Last Lick's

Chapter 47: Uncertainty...

by MT69

Gabriella awoke and looked at the clock. It was 5pm. "Jesus. I slept that long?" Then she realized she was naked. "How the fuck did I get into bed and why am I naked?" she shouted. "Jesus! My head is killing me..." she said as she sat up and looked around the room, spotting her clothes were on the floor next to the bed. "Hmmm." she said as she got out of bed to call Francesca. "Yes Gabriella." Jyrki said in a monotone voice. "Is Franki there?" "She's still asleep. Is there something I could do for you?" "Could you have her call me please?" "Wouldn't you rather I just answer the question that is weighing heavy on your mind?" "Actually I would rather speak to Franki about that." "You are so defiant. That disgusts me." "What did you just say to me?" "You heard me, you are rude." "Well isn't that the pot calling the kettle black." "You mortals with your sayings. Completely ridiculous." "Oh so I am defiant and ridiculous. Anything else?" "The list goes on for days Gabriella." "Goodbye Jyrki. I have had enough of your kindness for one day." "Oh, but it has only just begun." he said hanging up the phone. "Fuck that fucker!" she said as she went to take a shower.

Jyrki laid on his side next to Francesca, watching her sleep. He had been watching her for nearly an hour waiting for her to awake before Gabriella had interrupted and that incised him.  He was longing to taste her once again. He put his head on her pillow right beside her and kissed her lips softly. "Cara mia angioletto." he whispered softly. Francesca rolled over turning her back to him and let out a deep sigh in her sleep. Jyrki pulled her close to his body and stared at her neck and shoulders. "Maybe just one tiny bite." he said to himself as he bit gently into the top of her shoulder. Francesca's eyes opened immediately and her fangs quickly descended as her instincts took over. "Mmmm." Jyrki said as he tasted her. "Are you enjoying yourself?" Francesca said quietly. "Mmmmm." he said as he continued while holding her head in place. "Seeing stars now..." Francesca whispered. "Little tiny stars all around my eyes..." Jyrki stopped and turned her around to face him. "My darling, I would have to take a great deal of blood for you to pass out." "But I was seeing stars." "Nonsense. Mind over matter." "I feel weak." "You are hungry." "You have an answer for everything." "It's nice to see you waking on instinct ready to attack." he said pointing at her fangs. Francesca crinkled up her nose. "And what is that for?" "I guess I am not used to being a vampire." "You will if you stop fighting it my dear." "I didn't realize that I was fighting it." "Subconsciously." "Ah, I see. I will have to work on that." He nodded. "So what are we doing tonight?" "I think we are both in need of some fresh blood then perhaps a night under the stars alone?" "What about Gabriella?" "What about her?" he said followed by an annoyed look. Francesca frowned. "You are not even giving her a chance." "I don't like her." "So that's it?" "She needs to make a choice." "Don't start." "Francesca I will not fight you on this!" "Jyrki..." She said placing her hand on his face, "I love you so much, but you can not continue to threaten those that I love. Do you understand that?" Jyrki's eyes turned gray and his breathing grew heavier. "Calm down...Please." Francesca said in a warm loving tone. "There is no reason for you to be getting angry." "It is impossible for me to talk to you about this right now." he said looking away from her. Francesca turned his face toward hers and kissed his forehead, nose and lips. "I love you." she said as she continued to kiss him until he smiled and his eyes turned back to a lovely shade of blue. "Isn't that much better?" she said with a smile. "It amazes me how you warm my cold dead heart." "Just because it doesn't beat doesn't mean it's dead." He smiled warmly. "I will call Jussi and see if he would like to take Gabs out tonight. It is obvious that we need to be alone so we can talk." Francesca said waiting for his approval. "That's fine my dear." he said handing her the phone. "Hi Jussi. Whatcha' doin?" "Just getting up Franki, why?" "How would you like to take Gabs out tonight?" "Actually I just called and asked her about that." "You did? That's great!" Jussi laughed. "Great minds think alike Francesca." "I guess we do!" "I know she wants to talk to you though. She seemed a little nervous, but I could not get her to tell me what was wrong." "Really? Ok, I will call her. Have fun." "You two have a nice night." Francesca hung up the phone and looked at Jyrki. "I neglected to give you that message." Jyrki said without expression. "What did she say?" "She didn't say anything. She was wondering why she woke up naked." "Oh crap." "Oops." "Oops?" "I didn't even think about that quite frankly. You told me to get rid of her and I did!" Francesca sighed as she got out of bed. "Where are you going?" "To see Gabs." "Is that really necessary?" "Do we really have to fight about this?" "Darling. Sit." he said patting the bed next to him. She couldn't resist his gorgeous smile. "You are so manipulative." Francesca said leaning close to him. "Can you just call her?" he said with a sad look. "Can you stop playing me like a fiddle?" Francesca snapped. "Oh, but I have yet to play you tonight my darling." Francesca smiled as she called Gabriella's cell. "Hey Franki! Jussi just called and we are going out tonight!" "I know I just spoke to him. You don't mind going out alone with him do you?" "Duh...NO!" "I didn't think so." Franki said with a laugh. "About last night..." Franki continued. "Jyrki was just playing a joke on us. Nothing happened." "What a prick. Figures, now it all makes sense. Can you give him a nice slap for me?" "I would be happy to do that for you Gabs." Franki said looking at Jyrki who was not in the least bit amused. "If you could see the look I am getting right now." Francesca said closing her eyes. "The evil POD look?" "Pretty damn close." "Francesca." Jyrki said in an angry tone. "Have fun with Jussi and call me when you get back.  