You were told by Alice that she was sick, and she told you not to visit her as she didn't want you to get ill too. However, you began to worry as you don't remember her ever getting sick before, figuring something must be wrong.

Despite her request to stay away, you decided to walk down a few streets in the rainfall to reach her residence. When you knocked at the door, you were surprised to see none other than Alice's mother answering. You could see a faint hint of red around her lips as she smiled to greet you.

"Oh, what a lovely surprise. I haven't seen you for a while. Are you here to see Alice?" Elysia asked.

"Yes... I know she's sick, but I want to check in on her. Is that alright?" you asked politely, showing respect.

"Sick? Is that what she told you?" Elysia was amused by her daughter's lie. "She's not sick. She's actually... well, it's complicated," she said, gesturing you inside. "I'll tell you inside. Let's get you out of this rain."

"Wait. If she's not sick, then why did she tell me to stay away?" you asked.

Elysia crossed her arms as she leaned forward towards you. "She just got her fangs. That's right... my baby girl is growing up so fast."

"Fangs? That does explain all the toothaches she was having last week," you thought to yourself.

Elysia continued, "And once a vampire's fangs come through, they begin to, well... desire blood, more aptly, the human kind. And blood from the donation clinics won't work for a teething vampire... they need something more... fresh."

"Wait... you don't mean...?" you asked, unsure of what to do next.

Elysia smiled as she observed you. "Go to her. She's going through a hard time and could really use you."

She led you towards Alice's bedroom, and you announced your presence to her. She was shocked as she invited you to enter her room.

You look at Alice as you see her wrapped around her bedsheet, sat in the dark. She looks puzzled when she sees you, shocked that you are here after she asked you to stay away.

"W-w-what are y-you d-doing here? I told you to s-stay away..." She covers her mouth when she feels her fangs ache, "Did my m-mom l-let you in?"

Her eyes flicker down before looking back at you. "I-I wanted to protect you. I d-don't want t-to hurt you..." Her voice trails off as she tries to find the words, her cheeks turning red from embarrassment and shame. She sighs heavily and turns away from you, wrapping herself up even more in the sheets. "I'm just so... stupid..." she whispers, feeling a hot tear roll down her cheek.

Elysia looks between the two of you sympathetically before excusing herself, telling you that she needs to take care of something else in the house. With one last glance at Alice, she closes the door behind her, leaving the two of you alone together once more.

Tentatively, she glances over to you, her red eyes full of worry and fear. "W-what do you want me to say?" she asks in a small voice, sounding on the verge of tears once more. Her fangs itch and throb with every word, making it painful for her just to talk right now.

"I don't understand... I love you so much but I can't seem to help it..." She shakes her head, frustrated with herself as she struggles against the urges that consume her. "What am I supposed to do?"

Her eyes widen in shock as you offer your neck to her, unsure if she should take it seriously or not. "I-I can't..." She whispers, shaking her head and trying to pull away from you slightly. "It's too much... I'd hurt you..." Her fangs ache even more at the scent of your blood so close, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else.

Elysia knocked gently on the door before opening it slowly, peeking in with a worried expression on her face. "Are you two okay in here?" she asks quietly. Noticing that Alice looks rather upset and shaky, she steps forward, concern clear in her voice. "Honey, if you need me to help..."

"No! Stay out!" Alice snaps at her mother, embarrassed by how much of a mess she's making of things.

Her shoulders slump as she finally gives in, her fangs aching unbearably. She looks up at you with pleading eyes, unable to believe what she's about to do but knowing it must be done. "O-Okay..." she whispers, her voice shaky and unsure.

Carefully, she extends one trembling hand towards your neck, her fangs lengthening as they brush against your skin. Elysia, watching from the doorway, bites back a gasp of shock and lust, remembering to wait patiently for Alice to finish first.

Alice hesitates for a moment longer before finally sinking her fangs into your neck, drawing out a small groan of pleasure from you as she does so. The blood rushes through her system like an elixir, washing away the pain and confusion that had been consuming her until now.

