Chapter 21: Kiss Me

*VICKY* Leon was frozen. His muscles were tense, and he stared at me in wonder mixed with confusion and anger. Like he didn't know what to think. But he was still here, so that had to mean something. "Leon…?" I pressed, praying it would jolt him awake. I didn't know what he was going to do, but no matter what decision he'd make, I'd support it, even if it hurt me in the process. "Just…just give me a minute," he almost whispered. His eyes were fixated on one spot on the ground and then they moved up to me. "I know it's a lot…" I continued. "But—" "But it's complete insanity?" I shrunk back. To someone not immersed in the world, it would sound like utter lunacy—only, to me, it was the truth. I just had no idea how to convince him otherwise. "Sorry," he said, once he realized my body retreat within itself, and my fangs finally revert. "I–I just have no idea what to say." I didn't speak. I felt it wasn't needed. If he was going to stay, it was going to be on his terms. Not mine