Zhan and I have been lying in the living room watching a new episode of my favorite series. So I don't need to wait until Youn and I can watch it. Because Zhan also likes the series and will continue to watch it with me from now on.

Well, anyway, we were lying on the sofa in the living room when late in the evening my brother came home from his date with Cheng. Of course we were curious. However, since my brother was drunk and I barely understood a word of what he was saying, we assumed that things were going well with him and Cheng. Because my brother was grinning, laughing and had bright red cheeks as he said, "Shhh, don't tell. But Cheng and I have been kissing a lot." He said that so loudly that I'm sure my neighbors know now.

However, I am happy to see my brother so happy. When Zhan and I took him to his room so he could sleep and sober up, he briefly held my hand as he lay in bed and said, "Thank you little brother. You have brought joy back into my life, I love you and I am grateful." Yes that touched me very much and yes I even had two or three tears in my eyes.

When Zhan and I were back in the living room, he wrapped his arms around me, kissed my forehead and said, "You did well Yibo. Your brother is really happy. And Cheng is too." Then he showed me his cell phone, where there was a message from Cheng. He wrote to Zhan that he is super happy and totally in love with my brother. And that the two of them have talked about trying a relationship.

That the two find to each other so quickly, I have somehow already suspected. Not only because of the evening at the pack as they have already kissed the first time. But also because I had the feeling that the two simply belong together. I'm really curious how this will develop with the two.

Zhan and I spent another hour on the sofa in the living room before we went to bed together. Yizhan kept us awake for another half hour because he wanted to play with us. But when he got tired again and climbed into his basket all by himself, Zhan and I also fell asleep.

The next morning when I woke up, Zhan was already on the road again for some research. Since I didn't have to go to work yet and my brother was still asleep, a question suddenly came to my mind. >>What the hell did I used to do when I was alone?<< I was so bored and I just couldn't remember what I did before Zhan moved in when I had nothing else to do.

That you forget something like that, I guess it happens when you're used to the other person being around you all the time. Well, luckily I had a change of pace until my brother woke up. I played with Yizhan. The little guy is getting braver and more active every day. And in two days we have the first appointment at the vet with him. He will be examined and vaccinated.

When the passionate playing was over, my arm and hand were full of scratches, but they healed immediately. Yizhan obviously found this very interesting, because he sniffed the places carefully and pressed his small cold nose again and again to the places, where before still his scratches were.

After I gave Yizhan a treat, he went back to sleep. But my brother finally got up and looked as if he had fought against a storm front. His hair was criss-crossed, his eyes were red underneath and he crawled out of the room more than he walked. I really had to restrain myself from laughing out loud.

He sat down next to me and I handed him a glass of water and two pain pills. He thanked me and took both pills immediately. "God my head hurts like hell." He whined.

"Why were you so drunk anyway? I thought you and Cheng were on a date?"

"We were. At least at first. But then we went to a bar and some of my remaining fans came there too. They bought me quite a lot of drinks. And out of politeness, I didn't want to turn them down. You can see the result now."

"You've never been able to tolerate much."

"But I can still take more than you."

"True enough."

"So, did you have a good day with Zhan yesterday?"

"Mhm. It was very nice. And how are things with you and Cheng?"

"I really do like him. The night I stayed there, we all sat around talking, laughing and singing until morning. I then slept in one of the guest rooms. During the day, Cheng and I went to the vampire commune together with the pack. Actually, it is just a big house in a fenced area. Except for the uncle, no one was allowed in the house. They talked for an hour and then we left. There was nothing to see or anything. They really don't want to have anything to do with anyone else. After that, Cheng and I had left for our date. We went for a walk, out to eat, to the movies, and yes, then the bar. But when we were out walking, we talked and decided we wanted to give each other a chance as a couple. So, I'm in a relationship with him."

"That was really quick with you guys."

"Mhhh, from what I understand, it was no different with you and Zhan. You guys even went further than Cheng and I did."

"Hahaha, yeah I guess that's true."

"But seriously. I'm really glad you brought us together. I'm really happy."

"That's the main thing. I'm happy for you."

"I've decided something, too."

"And what?"

"I'm going to change my behavior toward Youn."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yes. Now that I have Zhan, the first thing that struck me was how strange the relationship of Youn and me is. I mean, we're best friends. But we've kind of always acted more like a couple."

"That's right. You guys were very close."

"Mmm. I hadn't been that aware of it at all before. And after Zhan's rather angry and jealous reaction yesterday when Youn called, I also first really noticed that Youn and I had always been quite isolated. At that time, I only ever talked to others when Youn wasn't around. And that rarely happened."

"Youn was always very possessive of you. He didn't like when others were around. He always wanted you all to himself."

"Mhm. But I hadn't realized that until yesterday. Even when he said he wanted to meet with me alone and didn't want his boyfriend or Zhan to be there."

"Oh, really? I guess he loves his boyfriend? Then shouldn't he want him around all the time?"

"Yeah, right? That's what I thought too! I mean, sure you spend time alone with your best friends too. But, he just wants it that way and not otherwise."

"Be careful with him."

"You don't trust Youn either? Because Zhan doesn't trust him either."

"No. I kind of found him creepy even back then. I can't describe it exactly. But even then I got goosebumps when I saw his eyes and that piercing look."

"I didn't notice any of that to be honest."

"Never mind. Just be careful. Um, Yibo. There's something else. Something I'm sure you'll be happy about."

"Like what?"

"I've decided I'm going to move back here. But first I'm going back to the States. I have some things to do there and prepare for the move. Cheng wants to accompany me and help me. And the pack has offered me I could live in their house until I find a place."

