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Chapter 5 R + r

Marc's idea of a weekend break had been in my head all week. I loved the idea of some pampering, and I knew it would be expensive. Should be take him up on his offer, decline his off or decline his offer and go anyway. I decided that I wanted to go but I was worried whether Jason would go along with it or not.

"Jason, Marc's idea is good you know, despite it being from Marc. We could have a weekend away at a hotel. It would be a lovely break. We deserve it. We've been working so hard to get back on top of everything at college. We could use the pool, the sauna and the gym, well maybe not the gym, but you know what I mean. Have a couple of lovely meals. Long evenings in bed with a few bottles of wine? How about it?"

"I've been thinking about it too" Said Jason "and it sounds really good when you put it like that. We could do a bit of shopping, or go to a play perhaps"

"So do we take Marc up on his offer, or decline and go anyway" I asked.

"Hmm. I want to go now you've put the idea in my head" Said Jason. "I don't want to accept anything from him, but we'd have more to go shopping with if we do".

"Do we both agree that we really want to go?" I asked

"Yes" said Jason emphatically.

"I'll contact Marc and agree to his offer" I said "so long as there are no strings attached. If he agrees to that we'll go"

"OK" Said Jason

I mailed Marc the same evening and of course his reply was that he would pay for the stay, and it was fine if we wanted to take advantage of it. If we decided we did not want to go that was OK too.

I packed the suitcase. Jason packed a small rucksack for his laptop and camera etc. We would dress smartly for the evening meals. Jason all in black again. His black silk shirt looked really sexy on him especially when it contrasted with a light grey necktie. I would wear black pants and a white dress shirt. I even bought a dickie bow in red to finish it off. It went well with the red stripe in his hair. We also packed swimwear and some trackies so we could relax. We dressed in jeans and the t-shirts I had bought a few weeks earlier, for the journey.

I drove us to the hotel with the suitcase in the back. It took a while driving around to find the right place, but eventually we arrived at the foyer. We got out of the car at reception and a valet drove the car away to the car park. A bellboy took our bags. Jason whispered in my ear

"If they all looked like him we are in for a great time - look at his bum".

I slapped his wrist. The bellboy escorted us to reception and retreated back to his station leaving us alone. The receptionist, Anita according to her badge, asked our names, looked us up on the computer and gave us a key.

"I hope you have a wonderful stay." She said. "If there is anything else you want, please do not hesitate to call". She gave us directions to the room. "I can ask a bellboy to carry your bags up". She said.

"No" I said "we'll be able to find it"

Jason chirped up "Yes please. I always get lost in places like this".

He smiled sweetly at the receptionist, and more lewdly at me.

"Arthur" she called, raising her hand for the bellboy. "Can you show these gentlemen to room 516 please."

Arthur was a handsome young guy about 18 in a red and yellow hotel uniform his ginger hair clashed dreadfully. He took our bags again, and escorted us to the lift, pressed the UP button and waited.

"I like the uniform." said Jason "Have you worked here long".

Arthur looked at us both oddly. "I've been here about 6 months. It's a really nice hotel" The lift door opened and we entered. "Are you here for the weekend? A job interview? The company who booked the room uses us quite a lot".

"Yes" said Jason lifting an eyebrow. "Something like that. We were hoping to take advantage of the facilities while we were here. What's on offer?"

The lift door opened again and Arthur led us to our room. He took the cardkey from me, opened the door and led us inside, leaving our suitcase at the bottom of the bed, and the rucksack on the sofa. He turned

"Number 516" He said and handed the cardkey back to me. "You asked about facilities" he continued, looking up as if to remember a script he had been taught "We have a swimming pool, massage facilities, sauna, and gym. Beauty parlour for the ladies, but you won't need that. Room service, a couple of restaurants and a bar. Wi-Fi and TV are all included. If you want porn...I mean the adult channel that will be extra. I don't think that will be suitable though. If there is anything else you want, I'll get it for you. Would you like a newspaper?"

"Arthur" said Jason. "If we were to ask you to be our guide for the weekend would that be OK?"

I looked at him mystified.

He went on "If we want to use the gym would you arrange it for us instead of some having to rely on a different person every time? Show us to the sauna and so on? Would you do that?"

