Celeste refused tp look at him. She was stressed alright. But hearing Marshal's voice was nothing compared to what she was expecting. He was gentle. I didn't ditch you, Marshal... I was just.. never mind she thought as she walked to Marshal and looked into his eyes. She had to do what was right. And if it was to tell him the truth about who she was, then so be it.

She had to give it to him though. He was pushy. Just like Landon. But not as much. " Was it eight hours? Huh... I thought it was less than that" She said with a tinge of laughter. Hungry are you? She then thought... " Me come with you? I mean after having you eat something you dont normally like back in the forest... I guess I dont really have a choice. Do I? Well, in that case. I might as well join you, Marshal, because I haven't been myself the last couple of days... been on a hunger strike for two and I have ro get my eyes back to gold before tomorrow"

She had to admit, she was growing on him... even if he was giving her no choices in any matter at that moment. Maybe things will change after this. I still have to tell him about who I really am. But he prolly knos already, he just wants to hear it from my own lips.

"Since you ar the one taking me on your food starvation thing, I know what it is you want to know. My breathing, warm to the touch,, yodda yodda yodda..." She paused before telling him as they walked outside into the sun. " Im part human, Marshal. But it's not what it sounds like. I wasn't suposed to be half anything" She looked up at him and put her warm hand on his cold forarm before speacking again. " The one who tried to change me, didn't finish the job. I couldn't even tell you who might have done it. But he didn't have the guts to even finish it off. He will be gine by my hand or at least someone he loves will die for what they did to me. But you could prolly guess. So thats the reason why i'm half human half vampire. But that doesn't change anything. So what if I am half and half. I know you are a pure vampire. Why do I care? I don't. As long as you are who you are, I dont care. I'm jusr upset that I wasn't transformed the way I wanted to be. I wanted to be one of them, Marshal. It was my dream. But my folks always told me that it was dangerous and might kill me. " She drew a long breath before continuing. " But you know what? I didnt listen to them. I went off and did what I had to do... and here I am... a hybrid.

The she remembered to tell him about the up-coming trip. " Oh And beffore I forget out this... I am going out for a few days tomorrow after Landon leaves my apartment. I need to think things through. About you...me...my life. I just can't handle everything that has happened to me and in the past.

And I would need someone to stay with me to deal with my life. Just have to find someone willing enough to know what I have been going through, caring enough to never leave me. And someone who loves me for what I am. She thought to herself

She was beginning to love him, but she didn't have the courage to tell him face to face. She would have to do it another way. Tomorrow, she would write him a note telling him what he needed to hear.

When she took his arm he couldn't hold back a smile. Pleased with himself even though she looked thoroughly... well... everything. From mad, sad, disappointed, stressed. And so very tired. He quickly went from pleased to full of pity for her as the walked. "Well. Time flies." He gave a simple and what he thought was clever explanation. As they went into the sun he accidentally dropped the library book as he went to shield his eyes. Not.one for the sun. Picking it up he regained his composure. "I'm glad you've decided to make it up to me." He messed with her and gave a playful wink, not thinking much of the act, but rather her nourishment. I don't know how old or young you are. But food matters. Looking to the ground he knew the best food was human. Not deer or whatnot. The question is how do I force it down your gullet for your own damn good. He wasn't one to particularly care if something lived or died unless they where like him. Even then still rare.

She explained her pardiciment. Being both human and vampire. He didn't make eye contact, or even look at her. Just where he was going unblinking. I already know all of this. This stupid book only told me things I knew from watching you. And if that's all you know about yourself then why do I bother. He knew he was being slightly aggressive in thought. From the outside he kept relaxed, amd at ease as he walked with her. Finally he spoke but slowly as he was still thinking. "Perhaps, you needn't worry about what I nor anyone else think of you." He released his arm and took a few steps out and held his arms outstretched. The book slamming to the ground again. "None of these people matter. And I know for certainty I dont." He chuckled, he always insulted himself. It was one of the fastest ways he knew to get a point across. When he felt he had achieved his goal he relocked arms and continued. "Besides, hybrid or not, your quiet darling." He added with a hushed laugh, as the conversation had gotten to serious for him. And of course she kept it just as serious. All work and no play this one.

Offering a soft smile as she stated he was going for a trip he was immediately feeling the sarcastic side of him just dieing to do what it does till he couldn't anymore. "A trip, amd.ypur worried about Lily old me?" He asked knowing he was just screwing around now so he brought himself back. "But seriously, if your life has stressed you this much to where you need to dissappear for a while, to simply think." He stopped as he got in front of her, realizing how he towered over her. "Perhaps a permanent change may be in order." He added knowing that physically leaving a place for good can do wonders for someone."

