Vampires Among Us [Vampires Among Us 1] (Siren Publishing Classic)

four years. Was it possible that there was a man on this earth who truly knew what the words compassion and tenderness meant? It would certainly appear so, she thought to herself.
    Erica smiled up at him and said, “Okay, if it will make you feel better.”
    “Thank you.” He replied softly, and brought her up against him, wanting her body warmth up against his. He smiled as he felt warmth steal over him as he replayed her thoughts in his head. She thought him compassionate. Well, that was a good start to their relationship. Compassion could easily lead to trust, making it easier for her to succumb to his passion.
    Jennifer showed up moments later with her arms loaded down with movies.
    “Hey, Erica,” she greeted. “Are you up for a movie? I thought we would try out Kevin’s new equipment while he is at work.”
    “New equipment,” Erica repeated with a puzzled look.
    “Yes, he just installed the Blu-ray and surround sound system. I brought numerous action movies. I thought they would do well on the flat screen.”
    “Oh, okay,” was all Erica could think to answer.
    Jennifer dumped the stack of movies on the love seat, and Erica walked over to glance through the pile. She spotted Twister in the stack and pulled it out. It was one of her favorites, even though she hadn’t seen it in quite some time. She held it up and as Jennifer spotted it, she laughed, “That’s what I’m talking about. Let me have it, and I’ll put it on.”
    Jennifer practically kicked a reluctant Kevin out of his front door after reassuring him numerous times that she had everything under control. She leaned theatrically against the closed front door once he left, rolling her eyes. “I didn’t think he was ever going to leave!” Sighing heavily in her theatrics, she glanced over to Erica and asked, “How about some popcorn to go with the movie?”
    The thought of this brought a smile to Erica’s face. “Do you think Kevin has some in his kitchen?”
    Jennifer smiled slyly over to Erica as she held up a microwave bag of popcorn in her hand. “Probably not, so I brought my own.” Erica took the bag from her, and headed into the kitchen to pop it.
    “Jennifer, do you want some soda?” Erica asked from the kitchen. “I think your brother has some Coke in here.”
    “No thanks, I’m good.” Jennifer replied from the living room.
    Erica finished popping the popcorn, and poured herself a glass of Coke. Now, time to sit back and relax. She thought back, when was the last time she took time out for herself and just sat back to relax and enjoy a movie?
    The girls settled in and Erica openly admitted that watching the movie with Kevin’s setup felt just like being in a movie theater, only better. The seating was more comfortable. And, of course, you could just hit the pause button and stop the movie, if needed. She kept the bowl of popcorn between herself and Jennifer, but she seemed the only one eating it. Erica mused Jennifer had brought it for her enjoyment, and enjoy it she did! They finished Twister , and Jennifer started flipping through the channels, looking for something else to watch. She came across My Big Fat Greek Wedding . It had just started, and they settled back to watch it.
    They hadn’t been watching the movie for long when Jennifer hit the pause button. She glanced over to Erica and stated, “Rosetta’s favorite part is coming up.”
    “What is it?” Erica asked her curiously.
    “Just watch, it’s coming up,” Jennifer restarted the movie, and Erica had to laugh as she watched the mother in the movie tell her daughter that “Yes, the man is the head of the house, but the woman is the neck. And the neck can make the head turn whatever direction she wants.” Both girls chuckled at the scene.
    “Yes, that’s Rosetta’s favorite part. The men of this house like to think they are in control, but Rosetta usually manages to get her own way.” Jennifer chuckled as she hit the play button again on the movie.
    It was getting close to midnight, and Erica was starting to get sleepy. She wondered when Kevin would be home. Jennifer glanced over and noticed Erica yawning, and suggested for her to go to bed.
    “Is Kevin coming back tonight, or are you spending the night here?” Erica inquired. He had not been real explicit on how late he was working, nor had he given her any details.
    “He will probably return in about another hour or so, and if I get tired, I’ll just doze off here on the couch until