His eyes lit up. "I'll talk to the hotel management but I think that will be OK. I get off at five pm but I can stay on informally if you want to do anything during the evening" he said, and winked

"Wow he catches on quick" I thought. "Is Jason really setting us up for a threesome?"

"Will that be all for now?" he asked. I nodded "In that case I'll check with management, but I think it will be fine"

He left leaving the door to swing closed. We heard him run down the corridor to the lift.

"Jason" I said. "Did you just hire that lad for a threesome" I looked at him amazed.

"Yes, I think so" he said. "Cute isn't he. Now where's the fridge". He opened the door on a cabinet in the corner and found the bar. "Do you fancy a rum and coke?"

"It's only eleven am" I said still amazed at his behaviour.

"I'll take that as a yes" he said and poured the two drinks. "We may need Arthur to get some more, or would you prefer he gets wine?" He handed me a glass.

"To Arthur" said Jason.

"To Arthur" I said. We downed most of the drink in one go,

"Jason do you think this is wise? We have only just met, now you are thinking of having a threesome." I said

"Maybe not but so long as it's in the open and we are both OK with it I don't see any huge problem" Said Jason "We make love together. With Jason, if he's ok with it, it's just sex"

"I thought I was kinky, but you take the biscuit" I said.

I did not disagree with him in theory. It was the practice that I thought was irresponsible. I was prepared to go along with it for now.

"Best order a bottle I think" Said Jason "Do you fancy a massage then a go in the sauna?"

"You never cease to amaze me" I said "Yes that will be great. Do we jump him in the sauna or wait till we get back up here after five o'clock".

"Dunno yet" Said Jason "my money is on the sauna". He smiled at me and felt between my legs "Cool you like the idea - good".

He turned to the phone and called reception.

"Can I order a bottle of rum please and a large bottle of diet coke, and a bottle of whisky too please - 'caol ila'. Yes that'll be all for now. Thank you".

I started looking through the hotel guide and the escape instructions and Jason went into the bathroom to unpack our toiletries. After five minutes or so the doorbell went. Jason opened the door and welcomed Arthur in. He was laden with glasses, and bottles.

"Sorry I'm a bit late, I had to get some stuff sorted. You ordered rum and coke...and whisky" he said

"Fantastic" I said. "Can you refresh our drinks please? Less rum in this one, I think Jason wants me drunk, but it's far too early for that. Help yourself too". I liked this. Our own personal slave for the day.

"Are you sure" Said Arthur "I'd like a glass of whisky if that's OK. I can't overdo it though 'cos I'm still on duty."

Arthur poured a glass, had a sip and smiled. "That is like nectar" he said "What would you like to do first? How about a swim?" He said.

Jason and I exchanged glances

"That's a great idea" I said.

"I'll go organize something" He said and left the room.

We opened the case.

"I brought some swimming trunks and we have bathrobes from the room" I said

"Hopefully Arthur will provide more towels".

Jason and I went down to the swimming pool and headed straight to the deserted changing rooms. We laid out our swimming trunks and bathrobes on a bench. When Arthur walked in he dumped some towels on the bench as well and some more swimwear. He quickly stripped, dumping his uniform on another bench and sat on the next bench naked, waiting for us to catch up.

"I think I can take a break for 10 minutes while you have a swim" he said

Jason had certainly made a good choice. Arthur was short, about 5'8" and very ginger. He had very little fat on him, and must have spent hours in the gym to get his perfect body. He had a six-pack you could wash clothes on and a half-hard cock, just begging to be sucked. His chest hair and pubes were cut short, but still obvious. His smile was infectious.

"I think these would look good on you" he said to Jason and offered a pair of black Speedos. "And these have a bit more colour for you" He offered me a pair of red Speedos". He chose some white ones. They looked a size too small. "Unless you prefer the ones you brought?"

"No, certainly not" I said "These look far sexier".

When we had both put the Speedos on and adjusted them properly he said "You both look fantastic" . We did a twirl for him and he smiled broadly. He picked up his white trunks and it took a good few moments for him to pour himself into them. Arthur led us into the pool. When the doors closed, we were alone, away from the other hotel guests. We walked to the poolside. Jason dived straight into the deep end, followed a second later by Arthur. I got in more gingerly at the shallow end and swam out to meet them.