He moved aside, almost like a servant who had forgotten their place in the household. He hated he did that so often, change like a switch that is. Why can't I ever just be. He though as he grew frustrated with himself, finding his personality to be incompetent.

"Times flies indeed, Marshal" Celeste said with a deep sigh " Decided to make it up to you?" You didnt leave me any other damn choice, Marshal." She yelled at him. But when she read his mind about food, she moaned " I hate humans for food." she muttered " You knew I was half human when I asked for walter, you knew I was half human when you touched my cheek. I e=was going to tell you aout this, but apparently, everyone seems to unlock my secrets before I even have the chance to say them from my own lips"

She just listened to what marshal had to say the next few moments She didnt even see the wink he gave her. i twas noting like the touch on the cheek. She hated herself and him at the same time " Dont you dare force me to eat. I hate being forced into anything. It makes me worse, and I feel like wanting to kill someone" maybe you if I wanted to, Marshal. she thought angrily as she glared at him. " but if its it's humans you think is best for me at this point, then so be it. I'll cooperate.

" What do you mean 'humans dont matter'? i'm half human for heavens sake. Does that mean nothing to you? I dont matter to you? she thought " If you thought that huimans dont matter you would prolly... " but she was cut short at his next comment " i do care what people think of me, Marshal. That's why i'm still alive. Do you understand anything about me? I still have human wants and needs. marshal"

Then the term 'darling' caught her off guard " Darling? Is that the best you can do coldstuff?" she teased to get out of her comfort zone. Then, she felt his body extra close to her. Nearly face to face. Close enough for a kiss. But Celeste knew that better than to let him take her for himself. She should play hard to get if need be.

" if you wanted to change me fully, marshal, you would have to ask me first, and I dont think doing it in public is the best place. Somewhere more...private... like my place" She hoped her playfulness would warm him up. She knew it was working " And if you want to stay in my medium sized apartment tonight, you can. Instead of me going on that trip for a few days. I might need you next to me when landon arrives some time tomorrow"

She was just glad her anger was out " Oh and to answer your question about my age. Im 120. Like it matters to anyone. But it might to marshal, Celeste her brain said " Now come on. Are we going to get my eyes back to gold or are we going to fool around and get nothing done?" Celeste said pushing him out of her way playfully what an ass she thought with a chuckle.

His eyes watched her as she started yelling at him. Just a constant burade of shouting. He could tell she was reacting to what he was thinking. She really wasn't giving him a choice to filter himself. He was beginning to wonder if she just preferred he say everything without thinking at this point. He literally forced air to move as he mimicked a slightly defeated sigh, practically giving up on arguing with her. Combing his hand threw his hair he held his head to the sky. Getting used to the sun. He mouthed words to himself in frustration before snapping. He grabbed her by the arm with all of his strength and pulled her to the side of a building. His voice being hushed as to not draw even more attention to themselves.

"I can not control what immediately comes to my mind, if you are just going to get repeatedly offended or upset before I can even filter myself perhaps it's best if you don't go in my mind." He looked at the ground, the sun warming him out of his comfort. "And while your at it, it may prove useful to not raise your voice at me." He let go and let her push past him as he rolled his eyes. He debated on continuing for a second. "Well, if you do have a special distain for human food, food made from human is the best thing for a hybrid id guess. It has everything for you in it." He turned his head and let his hair fall into his face to hide his eyes. In trueth he didn't know anything about her. Other then the small amount of information that he had found out and been given. "Your right. I don't know a damn thing about you or how you feel or your experiences. And just because I don't think humans matter doesn't include you. Your not human. Your not Vampire either. You have a soul and immortality. Your better." It wasn't hard to hear the jealousy in his voice as he looked genuinely hurt and upset by what she had said.

That's why when she teased and called him coldstuff he barely responded. He gave a nod just frustrated enough. He knew he had things to do. Get wall putty, return a useless book, and eat. He glanced to the ground embarrassed and shocked about her offer. Turn her entirely, stay with her for a a straight 48 hours. He rubbed his temple for a few seconds. "I'm not turning you. I'm not taking away what I wish I had from you." His voice was stern and absolute. He did smile though at her playfulness. He didn't even know he was doing it. And that clearly effected his next words. "Need me?" He whispered to no one in particular. I may be needed. The thought occupied him as he followed her now.