I will be sure to pick up." "You promise?" "Of course I promise. The phone won't leave my body." "Ok Franki." "Love ya Gabs." "You too." Franki was feeling very confidant about Jussi and Gabriella falling for each other so she immediately made a decision. "I'll make a deal with you." "I have already read your mind." "Uhhhh!" "So you are willing to put your best friend's life on the line?" "No I am just sure that Gabs and Jussi are meant to be..." "And if they are not, I will kill her." "Doesn't sound quite right when you say it." "Seal it with a kiss?" he said kissing her on the lips. "Now I feel sick to my stomach." "Francesca I need to build the coven and I need to be sure that it will be strong, but NOT defiant." "What about me?" "What about you?" "I am defiant." "Hmmm. You're just sassy. I like that." "Are you sure it has nothing to do with my huge..." "Well maybe just a little." he said with a smile. "I sense that everything will be fine." she said with assurance in her voice. Jyrki stepped out of bed and she watched his naked body walk across the room into the bathroom. "Lord." she said putting her head back down on the pillow. "You must have will power. It is insane how often we have sex." "Make love Francesca, we make love!" he shouted from the shower. He started singing "Only You Can Save Me" followed by "Velvet Touch" then "Can't Help Falling in Love". Francesca hid under the covers with the pillow over her head trying to think about something else. Soon after she felt water dripping on her as the pillow was lifted from her face. "Hi baby." he said standing over her, completely naked and drenched, not a towel in sight. "Hi." Francesca said very quietly. He put his wet body on top of her and held her arms above her head. "Why must you have will power my darling?" She just stared and him and tried to catch her breath. "We love each other and need to express ourselves...often." She nodded. Their lips met and he kissed her gently leaving her wanting more as she dropped her head back down into her pillow. He started kissing her neck and chest as she squirmed under him. He released his grip on her hands as he slid down beneath the covers to kiss her pelvic area. She was trembling as he placed his entire palm on her stomach to relax her and hold her steady as he tasted the forbidden fruit. Francesca moaned while struggling to stay still. "Bloody Hell!" Jyrki shouted as they heard a knock at the door. "This is precisely why I don't want ANYONE staying in this house!" his said in a  loud whisper as he wrapped a sheet around his body. "Yes Gabriella!" he said barely opening the door. "Can I see Franki for a second?" "She's rather tied up." "Jyrki!" Francesca said in a loud whisper. "Pardon me for a moment." Jyrki said closing the door. "Do not even tell me that you are entertaining thoughts of speaking with her! She interrupted us!" he said glaring at her. Franki sunk down in the bed. "No." she said sheepishly. Jyrki opened the bedroom door. "I will gladly give her a message Gabriella." "That's ok. I will call her when Jussi and I get back." Jyrki slammed the door in her face and walked over to Francesca looking extremely aggravated. "I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE DEALING WITH THIS SORT OF THING!" he shouted as he sat down on the bed not even looking at her. "I AM THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS FOR FUCK'S SAKE!  I COULD TEAR SOMETHING APART RIGHT NOW!!" Francesca moved away from him on the bed which further fueled his anger. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? I AM NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET!" "Jyrki, you're making me nervous." Francesca said with a look of terror in her eyes. "NERVOUS?" he said pulling her next to him by her arm as if she were light as a feather. "Francesca, I do not like ANYONE staying in my house except you, making this OUR house, I do not like to be interrupted when I am in my bedroom especially when I am making love to you and what makes this even worse is I don't like the person causing me all of this ANGER AND STRESS!!!!!" "What do you want me to say?" Francesca said as her eyes started filling up with tears. She was becoming terribly afraid of him so she quickly got out on the opposite side of the bed. "You're kidding yourself if you think you can get away from me." he said in a deep angry tone. "Stop it Jyrki! You are scaring me!" she said walking toward the couch and pulling the leopard blanket off of it to cover her body. "Francesca don't make me come over there." he said standing up. She walked over to him with her head down and stood between his legs as he sat on the bed. "Jyrki I am  not your enemy, why are you treating me like this?" she said in a frail voice. He grabbed her aggressively by the back of the neck and threw her on the bed. "Stop it!" she shouted at him as she fell to her back. "Shhh!" he said leaning over her body. "I can't believe how disgraceful your are acting toward me. What have I done?" she said trying to stay strong. He didn't know what to say. "Anytime someone I care about is around you freak." He nodded. "Why?" "I need you to need me and only me." "Oh my God, I already do!" she said covering her eyes as if someone was stabbing her in the face. "But there are others in your life..." "Do you have a split personality or something?" "Not funny my darling." "No! I am serious! Were you planning on killing everyone that was important to me at one time?" "Not everyone." "And you don't see anything wrong with this?" "I won't compete for your attention." "Who ever said you had to compete? Certainly not me! You will always be first to me. Always." Jyrki just looked at her as she tried to reason with him. "You need to build a strong coven that can be trusted. You already have me. Mind, body and soul." Jyrki smiled softly. "Now would you be so kind NOT to fucking scare me anymore? You looked like you were going to tear ME apart!" "I would never do that." he said touching her face. "You could bring every person I have ever loved into the coven and that wouldn't change my love for you. Must I remind you I am not Vittoria?" "I know Francesca." he said with a very sad look in his eyes. "Don't look at me like that. What do you have to be sad about?" Francesca said pulling him closer for a long deep kiss. "Mmmmm." she said as their bodies fell to the bed. "Your lips even taste fantastic." she whispered. "I didn't mean to over react Francesca. I have a lot on my mind and I am only comfortable with you." "I realize that, but please don't take your frustrations out on me." "Agreed." "Let's just see what happens over the next few days. Who knows maybe Jussi will take care of everything." Jyrki nodded. "What do I have to do to cheer you up?" Francesca said pulling him closer. "What would you like to do?" "I asked you first." "Hmmm. Anything?" he said with an evil grin. Francesca hesitated. "Anything." she responded. "Turn over on your stomach." he said quietly. Francesca rolled over onto her stomach. He leaned down to whisper in her ear and his soft thick hair rubbed across her shoulder blades giving her goose bumps. "Relax." he said as he raised her body from the bed. Francesca breathed in deeply but never exhaled as he went to a place he had never gone before...

