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If I Was Your Vampire
Topic Started: Jul 8 2017, 05:53 PM (5,799 Views)
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*Frank Morgan.

Sam got used to life in 1973. Not exactly complacent - he still longs to go home - but... he stopped fighting quite so hard. He made more of an effort to get along with everyone.

Until Frank Morgan came along, and toppled all of that.

Now, Sam feels torn. He wants to go home. He wants to. But... there are things keeping him here as well. Chris has become an avid student, and Sam enjoys playing the role of mentor. Leaving Annie, after everything she's done for him, feels like betrayal.

And Gene...

Well...

Sam stops walking, looking up at the sky for a moment. It's heavily cloudy, promising rain. Better hurry up...

Pulling his jacket's collar up a bit higher, Sam continues on, his cuban heels clacking on the cobblestones.

He can't say that he and Gene are dating. For one because Gene would punch him, and for another because even Sam wouldn't use that term. A quick fumble in an alleyway, Gene getting him off in the Cortina in the dead of the night... That one time they dragged each other into Lost & Found and practically had a fight over who was to give the first blowjob...

That's not dating. Sam doesn't know what it is, but it isn't dating. And yet, it isn't just impersonal sex either.

Because Sam cares. He cares about what happens to Gene. He gets worried when he notices Gene starting his day off with whiskey for breakfast. When his cough sounds horribly chesty. When he's staring off into space, thinking no one is watching him.

Stepping through the gate to the cemetery, Sam shakes his head. He's tried to puzzle this out many times over the last few weeks, and it's never lead him anywhere. Asking Gene out "officially" is out of the question, surely. And it's not like Sam wants to get involved properly anyway - if he's going to go home...

And there he is again, at the beginning of that thought cycle.

Sam stops, looks around until he spots the familiar figure, stood in the distance beneath a tree, looking at one of the graves. Morgan asked Sam to meet him there. Sam ignores a creeping feel of dread at the sight, takes a breath and makes his way over to the man. Whatever he wants to talk about, hopefully they'll be done before it starts raining... Sam didn't bring an umbrella.

Once he's close enough, Sam calls out.*

Frank?
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*Christ, Gene looks like a shadow of himself. His motions are restricted, tired... And Sam senses that residue of discomfort as well. Almost like Gene has the urge to distance himself from Sam.

Well, no wonder, that...

Sam gives Gene a light pat on his shoulder before quickly making his way to the other side of the car, getting in and shutting the door. Time to go...

The drive is quiet, Sam just concentrating on not gripping the wheel too hard, and on driving as gently yet fast as possible. It still takes longer to get home than he'd like, but finally they arrive.

Just as quickly as before, Sam is by Gene's side, offering his arm. Maybe Gene has replenished a bit of energy by now, but Sam won't risk him falling over when they're this close to a comfortable bed.*
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*Gene closes his eyes for the journey home. Now that he's recovered enough that his thoughts aren't spinning and muddled any more, he's realising just what a messy situation this is. The first time bringing Sam back to the office and this happens. Morgan. The blood. Him not being able to fight Sam off. It's all too much.

He's tired.

At last the car stops and before Gene knows it, Sam's offering his arm. And God does he want to refuse. To show that he's still in charge and able. That he's not weak.

But he has to accept it. He is weak. And he needs that helping arm. Disappointed in himself, Gene takes it and pulls himself up.*

Jus' stick me on the sofa. I'll be fine.
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*In this moment, Sam wishes his senses weren't as finely tuned as they are now. Gene's exhaustion and irritation are radiating off him like an aura, and it's plain to see that having to accept Sam's help is exceedingly difficult for him.

It just hammers home the guilt that's been weighing on Sam from the moment he snapped out of the blood haze.

And yet, he isn't willing to back down on giving Gene what he thinks is best for him. So Sam ignores Gene's comment and leads him up the stairs instead - easily done, now that he's so much stronger, and Gene so hurt. The thought gives Sam no satisfaction.

Only once they're in the bedroom and Sam can be sure that Gene is sitting down safely, does he let go and step back.*

I'll get you some water and out the kettle in.

*He doesn't say anything else, but Sam keeps hovering for another second - just in case Gene needs help getting out of his clothes...*
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*Gene huffs as Sam completely ignores him and half carries him straight up to bed. In reality though, he knows Sam's right. And that's even more irritating.

Once he's sat down, he immediately starts pulling his tie off with his good hand, the other one still held against his body. He can get undressed himself, surely. And anyway. He can sleep in his boxers and vest. That's less clothing to remove.

And in response to Sam's offer of water and tea, Gene grunts a 'thanks'. Even in this sorry state he can't pass that up. Hopefully the sugar will give him back some energy.*
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*Sam resists the urge to stay and watch as Gene dresses, just to make sure he'll be okay - Gene probably feels humiliated enough already. So he just nods in response to Gene's thanks and leaves the room, heading downstairs again.

Once he's in the kitchen, Sam stops in his tracks, closes his eyes, and takes a deep conscious breath, letting it back out slowly.

He hasn't had the time to really think about all the things that happened at the station, but now it's rushing at him all at once. Morgan's betrayal and the power he holds over Sam now... The horrible pain, the feeling off dying, over and over and over... And the taste of blood. Real, human blood.

Grimacing, Sam covers his mouth with one hand. He can't think about that, he mustn't try to remember the taste. That heavenly taste...

Sam shakes himself, then forces himself to get on with what he was doing. Gene needs to stay hydrated, that's the most important thing. Sam puts the kettle on, then fills a big glass with water and carries it back upstairs.

Once he's reached Gene's bedside, Sam silently holds the glass out for Gene to take.*
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*When Sam makes it back upstairs he'll see Gene in his vest and boxers sprawled out on the bed like he's just flopped back there, legs and good arm spread out with his head and shoulders sunken into the pillows. And of course his bad arm is still tucked against his chest.

