"God. Finally. We’re both alone."
"Ness, you know I don’t swing that way.."
"What the fuck, Joaquin. Are you drunk? You’re like a brother to me. Ugh. Anyway, what is all this?"
"Oh this? It’s a new bold fashion statement!"
"No- I- Not just whatever that scarf is. I barely see you at school. When I do, you keep avoiding me. And now? Since when do you go to parties?"
"Ever since I embraced this new bold fashion statement."
"Quin, I’m serious. Look, if this is about last week, I’m sorry. You still look like a clown, but I was too harsh. If it's how you express yourself, I'm fine with that."
"No, this isn’t about that..."
"Then what? Talk to me."
"It’s… It’s this new-"
"I swear to God if you say this new bold fashion statement, I’m gonna punch you in the throat."
"Hahahaha, okay okay. This is going to sound ridiculous-"
"You already look ridiculous."
"Do you want to listen or not?"
"Alright, sorry. Carry on."
"Last week, I uh… I got bitten by a vampire."
"..."
"Ness? Vanessa?"
"Look, I know you’re into some weird online shit..."
"Hey!"
"That doesn't change anything and I still love you. But this. This is another level. Are you okay?"
"Ness, I’m not crazy. Here, look at my neck!"
"Eugh… I see why you keep that covered. You should come with me to the hospital."
"I’m fine. Here, stand beside me and look into the mirror."
"Whoa. Cool trick but we really should get you checked."
"It’s not a trick! And I’m not crazy, okay? Where’s your phone, let’s take a selfie together. Here, put your arm around my shoulder and…"
"O-okay... getting freaked out here..."
"You don't think I would hurt you... right?.."
"Pff, I'd like to see you try."
"Vanessa..."
"I know you won't. I trust you. But why didn’t you tell me sooner?"
"You thought I was crazy just now!"
"To be fair, what you just said? I don't... so… are you like Dracula or Twilight?"
"Drac. Definitely Drac. Horrible sunburns, turning into a bat, afraid of garlic and crosses."
"That's not new. You barely leave your apartment, and you never liked crosses. Or the church."
"Yeah, but I’m still coming to terms with the garlic thing. I’ll never get to eat creamy beef and mushroom..."
"You can make that without garlic."
"But it’s not the same, Vanessa!"
"Alright. This is a lot to take in. Let’s get out of this bathroom. Go somewhere quiet. You have a lotta explaining to do."
"Can we go to your place? I don’t feel comfortable going home right now."
"Sure. Oh, can I smuggle you out as a bat? I don’t want classmates to start rumors."
"Yeah, okay okay. Hold on aaaand here."
"Huh, never thought you’d look adorable. But you gotta lose the scarf. Doesn’t match your skin, your hair, your anything."
"Aw, but I love this scarf. It’s a-"
"A new bold fashion statement, right. I’ll help you pick something that suits you tomorrow. Let’s figure out what to do with you for now."
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