Jussi and Gabriella were in the limo on their way to Helsinki for a night of fun. "Here you go." Jussi said handing Francesca a cold beer. "I really appreciate you getting me out of there tonight." "My pleasure." "I have to admit that Jyrki really scares me." "He scares everybody at first." "I know he doesn't like me. I sense it." "I like you." "And I like you, but what good does that do?" "Let me handle Jyrki." Jussi said putting his arm around her. She looked into his deep blue eyes and smiled. "Gabriella?" "Yes." Jussi leaned in and gently kissed her on the lips. She was longing for more, but did not want to come on too strong. He was feeling the same way, but knew he had to get Gabriella out from under Jyrki's roof. "Would you like to stay at my house tonight?" "Of course I would...I mean yes, that would be great." He laughed and gave her one of his brilliant smiles. "How is it being a vampire?" "Lonely." "Really?" "For me it is. I have had a lot of responsibilities." "How long have you known Jyrki?" "Hundreds of years." "Holy shit! I would kill myself!" "You need to understand him." "I understand him just fine. He doesn't like me because Francesca loves me." "Well..." "I am right." "It's not that simple." "What do you mean?" "Let me think...imagine you have been alive for 200 years." "That's a lovely image. Ok." "Just think of all the relationships, all the pleasure, all the pain..." "I realize what you are saying Jussi." "Well take that a step further. We are vampires not mortals. When we choose to bring someone over to our side we have changed their lives for an eternity. Some of those choices were right and some were terribly wrong. The ones that were terribly wrong have left deep scars." "There is such a thing as letting go of bad memories." "Yes, but it is not that easy for some people, correct?" "That's true." "It is very difficult for Jyrki. Almost impossible." "That's great." "He just can't accept everyone Francesca loves with open arms. He expects them to prove themselves to him." "Ok, but be that as it may does he have to be a bastard?" "I can't answer that question." "Because you agree?" "I just can't Gabriella." "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to push." "That's alright. I just want you to realize the full extent of your decision." "I haven't even begun to think about that." "Perhaps you should." "That is a lot to ask. I am worried about my best friend and now I have to decide if I want to throw my life away and become a vampire? Does this only sound strange to me?" Jussi smiled. "We're here." he said opening the door and extending his hand to Gabriella. She took his hand and her body tingled. They entered the packed club and Jussi ordered them both drinks. "Come." he said taking her hand and leading her to the far corner of the club. There was a tall muscular man standing behind a purple velvet rope. "Mr. 69" he said removing the rope. Jussi said hello and continued past a purple curtain. "This is the VIP area. Nice and quiet." he said sitting down in a corner booth and pulling Gabs next to him. There was only one other couple in the room and the tone was romantic. "I like this." Gabs said with a smile. "Me too." he said taking her hand and squeezing it. Jussi leaned in for another kiss, but this time their tongues met as they wrapped their arms around one another. Gabriella felt as though she was floating on air. He kissed her lips twice then smiled. "I like this even more." he said kissing her lips again. "Me too." Gabriella said blushing. All she could think about was going home with him...

Chapter 48: Stirring the pot...

