Alexander paused. He stared deeply into my eyes, and so intently, I felt as if I were staring back into his soul. Then suddenly he turned away.
Its not fair, I said, clasping my hands. Sebastian wants to turn Becky and you dont want to turn me.
Alexander sat up. First of all, he doesnt. He feels strongly for herand now that hes crossed the line hes put all of us in jeopardy. He tasted her blood. He has a stronger pull to her than he already had.
It was a mistake to have brought up Sebastian. Now Id distracted Alexander from his thoughts about me.
I know, I said. Its just that sometimes
Raven, its hard enough for mewith you, as we are right now.
I couldnt push him any further. Id already spoiled his mood and the gorgeous night hed created for me. I could tell he was just as concerned for Sebastian as he was for himself.
I guess I shouldnt have let him in, he lamented.
Are you kidding? Hes your best friend. Sebastian is a sweetie, I reassured Alexander.
Hes much more impulsive than I am. Kind of like someone else I know, he said, lightening up.
Hes just fallen for the wrong girl, I said with a sigh.
Then we have to find someone else for Sebastian to fall for, Alexander thought aloud.
Thats a great idea.
He hasnt really had a steady girlfriend. Not only would this be helpful for Becky, but it would truly be helpful to him.
I was so touchednot only that Alexander was concerned for the welfare of my best friend, but that he felt such responsibility and loyalty for his own.
Another mortal? I asked. I thought about the Dullsvillian girls who had plagued me all my life. Theres a bunch of cheerleaders at school that I certainly wouldnt miss, I offered. But on second thought, I refuse to let one of them be turned before I am.
No, my boyfriend said. She has to be a vampire.
Im afraid Im short on vampire girls here, I said. But then I had a thought. But in Hipsterville, theres a whole club full!
Alexander lit up.
I know two very eligible ones. Onyx and Scarlet. One of them could be a perfect match!
How do we get them here? he wondered aloud.
That, I have no idea.
Lets think.
They are party girls, I said.
Then well have a party.
Thats awesome! I love parties. Though truth be told, I havent hosted manyor, in fact, any. No one would show up besides Becky.
It will be a small, intimate gathering.
Shall we have it at the cemetery?
Alexander disagreed. Well have it at the Mansion. That way it will be discreet and no one will find out about it.
I gave Alexander a huge hug. I was excited to be hosting a party and thrilled at the prospect of seeing Scarlet and Onyx again.