Now what? he asked.
We wait.
How long?
If she sees the message, it could be within a minute. If she doesnt, it could take days.
We dont have days.
I know.
We sat in silence, his arm around me, my cell phone in my lap. We both were zoned out when we heard a few beeps. I showed Alexander my phone.
Cant W8 2 party w/u!
X, S & O
Alexander gave me a huge squeeze, and we spent the rest of the evening pressed against each others black and pale red lips.
Chapter 10 Interview with a Vampire
The party at the Mansion was going to have to be top secret. I couldnt even invite Becky and Matt. I hated having an intimate party and not inviting my best friend. However, I had to remind myself of the motivation for the partyto get Sebastians mind off Becky and onto a vampire girl.
Becky and I sat at a side entrance to the school, she intently eating her lunch on a step while I was perched on a half wall, doodling a macabre party in my notebook.
A figure stood next to me. Whats that? Trevor said, snatching my notebook.
Wouldnt you like to know.
It looks like a sketch for a funeral.
And if youre luckyor rather, I amyou could be the guest of honor. I tried swiping it back, but he held it out of reach.
You and your friends are having some gathering where you try to bring back the dead
We call it a party, I said back to him.
A party? And when should I be there? he asked.
A party? Whos having a party? Becky asked, placing her trash into her brown lunch bag.
Uh, no one. Trevors just mouthing off.
Well, your sketch looked exactly like a party to me.
There isnt a partynot now, not ever! Cmon, Becky, lets go. This location is suddenly very unappetizing.
Trevor remained at the half wall, puzzled, as Becky and I escaped into school.
Sebastian and Alexander were hanging out in the gazebo when I arrived.
Were going to have a party, I said to Sebastian.
I know, Alexander told me all about it. I do appreciate the lengths you guys are going to to repair my broken heart, he said dramatically, his hand over his chest.
You never know where you might meet the perfect person, I said.
Listen, Ive been traveling all my life and I havent found her yet. Well, I thought I had, but Ive resigned myself to my fate. Becky will marry Matt and Ill be alone for eternity.