Vinny and Oliver went straight to their bedroom, so they could have peace when trying to understand their new bond and its strengths. Oliver climbed on the bed and crossed his legs. He was facing Vinny, who was sitting at the other end with his back resting against the headboard.
They took a moment to study each other until they realised that they needed to be closer, much closer.
Oliver plunked himself next to the vampire. They immediately made physical contact whether it was holding hands, touching shoulders or wrapping their arms around each other.
"As odd as this sounds, I can't not touch you," Oliver said, now feeling much happier that his soulmate was right there.
"I know, I feel that way too." Vinny moved his face close. "There's something else; I'm not sure how to word it." Oliver watched as Vinny thought about what he was trying to say. A cute little frown formed between his eyes. "I feel mentally connected to you. When I think, I feel like you're thinking with me. Or when I speak, I feel like what I'm saying is partly influenced by you."
"Yeah, it's like your mind mixed with my mind, and I can feel your soul."
Vinny nodded. "Without a doubt, your soul is here." They covered their hearts with their hands. "But it's unusual how we do and say things at the same time."
"I think we could totally freak out your parents if we got good at this," Oliver chuckled.
"I think we already did," Vinny smiled, making Oliver want to kiss him, but he resisted the urge.
Vinny cocked his head to the side. He could feel Oliver's affection. "Is my smile that great?" he asked sarcastically.
"No, I just have a thing for vampires."
"Oh?" Vinny hummed and moved his face even closer. "Well, I guess you're in luck."
Oliver's gaze wandered to his mouth. They knew a kiss would feel like something nobody on this earth has ever felt before.
Knowing that the time was right because the time was always right, they connected their lips. To describe it as unique would be an understatement.
As soon as Vinny felt Oliver's smooth and soft lips touching his, an explosion of love hit his whole body. A tidal wave of emotions washed through them both.
Oliver couldn't describe how incredible it felt to truly connect with someone who he already shared a full soul with; it was like kissing his favourite thing in the world. Vinny was so much more than just his favourite thing. They have a part of each other circling in their bones and pumping through their bodies.
Vinny lifted his hand and rested it on the side of Oliver's face. The amount of passion shining in their eyes gave the illusion that they were glowing.
"That felt like our first kiss, but there was so much more too it." Oliver was a little breathless.
"Yes," Vinny agreed, making Oliver's heart flutter. "I can't believe this has happened." The emotion seemed to pour out of him.
"God, I'm so in love with you." Oliver wrapped his arms around his Vampire. "You're going to hear that a lot."
Vinny chuckled and pulled him as close as he could get him. "Good."
The boys woke up this morning without knowing something as substantial as this would hit them. It was just what they needed; it was just what Vinny needed.
They couldn't believe they were the first ever couple to experience sharing a full soul. When the word gets out, which it will because Jasper will not keep it to himself, other vampires will want to study them and observe what makes them different to normal strong-bonded couples.
"I'm surprised my parents haven't come up yet," Vinny said. He knew they were going to be watching their every move for a while.
"Me too actually," Oliver chuckled. Vinny loved it when he did that. "Oh my god, my dad's gonna freak out!"
"It must be hard for him to understand," Vinny said. Yes, it was hard for Oliver at first, but he could feel what was going on with the bond. John could only watch as his son quickly fell in love with someone they never thought they would ever meet.
"He has done well though. He can get quite protective over me sometimes, but he hasn't really shown it. I think he has finally managed to let me figure it out by myself. Either that or he has no idea how to figure it out."
They paused before saying, "The second one," in sync.
Oliver dropped his head onto Vinny's chest and laughed. "you're stealing my words!"
"No, you're stealing my words." Vinny ran a hand through Oliver's hair. "Wait, don't tell me." Oliver sat up and watched him think. "You're hungry?"
The human raised his eyebrows. "I was going to ask if we could get some dinner."
The boys were not aware of how long they had been unconscious for, but it was dark outside now. Vinny didn't put that down to their bond though, he was hungry, so he thought that maybe Oliver was too.
"There should be food in the dining room by now." He looked at his watch. It was nearly six in the evening.
"I'm so hungry," Oliver said and climbed off the bed.
Vinny got up too after rubbing the back of his neck. It was a little stiff from hitting the wall, but he was healing fast.
"I'll race you!" Oliver yelled before dashing out of the bedroom.
Vinny blinked at how fast he disappeared, but it didn't take long for him to start sprinting after him.
* * * * *
Madison and Duke had decided to share a glass of wine together. After a week or so of chaos, they felt like they deserved it. The vampires very rarely drank. It was a treat.
Suddenly, Oliver made quite an entrance as the door flung open and he burst into the room. He lifted his arms in the air and turned around, just as Vinny entered after him. "I win again!" he chuckled. "you're so slow."
Vinny purposely bumped into him, breathing heavy. "You had a head start."
"You just can't admit that you're slow."
Vinny grabbed his hands and guided him over to the table. They sat opposite his parents.
"Hi boys, how are you doing after earlier?" Madison asked. She and Duke were quite excited to be around them after the recent events.
"Good," they said at the same time.
"What did I tell you? Stop stealing my words," Oliver chuckled.
Vinny shook his head. There was no preventing it; they were just so in sync now.
"How often are you doing that?" Duke asked with a chuckle.
"All the time," They said in unison.
Oliver dropped his head onto the table. "Maybe it'll calm down when we're used to this?"
Vinny was somewhat amused by their new synchronisation. He loved how they were so alike that they knew what the other would say without even thinking about it.
"That is so weird," Madison said as Oliver jolted back into action.
"I'm going to think of a random word, and we both have to say it at the same time," he said proudly.
"But I can't read your mind," Vinny frowned.
"You never know, it might work."
"I'll count to three, then say it," Duke said, and the boys nodded.
Oliver stared at Vinny. Their eyes locked together and the vampire stopped blinking, not that he blinked much to begin with, which made his glare so intense.
"Okay, I've got it." Oliver rubbed his hands together. Vinny snorted at his excitement.
Duke cleared his throat. "One, two, three-"
"Shark," the boys said together.
Their word stunned even Vinny when his eyes widened. "I didn't think it would work."
"Well, this just proves how much you're connected." Duke looked at his wife. They couldn't believe that sharing a full soul with someone would make them so attached, primarily through the mind.
"Why shark?" Vinny questioned.
"I don't know. When I thought of something random, it was the first thing to pop into my head," Oliver shrugged.
"Of course it was," Vinny didn't know why he was surprised. "You're odd."
"And very hungry."
Vinny exhaled deeply and allowed himself to relax into his chair, relieving the new and stressful feelings that flowed through his body. Oliver was consistently in the back of his mind even when he was right next to him.
"Vinny, are you having food or are you going to stare at Oliver for the rest of your life?" Duke asked with a smirk.
Vinny threw daggers with his glare as Oliver tried his hardest not to blush, knowing his soulmate would have a meltdown.
They then settled into comfortable silence as the boys ate their dinner. The day had been incredibly worrying, nerve-wracking, and exciting for those involved with the bond. The impossible happened, and the boys received a once in a lifetime gift.
They felt like there was room to gain a better understanding of their new and tight bond. It was easy for them to accept the fact that they are much closer on a personal level.
Oliver couldn't wait to tell his dad, but he still had to talk to him about Duke's offer. In Oliver's opinion, the proposal was life-changing. Who would turn down a lifeline that lasts for thousands of years? They'd have to be out of their minds.