#

We chased each other round the pool for a while. Jason and I tried to capture Arthur, but he was much too fast for that. Mostly he kept out of range. Only one or twice did we manage to get close enough to touch him and then only fleetingly. Eventually he climbed out and stood on the side laughing at us. As promised, his Speedos had virtually disappeared. His cock was hard but just about contained by the soft material. He jumped into the water about a foot in front of us and we grabbed him, going under with him. When he surfaced, Jason kissed him and I pulled them both close. We went under again, and I felt a hand on my cock. Arthur turned to me and kissed me briefly under water. We all struck out for the surface. Jason pointed to the shallow water as we started going under for the third time, Panting and spluttering we reached the shallow end. We huddled together taking turns to kiss and nibble ears and noses. I felt hands on my cock and my bum and I felt up both Arthur and Jason. We all had raging hardons hardly kept in place by our Speedos.

"Time for a massage I think" Said Jason.

"I'd love that" I said

Arthur led the way climbing out of the pool first. Jason and I held back to get a good look at his bum. We followed him to the Massage room. His back was as awesome as his front., His muscles working in time to his steps.

"This is Stephen" said Arthur introducing us to man in his late 30s. "He is a really good masseur"

"Hello guys" said Stephen "Friends of yours Arthur?" Arthur nodded and winked.

He was tall and fit.

"If one of you would lie down here" He indicated a table "You can lose the swim gear" and he handed a small towel to Jason. "Would you like to lie here" He looked at me, indicating another table about six feet away.

He picked up another towel from the massage table and passed it to me. We lay on our tables looking at each other. We were both naked with small white towels draped over our bums. Stephen busied himself getting the oils prepared and Arthur stripped, quickly dried himself off and donned a white coat like Stephen.

"Stephen's been teaching me" Said Arthur. "I'm not as good as him yet, but I'm sure you won't mind".

Arthur was fantastic. If he was an amateur, he was really good. My aches and pains just melted away under his hands. Twenty minutes in and the towels were lost. Arthur trickled oil over my bum and down onto my balls. His hands followed. His finger pressed against my hole as he massaged my bum. With every pass, he went deeper and deeper. His other hand massaging my perineum and balls. Then two fingers entered me and finally, three. Every time he brushed past my hand, I could feel his raging hardon. Jason was in a similar position. Stephen had already turned him over and Jason was sporting a huge hardon twitching on his tummy. Any attempt to cover up our modesty was gone.

"OK to turn over now" Arthur whispered in my ear.

I turned over. My hardon pointing at my chin. I looked at Arthur who smiled and ran his hand over my cock before starting the massage again on my shoulders. I must have slept because I awoke some time later with Arthur standing next to me with one hand on my left leg. Moans and groans were coming from Jason. I looked over to see Stephen lifting his head from Jason's cock and stroking his cock like a pro. Jason came with a huge groan. The first spurt flying way over his head. By the time he was done Jason was covered in cum. Stephen got a towel and spread it over Jason's chest and tummy.

He lowered his head and said "Just relax for a moment while Arthur finishes Tyler off, then a quick shower and the sauna".

Jason looked over at me and winked. Arthur started massaging my left thigh again.

For a few minutes he continued, then said "Lovely. A job well done."

He reached under the massage table and threw another white towel over my massive hardon. He went to the base of the massage table and started doing something, bent over with his back to me. I looked at Jason and he looked at me. I did not like to say anything but after seeing Jason come I was rampant. I had expected a happy ending and Arthur apparently was not playing along. Jason sat up.

"Arthur?" he said

Arthur turned round. He had a huge smile on his face

"You two really do love each other" He said and went round the far side of the table.

He removed my towel, poured oil on his hands and started massaging my tummy but deliberately avoided my cock. He lowered his head and started the best blowjob I have ever had. Occasionally his oiled hands would stroke my cock or a finger or two would sneak its way up my hole or he would juggle my balls on his hand. All this in full view of Jason. My left hand found Arthur's cock and started stroking him, but too late I was about to come. Jason arose and came over to me on the table. I grabbed his cock while Arthur's mouth and tongue finished me off. Arthur was swallowing hard but my spunk was flowing down his chin when he raised his head. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and lowered his head to kiss me on the lips, then stretched over to kiss Jason too.