Despite the tiredness still dragging him down, Gene's aware of Sam appearing next to him. He opens an eye and notices the glass of water hovering beside him. He doesn't feel like it, but he should make himself drink that really... So he pushes himself awkwardly up a little more and takes it from Sam.*

You not needin' a blood bag again by now?

*Maybe what Sam 'ate' of him is going to keep him energised for longer... That's what it sounded like anyway. Not that Gene likes to think of it in that way... The fact that the blood he's desperately missing right now is inside of Sam. It's uncomfortable, and Sam must be feeling that too.*
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*Every time Sam sees him, the pallor of Gene's skin makes him wince. This isn't right... none of this is right...!

Sam steps back once Gene takes the glasses from him, knowing that he probably looks just as awkward as he feels. His urge is to stay close to Gene, give him some reassurance... but it was Sam who did this to him. Who almost... almost killed him. Out of self-preservation.

Nearly overcome by emotions, Sam has to clear his throat before he's able to answer.*

M'alright.

*It's the truth - apart from the swirling, acidic guilt, Sam feels.... good. Better than he has in weeks, physically at least.*
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*Sam's crap at lying at the best of times. So it's no surprise to Gene that even though Sam insists he's okay, he clearly isn't. What happened is eating him up, and despite gene's irritation at the situation he knows it isn't Sam's fault, not really.

So he takes a sip of the water and then lets it rest against his chest while he swallows, grunting afterwards.*

Well y'look even more bloody haunted than y'did beforehand.

S'not your fault. Y'know that.
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*Sam blinks, Gene's statement catching him off guard. He's still that easy to read, huh...

For a moment, it really shows in Sam's expression - the guilt, the wish to undo all of this.

Then, he shakes his head.*

You told me to stop. I didn't.

*Sam slightly raises one hand, staring down at it. The hand he grabbed Gene's throat with, subdued him... It could have been over in an instant, like that. Gene didn't stand a chance.*
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*Gene sighs, closing his eyes and letting his head rest back. Sam doesn't see it, does he.*

You did though.

Maybe not when you should've... We could've avoided a whole bunch of this shit if you'd listened.

... But I'm alive. Which means you did stop.
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*There is some truth in that, Sam realises. The moment Gene went limp... The moment his heart faltered... Sam felt it. And it snapped him out of the blood haze.

Sam looks up again, his gaze insecure and faintly hopeful all at the same time, his voice ever so slightly meek.*

... You're not... angry, then?
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*Gene rolls his eyes.*

'Course I'm angry. But not specifically at you, this time. So you can stop shitting your pants.

*it's hard to articulate, and Gene isn't going to try and explain everything he's feeling... But a lot of it should be obvious. He's angry that this happened to Sam in the first place. That it supposedly happened to Sam because of him - as a plot to kill him. He's angry that it's been so difficult on them both to keep the vampire under control. He's angry that this force he's been fighting for so long has finally claimed another person he loves. Angry that in turn, he could have died today. He could have been the very one that meant Sam's humanity would be gone forever. Angry that the life they had together is now changed. Things had been going well, really... And now it's all thrown into chaos. He's angry that he feels suddenly so powerless in the situation. Angry that Sam could now snap his neck like a twig if he wanted. Angry that his control over everything is so fractured.

And of course, he's angry and frustrated at feeling this weak and groggy. His entire arm hurts, the suction in his veins and the grip, the pulling on his muscles, the bruising... it hurts. And on top of everything else, it's just... too much to deal with.*

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*... Gene is telling the truth. The relief Sam feels is enough to almost make him feel dizzy, at least some of the constant tension draining from him.*

... Okay.

*After a couple of seconds, Sam takes a careful step forward, approachimg the bed. Then, he carefully sits down near Gene's legs. He can smell the blood on Gene still - there was no time to wash the wound - but for once, it doesn't bother him. The need for Gene to be alright is overriding any other urge. Sam needs to be close, to make sure nothing else happens. Gene needs to be safe.*
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*Gene feels the tension leave Sam, and oh god, how he needed to feel that. Sam was so guilty and rigid that Gene was worried he'd snap in half. So as Sam sits down, he visibly relaxes further and sinks deeper into the duvet. Then after a moment, he speaks softly again - but this time out of concern as well as weakness.*

.... With all the dramatics I can barely remember what happened before.

You said... Morgan...?
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*Sam's shoulders tense up again for a moment at Gene's question - but then, he deflates. Of course that question was coming. And maybe, talking about it will help Sam process all of this as well... And Gene has a right to know.

So Sam nods, licking his lips nervously. Where to start...?*

... He showed up at the station. Just after I left your office. I took me a while to realise that... I hadn't heard him. At all.

*Sam interlaces his fingers, squeezing his hands together anxiously.*

The gist of it is that, uh... He's a v-vampire. An... Old one, apparently.

*As he speaks, Sam disentangles his hands, automatically reaching up to press his palm to the side of his neck - the exact spot Morgan bit him.*

... He was the one who... Who did this. To me.
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*Eyes closed, Gene listens as best as he can through the fog in his head. This is going to take some digesting...

Morgan. Frank Morgan. The bastard who's been lurking around the station for weeks. He's a vampire. How could Gene not have known!? He should have noticed - he's been hunting them long enough! If he'd known then maybe he could have stopped this...

But Sam says he's an old one... And that means he's powerful. Respected. Used to hiding.

Christ, what do they do...?*

Shit.

... Had no bloody idea...
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*Gene had no idea? ... that Morgan was a vampire, presumably. There's no way he would've let him anywhere near the station, otherwise...

Despite its futility, the thought is strangely comforting. So Sam gives a small huff and continues*

Me neither. He asked me to meet him, that day, to talk. I had no idea what it would be about...

*Sam grimaces - now that the memories are back, it's easy to see how naive he had been.*

He tried to convince me to... to work with him and collect evidence on you. So that you'd be suspended, or worse.

*He clearly remembers the horror he'd felt at the thought of Gene - disgraced and alone in his flat, or in prison... Even now, the thought makes his chest grow tight.*
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*or worse... And this was before he turned Sam.

Morgan was trying to make Sam turn on him, even before...!

