“So, a liaison specialist you say? She’s going to drag in more poor unfortunate souls? I guess you guys are going through us feed bags pretty quick; need to keep the shelves stocked.”
James smiled slightly at her remark. He loved moments like this with Ada, when things were relaxed and light between them. The jokes and the closeness put him completely at ease. He could feel her lean on him a bit more, and he grinned broadly, delighted with her actions. Knowing that he could help her be at ease as well made feelings well up inside him.
This had happened many times before, James thinking about his future…relationship…with Ada. He always dismisses the idea. She already didn’t really like to be anyone’s juice box, so James figured she wouldn’t even think about being a vampire’s girlfriend. Sighing, James once again refused to think about it and pulled Ada closer to, at least, protect her from the wind since he couldn’t warm her.
As they approached Ada’s apartment building, James instinctively pulled her closer. The air reeked of booze and smoke, reminding James of an alcoholic smoker that’s been sitting in his own filth for years. Though this was probably an exaggeration, the place reeked nonetheless. It confused James as to how Ada could stay here.
Walking up to the entrance of her apartment, James let go of Ada and turned to her.
“Until we see each other again, mon ange.”
James bowed his head down as he raised Ada’s hand to his lips. He lightly brushed his lips over a vein and kissed her hand. As he
came back up he placed another small kiss on her cheek.