by MT69

Jyrki was staring out of the limo window lost in his own thoughts while holding Francesca close to him. "Jyrki?" "Yes my love." he said looking down at her. "Can I help?" she said moving onto his lap sideways and hugging him. "Everything will fall into place my darling. I am just trying to determine what needs to be done next." "Care to share the options?" she said with a warm smile. He thought for a moment as Francesca waited patiently. "I want to tell you, but..." "But what?" "But, you must be willing to accept everything whether it is positive or negative. Can you do that?" he asked. "Yes. I can." "Though I would love to take you to California to close that chapter of your life, I also need to focus our energy on building the coven." he said stroking her hair gently. "Which means we need to plan the party, but we also have Italy to attend to..." "Why not have the party there?" "Do you realize what you are saying?" "Of course I do. What a better way to test someone's strength. Invite them into a haunted house." "That may all be resolved by the time we have the party. The question is, how are you going to be around Kraven, Angel, Beatrice and Jez?" "Fine...why?" "Just curious. I wasn't sure how you felt about them." "Vampire acquaintances, unless something has changed?" she said with a giggle. "Oh no my dear, nothing has changed." he said kissing her cheek. "Perhaps we could have the party next month and make it a masquerade party for Halloween." "That would be fun. I love Halloween!" "I have the perfect costume for you." he said with a grin. "What would that be?" "My dark angel." "Ohhh, can you give me real wings?" she said with excitement in her voice. Jyrki laughed, extremely amused by her reaction. "My darling, I can give you anything your heart desires." "I only want you." she said looking at him lovingly. He took her closer to him in his arms and kissed her softly. "How I love to hear those words..." he said squeezing her almost too tight. "It's true. You're all that I want." she whispered in his ear. "Francesca that means the world to me." he said looking into her eyes. "I truly don't understand how..." "Shhhh..." he said putting his finger up to her lips. "I have never loved anyone the way I love you Francesca." he said kissing her once again. "The depth of my love for you is infinite." She looked at him as if she were memorizing every line in his face. He took her hands and locked their fingers together before kissing her forehead. The moon light was shining into the car through the open moon roof casting a glow over his beautiful face. Francesca was speechless as they sat facing each other holding hands. "So..." Jyrki said touching his forehead to hers. "So..." she responded. "Halloween party in Italy?" She nodded. "Start building the coven, then to California with a stop in Hawaii on the way back." She nodded again. "That doesn't leave us much time. We will need to have Beatrice start planning right away." "Beatrice?" "Is there something wrong?" "Yes. Leave it to me. I am great at parties." "Among other things." She buried her face in his chest. "I love that I can do that to you." "What? Embarrass me?" she said without looking at him. "Mmmmhhhhmmmmm." he moaned deeply in her ear lifting her face to his. "I..." He smiled at her nervousness. "You always desire me?" "Yes." "I always desire you Francesca." he said placing his hand on her chest. "My touch makes you ache?" "Yeess.." she said putting her head back on his shoulder. "So much..." she said softly. "Francesca darling. I feel the same way about you. There is nothing to be shy or embarrassed about." "Just hold me close." "For eternity my love. Eternity..."

The four of them had been in Italy for several days and the nights were becoming more and more frightening. The construction crew had gutted the rooms, but what was left could not be taken away that easily. "I feel like I am in hell!" Beatrice said to the rest of them as they sat together in the living room. "We are in hell." Kraven said with disgust. "We have been banished." Angel said quickly. "We're lucky he didn't burn us alive." Jez added. "So now we have to deal with evil spirits around us?" Beatrice said starting to cry. "Oh Bea, don't get upset now." Kraven said with annoyance in his voice. "We are all in this together." Angel said putting his arm around Beatrice. "We are vampires! What can possibly happen to us here?" "Nothing!" Kraven shouted. "He is testing us! That's all." he continued. "I don't know how much more I can take of this." Jez stated with a sigh. "When I looked in the mirror yesterday and saw no skin on my face I thought I would drop dead." Jez added. "So we stay together in one room." Kraven said. "For how long?" Beatrice asked. "I have no idea. As long as it takes." Kraven responded. "What did Juliano have to say earlier Kraven?" Angel asked. "He said that he had a few people coming in next week to take a look at the place and determine what had to be done next." "So we just sit and wait to hear from Jyrki?" Jez asked. "Yes." Angel said. "Let's not make this any worse than it already is..."

The limo pulled up in front of Francesca's favorite club. Jyrki knew that Jussi and Gabriella were already inside, but he didn't want to have a fight so he didn't bring it up. They walked into the club hand in hand and all eyes were on them. "I'll meet you at the bar." Francesca said as she walked toward the bathroom. Jyrki reached the bar and was immediately approached by two female fans. He looked to his left then to his right and smiled. "Ladies." "Oh my God, you are absolutely to die for in person!" shouted the girl to his left. She was a tall buxom blonde with light blue eyes and her outfit left nothing to the imagination. "So I've been told." Jyrki said smugly. "Your eyes are so blue..." the other girl said with a shy smile. "What will you ladies have to drink?" he said as he ordered a bottle of champagne for himself and Francesca. "Vodka on the rocks for both of us. Thanks." said the first girl with a bright smile. "What on earth are you doing here alone?" she said standing between his legs and placing her hands on his knees. "I'm not alone now am I?" he said putting his sunglasses on. "Awww. Do you have to cover those eyes?" "Yes. I am afraid so." Francesca came out of the ladies room and heard "Franki!". She looked around and saw Gabriella and Jussi heading toward her. "Hi guys!" Franki said running to them. "We're heading home. A little too much alcohol." Gabs said with a laugh. "Now Jussi you better take care of my Gabs." Franki said with a smile. "Of course I will take care of her." he said with a wink. "Actually..." Jussi started to say as Gabriella interrupted him. "Jussi." she said pointing her head in the direction of Jyrki who was now deep in conversation with the buxom blonde. "Actually what?" Franki asked. Jussi grabbed her hands to keep her attention on him. "Gabs is going to stay at my place for the next few days." "Oh. I see." Gabs could see that Francesca's feelings were hurt. "Come here." Jussi said leading her back to the VIP area. "Gabriella should not be under the same roof as Jyrki." he said with a smile. "Trust me on this one Franki." Gabs looked at Franki whose eyes were filling up with tears as she sat down on a chair by the door. "Franki don't get upset. It's ok. I understand." "You do?" "Jussi explained the POD in great detail." "And you are ok with it?" "Franki as long as you are happy I am happy." Francesca hugged her friend almost toppling the chair over. "Easy." Gabs said. "I just wish you knew how much we love each other. He can be wonderful." "I know honey. Don't sweat it." "I am going to take Gabs back to your house to get a few things." "Ok Jussi." Francesca said trying to smile. "I am only going to be next door for fuck's sake!" Gabs shouted in an attempt to make Franki laugh, but it did not work. "Ok." Franki said standing back up. "I'll see you guys later." she said hugging and kissing both Jussi and Gabs and leaving the room. "Now what?" Gabs said to Jussi. "Dude, we are better staying out of the situation at the bar. Francesca will handle it." "She will?" "Gabs you know her temper better than I do!" "That's true. Maybe we should stay for the fireworks then?" "No. Let's go so we can stay ahead of them tonight." he said kissing her lips once again.