Gene feels sick again.

Hesistantly, he opens his eyes again and half-whispers.*

And... You refused?
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*Sam glances over at Gene, his eyes a dull coppery red. He nods, then looks away again. Remembering how difficult it was to refuse... remembering that strong desire to just give in to Morgan's words... Sam can't help but feel some guilt over it, even though he did resist in the end.*

... that's when they grabbed me.

*His fingers are knotted together again, Sam squeezing them as anxiety wells up within him.*

I... I don't remember much from that point on. There were two more people, I think... they grabbed me, threw me down a flight of stairs-- must've been a crypt...

*They threw him into absolute darkness... Eyes hooded, Sam continues quietly*

I lost consciousness for a while. When I woke up, it was dark... I could hardly see... And I must've been injured, my head was hurting, a-and I couldn't think...
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*Jesus... Though he feels tired and weak, the details wake up a rage within him. It churns his stomach.*

He didn't give you a chance.

*Gene sighs heavily. Another person he couldn't save. And with how undetectable Morgan was, even if Gene had been there, he wouldn't have been able to do anything to stop it.*

Y'could've had yer head bashed in with yer brain dribbling out yer ears, as long as y'were still alive when they made you drink.
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*Sam nods, the motion small. He barely remembers what happened exactly... Morgan was talking to him, his words penetrating his brain to the point that they became unintelligible... Then the bites...

His voice even quieter, Sam mumbles*

... there were three of them, in total...

*Without realising it, Sam start to slowly rub his upper arm, as though trying to warm himself up.*

... I was so... cold...

*He hesitates for a moment, then frowns. Something Gene said just now makes no sense...*

... wait-- made me drink?

*He looks over at Gene, confusion emerging in his expression.*
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*Cold... Of course, Sam was dying. Not that he'd known it. But that was the last time he'd have his own body warmth. It's tragic.

And then Sam's confusion - shouldn't he know this?*

Well, yeah. S'how you turn someone. Get 'em to the brink of death then you make 'em drink some of your blood. The introduction of it into your system combined with your own blood dying... Reckon that's what does it, though m'not an expert.
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*It takes Sam a couple of moments to process this, but when he does, he suddenly feels ill. Morgan... He's quite sure Morgan was the last one to... To feed on him. And Sam remembers something cold jamming against his mouth, and then an icy coldness like he'd never experienced before, entering his system...

Sam lowers his gaze, eyes wide, and murmurs*

... So that's what he meant.

M-Morgan. Said he, uh-- 'sired' me.

*Christ, it sounds so wrong. And this means... This means that he's got a part of Morgan within him now...*
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*Morgan turned Sam. It's true, then. Gene raises his good hand to tiredly rub it over his face.*

I s'pose by vampire standards you hit the jackpot, then. If he's undetectable, he must be some kind of undead bigwig.
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...

*Sam doesn't respond immediately, staring down at his hands. Morgan said the same. That it was an honour.

... Some honour.

Finally, Sam whispers*

... I never wanted... any of this.
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*Gene whispers back, completely at a loss. There's nothing he can do to make this better...*

...I know.

*He drops his good hand, feeling about beside him until he finds Sam's knee - and he squeezes it weakly, his replying voice still slightly slurred.*

But m'gonna keep you safe. Vampire or no bloody vampire. You're still my Sammy Boy.
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*Sam startles at the sudden warm touch, looking over at Gene with wide, slightly glassy eyes.

Gene... Even now...

Intense gratitude wells up within Sam, and he has to swallow hard to stop himself from bursting into tears right then and there. Instead, he manages to give Gene a small, wobbly smile as he carefully places his own hand on top of Gene's. He knows it's cold, and cold is the last thing Gene needs right now... But Sam can't help but reciprocate. The gesture means more to him than he can say, especially after everything that happened.

His voice weak, Sam finally says*

... It's you they're after, y'know. Y'should be worryin' 'bout yourself.
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*Gene shakes his head just a little, face slack and eyes closed.*

S'not that simple.

If Morgan wanted me dead that badly he'd have done it himself by now. What he wants is f'r you t'do it. He likes you. Wants to make you like him.
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*That... There's truth in that. Morgan had so many chances to kill both Gene and Sam... For Sam's hand... But he's still playing with them.

Sam squeezes Gene's hand gently, though his voice is flat as he speaks*

Fat chance. I don't tend to befriend my murderers.

*And what Morgan did to him... It's diminished his chances of going home even further. He won't ever take that man's side... No matter what happens.*
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Mmph. You'll 'ave to murder 'im right back.

*eventually that's what it'll come to, Gene's sure. It seems as though Morgan really isn't going to let this go... To attack Sam in the station like that, it was a risk.*
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*Sam can't tell whether or not Gene is being serious. Kill Morgan? Although, deep down... Sam understands that what Gene is saying is true. If Morgan doesn't stop attacking them, then what other choice will they have?

But he can't think about all that now, let alone talk. Gene needs to recover, first and foremost, and Sam can hear the water boiling downstairs.

He gently places Gene's hand back on the duvet before pushing himself up.*

Be back in a tick.

*Not waiting for Gene's response, Sam makes his way downstairs. Preparing the tea the way Gene wants it doesn't take long, so a few minutes later Sam is walking upstairs again, a steaming mug in one hand, a couple of Curly Wurlys in the other. The sugar is definitely going to help...*
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*Gene barely moves as Sam gets up, not aware of the impact his words have had. It may come as a shock to Sam that Gene considers the best course of action to be killing Morgan, but he's lived around these creatures for a long time now. It's not going to be long before Morgan tries again. And they need to be ready to do what needs to be done.

Sam's back in a blur, and with him comes the rustle of Curly Wurly wrappers and the smell of fresh tea. If only he had the energy to push himself up fully to enjoy them properly...

Opening his eyes, Gene tries to shove himself at least a tiny bit more vertical.*

This meant to rev up my engine, then?
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Mh.

