Depression hit.Depression hit. "Well, if you're going to do it, yes, I will be your best man. And remember - the words are 'I do.'," he resumed, before I had a chance to get really depressed. "But you've got to tell me when, or else I won't be there." I quickly told him the date. Then I started talking about the planning and the hassle and the fun... We talked for two hours, until we were interrupted by Victoria's phone call. I had almost forgotten that I was supposed to officially propose that night. We went to her favorite expensive restaurant. (Did she ever run out of money?) Her black evening gown was custom-fit so that it would emphasize her near-perfect body. Her face was beautiful, enhanced by her not-quite-human nature. A little touch of her vampire charm, and she was the envy of all who beheld her. Dinner was very quiet, anticipation spicing every remark. Victoria knew I would propose before we left the restaurant. She didn't know exactly when. As the waiters cleared the main course, I walked over to her and knelt. Everything was perfect, and I was calm and composed. At least until the room went silent, and _everybody_ turned to watch our little drama. "V-V-Vic..." I squeaked. No, that wasn't quite it. I swallowed, and waited for the adrenaline to settle. "Victoria Harker, will you mar-" "YES! Of course I will!" she exclaimed before I could finish the question. The room exploded in cheers, and I placed the ring on her finger. The restaurant owner presented us with a bottle of champagne, and the rest of the evening was a blur, until we got to the house. I bit Victoria almost immediately after the door closed. She nipped me and pulled away, heading for the bedroom. I followed the trail of clothes up the stairs, leaving one of my own. As I got to the bedroom, she immediately attacked, eyes blazing red, fangs long and sharp. It sent chills through me. I bit her again, deeply, and she wrapped her arms around me, still drinking my blood. Our embrace lasted well into the morning. We finally relinquished our hold on each other around four. "You do not have to give up your mortal part for me. I love your mortal part, too," she said for no apparent reason. |