Celeste was thinking things over as she walked beside Marshal “ Hey, Marshal. Would you like to come over to my place… like after I get my eyes bak to normal and you know… hang out? You dont have to spend the night, if you dont want to” Her eyes locked on to his as she took her hand into his. In a loving way, mind you. Thankful for the fight to be over. “ I mean… you havent seen it and I would still like to invite you over since you still havent accepted it” She had an innocent look in her eyes. “ And we can talk over other things. Like my brother for instance” She said slowly What is my brother doing here… she thought as she let go of his hand “ Marshal… come on… lets get me fed and head over to my apartment.. Something is off”

It was two hours before they finally headed back to her apartment door “ Now that my eyes are back to their golden color, come on in and we can chat” But what about my brother in there she thought as she opened the door. And there was Darren… her only other sibling, at her desk.

Her medium sized apartment had tons of posters or fasion designers,, a two person bed, a bathroom, and best of all, a full sized kitchen. “ Darren?” Celeste said standing in front of Marshal. “ The hell you doing in my apartment.. And how did you get in?”

“ Locksmith, dear sister. You know… you should have a better way of locking that door of yours… like a lockchain for instance.” He then eyed Marshal “ Whos that behind you? A boyfriend or somethin?” He laughed before standing up and walking over to the door “ Well, I have to be going now. Cya, dear sister” He blew an air kiss at her before zipping down the two flights of stairs and outside in the late afternoon sun.

Celeste stood there for a few seconds before speacking “ Marshal… I had no idea.. Honest. He’s totally awesome. I promise. That was Darren my sweet older brother. Prolly wanted to check on me, like ever time he has the chance.” She kept the door open as she walked inside what did he actually want from me? “ Im sorry if he offended you about him calling you my boyfriend. I still think Marshal is handome.. No way is he getting away from me now. “He just gets jealous since he doesnt have one. If you and him were alone… he would prolly tell you all my secrets about my love life. But since he just left.. Im not worried about it.” she walked back to to him and put her hand in his again. Her eyes on him. so temped to kiss him...but gotta wait for the right moment.

Walking besides her he let his temper go. Finding it incredibly hard to stay mad at her. It would seem as if she had warmed him from his cold and stubborn grudges. He both liked it and dispised it. He hated the feeling of vulnerability, and the weakness he thought came with it. He took another quick glance at her. Maybe. Just maybe. This vulnerability is okay... For the first time in a long time he questioned himself. Wether he was okay. "Hang out?" His voice was light and slightly in a song song. As if toying with the idea. He was about to decline when she grabbed his hand, and with it his heartstrings. As he met eyes with her he couldn't help but agree. Something about her. Strange. "I suppose if you insist." He gave a full smile instead of one of his smirks, and it wasn't a devious burn it down smile, but a gentle caring one. One he didn't know he could even do anymore.

They dropped the book off at the library, got her something to eat, then got him wall repair equipment that he dropped off at his apartment for future him to deal with. After that they got to Celestes apartment. He didn't know what to expect. Something in-between lide and death, much like herself he thought. But instead it was something much more off putting. The door opened and smack dab in the middle of the living room was another guy at her deskhe gave quick glances between him and her to see what on earth their deal was.

He didn't have all that much time to react as Celeste quickly hopped in front of him, and now so coincidentally between him and the other guy. Darren? He thought as she questioned him on how he got in.

Though his answer had questions written in them he couldn't help but just move into the door frame and watch this hole situation in both shock and amusement. Brother? Locksmith? BOYFRIEND? He gave a quick wink at her brother and patted him on the shoulder as he left rather quickly and rudely. "She certainly wishes." He wisperd in his ear before following Celeste into her apartment and watched him bolt down the stairs.

He gave the place a good look around. Posters, art, actual furniture, and a kitchen. It looked like a home rather then a hideout. "Its quite alright. Seems sweet and, well, brotherly" He laughed seeing as her apparent brother was a character and a half. And not to shabby lookin' either, after another quick glance at Celeste though he knew instantly she was hotter. "Offended me? With such a compliment? I don't think so." Again he laughed as he removed the blazer outer piece of his three piece suit, getting comfortable. "Jelouse, him? And secrets, come now, I doubt such a cute little thing like you could have to many secrets." He joked as she grabbed his hands again. Instantly he knew if he was alive he would be blushing, and getting warm. Instead nothing changed. A downside of being soulless.

Celeste watched as her brother left the apartment before giving all her attention to Marshal " Ok so he isnt the jealous type. I lied about that... but He does wish he was with someone.. And so do I.. But... no one yet."

When she saw him take off his outer jacket, her heart rose and got faster tell me he isnt she thought with a laugh. " Oh wont believe what I have to keeo away from most people... even my parents.: Celeste chuckled as she eyed him " so.. whats on the agenda before tomorrows big day?"

