Vampires And Witches - Kayla Trautman (bookreader TXT) 📗

It meant nothing to you. It wasn’t good for you. I wasn’t good for you.”


Keith gasped and ran over to me in a flash. He wiped the tears from my face, “Ariel . . . I’m sorry. That’s not what I meant when I said that.” I shook my head, “See. This is why I didn’t want her to say anything. I didn’t want you to feel obligated to apologize and lie because I’m an emotional wreck.” Keith turned me around to him and framed my face, “Ariel. I’m not lying to you. I wasn’t thinking when I said that.” I shook my head, “When it’s the truth you don’t need to think about it.” He sighed and kissed me. I kissed him back and my head spun. I pulled back and layed my forehead against his chest and placed my hands on his sides to help hold me up. He asked, “What’s wrong?” I shook my head, “Nothing. My head started to spin.” I stood back up and looked up at him.

“Last night was the best night that I ever had. I love you. When I said no I was thinking of only what I did to you. I’m sorry I upset you by not thinking straight.” He said. And he sounded so sincere about it. I had to believe him. I smiled a little, “Really? Last night was good for you?” He smiled and nodded, “Yes, you silly girl. Last night was the best.” I hugged him, “I love you.” “Love you too.” He replied.

I could feel something coming up my throat. I ran over to the trash can and kneeled on the floor getting sick. Keith ran over to me and held my hair back. After I was done I sat back and wiped my mouth. “Are you okay?” Keith asked. I nodded and stood up, “Yeah. I’m fine. I actually feel better. I’m actually hungry.” I ran downstairs and into the kitchen. I opened the fridge and pulled a cup with juice out. I started to drink it. I couldn’t stop. I was so hungry and it tasted so good. When the cup was empty I put it in the sink and turned around.

I stopped when I saw Keith and everyone just standing there staring at me, “What?” Keith was speechless. He just stood there staring at me. David said, “Ariel. You just ran down here in a flash and you just drank a whole cup of blood.” I frowned and shook my head, “No I didn’t.” “Yes you did. And you’re obviously not aware of it.” Diana said.

I looked down at the floor, “What’s happening to me?” Keith came over and pulled me into a hug, “Don’t worry. We’ll figure it out. You’ll be fine.” I pulled back and ran upstairs. I went into the bathroom and just sat there on the toilet. I sighed. Then I thought of something. I looked in the cabinet and found a pregnancy test.

It beeped off in a three minutes. I looked at it and smiled. It was a pink plus sign. That meant that I was positive. I was pregnant. I ran downstairs and jumped into Keith’s arms wrapping my legs around his waist. I hugged him, “I love you!” He hugged me back, “I love you too. Ariel. What’s going on?” The others were looking at me in wonder too.

I took Keith’s face in my hands and kissed him. He kissed me back for a second and then put me down, “Ariel. Tell me.” I put my arms around his neck smiling, “I’m pregnant.” His eyes widened and he smiled and his jaw dropped. The others smiled as well. But I wasn’t paying attention to them. I was staring at Keith with a huge grin on my face. He hugged me picking me up and twirling me around, “Ariel! That’s great! Oh my god!”


Keith put me down and kneeled in front of me. He lifted my shirt and kissed my stomach. I smiled awkwardly, “Keith.” He hugged me laying his head on my stomach, “Oh I don’t care what they think. I’m happy and I’m allowed to hug my baby.” I laughed and rested my hands on his shoulders. I asked, “Keith. Can you go get me some more . . . Blood please?” I sighed. Keith stood up, “Of course.” Then he left. Everyone congratulated me and hugged me.

After about an hour I went outside to wait for Keith to come home. I walked down the drive and stopped when William was in front of me, “William. Please. Don’t.” He grabbed my shoulders, “Congrats on the baby. I’m shocked though. I didn’t believe that a human would be able to get pregnant by a vampire. And yet you have.” He pushed me to the ground and hovered over me not letting me get up, “And you know what, I’m gonna kidnap you. And when you give birth I’m gonna kill you and raise the baby as my own. It won’t know a thing about you or Keith.” I shook my head, “No!”

David pushed him away and Hilary and Diana joined him crouching defensively in front of me facing William. And that’s when Keith was kneeling beside me, “Ariel.” I looked at him, “Keith. I didn’t . . .” “I came back and when I saw what was going on I rushed to you. Are you okay?” I nodded and looked back at William. He was fighting with the others. Diana pushed him back and made him fly across the drive. He got up and ran off. Everyone turned towards me.

I sighed and looked at Keith. I touched his face, “He wants our baby.” He hugged me, “I won’t let him near our child. I promise.” He stood up and helped me up, “Are you sure you’re okay?” I nodded, “Yeah. I’m fine.” He put his arm around me and we started walking towards the house.

