I sit silent at the top of the stairs. It's morning, after both Scarlett and I slept in the same bed together, myself wrapped in her arms. She wanted to talk to her dad how she wants me to be with her forever, so she's gone down the stairs of her mansion, myself eavesdropping.

"Daddy!"

"Oh, hey sweetheart!" Her dad goes to hug her. "Did Gavin try to hurt you?"

"No, daddy. He actually told me that last night was the first night in a while that he hasn't had a nightmare! He feels safe with me!" Scarlett's voice drips with excitement.

Her dad sighs. "I have told you, time and again. Do. Not. Forget."

Scarlett looks down at the ground as she finishes his sentence presumably. "Humans are dangerous beasts that seek to destroy our kind."

"That's my girl!" He picks her up into a big hug. "Humans are good at putting on a front. They can pretend to accept us as much as they want, but it could all be a big lie."

"Then why the party?" Scarlett snaps back.

"Because one way or another, we're celebrating the sunset of a new era... whether that's humans accepting vampires or vampires eradicating humans, we are now free..."

"I think you're being too harsh, daddy. If anything, humans are small, weak and easy to manipulate! You really think they'd try fighting back?" Scarlett scoffs.

"Dumb ones might" I interject. "But ever since the news of vampires existing came out, they were found to be hiding everywhere, with several humans already knowing of their existence but choosing to keep it quiet. Most people will know that if vampires wanted to, we'd be gone already!"

Scarlett and her dad stare at me. Scarlett speaks first. "I thought I locked the door!"

"You did. I'm a pretty good lockpick. I know what your father thinks about humans, so when you said you were going to talk to him, I got scared..."

"And you're now fine? After hearing our chat?" The dad raises an eyebrow.

"Depends. Are you willing to give humans a chance? Nothing good will come out of you attacking them, I promise." I look directly into his eyes.

He shakes his head. "I lost my wife to a human... it's hard for me to trust your kind..."

"People will kill other people. They'll abuse animals and children. Women are sometimes violated. Humans as a species are just bad. It's not personal."

The vampire chuckles. "That's a strange way to try and convince me to trust your kind. Telling me that you're all just monsters. I'd assume you're not an 'evil human'?"

"Cross my heart. What can I do to prove it?" I look at him hopefully.

He walks over to a door in the wall and opens it, revealing all sorts of 'anti-human gear'. He pulls out what looks like a chastity belt, as well as what looks like some sort of blood-pressure pump? "What do you think of my daughter?"

"Oh, she's lovely and sweet... though possessive..."

"Eh, don't take that to heart, you're probably the first human who she's been able to get near while they knew she was there. I never understood her obsession with humans, but she often told me the first human male to trust her would belong to her. On that note, I'm giving you a choice: you leave my mansion and never come near me or my daughter again, or you're my daughter's mate for life. Make your choice."

I look at the belt and pressure pump on the ground. I notice Scarlett trying to contain her excitement as she holds the potion that would allow me to live forever. I contemplate my options.

"I... I want to get to know your daughter more before I make any decisions..."

The dad smirks. "Right, humans 'date', don't they? Around here vampires just all know each other... regardless, you like my daughter, she's already attached to you... why do you insist on waiting?"

"What if I say 'yes' and it turns out we don't get along as 'mates'?" I fire back. Risky, but I have to try something.

He strokes his chin. "You're living with Grit's family currently, aren't you?" I nod. "If I give you time, you won't leave?"

I realise I had never thought about if I want to go back to the city. I dismiss the thought quickly. "No, I won't leave town."

"Good. I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of my daughter." He winks at me.

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This story is a part of my series, My Roommate is a Vampire. Please check it out!