"We can use the sauna now if you wish" Said Arthur "but I think I should get back to work and you go shopping or something. We can do the sauna tonight when it's quiet perhaps".

"Don't you want to cum" I asked.

"I did" He said embarrassed. I watched Stephen wanking Jason off and came as I watched. You are both very sexy" He looked at Jason and winked. "Besides your face was a picture when I put the towel over you" He said to me.

#

We had a shower together after the massage. We all took turns washing backs and fronts. Shampoo went everywhere, but most of it seemed to go up my bum. Then we got dressed and Arthur in his red and yellow uniform went back to work.

We did not really know where to spend the afternoon. We wandered round the town centre expecting werewolves to jump out at us or to be accosted by the bogeyman and dumped in his sack. But nothing really happened. We walked round the markets and window-shopped for clothes. Jason saw a drummer boy top in black and red that he loved so we bought that, and I saw a watch I would die for but we did not have the inclination to spend real money. We heard police sirens briefly, and reflections of blue flashing lights, but that was just the town doing what towns do on a Saturday afternoon. We eventually looked at the cinema and saw one of the new blockbusters we wanted to see. We decided after watching it, that it was not that good after all

When we arrived back at the hotel, Arthur came over.

"I'll be finished in twenty minutes" He said would you still like me to come up afterwards?"

"Of course" said Jason "We can have a drink and maybe a sauna? What are you doing for dinner?"

"See you soon" he said, and almost skipped off back to work.

We went up to the room to find there was a letter under the door. Jason and I sat on the bed. I opened the letter while Jason looked over my shoulder.

Friends,

Would you mind if I joined you for dinner? I have booked a table at 20:00 pm. If you feel I'm intruding I will eat alone and see you later.

Marc.

"Well I don't think we should meet him" Said Jason. "This is our weekend and I don't want it spoiled by him. He said there were no strings"

"I think we should. He has tried hard to be friendly and he did save my life - twice" I said

"If you really want to then OK. If you want to see him then I'll try to be civil. I don't promise any more than that" Said Jason

We were pouring our first drinks when there was a knock at the door.

"That'll be Arthur, do you want to let him in" I said

Jason opened the door and was met by Arthur's enthusiastic smile. He was still in uniform, but he had a rucksack with him and some clothes over his arm.

"Right" said Jason, "A drink first then who's having the first shower. Or we can all..."

"I'll have the first one if you don't mind" said Arthur. "I need to get out of this uniform, and relax a bit".

Arthur stripped in front of us and laid his clothes in a very neat pile making sure they would not crease. Perhaps he had been chided a little after dumping his clothes while we went swimming. He found himself a towel and walked into the bathroom.

Jason and I stripped off and lay on the bed with a drink waiting for Jason.

"I'll go next" I said. "You and Arthur can have some fun while I'm gone"

"No I'm far too tired" said Jason, but his hardening cock gave the game away.

We lay there in peace, sipping our drinks and waiting for the shower to finish. Then I got Arthur a triple whisky and took my turn in the bathroom. I had a long luxurious shower using the hotel's shampoo and conditioner. When I came out Jason had a towel round his waist. I noticed the dirty grey mark on his wrist had darkened and was now a distinct grey band against the white of the towel. I freaked. I ran over and grabbed his arm. I spat on my fingers and tried to rub it off. Nothing happened. It was like a tattoo, but not raised, just a dark shadow on his skin. Jason pulled his hand back and looked at it too. Then at me.

"I think you have it too" He said "Look at your wrist under the watch"

I looked at my wrist, screamed and pulled my watch off. I ran into the bathroom and pumped soap on my arm. Then I rubbed it under the hot tap, only managing to burn my arm. The tattoo remained unaffected. I came out with tears in my eyes

"What's happening Jason?" I asked.

"I don't know" Said Jason looking dejected. "It's not natural. They are identical, same width, same place, everything".

"Marc" We both shouted "This has got to be something to do with him" I went on "Well we'll see him tonight and get explanations".

"I suppose so" I said rubbing my arm. "It doesn't hurt or anything. I just wish I knew what it was".

