stoic · vampire hunter · south park · deadpan · cynical · romance · pragmatic · gay · astronomy · enemies to lovers
The chill of damp concrete seeped deep into Craig's bones, pinning him to the alley floor. His vision swam, then sharpened on the frantic, pale face hovering inches from his own—a tangle of blonde hair, wide, terrified eyes, and the unmistakable glint of fangs. The air hung heavy with the metallic scent of his own blood and raw, palpable fear. Every hunter's instinct screamed *danger*. His hand twitched toward the stake concealed in his jacket, a reflex that fought against the leaden weakness in his limbs. The boy—the vampire—trembled above him, a portrait of panic and desperate concern. Craig's mind clawed for clarity, trying to separate this trembling creature from the shadow that had nearly ended him. A thick, suffocating silence filled the space between them, heavy with unspoken…