*Sam places the mug, along with the Curly Wurlys, on the bedside table, before reaching over to help Gene sit up - he's not going to watch as his friend expends more energy than he needs to...*

You should get some shut-eye as well. Let your body recover.
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*Gene isn't going to say no to sleep - he knows he needs it. But he also needs sugar and fluids, and he can't consume those if he's unconscious. Weakly, he lets Sam help him up a bit until he's tilted though to be able to drink without choking.*

Ngh... What, and let that tea go cold? Over my half-dead body.

*then, realising his aching arm is closest to the bedside table, Gene gestures to the tea and whispers.*

Y'mind...?

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*Sam's lips twitch into a short, small smile, but then at Gene's whisper, he grows serious again. Christ, Gene is too weak to even lean over and grab that mug...

So, without hesitation, Sam reaches down and take the mug, carefully holding it out so that Gene will hopefully be able to take it with his good hand.*

Take it easy...
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*Gene does reach out with his good hand, taking the might and resting it against his chest for a moment before lifting and sipping. And God, if that isn't the best thing ever. Just what he needs.

The feeling of hot, rejuvenating liquid filling his mouth reminds him of something though, and he sluggishly turns his head to look at Sam's abdomen.*

Hole all fixed, then...?
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*Sam blinks in slight surprise - his concern over Gene has almost made him forget what exactly started it all. He presses one hand against his abdomen, looks down... and the wound is gone indeed.*

... looks like it.

*Just to make sure, though, Sam unbuttons his shirt. It's actually hard to tell, what with Sam's skin being entirely covered in dried black blood, but... the skin itself is unhurt. Not a scratch, not even the tiniest hint of a scar as he traces over his abdomen.

As though nothing ever happened...*
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*Gene watches as Sam exposes his abdomen, tracing his fingers over it smoothly.

He snorts, taking another sip of tea before turning his head back to look up at the ceiling.*

Your new tactic to raise my blood pressure?
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*Once again, Sam is caught off guard, looking up and staring at Gene with wide eyes. If his body had the capacity, he'd be blushing right now. Then, the expression on his face changes from surprise to... pained, just for a moment. He knows Gene is joking, trying to introduce a bit more levity to the situation, but the fact remains that they're further away from having intimate contact again than they've ever been. Not only will Gene probably be hesitant, after Sam failed to control himself, but Sam himself knows that it would have to be an emergency for him to get this close to Gene again.

Yes, he did stop, and no, it wasn't his fault that he needed the blood in the first place. No, he doesn't feel the urge to chomp down on Gene's neck. And yet, Sam knows he can't risk it. He doesn't understand himself anymore, doesn't know what will trigger him. Right now, Gene is all he has left. He can't risk losing that.

The moment passes, and Sam turns away to button his shirt back up, mumbling in as normal a voice as he can manage*

So long as it's working...
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*Gene's mouth twitches with a hint of a sad smile. There's nothing he'd like more than for Sam to flop down on the bed with him now and for them to sleep - for Sam's breathing to help lull him into a healing slumber. But that isn't going to happen. Even if it was safe, would Sam want to risk this again?

Gene sighs before turning on the humour again.*

If it's blood circulation you're worried about, you'd be best not making it all rush away from my brain.
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*Now it's just painful. Gene knows this can't ever happen again... and he must know that it pains Sam.

He must know. Right?

Unable to respond to the joke, Sam just shakes his head. His answer comes out with more bitterness than he intends to*

Just remember that I almost killed you, should do the trick.

*He pauses, taken aback by his own words, then quietly say*

... sorry.
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*Gene blinks at that. It may be true... But at the same time it's not. It wasn't Sam that almost killed him. It was that part of Sam that isn't Sam. The vampire. And Morgan.

Gene's jaw tenses and he takes another long sip of the tea.*

Don't particularly want to think about that.
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*Sam remains silent for a second, then mutters*

... fair enough.

*Then he blinks... and when he looks over, his eyes are shining a little more scarlet than before. He remains where he is, a few feet away from the bed, arms loosely by his side. There's no indication that he might move any time soon - all Sam is doing is watching Gene, watching as he takes another sip.

Listening.*
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*At Sam's response, Gene looks over again - and his eyes widen slightly.

There's that hint of red... Does that mean the vampire's coming back? Wary suddenly and his adrenaline starting to creep up, Gene speaks in a low voice.*

.... Sam...?
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*Sam doesn't move - doesn't even blink. His expression is closed off, guarded, almost as though he's as much afraid of giving something away as Gene is of a sudden attack.

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You're a shit vampire hunter . Hunt.

*But there is no aggression behind those words. Not even ridicule.

It's almost... Melancholy.*
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*...!

Gene's whole body tenses, his knuckles gripping the mug even tighter. Shit, he hadn't thought the vampire would surface again so soon.*

Done alright so far.

And if I'm a shit vampire hunter, that'd make you an even shittier vampire.
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*Sam doesn't laugh, doesn't even smile.

He's on the back foot here. Gene is still scared of him, yes, but... Sam doesn't quite understand him anymore.

Gene had said, in no uncertain terms, that if he thought Sam was going to kill someone... He'd finish Sam off.

But he didn't do that. Instead, he helped Sam survive. Gave his own blood.

It's only now really hitting him - Gene was willing to give his own blood to save Sam. He spoke to what he labels the vampire, threatened it, but in the end still saved it.

So now Sam is insecure, and it shows in his expression, in his guarded gaze. The rules have changed, and he isn't sure he really understands them. He'd thought that once he drank blood, that would be the end of him, unless he killed Gene first.

... Not that he could ever do that.*

... You had me on a silver plate, and you failed.

I had you on a silver plate, and resisted.
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*Gene narrows his gaze, swallowing reflexively. The vampire is telling him he failed?*

Failure is in the eye of the beholder.

Sam's still here isn't he? Then that's 1-0 to me.
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Of course I'm still there. There's no one else.

*Sharpness has crept into Sam's voice. Hunt just doesn't want to face it, does he.

Sam's hand curls into a fist.*

You didn't get Morgan.

