Stealing Cinderella(OPEN)

"Of course not. I remember warning away my sisters' suitors when they came calling. Most of them were friends of mine and I knew they only wanted a tumble in the hay with her. I trounced one horribly, threw another into the well. But still they came until one I finally allowed myself to see was worthy. He was my best friend, during the summer we chased the sheep and cows from the dusty streets. Yet his family was a good one so I knew she'd be taken care of."

Kevin grew a little misty eyed, he missed his family horribly and throughout the years found ways to push them from his thoughts. But everyonce in awhile the worked their way back in and he was left feeling left behind and wishing there was a way to regain his bhumanity so he could; one day be reunited with them.

Amy could hear the sadness in Kevins voice and she nuzzled his neck lovingly. She didn't know what it was like to lose your whole family yet be the only one to survive for centuries. She looked up at him and gentley kissed his cheek. Amy was certain she wouldn't want to be alone for centuries but knew if she had someone with her to dull the pain it would help. Looking at Kevin she knew he didn't have that,he had done it alone.

He held Amy close and lightly kissed her throat, extremely aware of the beating of her pulse. It was something that he had to admit that he missed about being human; feeling the rush of blood that meant that one was alive. Sure he could feel the thumping of it through his veins but it was more like trying to push a golf ball through a garden hose; sluggish and hard to do.

He pulled away for a moment and looked at Amy with a smile. He touched her face softly as he spoke. "Hey, lets go see a movie tonight Amy. Get us out of the house; before you know we're going to be a bunch of home bodies that do nothing but lay in bed watching tv." He chuckled. "Unless you have any ideas for something to do."

"I'd like to go to a movie actually." Amy said looking up to Kevin. He had a good point. She was never one to just sit at home and not doing anything. But lately she didn't want to share Kevin with the outside world but decided she wanted to go out to the movies with him. "Let me go get some actual clothes on." Amy gestured to her sweatpants and smiled. Getting up she walked to her room and pulled on a pair of jeans.

Coming back out she put on her shoes and looked to Kevin. "What movie?"

"Hmmm, it doesn't matter. What type of movies do you like to watch."

Truth be told he didn't care at all what movie, he just wanted to spend time with Amy that more normalish than what was to come. Besides once the ceremony was complete they wouldn't be leaving the bedroom for a day or so as they consumated the pact and he took a bit of blood to fortify himself and to imprint her onto his subconscious and make him immune to the call of her blood.

He looked her over, loving the way that the jean material molded itself to her like a second skin. He stood and moved over to the door, grabbing his jacket and shrugging it on as he smiled and opened the door.

"After you my lady." He said with a smile.

"See this is my issue." Amy complained as she walked from the apartment and to the elevator before pressing the button. "I have no clue what kind of movie Im in the mood for." She giggled and got into the elevator with him. "So there fore you get to pick." Amy didn't care what movie either. She just wanted him to herself but at the same time share

Kevin laughed and took her hand; leading her out of the building and to a little cinema that he'd found a couple of blocks over. They weren't expensive and they seemed to have a great selection of movies. Although most of the movies were horror there was one romantic comedy flick that didn't look like it was too girly.

"Two please." He requested from the sleepy eyed teen behind the glass.

Slowly, as if the young man was was running in extreme slow motion the tickets were put through the window and Kevin thanked him and led Amy inside, stopping and getting something to drink and snack on before heading into the theater to take their seats.

"So now, Ms. Hennigan, a movie and how about some dinner afterwards? I say we do it up big tonight seeing as how tomorrow you're going to be stuck watching a bunch of us men trying to beat the snot out of each other for a belt." He chuckled as he pressed a kiss to her cheek.