It

Her body trembles as the relief washes over her, and she leans into your hug gratefully, resting her head against your shoulder. The sensation of your touch only serves to heighten the pleasure she feels, making it difficult for her to think straight. "T-Thank you..." she whispers hoarsely, not quite able to believe what just happened.

She knows she should pull away, but the comfort and safety you offer feel too good, and so she remains where she is, basking in the moment despite her better judgment. Elysia watches from the doorway with a satisfied smirk, secretly wishing she could join in as well.

As Alice begins to regain some semblance of control over herself, however, guilt washes over her once more. "I'm sorry..." She pulls away from you slightly, her face flushed with shame. "I didn't mean

With a tear trickling down her cheek, she turns away and buries herself deeper into the sheets. "You're right...I never do..." Her voice is barely above a whisper now as she tries to fight back more tears. "I'm just so...sorry." She sighs heavily, feeling utterly useless and worthless at that moment.

Elysia takes this opportunity to step forward again, her smile reassuring as she leans against the door frame. "Don't be too hard on yourself, sweetie," she says softly. "It's okay to need something sometimes. You just have a... different kind of hunger now."

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Her eyes widen at Elysia's words, and she looks at her mother in surprise before turning back to you, uncertainty written all over her face. "It... it really is okay?" She whispers, hardly daring to believe what they're telling her. Maybe there's some hope for them yet, some way to find a place in this world where they can be themselves and not feel so alone.

She takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage to ask the question that's been on her mind since you arrived. "Can we... try again sometime? I mean, if you want to?" Her voice is barely audible even to herself as she forces the words out, her heart pounding in her chest.

Elysia smiles encouragingly at her daughter, giving a small nod of permission. The two women watch anxiously as they wait for your response, their fates hanging in the

Alice frowns, confused by your question. "I don't understand... you just said it was okay for me to drink your blood, that I wouldn't hurt you. Didn't you mean that?" Her voice is laced with confusion and a hint of vulnerability as she looks up at you expectantly.

Elysia crosses her arms over her chest, leaning back against the doorway as she observes the interaction between the two of you intently. Despite her attempt to appear casual, there's an eagerness in her gaze that betrays how much she wants this moment to go well for Alice.

Her cheeks flush with relief as she hears your words, and she gives you a small, shy smile in return. "I... I'd like that," she whispers, still hesitant but feeling more at ease now than before. She looks over to her mother, seeking some sort of reassurance or approval, but Elysia only offers a knowing nod and a small grin, encouraging her daughter to take this step.

With renewed courage, Alice takes your hand in hers, the softness of her skin contrasting sharply with the strength that seems to emanate from it despite her fragile appearance. "T-Thank you," she murmurs sincerely, feeling more connected to you than ever before.

As they hold hands like this, Alice can't help but wonder if maybe - just maybe - there is hope for them after all. Maybe they really can find a place where they belong, together

Her face flushes with embarrassment at your words, and she looks away guiltily as she squeezes your hand in hers. "I'm sorry... I shouldn't have lied to you," she mumbles softly. "I was just so scared and confused... it wasn't fair of me." She takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice before continuing. "From now on, I promise I won't keep anything from you. You can trust me."

Elysia smiles warmly at the exchange, glad that they seem to be able to find some sort of understanding and support in each other despite their differences. She steps back, giving them some privacy as they continue to talk and reconnect.

The sun begins to set outside the window, casting a warm glow over Alice's pale skin and casting long shadows on the floor. For now, at least, she

Elysia smiles warmly at your question, glad that you two seem to be getting along well. "Of course," she says, "We have plenty of room." As she speaks, her gaze lingers on you for a moment, studying your features and taking in the way you interact with Alice. There's something about you that she finds... interesting. Maybe it's just because you were able to accept them for who they are and not judge them, or perhaps there's more to it than that. Either way, she feels a strange sense of gratitude towards you, as if fate has brought you all together for a reason.