And I could have killed you, back there. You said the moment you thought I might hurt someone, you'd put a stake through my heart.

*Sam pauses then, before the next sentence has a chance to come tumbling out.

I hurt you.*
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*Gene frowns, his stubbornness flaring. The vampire thinks it knows what he thinks? That it has any say over how he feels?

Of course he didn't get Morgan. He didn't know. But he will. Now that he knows, he will. And as for the other statement... *

I found an alternative. Stopped anyone getting hurt. I did my job.
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*This time, Sam can't stop the words coming out.*

You got hurt.

*Sam's mouth snaps shut and he stiffens, as though he's just made a mistake. A second later, the guarded look is back, Sam's expression and body language closed off.*

... if you want to survive Morgan's wrath, you'll need to be more careful. He's after you, and he won't stop until you're dead. Do you understand?
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*Gene pauses. There's some truth to that. Morgan's clearly got an agenda and he's trying all his tricks to try and make his plan work. He needs to be careful.*

Well he hasn't got me so far.

And I s'pose it's a good thing I've got a super strong, Colgate-sponsored demon body guard best friend then, eh.
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*... was that a compliment? Either way, Sam doesn't let his guard down just yet.*

He's going to try and use me again - you said as much yourself.

*Sam lowers his gaze, his voice softening.*

... you shouldn't rely on me.
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.....

*Gene breaks eye contact with the vampire at last, mirroring Sam's downward gaze.*

Not that easy, is it.

*As soon as the words are out, Gene wishes he could take them back. That admission feels a little too vulnerable suddenly. Because really, he has no choice. If he doesn't trust and rely on Sam, what else can he do? If Morgan really is after him and he really is as powerful as they suspect, then this isn't just any old lackey. He won't go down without a fight. And Gene may have his crucifixes and stakes, but he needs Sam's help with this. He can't fight Morgan alone.*
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*Sam glances up, taking in Gene's posture.

So he does still trust Sam. Him.

... he shouldn't feel so relieved. Both times he encountered Morgan, Sam was confronted with a power beyond his understanding. Morgan has some kind of hold over him, and underestimating that could be a deadly mistake. Gene must be aware of that.

Sam mutters*

... don't say I didn't warn you.

*Then, from one moment to the next, Sam's posture changes subtly, and the red glow in his eyes fades away. He blinks, momentarily confused... then, a mortified look creeps onto his face. He did it again... shit. As if Gene didn't have enough to deal with already.

Sam drags a hand down his face, heaving a silent sigh. Quietly, he says*

... I should let you get some rest...
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*Gene winces internally at that. 'Don't say I didn't warn you'. As if he has a choice that doesn't end up with him losing Sam. And that's clearly not an option.

So Gene closes his eyes and rolls onto his good side, cradling his sore arm to his chest.

Despite all this, Gene finds himself craving human touch. If only he could get Sam to lie down with him... But Sam still seems weird around him. There's this awkwardness between them that he can't quite place.*

S'pose so.
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*Sam watches as Gene curls up, his chest aching. The urge to it down next to Gene - no, to lie down, to hug him close, watch over him a he sleeps... it's almost unbearable. But Sam has had to repress a lot of urges, lately. For Gene's safety, he has to hold back here as well.

Besides, Sam's body is dead. The thought of Gene touching him in this condition is just... depressing, if not horrifying. Sam doesn't quite understand it himself, but it fills him with sadness.*

I'll be outside, if you need anything.

*Sam doesn't turn to leave yet, though - just in case Gene needs something now... in case he wants to say anything else...*
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*Sam's about to leave. Probably for the best... But not what Gene's craving. He tries to ignore the pang of sadness and grunts his reply.*

Alright. I'll be down once the tanks full.
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*Why does Sam get the feeling that Gene wants something...? ... must be his own wishful thinking and longing...

So Sam nods, sadness sitting heavy in the pit of his stomach. Then he turns, walking out of the room and pulling the door closed to the point where it's on the jar.

Outside, he leans against the wall next to the door, then slides down until his sat on the ground, knees loosely drawn up to his chest with his hands resting atop. He knows he won't need to feed for a while... and there's nothing else his body could want, in this state. Not even physical comfort.

So this is where he'll stay until Gene wakes up. Keeping watch, listening for any unusual sounds; unmoving and unblinking.*
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*It takes Gene a few hours to recover physically. Longer to recover mentally. He's forgiven Sam, of course - but it's very hard to just forget what happened, especially since his entire arm feels like it has a bad sprain for the few days afterwards. So he has to take it easy - no punching suspects for a while! Sam's probably grateful for that fact at least.

They make sure to go back to the station the next day, like normal. It's important to get back on the horse, so to speak. If they stay away for too long it'll just be harder to get back into the swing of things. And thankfully, with the absence of Morgan, things seem to be better. No more stabbings, no more pints of blood lost. Things almost feel.... Normal. And with both of them watching each other's backs it's almost easy to feel safe. As safe as they can, anyway. After what happened, they keep a close eye on each other.

And so, after a couple of weeks and longer and longer spells of Gene trusting Sam to contain himself, the time finally arrives. A big job. One that requires the team to work long, hard hours - and, most importantly, without their Guv.

Gene has mixed feelings about going undercover. On one hand, it's a thrill. It's going in there, getting your hands dirty and catching the perp red handed. The sense of achievement and justice when it all goes right - it's one of the best things about the job. Knowing that you're hard work and the risk you took resulted in an arrest that protects countless lives. But it's also dangerous. Isolating. Lonely. And though he wouldn't like to admit it, terrifying. But that's what he's about to do - Sam always makes Gene reveal more than he means to, and in telling him the plan, that's what's going to happen, surely.

And then there's the responsibility of leaving Sam alone for a few days. It's not something he does lightly.

Sam's going to be furious.

So Gene steels himself and calls Sam into his office with his jaw set and his heart beating hard. This isn't going to be an easy sell.*
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*This incident has changed Sam in a significant way. Before, he was reeling, everything he had left focused on finding a way not to go insane, and not to kill everyone around him. He was his own enemy.