When we got to the doorway something stabbed me in the back of my right shoulder. I screamed and was about to fall but Keith picked me up and ran up to my room. William didn’t go away yet. He sat me down on the bed and held some piece of clothing to my back around the knife, “It’s gonna be okay Ariel.” I cried, “Keith. The baby . . .” “Is going to be alright. Don’t worry.” he interrupted. I layed my head against his chest, “Keith. I love you.” Keith said, “I love you too. You’re gonna be okay.”

About five minutes went by. I was starting to feel light-headed. I whispered, “Keith. I’m light-headed.” He said, “Just hold on, Ariel. David will be up here real soon.” That’s when David came rushing in, “How is she?” I said, “Keith . . .” Keith kissed my forehead, “She lost a lot of blood. She’s light-headed.” David rushed behind me and started working on me. I squeezed Keith’s hand and held my breath as he took the knife out.

When it was out I relaxed and layed my head against Keith’s shoulder closing my eyes. David said as he worked, “Ariel! Don’t close your eyes!” Keith brought my head up, “Ariel!” I opened my eyes and looked at him, “Keith. I’m tired.” He nodded, “I know baby. But you can’t go to sleep yet.” I tried to keep my eyes open but I couldn’t. I closed my eyes. Keith gently grabbed my face, “Ariel! Ariel!” My head dropped back and I slipped into unconsciousness.
Chapter 11: Waking up

My right arm was sore and I was tired. I felt like I couldn’t move. I opened my eyes and looked around. Keith rushed to my side, “Ariel. Thank god you’re awake.” He sat on the side of the bed and brushed my hair behind my ears with his fingers, “How are you feeling?” I answered, “Sore. My arm hurts.” I looked at my arm and I saw that my whole shoulder had bandages wrapped around it. I looked back at Keith, “Keith. The baby? Is it okay?” He sighed, “I don’t know. I hope so.” I touched my stomach and started to cry, “I can’t lose this baby.” He hugged me gently, “It’s going to be okay.”

That’s when I felt a kick me from the inside of my stomach. I jumped. Keith backed up and asked, “What? What’s wrong?” I layed my head back on the pillow laughing looking up at the ceiling. I touched my stomach with both of my hands. Keith brought my face up to look at him and framed my face, “What?” I smiled, “It kicked. The baby kicked. It’s alive. It’s alright.” He smiled and kissed me. Then he kissed my stomach. I said, “I love you.” “I love you too.” He replied. “Get some rest. I’m gonna go tell the others the good news.” I nodded, “Alright.” He left and I fell asleep with a smile on my face.

When I woke up I got up and went downstairs. It was almost one in the afternoon. I slept late. I sat down on the couch and lightly leaned against the back of the couch. There was no one in the room. I grabbed the remote and turned the T.V. on. I just sat there and watched sponge bob.

“Hey. What are you doing?” Keith asked as he came around the couch and sat next to me. I shrugged with my left arm, “Watching T.V.” “Oh, someone has been calling your cell phone all morning. I didn’t answer it but I took it out of your room so that you didn’t wake up. Here.” He handed me the phone. I looked at the caller id and said, “It was Sam. She’s probably calling to see how I’m doing. The last time she saw me I was sick.” I dialed her number and put the phone to my ear. It was Saturday so I didn’t have to worry about her being in school.

“Hello?” Sam answered. I replied, “Hey Sam.” She said, “I was calling you earlier.” “Yeah. I know. I’m sorry. I was sleeping and I didn’t hear the phone.” I apologized. She sighed, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have called so early. I was just worried about you. You sounded and looked so horrible the last time I saw you. Are you okay?” I nodded, “Yeah. I’m fine. It was just the flu.” “Are you coming back to school on Monday?” She asked. I frowned, “Um . . . I don’t know. I might be. I’ll call you if I am. I’m gonna let you go and get something to eat.” She replied, “Alright. Bye.” I hung up and put the phone on the end table.

I turned to Keith, “Is it okay if I go back to school on Monday?” He said, “If you can control your walking to human speed and I’ll pack some blood for you. To everyone else it’s just juice. Just don’t let anyone have any.” I nodded, “Got it. I can do that.” He smiled, “Then you can go back to school.”


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“Are you sure you want to go back to school?” Keith asked. I nodded and got in the car, “Yes.” I had the bottles of blood in my book bag. I had about three. Keith got in and started to drive, “Alright. You know I’m gonna be worried sick about you when we don’t have classes together.” I smiled and touched his face, “Well, don’t worry. I’ll be fine.”

I felt a kick and jumped. “What is it?” Keith asked looking at me. I said, “Keep your eyes on the road. I’m fine.