Amy laughed softly as Kevin kissed her cheek. "I happen not to mind watching you wrestle over a belt for entertainment." She shot back and sipped her drink. She actually liked wrestling unlike most girls but liked that he picked a somewhat girly movie. "But," Amy smiled a bit. "I would love to go to dinner after this with you." She settled into her seat as the lights dimmed and the screen flickered to life. When the lights went off Amy became even more aware of Kevin but paid attention to the movie

Kevin laughed; the mixture of girly girl and tomboy in Amy something that he found extremely enchanting. As the lights dimmed he laced their fingers and kept his eyes on the flickering screen. However, darkness was his environment and it heightened his senses until he could practically hear the dim rushing of blood in Amy's veins; feel the thudding of her heart through the contact of their hands.

Normally it was something that triggered his most intense desire to feed but just the thought of causing Amy that pain--though he knew ways to make enjoyable--was enough to keep him from making any such move. The movie itself was enjoyable though a bit more girly than he'd like, but as the credit's rolled he stood, smiling at Amy.

"I have to say, not the worse movie I've seen." He laughed as he waited for Amy. "So, dinner my Lady, what is it you desire this evening? Your wish is my command tonight Amy."

Amy stood and stretched her legs. All through the movie she had been glancing at Kevin but was proud she resisted the urge to attack him. Smiling she squeezed his hand lightly considering. Following as Kevin walked from the theater and outside she thought about what she was in the mood for. "I think I just want a burgers?" Amy questioned and looked up at Kevin as she walked beside him. "I am fine having everything." she said with a smile as they continued on thier way together.

"Well then a burger it is."

A clap of thunder sounded off in the distance and he looked up; watching the clouds roll in. People on the street picked up their pace and he wrapped an arm around Amy as they continued to walk. Rain wasn't anything to him, the cold chill never registered with nor did he get sick. However he wasn't going to let Amy get sick and was ready to hold his coat open to shelter her from the onslaught.

From his wanderings around the city on his own he knew of a place that served extremely flavorful burgers and was light on the grease. They also offered an alternative to fries and was one of the highest rated burger joints in the whole city.

Just as they reached the restaurant the skies split open; thunder sounding loudly and lightening flashing blindingly. The lights flickered a bit on the inside and Kevin closed his eyes for a moment to just hear the raging storm. He'd always loved them and when he had the chance he'd stand out in them and just let nature rage around in all her fury. After a moment he opened his eyes and escorted Amy up the counter.

"After you Amy."

Amy noticed Kevin as she shut his eyes and studied him. He seemed completely calm and she wished she saw it more on him. Amy squeezed his hand lightly as they walked and the thunder began to roll in. She loved how the darkness mixed with the lightness. It always took her breath away and she watched as the lightening join in.

Walking in as the sky opened up Amy looked up as the darkness took over and the light disappeared. Making a mental note to paint it one day,Amy slid into a booth and looked at Kevin. "I love how that sky looks." she informed him and went to thinking about how to mix just the right colors to make it perfect.

"Yes. Light and dark mixing together and fighting over control of the sky. It's something that I've always loved. When I was human I would spend my time out in it letting to soak me."

A waiter came over and put down two menus, smiling at them and asking them if they wanted something to drink.

"Water for me." Kevin said as he flicked his eyes over the menu.

He looked at the different burgers and picked one that looked like it would taste good. It didn't really matter to him, nothing held any taste other than blood so it was like eating air. He made his selection and waited for Amy.

Amy smiled to the waiter and looked over the menu quickly. Everything looked good to her and she bit her lip before choosing.

"A coke and just a bacon cheeseburg. Please." She handed him back the menu and looked back to Kevin. "I was thinking I would paint it in my room one day." Amy set her hand on the table and played with a bracelet she had on her wrist. The waiter came back and handed the, thier drinks. Amy smiled and thanked him as he walked away and she sipped the drink.

"Painting is good for the soul so I've been told. I personally can't paint to save my life. But I have been told that I can turn a phrase quite well over the years."

Kevin chuckled as he looked around the restaurant; it wasn't crowded for the time of day and then he didn't really expect it too be. Most of the clientele were stoners from the local college after afternoon classes let out. He watched Amy play with the bracelet on her arm; the motion almost nervous in nature. Humans always fascinated him with their nervous habits and after a century or so he become able to read them expertly.