Arthur led Jason into the shower, handed him a towel and returned to the bed. It was ages before Jason finally came out. In the meantime, I laid out our clothes at the bottom of the bed. Jason was draped in the towel again when he appeared. We kissed a while with Arthur looking on embarrassed. Eventually we realized and got dressed. Arthur dressed in jeans and a blue denim shirt/jacket embroidered with a dragon. Very 70's but somehow it suited him.

"Do we have time for a sauna or are you relaxed enough after the shower?" Said Arthur.

"We could try it" said Jason "what do you think" looking at me.

"OK" I said "It should be quiet this time of night. Then we'll have another quick rinse and come back for dinner".

We followed Arthur to the changing room again and hung our clothes up, very neatly again. Arthur got us some more towels that we wrapped round our waists and followed him to the sauna. The sauna was not very big and there were already two guys in there.

"Do we go in" I asked "It's not very big"

"Go on" said Jason "They'll either leave immediately or they won't. Either way it doesn't matter"

He winked.

"I'm game - come on" said Arthur.

We entered a bit nervously, and sat with the two older guys

"Evening" Said one and the other nodded at us

"Evening" I said as we all sat down.

The sauna was probably built for four, so having five in there was a squeeze. I was quite nervous. The close proximity of so many bodies was quite erotic and it became obvious that all five of us were getting excited. Arthur and Jason especially were fidgeting.

"Stop it you two" I said. The nearest of the two older guys looked at me

"I'm Gordon and this is Alan" he said.

"These idiots are Jason and Arthur, and I'm Tyler" I said shaking hands.

"Aren't you on the staff?" said Alan, looking at Arthur

"Yes" said Arthur "but I'm off duty with my friends now"

"You all look very fit, especially you Arthur, that six-pack makes you look like a model or something" Said Gordon

"I do the gym a lot" Said Arthur

"More like a porn star if you ask me" said Alan.

I frowned but ignored the comment

"What do you guys do for a living?" I asked

"We're both salesmen" Said Gordon. "I do industrial weighing machines, and Alan here does stationary apparently. We have only just met"

"What do you guys do?" asked Alan

"We are at college" Said Jason

"Bit swish for college boys" Said Alan

Again, I ignored the jibe. Some people can be arseholes, and he is heading straight into that category.

"What do you do for fun in the evening" Said Alan "I'll put porn on the TV if you all want to come round" We laughed

"We don't really do straight porn" Jason said "We usually make our own fun"

I slapped Jason's leg and Arthur poked him in the side. Jason stood up, but Arthur must have been sat on his towel. The towel stayed on the bench. Jason's hard cock was inches from the head of the guy opposite, Gordon. He looked at me and then Arthur. Then looked up at Jason. Jason looked down and smiled. The guy leaned forward, took Jason's cock in his mouth and started giving him a blowjob. He put both hands on Jason's hips and drew him a little closer. Arthur stood and pulled his towel off too. His cock disappeared in the mouth of the other guy, Alan. I shuffled round on the benches behind then and knelt between Jason and Arthur. I started undoing the other guy's towels and a few second later, I started sucking first the one then the other. We carried on like this for a few minutes when Alan got up and turned Arthur round and putting his hand on his shoulder bent Arthur over. He grabbed his cock and was getting ready to fuck Arthur.

"Is that wise" I said "you have no condom"

"Fuck condoms" The guy said

Arthur stood and turned round. I stood beside him, both of us staring at the guy, ready to beat him to a pulp if he dared say anything further. He turned, swore under his breath, picked up his towel and left.

"Thanks" Said Arthur.

He kissed me on the cheek and dropped to his knees. He took my cock in his mouth as Jason and I started kissing while being blown by Gordon and Arthur. We came together pumping our cum into Gordon and Arthur's mouths. When we were finally done we turned to each other and hugged for a long while.

"Thanks guys that was lovely" I said

We grabbed our towels and left Arthur and the other guy in the sauna.

"Have fun" I said, waving goodbye

"Wow!" said Jason. "That was something else".

"Let's get a shower and we'll wait for Arthur in the bar" I said.

We bought drinks and sat down to wait for Arthur. We did not have long to wait. We had only been sat down for about ten minutes when Arthur appeared.