"You could stay here, too."

"I know. But I'd like to be closer to Cheng. And besides, you and Zhan need the time together. You work a lot and have little free time. Your time together is precious and you should be able to spend it undisturbed."

"Um okay. You're right. I'm glad you're moving back here. That means even if you don't live here with us, I'll be able to see you a lot more in the future. So it's okay with me if you move in with Cheng."

"Thank you. So now I'm going to go take a shower first."

"You do that big brother." He rubbed through my hair like I was still little Yibo from back then and went into the bathroom. I'm really happy that he's moving back here. And also that he and Cheng even have plans together already.

Shortly after my brother went to the bathroom, Zhan came home. He had an old dusty book with him again and after greeting me, he sat down on the sofa with it and started reading. I just sat down in front of him between his legs, snuggled up to him and asked him to read aloud. And he did.

I listened to his soft voice as he read me passages from a book that not only sounded old, but also infinitely boring to me. But with his voice, that incredibly gentle voice, I loved listening to him. And suddenly the book no longer seemed boring, but even exciting.

When my brother came out of the bathroom and saw us sitting on the sofa like this, he smirked and said, "You two are even cuddling while Zhan is working."

"I don't mind that. I like having Yibo with me." Replied Zhan.

"Mhm, I can see that. Um Zhan, I have a question."

"What's that?"

"Cheng and I were talking about the werewolves, and he told me you're not only special because you have this snow-white fur. He explained to me that your blood has a healing effect on vampires. Is that true?"

"Well, yes and no. I guess it has a healing effect. But not with all vampires or only with them. In certain humans, vampires and also werewolves, my blood has a healing effect. But no one can predict with whom."

"Could it possibly be possible that your blood can do more? Yibo said whenever he drinks from you, he feels like a human again. Meanwhile, the effect even lasts between 10 - 12 hours, right?"

"I don't know if my blood can do more. But it's true that it gives Yibo the ability to feel like a human again. But what exactly are you after?"

"Well, I was thinking that if a small amount of your blood is enough to make Yibo feel like a human for half a day. Then maybe a larger amount could make him feel that way again permanently."

"It's not that simple. Yibo can only drink a small amount of my blood. He's already saturated from a small amount and can't absorb more. And even if he could, assuming he manages to drink a liter of my blood, he would still be a vampire. The effect would eventually wear off. And no one knows for sure if he would be able to tolerate it. There could be a sensory overload. He could get pain or even die. We don't know. And the risk is just too high to just try. Even for a vampire as special as Yibo."

"What exactly is special about Yibo?"

"His scent. Werewolves have a very fine nose, and to us vampires usually smell like rotting corpses. But not Yibo. He smells like red roses. Plus, to my knowledge, he's never completely turned."

"Huh?"

"Vampires aren't human, even if they look like it. They are creatures of the night. Vampires have the ability to let out their Dark Side."

"And that means? How should I think of it?"

"Well, many vampires during their transformation, have red glowing eyes. Their fangs are larger. The jaw is more pronounced in itself. The forehead shows massive wrinkles down toward the nose, ending only at the tip of the nose. The cheekbones are visibly prominent..."

"Ah I see. So they look like monsters?"

"Sort of. Whereas I'd say they look more like demons."

"And Yibo has never turned into one of those things?"

"No, I don't think so. Have you?"

Zhan looked at me questioningly and I thought about it. Finally, I shook my head and said, "No. Never."

At that, Zhan nodded and explained, "Just the phase after rebirth, as we call it, vampires are often restless and very hungry. They turn often and uncontrollably when they are upset or hungry. And that's true of both kinds of vampires."

"There is more than one variety?"

"Yes. The vampire who turned Yibo was a vampire who, with the help of mind control, rendered Yibo will-less and powerless. He had total control over him. His mind control was enough to make Yibo a victim. But it is different with vampires like Yibo. When he is hungry, his body releases pheromones uncontrollably. He uses them to attract victims. They come to him like bees to honey. They want him and would do anything to get closer to him. Like in the mating season of some animals."

"Oh my! But who is more dangerous of the two now?"

"They are both dangerous in their own way. There's no difference."

"So we should always make sure Yibo never gets hungry."

"Something like that, yes."

"And there's no cure? Nothing?"

"There can be no cure. Because, actually, Yibo is dead. Actually! Shortly after the vampire bit him, Yibo's human body died. The vampire's poison spread through his body and reanimated him. Yibo regained his life as a result. But, he is no longer human. He will age very slowly and no one can predict how long he will live."

"But, if he is dead, why does he age, even if it is slowly?"

"Because Yibo's heart is still beating, or beating again. Only a few times a minute. But often enough to keep his entire circulatory system and brain alive."

"Okay. But when Yibo drinks from your blood, his heart beats normally. So he should be able to age normally, too."

"It only beats as normally as a human's for a few minutes. But it feels different to him."

"Good, I understand that."

"Do you have any other questions?"

"Not at the moment. But thanks for explaining it to me."

"You're very welcome. Feel free to ask if you want to know anything."

"I will. But for now, I'm going to go get ready. Because I have another date with my new boyfriend Cheng later."

"Haha, I'm glad to hear that. Have a good time." Said Zhan. My brother thanked him and went to his room.

Zhan continued to read aloud. But I was a bit in my mind after the conversation between him and my brother. But that's usually the case when it comes to vampires aging. Hopefully Grandpa Xiao will be back soon and I can talk to him. Zhan said he could be back in as soon as two or three days. I hope so! I can hardly stand it anymore. I finally want to talk to him and then confess my feelings to Zhan, no matter what comes out of the conversation!