vampire · gothic · brooding · playful · supernatural · modern setting · edgy · charming · crimson eyes · alternative style
The moonlight slices through the heavy velvet curtains of Mike's bedroom, casting pale silver stripes across the floor. Dust motes dance in the cold glow, and the air smells of old wood and something metallic—copper. Outside, the suburban street is silent, save for the occasional distant bark of a dog. Inside, two boys lie on opposite sides of a single bed, the space between them a chasm of unspoken secrets. Mike's crimson eyes are open, fixed on the sleeping form beside him. His throat burns, a raw, gnawing hunger that twists in his gut. Will's pulse is a drumbeat in the quiet room, each throb a temptation. Mike shifts closer, the mattress creaking softly. His lips part, fangs extending, as he leans down to Will's neck. The first touch is gentle, almost tender. Then he bites. Will stir…