"I think I need a drink" he said "That was awesome".

I ordered him a pint and we sat in a corner, quietly discussing the goings on in the sauna.

"He gave me a fantastic blow job" Arthur whispered "but he didn't have condoms either, so we couldn't do much more. He apologised for Alan. He said he's OK really just a bit crude"

"Hmm" I said "and a bit of an arsehole too"

"It'll be eight soon" said Jason "Are we going to eat with Marc, or should be go back to our room".

"We've come this far" I said "and we need answers. I want to know what the fuck this is" pointing at the dark shadow round my wrist "Let's go through to the restaurant"

Marc was already at the table. He stood as the waiter showed us the way and handed out menus.

"I have already ordered the wine" He said. "I hope you don't mind - Amarone".

"I'm sure it will be fine" I said.

"And who is our fourth guest" asked Marc

"Marc, this is a friend of ours - Arthur" I said. "Arthur - This is Marc"

"Marcus" Said Arthur correcting me.

Marc and Arthur looked at each other and shook hands.

"Do you two know each other?" I asked

"Kind of" said Arthur "Marcus comes here quite a lot". He blushed

"You have met before?" said Jason.

Arthur nodded.

"In the sauna?" said Jason.

Arthur nodded again and averted his eyes.

We all looked at the menus and quickly decided what we would like. The waiter came and took our order and left

"What are these?" Jason said. He pulled my wrist forward and showed off his own wrist "They are something to do with you. Something unnatural".

Marc's eyes widened in surprise. He took hold of first Jason's wrist then mine examining them closely. Turning them over and feeling them with a finger.

"Yes" Said Marc "You are right they are not 'natural', but nothing to worry about, more they are something to celebrate. It seems that you are 'bound'. It's an ancient vampire ritual, and I've never heard of it happening to humans. You are almost certainly unique. We can speak more of it after dinner".

I was puzzled still but at least Marc knew what it was, that was something.

The meal was nice, but not as special as I had had hoped. There was no exciting pudding so I had an Irish coffee while the rest tucked into their choices. We finished about ten pm and Marc asked if we could retire to the lounge.

#

We chose a small room to one side of the main lounge. There were three sofas round the fire. We re-arranged the room a little, so we had two sofas close together with a small coffee table between us, and an open fire before us. A sideboard held a large jug of coffee on a stand with a tea light underneath keeping it warm, orange juice, with an assortment of cups and saucers, mugs and glasses. Two lamps glowed brightly enough to light the coffee table but dimly enough to make the room relaxed. All it missed was a globe of the earth and a desk covered in papers to look like some plush Edwardian study.

Arthur went to order drinks and we settled down. He came back after a few minutes laden with glasses and placed them all within reach on the coffee table.

Marcus began "I think you all deserve an explanation. Jason, Tyler, you are 'bound' to each other. Binding is a vampire ritual where two lovers almost literally become one. Yet you are human and not vampire. Please Jason, Tyler" He turned to us "Raise your arms and show us the proof".

I stood alongside Jason and stretched out my arm. The band had become darker and was now dark grey. Arthur looked closely

"In the dim light it almost looks like your arms end and there's a quarter inch gap, then your wrists began" He said.

He stood and ran a finger lightly over the tattoos.

"There are some rules for 'bound' vampires." Said Marc "It is a huge honour and a huge sacrifice to promise to belong to each other. You can only become bound if your love for each other is pure. If either of you had been lying about your love for each other you would both be dead. Other vampires under pain of death may not hurt 'Bound' vampires, so it is a great protection. On the other hand "The fate of the one is the fate of the other". If one bound vampire succumbs to the light the other will die as well. Your fates are intertwined."

Marc went on "I do not know why this happened, but it is most certainly an omen. There is a purpose for this, a reason, and I think the reason will become clear very quickly. Arthur here is a further complication, but a welcome one. Arthur has already made my acquaintance and again this is a sign that he should be included in anything we decide tonight".

"Does he know about you then" I asked

"Yes. More than you do" Said Marc

I spoke up again. "If we are the first humans to be 'bound' do we symbolize some sort of alliance between human and vampire?"

Mark nodded.