Francesca slowly approached the bar and noticed the blonde hanging all over Jyrki and whispering in his ear. "Great." she thought to herself. "Just what I fuckin' need tonight." Jyrki reached his arm out and grabbed Francesca without even turning his head and pulled her into him. "This is my darling Francesca." "Ohhh!" the girl said stepping away from him. Francesca didn't say a word. "Francesca this is Lexi." Francesca gave him a dirty look as he handed her a glass a champagne. "No thanks." Francesca said sharply. "Darling you must." he said handing her the glass. She took a sip and placed it on the bar. "So you two are together?" Lexi asked. "No he just happened to know my name and calls strangers "my darling"." Francesca snapped. "Sorry. Just asking." Lexi said sipping her vodka. "Oh boy." Jyrki thought to himself. "Don't apologize for being a blonde." "What's that supposed to mean?" "You're an idiot." "Excuse me?" she said stepping closer to Francesca. "I would step away if I were you honey. I am not in the mood tonight." Francesca said in a violent tone. "Ladies." Jyrki said putting his hands between them. "Can't we just all get along?" Francesca looked at him and he could see the rage in her eyes. "I'm not playing these games." Francesca whispered in his ear. He grabbed her and kissed her passionately making sure their tongues were clearly visible to Lexi. "You're one lucky lady." Lexi said with a sigh. "You couldn't handle him." Francesca said with a grin as he put his arm around her waist. "I could handle the both of you." Lexi said licking her lips. Francesca looked at Jyrki with a devilish grin. "Care to give it a whirl my love?" "Me? I couldn't do that. I am too shy." Francesca said playing along. "Oh how I would love to see the two of you together." he said placing Francesca's hand between his legs. "Hmmm. Very tempting." Lexi was ready to strip down right there in the club as she watched the two of them interact. Jyrki licked Francesca lips then forced his tongue back into her mouth. He held her head tightly in the palms of his hands and kissed her neck and collar bone. "You two are making me hot." Lexi whimpered. "Really?" Jyrki said looking her straight in the eye over the top of his glasses. Lexi sighed at the sight of his eyes. "Yes really." "Francesca. Baby. Please?" he said with urgency in his voice. Francesca looked at Lexi and back at Jyrki. "Fine." Francesca said taking both their hands and leading them out of the club. Jyrki opened the limo door and Francesca stepped in first, followed by Lexi, then Jyrki. Lexi immediately undressed down to her hot pink bra and lace panties. "Take it you have done this before?" Francesca said. "Just a few times." Lexi responded. "I bet never like this." Francesca said smiling, exposing her fangs. "What the fuck?!" Lexi screamed as Jyrki held her arms behind her back. "This WILL hurt." Francesca said as she bit deeply into her neck sucking her blood until her body became lifeless. "You finish her." Francesca said wiping the blood from her mouth and spitting out the window. Jyrki bit into her chest and drained the remaining blood from her body. "Ahhh. Nothing like a fresh kill." he said dropping her body to the floor and leaning his head back on the seat. "Francesca. Come to me." he commanded. Francesca climbed over the body and sat on his lap. "Darling there is no need for you to be jealous of such whores." "I'm not jealous. I'm annoyed." "Baby they disgust me." "I know that. I also know that women would do anything to be with you." "So? Ask me if I care." Francesca laughed. "Go on. Ask me." "Do you care?" "No and isn't it fun to use that against them? Such easy targets. Too bad you aren't bi-sexual." "No thanks, I'll pass." "You are just too much." he said with a laugh. "Just one question before you read my mind." "Yes." "If you saw a man standing between my legs whispering in my ear how would you react?" "He would be dead." "Thanks for the clarification." "And look! So is she!" he said pointing to her body laughing. "Everyone is happy. Well except Lexi." he said continuing to laugh. "You are one sick..." "I know. Pretty scary isn't it? Good thing I love you." "Oh I am soooo scared." "Watch it or I will flash you the POD eyes." "You're not funny." "Of course I am funny." "I am growing tired of your nonsense." Francesca said starting to laugh. He stared at her. "There it is once again ladies and gentlemen! The blank stare." "Stop it." he said squeezing her tight around her middle. "Jyrki, that's too tight." she said quickly. So he squeezed her tighter. "Jyrki...your holding me too tight..." "Stop thinking about it." he said but she was becoming anxious. "Calm yourself down or you are going to pass..." he said as her head hit his shoulder. "Out. I have a lot of work to do with you, but for now a nice quiet ride home." he said with a smile as he stared up through the open moon roof at the stars...

