Addie's POV:

I dreamt of him. I dreamt he really was there on the patio and we went somewhere together. His hands set me on fire in a way I'd never felt before. His lips on mine, on my neck, it made me never want to feel anything else. Every touch, every kiss just made me want more of him. Need more of him. I dreamt of his hands under my clothes, on my skin, setting me on fire in the most delightful way as he sunk inside of me over and over again. I remembered how it felt to be in his arms and desperately wanted it back. But it was just a dream, and now...

My head pounded and I groaned, rolling over in the bed. I opened my eyes and immediately shut them to block out the light. I grabbed the pillow next to me and put it over my face. Maybe I would just have to die here because there was no way I could face the sunlight.

"Rise and shine, sleeping beauty," Travis said.

I felt the bed dip next to me and the pillow was snatched away.

"No," I whined, curling into the bed and hiding my face in the mattress. "I can't. I'm dying. Go away."

"Uh, no. I have to go to work and I have a date tonight so your ass can't be in my bed," Travis said, smacking me with the pillow. "Up."

"I'll be gone before your date. You can't have a date anyway, you're going with me to the rehearsal," I grumbled, clutching the blankets.

"It's an early date. Okay, it's more of a booty call before the rehearsal," he admitted. "I made you breakfast."

My ears perked and I opened one eye, peering up at him. "Egg muffins?"

"Obviously," he scoffed, leaving the room.

I sighed and squeezed my eyes shut before slowly opening them all the way. I gripped my head as I sat up and stumbled out of bed, rubbing my eyes. I slowly padded into the kitchen where Travis and his roommate, Julian, were sitting.

"Hey, Addie," Julian greeted.

I grunted and gave a halfhearted wave, collapsing on the chair between them. They both chuckled and I lifted one hand to give them both the finger. Travis ignored my finger but put an egg muffin in my hand. I kept my head down but brought it to my mouth, muttering a barely audible thanks.

"Jesus, Addie. Hydrate, all right? I'll see you guys later," Julian said, rising from his seat and going out the door.

"How'd you sleep?" Travis asked.

I shrugged and nibbled on the muffin.

"Any... dreams?" He asked.

I could hear the laugh in his tone as he said it and made my eyes snap open. I slowly lifted my head and glared at him.

"So is it Xander that has the prettiest green eyes you've ever seen?" He asked, raising his eyebrows.

I flushed in embarrassment and dropped my head on the table.

"Oh, Xander. Don't stop. Oh...Oh..." he moaned in a high pitch tone.

"Oh my God, please stop," I whined, covering my ears and shaking my head.

That's it. I was officially insane. I needed to sleep with someone else and get him out of my head. The moment the thought entered my mind I hated the idea. Confusion spread through me because why the hell would I not want to be with someone else?

"I'll stop. I mean, I'm not Xander. If I was then you wouldn't want me to stop," he teased.

"Shut the fuck up," I huffed, sitting up and snatching another muffin.

He looked at me expectantly and I shook my head.

"Please," he begged, putting his hands together.

"No!" I hissed, turning away from him.

He sighed in defeat and rose from the table. "Fine. You're being mean though. I had to listen to you have wet dreams about him and I don't even get to know anything."

"They weren't wet dreams!" I whimpered, dropping the muffin and covering my face with my hands.

"Uh huh," Travis said doubtfully.

I turned to throw a muffin at him but he was already in the other room. I scowled and took a bite of the muffin then a drink of water. After eating I stole some painkillers from the medicine cabinet and drank two more glasses of water.

"I'm going to take a shower," I yelled to Travis.

"Your towel got washed," he called back. "Get it out of the closet. Already put clothes in there for you. Be out in twenty minutes or you're walking home alone."

I walked over to the closet and pulled out the towel before walking down the hall to the shower. Inside, Travis laid out one of his long sleeve t-shirts I liked to wear and sweatpants with strings so I could tie them tight enough.

I didn't take as long of a shower as I would like since I didn't feel like walking home alone but my headache was more bearable by the end of it. In the shower, I thought about last night and started to wonder if maybe I did see Xander. I couldn't tell where my dreams for him ended and where reality began. Did I see him last night before going home? Did he ask me to go home with him or was that a dream? I wasn't sure. But no one mentioned him and surely someone would've drawn attention if he had his hands on my waist like I remembered.

I shook it off and focused on the shower, finishing up and getting out. I wrapped my hair in the towel and got dressed. Julian was nice enough to put up with me staying over a lot so I had my own drawer with makeup. I put on enough to cover the bruise and towel-dried my hair as much as possible before coming out the door.

A dark grey Great Dane was laying right in front of the door when I opened it. I almost tripped over him. He immediately rose and nudged my hand with his head.

"Hi Hector," I said, scratching behind his ears.

I walked over to Travis' room and stepped in as he was pulling a shirt on. Hector stayed by my side, vying for my attention so I continued scratching his ears.

"Did he get kicked out of another doggy day care?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Of course he did. The little shit," Travis said, glaring at Hector.

"Don't be mean," I scolded, patting Hector's head. "He doesn't mean it."

"Yes I do," he scowled. "He's perfectly behaved with you but he's a monster when you're not here."

"Hector could never be a monster," I cooed, kissing the top of Hector's head.

"Fine, then take him home with you so he doesn't destroy my apartment before my date tonight," Travis said, sliding his phone into his pocket. "I told Julian I'd keep him in my room but if I do he'll tear everything apart so take him."

"Gladly," I said, crouching down to face level and petting him. "Hear that? You're spending the day with me."

