Oliver's eyes flickered as he started to wake. He breathed deeply and moved his tired body. When he slowly turned around, he leant against something warm. His eyes opened properly to see a dim lit room. But it wasn't his room.
Where is he?
He was still too tired to focus on his surroundings. He looked to his left to see another person sleeping gently next to him.
Suddenly,
All the events flooded Oliver's mind as he remembered where he was and who was laying next to him. He had rolled over and leant against Vinny who was still sleeping.
Oliver knew it was really early in the morning. He remembered the vampire telling him that he didn't sleep for more than four to five hours a night.
He watched him for a little longer. It was too dark for his eyes to really see him so he closed them and forced his body to drift back to sleep.
* * * * *
When Oliver woke up again, his body felt much more rested but as he opened his eyes, he couldn't see anything. He closed them again before slowly stretching his limbs.
That's when his arms brushed against something warm.
Vinny watched his soulmate wake up. He was sitting in bed with a book in his hand, he didn't want to leave Oliver to wake up on his own. During the night, he had buried himself into the side of Vinny with his head resting next to his ribs, that's why he couldn't see anything.
Vinny looked at all the extra space on the bed but Oliver decided to sleep right next to him. He definitely wasn't complaining, he loved waking up to feel that he was right there, even though it was something completely new for them both to share a bed with someone.
There was something very comforting about it.
Oliver lifted his head to reveal the vampire's bedroom, swamped in daylight. He rolled on his back and rubbed his eyes with a yawn. He had no idea what time it was but the morning was here and he was not a morning person.
He rested for a few seconds more before opening his eyes again. He let his gaze wonder to the vampire, sitting next to him.
Vinny was still watching him as he put his book on the bedside table.
"Morning," He said while Oliver slowly sat up.
"Morning" He mumbled sleepily.
Vinny looked at his tired and puffy eyes.
"You don't look like a morning person."
"No, I'm really not." Oliver noticed that he was far too awake. "I'm guessing you are?"
"Yes. I've had a few hours to wake up, though."
Oliver nodded.
He then looked over at the bag of clothes that was next to Vinny's door. John went back to the house last night and packed some essentials for them before everything was officially brought over.
"I think a shower will wake me up a bit," He said quietly. "Is it okay if I use your shower?"
"Of course. It's now your shower too," Vinny watched him get out of bed.
"I'm still getting used to that," He smiled before walking over to the bag.
When he looked into the massive bathroom, his eye's widened with amazement. It was huge. Everything from the floor to the walls was tiled in cream marble squares. The toilet looked very grand, as did the sink. everything looked extremely expensive.
"You can use everything that's in there," Vinny said as Oliver shot him a polite smile.
"Thank you," He said before shutting the door behind him.
He put his clothes on a little stool that was next to the shower before stripping off his pyjamas. He opened the big glass door and stepped in. The shower was big enough for at least five people as he looked at the handles. One was for the temperature and one was for releasing the water, so it should be easy to use.
It took him a few minutes to mess around with the temperature before he got it perfect. The cold that first hit him definitely woke him up a bit. Just above the handles was a shelf full of different shower gels and shampoo. Oliver picked a few up and took it in turns to smell them before he came across one that drew him in instantly.
Judging by the little quantity left in the bottle, he could tell that this was Vinny's favourite because it smelt a little like him. Even such a mild smell filled him with pure affection, he was almost taken back by how much he craved it.
Eventually, he put it back before picking one at random for him to use.
Only ten minutes passed until he was already changed with brushed teeth. He rubbed his damp hair with the towel once more before heading out of the steamy bathroom.
He walked over and put his things in his bag before turning to see the vampire, sitting patiently on the end of the bed.
He had thought about Oliver non-stop when he was in the shower. He had even picked up the cushion he had used to get a whiff of his scent. And of course, it filled him with instant pleasure. He couldn't help it. They both needed time to get used to these new and strong emotions.
"I'm going to get a shower now, do you think you can remember the way to the dining room?" He asked before walking over.
Oliver frowned.
"I'm not sure."