Jussi and Gabriella had just returned to Jussi's house with Gabriella's essentials. "My room is right down the hall. I thought you could stay with me, unless..." "Unless what?"Unless that makes you uncomfortable. I have a number of spare rooms upstairs as well. Entirely your choice." "I'd like to stay with you." Gabs said taking his hand. Jussi sighed. He was already falling for Gabriella and wanted to spend as much time together as possible. "That pleases me." he said as he lead her to his room carrying her suitcase down the dark hallway. "I have two master suites, the one on the first floor is much larger." he said as they reached a set of double doors. He put her suitcase down and opened the door. "After you." he said extending his arm out. "This is beautiful." Gabs said looking around the art-deco style room. "You like it then?" "Yes it is fantastic!" "Feel free to use anything of mine in the house." Gabs walked over to Jussi and took his hands. "Thanks Jussi. Francesca is right you are an absolute doll." Jussi put his head down as if he were shy. "She really thinks that?" "She adores you and I can see why." Jussi kissed Gabs on her lips and took her by the hand. He opened the bathroom door which contained a gigantic oval tub. "Shall I draw you a bubble bath?" he said with a smile. "Will you join me?" she said nervously "That is the best offer I have had all day." "Is that a yes?" she said blushing. "You're blushing Gabriella." "I can't believe I just asked you that." He put his arms around her waist. "Listen. It is obvious that we like each other, but there is no need for us to rush." "Agreed. I got wrapped up in the romanticism." "However if the offer still stands tomorrow..." he said with a boyish smile before he kissed her passionately. "Wow..." Gabs said as he released her. Jussi laughed. "Wow back..." he said as he left the room and closed the door behind him. "Oh for the love of God!" Gabs said to herself. "Will you join me? Jesus! What a slut I am!" she was pacing the room. "I need to talk to Franki. What am I going to do?" she said looking around the room. "There has to be a phone in here somewhere." she said as she opened the door to the toilet area. "Voila!" she said as she dialed Francesca's cell phone. "Yes Gabriella." Jyrki answered. "Damnit." Gabs said to herself. "Oh hi Jyrki." "Damnit is right Gabriella. What do you need now?" "Can I speak to Franki?" "You are not going to believe this, but she is fast asleep in my lap." Gabs started laughing. "Did she drink too much again?" "Noooo and not that you asked for my advice but you are thinking about things too much. Jussi is a great guy. Just let things happen." he said as he hung up. "Go figure. The bastard does have a nice side." she said as she hung up the phone and got into the tub. "Ahhhhh." she said as the bubbles covered her body....

Francesca, Francsca..." Jyrki whispered over her. "Huh?" "We're home." "You fucker, you made me pass out!" she said opening her door and running out of the limo. "Here we go!" Jyrki said aloud as he slowly followed along watching her open the front door and run upstairs. "She doesn't get it. I can be at the doorway in two seconds. Matter of fact..." he said. Francesca reached their bedroom door and it was locked. "God damnit!" She ran back to the head of the stairs, but Jyrki wasn't there. "JYRKI!!! Our bedroom is locked!" "That's because you won't be joining me tonight." he said from the other side of the door. Francesca slapped the door with an open palm. "You're such an asshole!" she screamed as she walked down the hallway, but all of the doors were locked. Now her anger was turning to sadness as she raced by their bedroom to go back downstairs. "You mother fuckin bastard." she mumbled as she walked by. Jyrki was too busy laughing and having a nice cocktail to even care what she was saying, but then he heard the front door slam. "Now what!" he said and he transported himself to the front porch to see Francesca getting back into the limo. "Where the hell do you think you are going?" he yelled from the porch. "OUT!" she said slamming the door. "I don't think so." he said as he appeared next to her. Francesca closed her eyes and started counting backward from ten to relax. "Better start at twenty, you are out of control tonight my darling." he whispered. "Go away I don' want to talk to you." she said without opening her eyes. "I beg to differ." She opened her eyes. "I'm sorry, but I can't be like other vampires are with you." "I know that." "My best friend is hurt and I can't stand by while some slut makes advances. I know you are used to having a number of women at once, but I can't be a part of that." "Francesca you are letting this get the best of you." "Gabriella and Jussi are getting along splendidly and I don't expect you to participate in an orgy nor do I want to have one. Unless you want to of course..." "Oh. ha ha..." "Ha ha. Get out of this car right now." "Yes sir." Francesca said opening the door. He got out behind her and put his arm around her waist "And just for the record YOU passed out because YOU didn't listen to me." "But..." "But nothing. End of story." "But Jyrki..." she continued. "Ahhhh! I don't want to hear it." "That's not fair. I never get to say how you feel." "Of course you do, but in that case you are wrong so drop it." "You suck." she looking away from him as they walked toward the house. "Francesca look at this view tonight. Must we be arguing over such petty things?" he said stopping and pointing at the world around them. Before she could speak he continued, "Gabriella will be just fine with Jussi and I don't care how many whores want to give me the goods, I am not interested. It simply makes it easy for us to get some fresh blood. Understand?" "I guess." "You guess what?" "I guess I understand." "What's not to understand? I don't want anyone, but you. That is not going to change. I am not a mortal remember?" "Hmmmm." "And unless you cheat on me or decide you no longer love me..." "Like that would ever happen." "I am just making a statement..." "Well don't finish it because I don't need to hear..." "About the consequences?" Francesca dropped his hand and started walking toward the house again. "I can't believe you are making threats..." she said under her breath. "I would never cheat on you...I just can't believe this..." she kept talking as she walked upstairs. Jyrki shook his head. "Francesca?" She stopped half way up the stairs and turned around. "Yes Jyrki." she said with a sigh. "Are you finished?" "I just want to be happy. That's all." she said sarcastically. He started walking toward her. "You don't need to threaten me because that is not the way I operate. I couldn't imagine not being with you. It hurts me to think you don't trust me." "I'm sorry Francesca this is all new to me." "And what about me? You could kill me without a second thought." "I wouldn't do that." "So you will have to trust that I am not going to cheat on you or leave you and I will have to trust that you are not going to kill me. Sounds a little unfair to me, but..." "Francesca." he said wrapping his arms around her torso. "My dark angel who I adore, I want you and only you and would protect you until my last breath. Do you understand that?" She nodded and placed her head on his shoulder. "Let's go upstairs and relax on the terrace. It is a beautiful autumn evening and we can keep each other warm under the stars." he said nuzzling his face next to hers as he picked her up. "I just wish I could let go of my strong personality and give you control."  "Nonsense my darling. I fell in love with you because you are brazen and stand up to me." "Yet I cause so many arguments." "Oh but then we get to make up and that is divine." he said as they reached their bedroom. He opened the door and a cool breeze was entering the room through the open terrace doors. "I left something in your dressing area. Go put it on." he said as he walked into his closet. Francesca walked into the dressing area and found a silk purple lounge set and fuzzy slippers with a smooth as silk fleece robe that reached her knees. She picked it up and it smelled like Jyrki. "I can lose myself in his smell." she said aloud. "This is so soft..." she thought as she got changed. She tied her hair up in a pony tail with a purple ribbon and brushed her teeth. "Cute." she said looking in the mirror. "I look like I am 12." Jyrki was already waiting for her on the terrace. He had a fire pit started and was sitting on the oversized couch overlooking the skyline of Helsinki in the distant horizon. He had on a black silk lounge set with black socks and his hair was covering his eyes. He poured two glasses of champagne and put the rest on ice. He stood up and stared at her and she walked toward him. "Penny for your thoughts." Francesca said as she walked onto the terrace. "Oh you look adorable." "Great I am adorable and you are sexy. Quite a combo." she said with a laugh. "Come over here." he said opening his arms to her. She quickly stepped into them. They felt so strong as he wrapped them around her body. She buried her face in his chest and smelled him. "God you smell delicious." she said quietly. He smiled and kissed the top of her head. "My darling it is just about you and I tonight." He said walking over to the couch. He sat down and pulled her onto his lap covering them both with a blanket. "Relax, look and listen. That's all." he said leaning down to kiss her lips. "This is so nice." Francesca said putting her head on his shoulder. "This is the way it needs to be all the time." Jyrki said looking up at the stars...