She really wanted to tell him that she was falling in love with him, but she was scared that he would tell her that he didnt have the same feelings. He thinks im...hot? So he does care Celeste chuckled who does he think he is, trying to get me going? I love this part of him.

How could she ever resist someone like Marshal? Celeste couldnt think of anyone. She knew she couldnt. So she would spend all her time with him, to her best abilities.

He kept the jacket over his arms as she held his hands dlrather tightly in trueth. He kept himself together as he found her demeanor change odly entertaining. "You lied to me?" He made it obvious that it didn't bother him and was more of a joke. To her last part he didn't tighten his grip even though he wanted to. He forced his mind not to race as it so often did. "Everyone has their someone." He commented quietly, slowly.

Watching he actions amd following where her eyes looked he could see her following his subtle precise movement. Odd. He wanted to know what she was thinking. Though it became slightly apparent as he swore he heard her heart beat and looking closely to her cheeks he thought they turned the lightest shade of pink. "Really?" Fascinating. "And yet you told your brother? Or did he find out se other way?" Asking made him feel pushy or rude. He didn't know as they felt the same to him as emotions certainly weren't his strong suit. "Well, today I was hoping to sleep. We've already eaten so I've got nothing to do as my wall can wait." He let go of her hands now and placed his jacket on the doorknob and closed the door, unbuttoned the top 2 buttons of his undershirt, and plopped himself down on the nicely carpeted floor.

He didn't know what he was supposed to do. He didn't exactly exist during the day and it felt awkward to him, especially to not be in his room. Looking back up at her from his odly comfortable place on the floor her eyes were bright. And her hair looked soft. He realized he was staring and quickly looked out the window. Definitely not my strong suit. He gave a small stiffled laugh.

" No he found out about it and told my parents. Before the war of course" Celeste said walking to the bed, but her head facing Marshal. " Awe Marshal.. you look so damn uncomfortable.. come here... " she said moving to the other side of the bed. hes a tricky one isnt he " Im just gonna read before heading off.. Just nervous is all.."

He really needs to confront me about his feelings Celeste thought as she grabbed her huge romance book and read where she left off. " Why is romance even a thing, Marshal? Its a weird thing. And no.. I dont know if everyone has a someone.. I dont have anyone yet, as you know. And nor does that dear brother of mine."

A chuckled escaped her before eyeing Marshal with a loving smile " But I think I might have found the one. Just have to see what he thinks about me. And thats what I want to ask you Marshal.. Since I told you my feelings for you.. its only fair if you told me your feelings about me" Her gold eyes were mezmerizing and she never left them from Marshal.

He shot up, now just sitting on the floor instead of being sprawled out. "So, let me get this right. He is both your human brother, and you vampirian brother? Or is like you? Unique." He paused waiting to see if that offended her. Still getting used to sensitive people after so long. He listened to her footsteps as she made her way over to her bed and sat down, rather gracefully actually. Then she did something rather odd. Now why would you invite me, a practical wild animal, into your home. Your bed no less? He had forgotten it wasn't the 1800's anymore. This wasn't that strange to modern people, and he would admit he was a little outdated in thought. "Only if you insist." He chuckled as he levitate off the ground and floated over to her bed where he simply plopped himself next to her with one leg propped and the other hanging off the bed. "Do what you want." Popping his neck and his fingers he rested his head on the pillows that smelled like her. Honey. He glanced over after deciding it would be to awkward to remove his shirt, even though it wasn't the best to relax in.

He could feel her weight shifting when she grabbed the book and listened as the pages turned. Looking at the cover he rolled his eyes. Romance novels never where my thing. He though as she spoke soon enough. Her unexpected words keeping his mind wide awake, and alert. He took whqt would have been a breath of thought but instead just sounded like the gasp vocal cords make when someone is choking. Sitting up he took the book from her hands. "I'm not certain. I've never put thought into romance. I've just been staring at blank walls in my spare time." He chuckled when she mentioned her brother, longing for his.

Thought apparently this was the day of curveballs for him. First actually going outside during the day, going into her apartment, being where he was. Now SHE was asking HIM how he felt about her. It was painfully obvious to him she liked him. And about as subtle as a shark on land. "That's a complicated question." He kept his voice serious and slightly monotone. He felt like if he had a soul she would be staring right threw it. "Your certainly stunning, and intelligent. I think you've got a sort of untapped insanity your hiding." He only half joked with the last bit before continuing. "Now, if your asking long term what I think would happen." He gave a pause. "I would like to think we find meaningful companionship in any form." He knew he was dancing around what she was really asking, albeit expertly. He put an arm around her. "I think your wonderful." He finally gave in and gave a straight, true, flat out answer.