"Well, I challenge you to find it," He watched his reaction. Oliver stared at him for a moment until he realised that he was being serious.
"When I leave this room, you'll never find me again." His mind scanned over the many, many corridors in this huge mansion.
Vinny lightly smiled, making Oliver's heart flutter.
"I'll find you," His voice was soft as he stepped closer. He leant over him and opened the door. Oliver's emotions went crazy when his face grew close.
He was feeling a bit of affection, circling in his chest. Vinny felt it too. It is clear that they need to start developing their affection for each other. It almost feels like their connection has become stronger overnight.
"I'm going to get so lost," He chuckled.
"You're not allowed to ask for help," The vampire watched Oliver's hand, wanting nothing more than to hold it forever.
"I won't," Oliver smiled and backed out of the room. Staff who were already there, cleaning the hallways stopped to watch. It was so unusual to see the master being close with a human.
Vinny watched him look left and then right before he started walking down the hallway. He studied him for a little longer, not having the heart to tell him that he had gone the wrong way.
* * * * *
When Vinny was changed, with his hair dry and his teeth brushed, he started making his way towards the dining-room. He went the same way as Oliver, just in case he passed him in the hallways.
When he got downstairs, it was looking hopeful that he had maybe made it.
He opened the big door and walked into the dining-room to see his parents and John, sitting at the grand table. But Oliver was nowhere in sight. He looked around as he walked over.
"Has Oliver made an appearance?" He asked, just as his parents noticed him.
"No, we thought he'd be with you," Madison frowned.
Vinny sighed and shook his head.
"He's lost," With a little smile at the thought of him just wandering around, he turned and walking out of the room.
Duke waited until he was gone before looking at Madison and John with raised eyebrows.
"Did he just... smile?"
His parents were almost speechless. they haven't seen him properly smile in years. But now that his soulmate has arrived, he is finally finding his happiness. They know Vinny will probably remain moody with everyone, but this was definitely a start.
* * * * *
Oliver had seen plenty of maids and butlers on his travels but he wasn't allowed to ask for help. This resulted in him getting deeper and deeper into the mansion.
He wandered down a corridor that he was sure he hadn't been down before but Vinny showed him the entire house yesterday. He turned another corner and walked down yet another hallway. He was still on the second floor. Where was the staircase? He was sure Vinny would be looking for him by now.
As he continued down this corridor, he came across a big portrait of the vampire. It looked like quite an old painting but Vinny looked exactly the same. Oliver stopped to take a closer look.
His eyes came across a date on the bottom of the painting. It read: '1736'. He knew that Vampires aged differently but if Vinny looked the same age in the seventeenth century, how long has he lived for?
"You didn't get very far," A deep voice said, making him jump.
Oliver quickly turned to see Vinny standing right behind him.
"Oh, you scared me!" He breathed. "And How? I've been wondering for ages."
"My bedroom is only one corridor away," Vinny knew he should probably draw Oliver a map.
"I think I doubled back on myself," He chuckled.
Vinny's eyes scanned his face before he stepped closer. Oliver's big, green eyes were drawing him in. But the affection was growing and it was too hard not to make that physical contact.
Oliver knew there was staff staring at them as his soulmate continued to get even closer. He could still barely believe that he shared a bed with him and that he was in this situation.
As they got close enough to make their chests touch, the warmth was circulating in their veins and their hearts thumped heavily against their ribs.
Oliver bit his bottom lip when he felt Vinny's warm hands rest gently on his waist. He was very, very attracted to him.
The vampire was nervous but he knew this is what he had to do. He wrapped his arms around Oliver's lower back as Oliver couldn't stop himself from leaning against him.
Eventually, they cuddled into each other. They didn't realise how much they needed this. Vinny rested his face on the side of Oliver's neck and took in his addicting scent. Their whole bodies were melting into each other as they shared the comfort and the warmth.
Oliver rested his head against Vinny's and closed his eyes. the vampire softly rubbed his back, wanting to stay like this forever.
He wanted to feel his soulmate's warm body against his forever.