Chapter 49: Passion Ignites...

by MT69

Gabriella got out of the tub and wrapped a towel around her body. She was towel drying her hair when she realized she didn't have anything to put on. "Great." she said aloud as she opened the bathroom door and peeked into the bedroom. "Jussi?" she said quietly. He nearly scared the life out of her as he appeared inches from her face on the other side of the door. "Yes." "Oh my God!" she said with a startled voice. "I'm sorry. I was just walking by the door." "That's ok. Can you do me a favor and hand me my overnight bag?" "Sure." he said as he turned to walk away. He was wearing nothing other than a pair of boxer briefs. "For the love of God." Gabriella thought to herself as he turned and walked toward her. His body was a work of art. "Here you go." he said handing her the bag. "Thanks..." she said immediately closing the door in his face. "Holy shit. I am going to kill Franki!" She dried her hair, spiked it and put on a little bit of makeup to soften her face then looked through her bag for something to wear to bed. "Great! All I have are night shirts and flannel pj's! I am definitely going to kill her!" she said as she got frustrated. She took out a night shirt that had the happy bunny on it saying "I'm bad and you love it." "I guess this will have to do." Gabriella said as she put it on and took a deep breath. She opened the door and Jussi was already lying across the bed. "Hi." he said with a smile. "Hi." Gabriella said as she walked toward the bed. "You don't mind sharing my bed now do you?" he said with a grin. "Not at all." "Because I can sleep on the sofa over there or in another room." "That won't be necessary Jussi." she said stepping up into the enormous bed. "What is it with you guys and these gigantic beds?" Jussi smiled. "Don't answer that." Gabriella said quickly. Gabriella leaned against the pillows and the headboard and stared at him. "What are you doing all the way over there?" Jussi asked as he moved closer. Her heart was racing in her chest as he pulled her toward him into a loving embrace. He started kissing her neck and collar bone and she felt light headed from the rush. She quickly remembered he was a vampire and started trembling. "Take it easy Gabriella, I won't bite." he said looking into her eyes. "Unless you want me to." "Ummmm...." Gabriella said with a moan. "I am joking." he said kissing her softly on the lips. Her body was aching for more as he kissed her again with passion. His hands moving over body swiftly and softly as he got on top of her and kissed her again. "Mmmmmm." she moaned as she ran her fingers through his spikey hair and pulled him closer by his shoulders. He spun onto his back with her on top of him and she caressed his chest and abdomen. She leaned down to kiss him again and he stopped her. "I really like you Gabriella, but I don't want to rush things." Gabriella was slightly out of breath and wanting more. "I like you too Jussi." she said with a sigh as she laid next to him not wanting to come on too strong. "I just don't want you to think I don't respect you." he said leaning on his side and kissing her cheek. "I wouldn't think that at all." she said with a smile as she looked into his deep blue eyes. "You have absolutely magnificent eyes Jussi." she said placing her hand on his face. "Thanks." he said with hesitation. She could tell he was slightly embarrassed. "Did I say something wrong?" "No not at all, I am just not good with compliments." "I guess I shouldn't comment on your six pack then?" she said with a laugh. "Now you sound like Franki." he said laughing. "Franki said something to you?" "Several times." "She is such a piece of work." "What does that mean?" "Let's see, how do I explain that to you?" Jussi looked at her waiting for her response. "She has nerve." "Oh." "Especially with her boyfriend being the Prince of Darkness." "How would you like to go snuggle up on the terrace?" Jussi said taking her hand. "It is a beautiful night and we have so much to learn about each other." Gabriella took his hand and quietly followed him outside...

