A Cause of Fear

     Stillness.  Cold surrounded my body.  I was tired from the long hike, I told myself.  My breathing turned into short, panicked bursts.  I no longer heard the birds singing or the rustling of trees.

He appeared in front of me.  Lavender scented air enveloped my entire being.  His chiseled jaw line edged smooth, pale skin.  Mesmerizing slate eyes and silky black hair complimented a tailored gray suit.  He was gorgeous.

"Hello," he smiled.  "I am Derek."  Unable to break my gaze from his eyes I half whispered, "I am Lily."

With one swift movement his arm was around my waist pulling me to him.  A jolt of electricity sped through me as our bodies pressed together.  He kept smiling and staring into my eyes.  I wanted him to kiss me.

As if reading my thoughts he brought his lips to mine, I closed my eyes.  Pointed sharp teeth pierced into my neck with a fierceness of hunger.  I gasped but no sound emerged.  He drank, draining me.  My mind silently screaming...Vampire!!!