He licked at my face and I dodged it since I didn't need him revealing my bruise to Travis right now. Travis pulled on his shoes then stood and patted down his pockets while looking around the room.

"All right," he nodded. "Let's go. You can leave your clothes, I'll wash them."

"Thanks," I said, standing up straight and grabbing Hector's leash off the dresser.

I didn't have a washer and drier in my apartment but Travis did so I often did laundry here or he just did it for me if I left it behind. I grabbed my purse before Hector and I followed Travis out the door and down to the street. I put the leash on Hector as we walked down the sidewalk. Travis stuffed his hands in his pockets and kept sending me strange looks.

"What?" I finally asked.

"I feel like you're hiding something from me besides the Xander thing," he admitted, frowning.

I stared straight ahead because I hated lying to him but I didn't know what to say.

"You had nightmares last night, too," he pressed.

"People have nightmares," I sighed, shrugging.

"Not like that," he said, shaking his head.

"I'm sorry I disturbed you."

"Don't do that, Addie,' he said, narrowing his eyes. "You know that's not what I meant. Why don't you want to tell me?"

I sighed and wrapped Hector's leash up so it was shorter as we passed another group of dogs.

"I will tell you," I promised, looking over at him. "Not right now. It's too fresh."

He frowned but nodded and nudged my shoulder with his. "I'm here for you, you know?"

"I know," I nodded.

He gave me a small smile and we reached a cross-street. "You gonna be okay for four more blocks?" He asked, nodding down the street. His work was to the left but my apartment was straight ahead.

"Uh, it's actually only two now," I said meekly, scratching the back of my head.

"What? Since when?"

"Yesterday?" I said, giving him a guilty smile.

"Is that part of it?" He asked, giving me a look of suspicion.

I shrugged and nodded and he sighed, shaking his head. "All right. I'll let it slide for now. Send me your new address though, all right? If I get off early I'll stop by to say hi before my date," he said, crouching down and petting Hector.

"Okay," I agreed. "Have a good day."

He stood up and pulled me into a hug which I returned. He kissed the top of my head and stepped back. "Love you, psycho."

"Love you, dumbass," I retorted, rolling my eyes.

He grinned and turned, walking down the street towards his office. I glanced down at Hector who looked up at me. "I guess it's just you and me now, huh?"

Hector just looked up at me and leaned his head against my hip while I pet his head. We waited for the light to change and crossed the street. I kept Hector on a shorter leash as the crowd got thicker and clutched my purse closer to me. It made me anxious to be out and so visible. I still didn't really know a game plan for everything that happened but it was hitting me now that I was going to be alone again. I picked up my pace as that feeling of being watched returned.

I planned to go straight home but past the new apartment was the hotdog stand I always stopped at when I had Hector. I glanced down at him and he was staring at the stand. He knew. I looked up at my apartment then down at him. I couldn't let him down. We crossed the street and the stand owner recognized us.

"Hi, Addie. Hi, Hector," he greeted, smiling down Hector.

"Hey, Max," I smiled. "Just the usual, please."

Max nodded and went to work, putting pickles and ketchup on my hotdog with a bun then handing me a plain hotdog with no bun. I thanked him and stepped away from the stand walking over to a bench we usually sat at. I held up the hotdog and Hector sat. I gave him the hotdog and patted his head.

"Good boy," I praised, scratching his ears.

He bent down as he ate the hotdog and I unwrapped mine enough to get a bite. Hector was almost done with his hotdog when he suddenly started growling. I frowned down at him. It wasn't like him to growl at anyone. He may not be overly friendly but he wasn't aggressive. His eyes were locked on something behind us so I turned to see and paled.

A tall, thin, figure, looking suspiciously similar to the vampires I'd seen a couple days ago was across the street, staring directly at me. Hector continued to growl and I stood, dropping my bun in the trash and holding out the hotdog for Hector. He took it from me, licking my fingers clean then stared down the figure again.

"Good boy," I murmured, glancing back at the vampire before hurrying down the street.

I couldn't go to my apartment now. Then he would know where I lived. Maybe I was just being paranoid because of everything that happened.

I walked about a block away before turning and seeing no, I wasn't paranoid. He was following me. Hector started to growl again and we moved forward. My heart began to race as I tried to think where I could go that wouldn't endanger anyone else. Where would be safe.

There wasn't a place. I just had to stay in a visible location. He wouldn't try to take me in front of a lot of people... I hoped. I would just stick to busy streets. But for how long? Xander's words came into my head.

They'll come looking for you. I can't keep you safe if you're not here.

Goddammit why didn't I listen a little better? Sure it was sketchy but it was better than being stalked by vampires, wasn't it? I'd taken out two but both were kind of tricks that they probably wouldn't fall for again. One was an accident. I wasn't equipped to handle this alone.

Hector suddenly started growling again and I glanced back. The vampire was still there. But Hector wasn't looking behind us. He was looking in front of us. I looked forward and spotted another one, walking slowly towards us.

I turned to cross the street and saw another across the street, leaning against the building. They were herding me. I clutched Hector's leash and closed my eyes.

Xander, help me.

A/N: 

Hiii! Remember the bonus chapter I mentioned? Well here it is because you guys are the best! I hit 700 reads this morning, yay! Thank you for the comments and the votes, they mean so much to me <333 they really motivate me to write, seriously, I wrote a ton for this story today, well beyond this chapter. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and enjoy our new character, Hector. The picture at the top is how I envision his cuteness :)

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