Now, there's Morgan, and the threat he poses to Gene. The mere thought of that man laying hand on Gene has Sam's hackles rising. And it gives him focus. The urge to drink human blood, to taste that sweet, delicious taste again; the despair, the self loathing; all of these things pale into insignificance. Sam may be the weapon Morgan chose to attempt to destroy Gene, but Sam is also the only thing standing between the two of them.

He won't let anything happen to Gene. If he can use his new way of being to protect Gene, then he'll do that with everything he has.

So Sam pulls himself together and does his best. Goes to work like normal, talks to the others like normal. He still lives with Gene, but he's getting the sense that Gene is starting to trust him more and more. And Sam is starting to feel... Settled, almost. He can deal with this, if he just focuses on what... No, who he's doing it for.

The weeks pass, and Morgan doesn't reappear. As far as Sam can tell, no vampires approach them. They start working bigger cases, Sam taking on more legwork. So far, things have been quiet.

Then, that miner is killed.

Slowly they begin to unravel the mystery. Get closer and closer to the mastermind behind the planned heist - Leslie Johns, the cop killer.

When Gene calls him into his office, an uneasy feeling settles in Sam's gut. They've been going over their options, but so far they haven't come to a satisfying conclusion. So what's Gene about to tell him...?

Sam stops in front of Gene's desk, crossing his arms.*

Guv?
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*Gene sits back down behind his desk as Sam approaches, lighting a cigarette immediately. He's going to need it.*

Johns. Think I've got a plan.
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*The uneasy feeling intensifies. The way Gene is setting this up, Sam gets the impression that he won't like where this is going...*

... go on.
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*Okay, so far so good...*

We need to catch him with his hand in the biscuit tin, right? But we need enough background evidence to make it stick in court. To prove intent, to get a confession.

*Sam knows all this... So his decision should make perfect sense... *

.... So the plan is, I go in there undercover. Johns doesn't know me. S'the perfect way to secure the evidence we need to send 'im down for good.
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*A frown slowly begins to show on Sam's face as Gene talks; so far, Sam is following... Their attempts to get evidence, or find out when and where the heist is going to be taking place, haven't lead to anything but a lost life.

But then, the bombshell. Sam's eyes widen.*

... What?

*Gene can't be serious...*

That's too dangerous, and you know it.

*How can he even be considering this...?!*
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*'And you know it'?*

Sam. Of course it's bloody dangerous. That's what this job is, it's dangerous.

But we've got sod all so far! What else d'you suggest?!
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*Sam stiffens, his fingers clawing into his arms.*

You're a DCI, in case you'd forgotten, you're not supposed to be doing this kind of stunt. I know you think you're invincible, but this--

*Sam shakes his head, exasperated*

What if someone else there recognises you?! You said yourself, Johns is a cop killer. Going in there would be suicide.
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*Gene sighs, exasperated. Sam's missing the point.*

And if he doesn't bat an eyelid at killing police, what more damage is 'e gonna do if we don't nail him!?

I don't know what your old DCI was like in Hyde, but here I lead from the front. Can't ask your men to follow you into battle if you don't fight any battles of your own. And I know the kind of man Johns is. I'm the best match for this one, tell me I'm wrong.
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*Sam is growing more tense with each passing moment, Gene's words hitting him unexpectedly hard, on multiple levels.

Sam's "old DCI" is Sam himself. And he knows he never would have tried to pull something like this... Never. Definitely not.

His voice fierce, Sam says*

You're wrong.

This isn't a ruddy battle that you have to prove yourself in. For God's sake, Gene... We'll find another way to get Intel. There have to be other ways.

*He can't let Gene do this...*
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*at that, Gene stands up, pushing his chair back. Sam's talking a lot but he's not offering any alternatives!*

You think that's why I'm proposing this? To water my ego? 'Cos you and I both know it's a nice fat round healthy size already!

*Gene shakes his head, almost amused and a little hurt.*

I don't have to prove myself to anyone. I have to stop people getting killed. And that's what I'm going to do.
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*Sam unwinds his arms and takes a step back, staring into Gene's eyes. Bloody hell, he really wants to go through with this... He thinks it's the only way.

But if he goes undercover... It means Sam won't be able to keep an eye on him. And vice versa. And that is what scares Sam the most.

He takes a breath, willing himself to remain calm.*

Let's review what we know about the gang. I-- I haven't been at my best lately, as you well know, but if you give me some time I can come up with something else. A plan that doesn't involve... That much recklessness.

*A plan that doesn't involve you risking your life, Sam almost said.*
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*Recklessness? That isn't what this is at all. It's not for fun. This is his duty, his job.*

Look. We know they're about to hit somewhere. That means they're recruiting. Looking for big burly bastards to add to their inner circle.

*Then, because he can easily guess part of what Sam's scared of, he softens.*

It's bein' on your own for a few days that's givin' you the heart palpitations...?
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*Sam opens his mouth, but then at Gene's last comment it snaps shut, his eyes widening slightly. Shit... He's still that easy to read, isn't he...

Sam remains silent for a few seconds, holding Gene's gaze. Then he quietly says*

... No..

I mean, yes-- yes, partly...

*It still isn't easy to admit.*

... You'll be out there on your own. A perfect target for... For Morgan.

*At least when they're together, they can look after each other... But separated Morgan could either attack Gene, or try and manipulate Sam again. Both options fill him with fear.*
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*Oh. So he was right, but... He wasn't expecting Sam to be worried about Morgan on his behalf. He was expecting Sam to worry more about being able to control himself.

Huh. *

I'm at more risk here, in the police station he keeps popping up in like a possessed jack-in-the-box.

*He shoves his hands in his pockets and leans back, trying to come up with an acceptable solution.*

S'whether you can keep it together without me for a couple of nights. That's the only thing we've got to worry about.
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A couple of nights?

*Sam looks flabbergasted.*

You don't seriously think it's going to be that easy, do you?

