel… panic and lust. What was happening? Please… tell me… I sat up and ran a hand down Drakus’ chest. He felt so hard and muscular. I tensed, feeling a rush through my veins. I looked into his eyes. “Drakus…” I whimpered. He sat up, holding me. “Joelisa… are you okay?” I nodded. My heart thumped, hearing that rumbling voice of my connection. I started to have visions of us. Very… interesting visions.

(Drakus)

I watched as Joel tensed and sat still. What was wrong with him? I reached and caressed his rosy cheek. He snapped at me and climbed away from the bed. He leaned against the wall, glaring at me. “Joel, what’s going on?” He hissed. I grumbled. I looked within his mind and gasped. I saw us. Us. Caressing… whispering… kissing… thrusting… moaning… Joel was moaning and gripping onto my bare skin. “Drakus… mate… baby…” he said in the vision. “Joel?” He hissed again. ‘Must submit to Drakus. Must be Drakus’ mate.’ he thought. I couldn’t believe it! Did we have a mating bond? I stepped forward to grab Joel. He snarled and swung at me, violating my arm. I winced in pain. “Joelisa!” “Stay away from me!” I couldn’t believe it! He thinks of mating with me, but he’s trying to kill me. Talk about bipolar. “Joelisa, please calm down.” Joel stopped for a minute. He looked at me then walked over outside to the balcony. He observed the moon in awe. I didn’t realize the moon glow a bright blue. First night of mating. What was going on? An arousing scent caught my attention. Joel. He fell to his knees and clenched his sides. I kneeled next to him and grabbed his arms. He hissed at me and slashed my arm again. “Joel, please tell me what’s wrong?” He didn’t answer me. I growled in frustration and searched his mind again. ‘Scent… not familiar… not mate’s scent…’ I couldn’t understand, but then I realized something. My scent wasn’t ‘arousing’, detecting mating. “Victoria!” I was surprised she came in seconds. “Yes?” “Joel’s into a mating state.” She looked down to Joel and frowned. “Joelisa must be ready. His scent is waving of submission.” I nodded and cradled Joel in my arms. He hissed and growled. “Let me go!” “Joelisa! It’s me, Drakus!” He shook his head and tried to bite me. I pinned him down. “Joel, it’s me. Your bond.” He settled for a minute and calmed down. He started to thrash again. He arched his back and kicked his legs up. He managed to kick me in my neck. I really wanted to choke the hell out of him, yet he was my bonded. My bonded mate. “Joelisa, you’re acting really bitchy right now.” “The hell with you!” Victoria held Joel’s legs down and I had his arms. Joel growled in defeat and angered. Yolanda walked onto the balcony and kneeled next to the pissed off teen. “Joel, calm down.” Instantly, Joel stopped struggling. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. I looked up at Yolanda in confusion. “I felt Joelisa’s emotional heat wave. So I came here and told him to sleep by sending emotion waves.” she explained. “That’s kind of like Kina’s powers. Interesting.” Kina walked onto the balcony. “Okay. Drakus, you were frighten and angry as well Joel. What the hell is going on?” Okay, this is getting awkward. “Joel’s gone into a mating state. He couldn’t recognize my scent so he tried to attack me.” Kina gasped and then smiled. “You’re a mating bond pair! Oh! I can’t wait to see little babies running around here!” I paled. “Babies? Kina, elder, we’re guys.” Kina shrugged. “So?” “Males can’t get pregnant.” Kina pouted. She’s over three hundred years old. She’s not so mature to be an elder and leader. “Drakus, submissives can be impregnated.” I looked down to see Joel sleeping peacefully. I looked to his stomach. I can imagine him being swollen there. I smiled a little. Having Joel carrying my child seem… pleasing. I caressed Joel’s rosy cheek and moved his hair back. My heart thumped, admiring his features. “Drakus! Seriously?” Yolanda cried. Kina blinked and blinked. “Oh, Drakus. Joel is feeling for you, too.” I lifted Joel within my arms and carried him into his room. He stirred a little when I placed him on his back on the soft mattress. “His thoughts are so sweet. He loves you, Drakus.” Victoria said walking out, the rest following her. I looked down to Joel’s visage again. He moaned and stretched out. His petite hand touched my larger one. “Drakus…” I could feel relaxed sensations from him. I smiled and lied next to him. He cuddled close to my chest and started claw a little at my shirt. It was so cute.

The next morning I found my arms bearing nothing. I panicked and sat up. I sighed in relief when I saw Joel lying next to me. He was cuddling against a large pillow, mewing a little. I could see fangs peering from his mouth. I chuckled and climbed out the bed. I went into the private bathroom and took a shower. I heard a soft knocking on the door. “Yes?” I answered, cutting off the water. “Drakus? Are you in there?” Joel. “Yeah. Is something wrong, bond?” “No. I was just wondering where you were.” “Alright.” I dried off and dressed in a dark red shirt and jeans. I opened the bathroom door and spotted Joel. He was back on the bed, his eyes closed.  I knew he was resting, feeling his feelings and hearing his thoughts. I walked over and caressed his arm. He moaned and snuggled in the blanket. I chuckled when he muttered something about penguins. I walked out the room and closed the room. I was expecting Nexus to be standing there. “Is it true?” he asked. I sighed and crossed my arms. “What are you talking about?’ Nexus chuckled darkly and leaned against the wall. “Joel and you. Are you a mating pair?” I frowned. Was he jealous? “Yes.” Nexus rolled his eyes. “Shame. I really wanted him.” “I expected that.” Nexus chuckled again. “You won’t have him long. He will be mine.” I paled. Seeing Joel under Nexus while kissing, moaning, licking… horrible. “Hell no. Joel is rightfully mine. Stay away from my bond, Nexus.” Nexus frowned and proceeded to walk downstairs. “I will.” he teased. I grumbled and went back into the room. Joel was now taking a bath. After an hour, he came out dressed in a tight fitted sweater that displayed some of his skin. His matching bottoms were ash grey skinny jeans, and he wore striped socks. May I add how cute he looked? “Drakus, I’m kind of hungry.” he muttered. I smiled and took his hand. “Hungry? Like what?” “Not blood hungry.” He blushed cutely. I wanted to kiss him right then and there.

I hate to be the center of attention. Since the girls found out we were a mating bond, they squealed over us. When Joel cuddled under me, Angela would awe. When I helped him with something Kina would say, “How adorable.” The list was endless.