The Vampires Little Princess

8

(Carrie's POV)

I was busy filling out some of the applications Ms.Renolds had given me to hopefully secure a position at the ABAA, I have also filled out some other applications to a few places nearby just in case I didn't get any of the jobs here.

I was soon interrupted by my phone dinging,

Unknown: Hey it's Alex. Sorry to text you so late I just got home.

I smiled and saved his number in my phone before texting back,

Me: It's alright, I wasn't sleeping just filling out some applications.

My phone alerts me almost immediately of his response,

Alex: Are you applying to the agency as I suggested?

Me: Yes! It's a great idea. I also grabbed a few applications from some places within walking distance.

Alex: That sounds like a good plan. Did you know when you wanted to meet up or do you want to settle in some more?

Me: I'd like you to come over for dinner tomorrow if that's possible.

Alex: Tomorrow is perfect, is there a certain time?

Me: Anytime after 6 pm is fine by me

Alex: Sounds good, I'll see you then

Me: I can't wait, it's gonna be fun to hang out with you again.

I put down my phone and smile to myself, I shut my laptop and get up, sliding my shoes on as I walk out the door. I haven't gonna grocery shopping and I'm going to need to eat.

I think about what to make on Saturday as I stroll around the store, I decide on chicken alfredo, it's very basic and you can't go wrong with it. I'd the ingredients to make it to my already very full cart. I check out and wince at the total, after this I might have $70 to get me through the week, but food is necessary.

I quickly load my car and head to the agency, once there I out all my groceries in a small wagon so I can just wheel it up to my apartment so I don't kill my shoulders and back.

Once I get to my apartment I see a beautiful woman standing outside my door, she's dressed in a casual navy dress, her sleek black hair is pulled back into a tight ponytail. I slowly approach her and we lock eyes,

"Stay away from Alexander, you could never begin to love him the way I do." she says, her voice cold and serious, I take a step back

"Alex? Huh? We're just friends, I met him like two days ago." I say, trying to keep my voice from showing any fear.

"Elizabeth, you need to leave." Alex's voice comes from behind me, I whip around to see him standing with his arms crossed,

"No! You can't leave me for her! She's a fucking child in her spare time." the woman, Elizabeth, spats,

I can feel my face getting hot and the tears building up in my eyes, I push past the beautiful woman and unlock my door, I fling the door open, and push my wagon inside.

I go to shut the door and Alex slips inside before closing and locking the door. We both stand in silence for a moment before he speaks,

"I'm so sorry, she's my ex we were together for a long time and she's not taking the break up well," he explains and I just shrug,

"It's not my business," I say as flat and monotone as I can, I fight the tears as I busy myself with putting stuff away.

"Hey," Alex says softly and I ignore him, deciding to switch to a different bag to put stuff up.

I finish putting a can in the cabinet and turn around only to be met with him standing there, I realize he's trapped me in and I can't move. I decide to just stare down at the black tile of the kitchen floor.

"She's wrong, there's nothing wrong with you being a little, she's just sad and bitter and taking it out on others," he says and I shrug again, I can't react because then it turns into a fight, I finally look up at him, he looks concerned.

Then he hugs me.

I can't help but wrap my arms around him instinctively, his hug is warm and he smells like cigarettes and fancy cologne, we both stand there for a moment hugging in the kitchen. We finally break the hug and I look up at him, his face looks even more worried.

"Did I fuck up that badly?" he asks and I look at him confused,

"What do you mean?" I ask, instead of responding he simply cups my face in his hands and wipes away tears I didn't know I cried. I give him a weak smile.

"No, you didn't, I just haven't been hugged in a very long time." I explain and look bewildered

"You haven't been hugged?" he questions and I nod

"I haven't been in a relationship since I was 19, my partner at the time was not very good. He used my little space as a way to manipulate and hurt me. I haven't been able to be little the same way since." I explain, trying to keep it short and not give too many details,

"I'm sorry, that's horrible, I wish you didn't experience that." Alex says, I can tell by the look on his face he's being genuine, I shrug again,

"It happened, all I can do now is try to move forward." I say and he nods

"Let me help you with the last of the groceries." He offers and I smile at him

"Sounds good, since you're here do you just want to spend the night and have dinner tomorrow?" I ask and he considers it before he answers

"Sure, if you're comfortable with it I could look after you while you're little." He says and I guess I made a face because he quickly adds

"Not as a caregiver but like as a friend, obviously, like you shouldn't be scared to be little because you're alone." he says and I laugh,

"It sounds nice, it's been a while since I was little and you seem trustworthy enough for a man I met two days ago, why not." I say and he visibly relaxes.

We soon finish the groceries and stay up chatting for a bit, he decides to sleep on the couch despite me insisting he should take the bed, it's not long before I drift off to sleep, excited for the day ahead.