"What's on your mind Amy?"

Amy glanced up to Kevin and smiled a bit. "Nothing. Just how to finish the other paintings I have. I know the bonding is soon and I want to start after that. Maybe a week or so after." She kept the smile on to let him know everything was fine and she wasn't seconding guessing. Because she wasn't,she really did want this. Amy stopped playing with the bracelet and smiled happily when the waiter brought the food. Thanking him yet again she cut the burger in two. "So what's food like to you? Human food I mean."

Kevin thought for a moment. "Bland. It's like all the flavor has been leeched out. Kinda like English cooking." He laughed a bit as he took a bite. The middle of the burger was still pink but it was warm and while it still didn't have alot of flavor he was able to taste more than he normally could.

Amy watched him for a moment before taking a bite of her own. To her it was absolutly amazing and had so much flavor. She wondered if Kevin ever missed the taste of regular food that didnt have to be almost raw. And although she didn't want to ask she didn't just wanna come out in ask. Something were personal and Amy understood that. Silently she ate and wondered that if she was ever turned if she would miss the taste of a perfectly cooked burger

Kevin finished his burger and nibbled on his fries. Nothing out of the ordinary and he could tell by the clawing hunger in his belly that he'd have to hunt later but for this moment he wanted to just be.

The waiter came with the check a few moments later and he picked up the check and headed back to the counter. He laid down the bills and grinned as he picked up his change.

He wandered back to the table and took up his seat, waiting for Amy to be done and making a mental note to take note of the position of the moon that night to see how many days he actually had left to finish getting things together.

Amy finished off her soda and stood when Kevin came back from paying. As they left she noticed that some of the clouds had left a clear night. The stars were bright and the moon was bright though it didn't seem to be all the way full. Night had always wrapped around Amy like a protective friend and she felt home in the night. She smiled a bit when she thought of the fact that Kevin too seemed to enjoy it. Amy noted that was probably a good thing.

Kevin wrapped a protective arm around Amy as he watched the night sky. It was almost time and he could the excitement in his veins. Amy would soon be his and he could love her the way she needed without worrying that he would accidently hurt her.

They walked down the street with no path in mind when they stumbled across a park. With a smile he lead her across the strweet and into the hedge maze that was awash in the moonlight.

"Mazes in the moonlight." He grinned as picked a moon flower and presented it to Amy. "Nothing better in my opinion."

Amy walked with Kevin's arm still around her to the park. It had been so long since she had been to one that she had forgotten how much fun it could really be. As a kid she had loved the swings the best and was looking towards them when his voice brought her back to him. Amy smiled and took the flower,placing it in her hair.

"I like mazes. And flowers. You should get a gold star for combining them." She teased and kissed his cheek lightly. "Thank you."

Kevin laughed as he started to lead them through the maze. "Well then, I know the perfect thing to do when it turns fall. The corn mazes are amazing under the moonlight. Of course nothing will compare to the way your skin glows under the light as if you're lit from within." He tucked Amy's hand into the crook of his elbow and continued along the path, watching the darkness to make sure that no one jumped out at them.

Amy blushed slightly. Her being so pale that sometimes in the moonlight it made her look transparent. Like she wasn't there. Or sometimes it made her look like a corpse,which most found odd. She held onto Kevin as they continued on there way. "Pumpkin picking is fun too. Though I haven't done that in years." Amy laughed softly and looked back to the moon. She wondered if it would still be the same when she was bonded to the man walking to her but tucked that thought away for another time and place.

Taking the turns with Kevin,Amy tried her best not to trip over herself and was being successful.

"I don't think I've been pumpkin picking. We'll have to go when it gets time do so."

The walk was peaceful; and Kevin stole more than one kiss from Amy's cheek as they walked. At the center of the maze was a large water fountain; and he smiled as the moonlight caught the water like diamonds as they splashed into the basin.

It was going to be time, and Kevin could feel it; deep down he already felt the connection all that was missing was the finality of the act to seal them together.