*Yes, there's also the question of whether Sam feels confident enough to be on his own for that long... but the worry for Gene still overrides everything else. The thought of him, out there on his own, in enemy territory... It makes dread pool in the pit of Sam's stomach.*

At least here, now that we know it's him who's after you, we can watch each others' backs. If you're out there on your own, undercover no less... There's nothing I can do.
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Listen. I get it. I understand. You think I want to let you out of my sight for more than five minutes at a time? I'm watching you like a bloody hawk, thinking every day's gonna be the one Morgan swoops in on you like the creepy bat he is?

... But we've got a job to do. I've got to keep this city safe, as well as you. As well as my officers.
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*Sam grits his teeth. Gene keeps saying this... And Sam knows that he's being selfish, protesting this much. He knows that he's putting Gene's safety before everyone else's. But can he be blamed for that? With how mad his life, or what's left of it, has become, Gene is the only anchor he has left. If he were to lose that as well...

... But Gene is right. They do have a duty, they have to keep doing their jobs.

Sam stares at Gene, gaze sharp and irritated, but he can feel his resolve wavering.*

... You're positive they don't know you? We've not exactly been keeping a low profile these past few months. If even one of them recognises you, it's over.
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*Sam seems to be softening... Realising they have to try to carry on as normal. It's hard, so hard. But they have to do it.*

Word is he's been bringing in out of towners. Doesn't want too many locals changing patterns and alerting us.

*here, his lips twitch in a hint of a smile.*

Won't be expecting 'us' to be the very ones carrying out his plan.
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*Sam doesn't smile. This is too serious. Too dangerous.

However, it's clear now - the scales have tipped. He's losing this argument.*

That means nothing unless can convince them you're an 'out of towner'.
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Do you doubt my acting skills?

*In an attempt to try and lighten the situation, Gene raises an eyebrow. Truthfully, the prospect of his proposal terrifies even him - but this is something he has to do. He couldn't send one of his team in there, not Ray or Chris... They'd be eaten alive.*

You haven't seen my Hamlet.
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*Sam rolls his eyes. Though he has to admit that Gene did a decent job while they were undercover in that pub, so many months ago... But this is on a completely different scale.*

You'd need to find a way to communicate with us regularly. I'm not letting you go in there only for you to disappear for days.

*If that were to happen... Sam would go insane, he knows it.*
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*Gene deflates slightly, exasperation in his expression. He knows exactly why Sam's saying that. And he agrees. He wants to be able to check in too. But...*

The more I communicate with you the more likely it is I'll get rumbled.

I could probably find a payphone once a night...
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You'll have to.

*But Sam knows that Gene is right as well - he'd be breaking cover this way, and that would raise the risk of being found out drastically. And seeing him deflate that little bit...

Sam drops his gaze finally, closing his eyes for a moment as he rubs his hand down his face, pinching the bridge of his nose. He has such a bad feeling about this... But he can't think of a better solution either.

He just... He needs to make Gene understand what's going on in Sam's head...*

You know if you go in there, you can't take...

*Sam hesitates, then drops his voice*

... Stakes with you. You'll be defenseless. And I...

*I'm only holding on because of you.*

... I can't deal with all this on my own. The vampire, Morgan, the station, and this case?

*Sam trails off, raising his hands in a gesture of helplessness*
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*the helpless worry is radiating from Sam so strongly, and Gene feels it too. He understands exactly what Sam's anxious about. He feels it too.

But there really is no other way.*

While I'm out there, you won't have to deal with the case. That's my job. As for the vampire... We'll kit you out with a whole Shit load of blood, put you on half shifts or something.

And Morgan...

*Gene folds his arms, expression sour.*

You'll have to carry stakes on you. Be on your guard. And once this is over we'll make dealing with Frank a priority.
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*Sam gazes back at Gene - he'll have to carry stakes...? The fact that Gene would even suggest that says a lot about how serious the situation is...

... God, they'll have to do this, won't they.

The silence stretches on for a good while, but finally, Sam closes his eyes, the fight draining out of him. As a police officer, he can't insist on Gene not doing his job, however dangerous it may be, for his own benefit. Even thought he doesn't like it. Not one bit.

Sam quietly says*

... Alright, let's work out the specifics then. We're not leaving the office until we've got a full grasp of the situation, a detailed plan, and several fail-safes.
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*Gene lets out a long, slow, deep breath as Sam agrees. He doesn't know whether to feel relieved or even more worried now that it's a reality. So much could go wrong, but if all goes to plan then this should be a relatively easy arrest. And he can keep Sam out of it, away from the danger and potential for bloodlust.

So he nods, grim faced.*

Better get your pencils out, then.

*and so they plan, working out every small detail. Gene's backstory, his cover - how he'll get himself in there in the first place, how they'll use his info and presence to catch Johns red handed. And, to appease Sam, they work out several exit strategies. Fail safes. And once it's all worked out, that's when the adrenaline kicks in. Gene isn't going to sleep tonight.

Hours pass and finally they're at home, settling down to pass the time until bed. It feels odd though... Like Gene can't relax. His mind keeps going over and over his cover story, running through his lines. The TV may be on, but sat there with a beer in hand, Gene isn't hearing a word of it, nor paying much attention to the anxious vampire sitting near him.*
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*The evening comes to soon. Sam's gone over the plan, the cover story and the back-ups over and over again, but he's still tense as a coiled spring. It's something deeper than just anxiety. It's a fear, sitting in his very bones.

They're sat in the lounge now, Gene on the sofa and Sam in the arm chair, one knee bouncing restlessly. Gene is quiet, clearly not paying attention to the telly... And neither is Sam. His eyes keep returning to Gene's stony face, trying to guess what he's thinking. All he knows is that Gene must be worried as well... His heart is beating faster than normal.

Finally, Sam can't bear it any longer, and he somewhat nervously says*

... Wanna go over your cover one more time?
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*Sam's question startles Gene out of his revolving inner mantra, and he looks over at Sam for a moment. He looks... Tense. And he's bound to be hearing the speed of his heart right now. Vampires can practically smell fear.