Arthur spoke next. "If Jason and Tyler are an alliance, what is our common enemy? I thought that vampires feared almost nothing except the light. Jason and Tyler can't do anything about the sun".

"This little scenario is not about just two people in my opinion." Said Marc. "We are a quartet or maybe a trio depending on how you look at things. A vampire - Myself, A Human - Arthur, and as you say a Vampire-Human alliance - Jason and Tyler. Maybe we must battle a common enemy. In the human world I must be defended. In the vampire world Arthur must be defended. Jason and Tyler are relatively safe in either world. It may be worth training them to become warriors."

Jason spoke up "I'll fight but I'm no warrior I will not kill anyone. I've had enough of killing"

He looked accusingly at Marc.

"Me too" I agreed, Taking Jason's hand.

Arthur spoke up again "Then Marcus and I must be the warriors protecting ourselves and you? I take martial arts lessons and Marcus can teach me how to fight vampire style. I still do not understand who the common enemy is."

"That explains the six-pack" said Jason to me with a smile "If all this is true it could be dangerous for you" he said to Arthur

"Yes" said Arthur beaming "I know. I can leave the hotel job and do something interesting for a change. Go out there and make a difference".

"Do you want to be a vampire?" I asked

"Yes" said Arthur looking at Marc "But I am still too young apparently. In a couple of years hopefully, after this is all over Marc has promised to turn me. I know how dangerous it will be. Marcus has told me that most vampires last only a short time. It is difficult to live in the Human world as a vampire. Everything must be done after dark. Most vampires succumb to the light because they cannot find a secure place to live amongst humans. I must prepare well. The internet is available now, so shopping after dark is easy. Hopefully it'll make all the difference"

Marc continued "I suppose this is as good a time as any to clarify a few things. Much of what you see in films about vampires is surprisingly accurate. While vampires can eat and drink, they also need blood to live. The drive to take blood is very strong. It can be overwhelming, and that is where the stories of killing started. So long as a vampire drinks blood regularly, every few days, there is no need for killing. You know already of our power of persuasion. A vampire can almost always persuade a person to let them feed and forget about it afterwards. We draw only what is necessary. Sometimes as with Arthur, a vampire may meet with someone who is happy to let us feed and remember the experience. Giving and taking blood can be a very sensual thing and when combined with the sex act can be the ultimate pleasure for both parties. Sunlight will kill us so we hide and sleep during the day. While a coffin is not a necessity it is a conveniently sized and perfectly engineered solution to one of our major problems".

Marc went on "I will have my work cut over the coming weeks. I must teach Arthur some of our fighting style. Tyler I think may be interested in our culture? Jason - I hope we can be friends. From the way you dress, I think you would like to know more about the creatures of the night I will teach you. In return Jason can you teach me something about your computers?"

We talked about computers for a while, and about vampires and taking blood. Last orders came and went and about midnight Marc finally stood.

"I think it's probably time to retire now." Said Marc "I have work to do elsewhere and time is getting on. Thank you gentlemen it's been a pleasure. One last thing. You may want to go shopping tomorrow for anything that you think may be helpful against our enemy or more likely just because you like it. Here is a charge card in your name Tyler. Again do not worry about the cost I will take care of that"

Marc handed me the card. He then went over to Arthur took him to one side and they spoke together for a few minutes while we finished our drinks. Finally, Marc kissed Arthur on the cheek and left. We were alone again.

This is a fantasy, entirely fictional. No animals or other entities living, dead or undead were harmed in its making. The only things that suffered are good taste and the English language.

The inspiration for the story was a dream I had after a night drinking absinth, together was a song by the Plain White Ts

Basically it is a love story, but we will see how it goes from there. These things seem to have a life of their own.

Hotting up now and my favourite character (Arthur) has appeared. Please if you like this let me know, and tell me what you like about it, and if you don't like it let me know too, so I can improve next time. I have a whole new spinoff story waiting and possibly a sequel. I need to know if it's worth posting them.

I appreciate any feedback. This is my first attempt at writing fiction and I'm still wondering if it's any good. Let me know what you think. I'll try to reply to everyone. You may write to me via: liveintheshadowsdieinthelight@gmail.com I would like to thank you for reading my tale.