Hours had passed as Francesca and Jyrki were enjoying each other's company. "We should go inside my love." he said picking her up with the blanket still wrapped around her body. He placed her on the bed and kissed her lips. "Don't move." he said as he walked away to close the terrace doors. Francesca sat in silence awaiting his next move. "So my darling you seem very calm and peaceful." "I am." she said softly. "But how are you feeling in here?" he said pointing to her head. "The same." she said. "Mind if I have a look?" "Since when do you ask permission?" she said brazenly. "Oh how I love that mouth Francesca." She was thinking about how much she loved the feeling of his mouth against her skin as he pressed his lips on her forehead. "Peace at last." he said as he looked into her eyes. "You weaken me with your eyes." she whispered. "That's the plan." he said kissing her on the lips and outlining her mouth with his tongue sending shivers all over her body. She ran her fingers through his hair and rubbed the back of his neck as he stared deeper into her eyes. After all this time she still had trouble gazing into them for too long. "You are just too much for me to handle." she said with a sigh. "Don't say that. It's pure passion between us." he said as he laid her body flat and leaned over her. "Oh Jyrki, I just look at you and I am a wreck." she said as he ran his fingertips over her body. "No my darling, you are not a wreck." "Just look at me. I want you so much I can't breath. I am aching all over to feel more of you and I am trembling from your touch..." "I love it...I love you." He stood up at the foot of the bed and quickly undressed before sitting her up to undress her. He was confused by the look on her face. "Do you want me to stop?" "Nooo." she said with a sigh as she shook her head. He kissed her on the lips. "Are you sure?" "Yes." she said without hesitation as he removed her clothes. "Francesca you are so beautiful." he said as he picked her up and wrapped her legs around his torso holding her around her waist. He gave her a warm smile as his eye color deepened to a darker shade of blue. She looked away. "My darling, look into my eyes..." Their eyes met and she could feel the intensity of his love for her. Tears filled her eyes as she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled her body close to his with all her strength. They moaned softly as their bodies became one.  He placed her on the bed on her back and kissed her passionately. "I love you baby." he said short of breath as he kissed her face over and over. Sweat was dripping from all over his body onto hers as he bit into the side of her neck. "Ahh...I love you."  she said pulling him on top of her and holding him close to her body.

Gabriella fell asleep in Jussi's arms. He watched her sleep and felt comfortable with her in his arms. "I don't know if I can resist another night." he thought to himself as he stood up and carried her back into the bedroom. He put her into bed then closed the terrace doors leaving the room pitch black. Jussi picked up the phone to call the one person other than Jyrki that he could trust, Francesca. He walked into the hallway as the phone was ringing. "It's Jussi." Jyrki said as he handed her the phone. "For me?" "Obviously. He is calling your cell." "Hi Jussi." "Did I wake you Franki?" "No. What's wrong?" "Nothing." "So what's up then honey?" "I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had with Gabs tonight." "That's great. So you like her?" "Yes, I do." "So again, I ask what's wrong?" "I just don't want to move too fast." "Jussi you are so adorable." "I feel foolish. I am not used to this sort of thing." "Hmmm. Well..." Francesca said looking up at Jyrki who was still on top of her. He smiled. "Maybe you would be better off with vampire advice." "I was hoping for a female point of view." "I can tell you how I felt about Jyrki and how hard it was for me to abstain. I'm not one to jump into bed very quickly, but..." "I see." "Neither is Gabs." "I know that." "Listen. Tell Gabs to call me when she gets up. I would like to spend some time with her." she said looking at Jyrki for a reaction. "Ok Franki. I know I seem adolescent, but I have never had such feelings for someone I just met." "I'm happy you feel you can trust me with your feelings." "Of course Franki. I love you." "I love you too Jussi. Do you want to talk to Jyrki?" "Not unless he wants to talk to me." "He is shaking his head no." "Ok then. See you later." "Bye." Francesca looked at Jyrki and smiled. "Everything is falling into place." "So it seems." he said without expression. "I am afraid to ask this, but are you disappointed?" "No Francesca. I am fine. I don't want to spoil our evening." "How would you do that my darling vampire?" Francesca said with a giggle as she kissed his neck and pulled him close. "I won't do that." he said looking into her eyes and kissing her lips. Francesca looked at the clock and looked back at Jyrki. "Can you imagine it has almost been 6 hours since our last argument? That could be a record." "You are so humorous my darling. I may have to put a spanking policy in effect to keep you in line." "That plan may backfire on you because I may start more fights." "Oh really? Isn't that an interesting fact about my soul mate." Francesca smiled. "You have quite a lot to learn about me Mr. 69. Contrary to what you think my mind is not totally an open book to you." "I have my ways." he said kissing her cheek and lying next to her. "I'm sure you do." he wrapped his arm around her waist and put  his head on her shoulder. "I need to sleep." he said with a sigh. "Then sleep." she said turning to her side to face him kissing his lips and lingering. "That's not going to help at all. Turn around." he said. Francesca turned her back to him and he pulled her close wrapping the sheets around their bodies. "This is perfect." he said as he quickly drifted off to sleep.

Chapter 50: The Bite...

Chapter 51: Control...

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