Trying to ease both their worries, Gene shakes his head.*

I've got it. And if I get caught short... M'good at improving.
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*Sam nods, looking down at his interlaced fingers for a moment. Of course Gene's got it. They'd rehearsed it even in the car on their way back home.

But Sam still worries. Not only about how Gene will fare, but also about himself. With every minute that passes, he grows more restless, not wanting the moment of Gene's departure to arrive. And imagining what it'll be like, all alone in the station, having to go about everyday business while Gene is out there? The thought makes Sam want to jump up, grab a hold of Gene and never let go.

That intensity of his emotions worries him as well. He's never felt anything like it before - it seems to run much deeper than merely human emotion and affection. This is a primal fear, and a primal need.

... but Gene never mentioned anything about vampires needing to be close to anyone...

Sam looks up again. Suddenly, the distance between them feels unbearable, and before Sam knows it he's gotten up to his feet and moved over to the settee. He sits down next to Gene without a word, interlacing his fingers again and keeping his gaze averted.

And now that they're next to each other... that anxiety eases off a little. Just enough to stop Sam from bouncing his knee again.*
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*Gene almost can't believe it when Sam gets up and moves closer - ever since the attack Sam's kept his distance, never really wanting to be more than a couple of meters close. But now here he is, right next to Gene. And inexplicably, some of Gene's anxiety melts away.

Sam still looks tense though - fingers laced together and his gaze firmly averted. Gene watches Sam's stance carefully before mumbling.*

Y'look like you're about to burst a blood vessel.
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*Sam scoffs lightly.*

Don't think I have any.

*He doesn't understand this. He always knew he had... Feelingsfor Gene, but this is on a completely different scale. Now that they're so close and Sam can hear Gene's heart beat even more clearly, can hear the blood flow through his veins... The warmth, the thrum of life is overwhelming.

Precious.

Sam wants to be even closer, to bask in it forever.

Again, Sam's body moves on its own. His eyes a dull, flickering red, Sam disentangles his fingers and reaches out, hesitating before shyly playing his hand on top of Gene's. It's only then that he dares to glance over, to see Gene's reaction.*
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*!!!

Gene tenses for a moment as Sam's skin makes contact with his own. This close contact - something inside him had told him he'd never experience this again. Gentle touches. And this even feels different to their old fumbles. Those encounters were charged for an entirely different reason - but this... It feels like some kind of electricity passes between them, through Sam's fingers.

He glances down and then looks up again, into Sam's eyes. Baffled and slightly thrown in a pleasant way, Gene speaks softly.*

Thought y'were allergic to me!
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*Gene's heartbeat thrums through Sam - quickening as they connect, and then staying quick.. But not out of fear. He's certain that this isn't fear (at least not entirely).

Sam gazes into Gene's eyes, his own expression betraying the trepidation and melancholy that's taken hold of him. That they've come to this point, where a simple touch is rarer and more special than what they had before, those stolen moments filled with heat and desire...

Now, it's just this.

Just as quietly, as Sam responds*

I couldn't risk hurting you...

*As he speaks, he gently - ever so carefully moves his hand, sliding it over Gene's and then linking their fingers. The warmth radiating from Gene's skin is overwhelming.*
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*unable to hold back, Gene grips onto Sam's hand and squeezes. He's thrumming with nervous energy, both at the prospect of leaving Sam in the morning and also the thrill of having Sam brave enough to touch him again.*

... But... That's not gonna happen now...?
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*It's Sam's turn to be slightly startled at the sudden strength of Gene's grip. Once the shock passes, though, it feels as though that grip melts something within Sam - a layer of ice, a barrier.

Overwhelmed by all those sensations, all Sam can do is shake his head. His eyes are glues to Gene's face, the expression there - trying to read every line there, every little twitch of his eyes, his lips.

His lips.

Following an instinct too strong to question or ignore, Sam leans in slowly, eyes half-closed as though he's slipping into a trance. Going in for a kiss seems like the most natural thing to do - something is urging him to do it. As though that's going to make Gene stay.*
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*Gene can sense it coming - the kiss. And everything within him is pushing him on - urging him to lean in and kiss back. To wrap his arms around Sam and not let go. This is the man he's risked everything for - his life, everything. He'd have died trying to keep Sam from killing and becoming a monster - and almost did.

And it's that thought that halts him in his tracks. Gene's lips mere millimetres from Sam's, he stops.

If they do this... If Gene lets Sam in in this way again...

What if he causes Sam to lose control? What if it's his fault that Sam loses the battle they've fought so hard so far?

Conflict clear in his face, Gene places his hand on Sam's shoulder, stopping him from moving closer. And in a frustrated tone, he sighs.*

Sam... We shouldn't.
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*It isn't Gene's touch that startles Sam, it's the gentle pressure, holding him in place. Keeping him away. He blinks, evidently surprised and confused, and a little dazed as he searches Gene's eyes.

He wants this. Sam can sense it, it's so clear, so.... Why...?

Voice hoarse, but not resisting Gene's touch, Sam whispers*

Why...?
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*brimming with regret, Gene finds he can't articulate why. How does he explain this? He wants it so badly... But this... It's to protect both of them....*

I... If I trigger it... I can't be the cause of the vampire taking over. What... What if it overpowers you? Permanently?
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*Sam blinks again, feels his throat closing up. Gene is still aware of the danger... as he should be... but something is telling Sam that Gene is wrong, that this isn't just a lucky break - he needs this. He needs Gene's trust, so that Sam in turn can trust himself...!

His hand, still holding onto Gene's, soaking up the warmth, twitches, then grips Gene's hand a little bit more firmly. Sam's eyes are glinting red in the dim, flickering light of the telly, but his expression is open, desperate.*

Th-this isn't... Gene, please, it'll be alright...!
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*Gene grips Sam's shoulder more tightly - not in an attempt to push him away, but almost in an attempt to stop him from pulling back. He hates that he has to do this - to be this careful. But if anything happened, he'd never forgive himself.

He whispers.*

... How d'you know?
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