Leonardo
How could I be so foolish. Of course she doesn't want to kiss me after seeing what she saw today. I just need to show her that isn't me. If she chooses for me not to be near I don't know what I will do. My demon growls at me, 'she won't leave us.'
'How do you know?' I ask shocked.
He chuckles, 'she knows what you are and has seen it. She still chooses to be near you now.' I froze. I became irritated because he was right. I just sighed and shook my head at my foolishness yet again. I hate it when my demon is right.
I hope she decides on moving to the palace with me. I already had one of my mother's lady maids clean and prepare the room across from mine. I don't care if she chooses me or not. I just want to know she is safe at all times. I never want to let her out of my sight.
"So.. it is getting late." I say glancing at Juliana. She seems to be fidgeting with the bowl in her hands. "Are you okay?" I ask eyeing her.
She is just staring blankly into the bowl as if there are many answers to the universe there. I clear my throat. "Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention" she said glancing up at me quickly then back to the bowl.
"I was saying it is late. I noticed there isn't a bed or washroom..." I say trailing off. She finally looks at my face. "Would you like to come back to the palace with me? I promise I won't bite." I say lightly. I was hoping she would at least smile.
I could see she was fighting one right now, which made my smile widen. She nodded her head, "but on one condition." She said and I raised an eyebrow. "You help me put this healing oil on my back?"
My demon growled, 'with pleasure' as a devilish smile crept onto my face. I know I promised I wouldn't bite, but that was going to be a hard one to keep now.
Juliana
I swallowed hard. I didn't realize he was talking to be I stood there daydreaming of him rubbing my back with the oil. I then began fantasizing about Leo touching the rest of my body. I thought I was going to die when he helped me loosen my dress so he could rub the oil on my back. I swear I saw his eyes darken and his fangs emerge onto his bottom lip.
I wonder what it would feel like for him to bite me with those. I close my eyes and sighed.
"What are you thinking?" I tensed up. Leo chuckled as he began putting the dress back into place.
"I... I..." I fought with myself on what to say. He turned me around and I could feel the heat on my face. I was moving my eyes to the ground when he grabbed my chin with his hand.
"There." He said as he rubbed some oil on my left cheek. We were staring into each other's eyes again. I could see the longing in his, as if he wanted something. For just a moment I wanted him to lean in and press his lips against mine. He then wiped his hands on a piece of cloth and rose from the couch clearing high throat.
"I'm sorry." I blurted out.
"Why?" He turned to look at me.
"For how I acted by the river earlier." I whispered. I knew his feeling were hurt from my sudden action. I also know he wouldn't say anything.
"No. Please don't be sorry. I shouldn't have..." He said trailing off.
I nodded my head and started collecting some of the things I brought with me. I walked to the wardrobe and was starring at the cloak that was inside. I pulled it out and shook it out. It was thicker than it looked but the colors swirled on it to look like a work of art. It almost reminded me of the night sky.
"That is a nice cloak." Leo motioned towards me. "But you know you don't have to take everything? I imagine us coming back." Hearing him say 'us' brought a smile to my face.
"I would love to come back. There is so much I need to learn about being a witch." I am relieved he said I could come back here. It brought me comfort and it was one of very few things I had left of my mother.
I sighed as we began to leave. I made sure to put out the fire and to grab the very few things I'm bringing with me. I smile at Leo as he leads me towards the door. We decided to walk to the palace since it isn't too far.