Oliver's eyes started to flicker.
It was almost nine in the morning and Vinny was lying right next to him.
He has been watching his soulmate sleep for about half an hour now. He loved how peaceful and relaxed Oliver's face was and he decided today that he was going to be incredibly loving.
Mainly because he thought Oliver deserved all of his affection and Vinny needed to be close to him.
Oliver frowned and opened his eyes to see Vinny's face, incredibly close.
"Jesus Vinny" He gave him a fright. "Personal space is a thing you know"
Vinny smiled and rolled on top of him.
"Good morning" He whispered before kissing his cheek.
Oliver smiled tiredly as he rubbed his eyes.
"Morning" He replied whilst focusing on his face.
Vinny then leant his head closer again and gave Oliver a long kiss on his lips.
Oliver wrapped his arms around his soulmates shoulders before he pulled his head up.
"You're very affectionate this morning" He grinned.
Vinny let his gaze wander around his soulmate's face.
"I'm in a loving mood" He smiled before running a hand gently through his hair.
"I can tell," Oliver said. He could not only feel Vinny's strong emotions, he could see it in his eyes too.
It's just what they needed after yesterday.
"But put your love on hold, I need a shower," Oliver said before gently pushing Vinny aside so he could get out of bed. But Vinny tugged on his t-shirt and pulled him back down.
"Love first," He said before pushing his lips roughly against his soulmates.
Oliver raised his eyebrows, but closed his eyes and kissed him back.
Vinny rested his body weight on top of Oliver when his arms wrapped around his shoulders once more.
Their lips moved in sync as they felt the warmth connect between their chests. The love was fuelling Oliver's heart and filling him with happiness.
Vinny couldn't help but smile into the kiss. He was just so pleased that Oliver felt okay again.
Oliver then pulled Vinny's head up and gazed at his happiness.
He knew it was because he felt good again and he savoured the emotion on Vinny's face, knowing he wouldn't expose it for too long.
"You can kiss me in the shower if you like?" Oliver asked innocently.
Vinny did actually think about it, but he has already showered this morning.
"Tempting," He said before leaning back down and giving him one last kiss. "But two showers in one hour is a little weird"
"True" Oliver sighed. "But you'll be missing out"
He then pushed Vinny off of him and climbed out the bed.
Vinny bit lightly on his bottom lip as he watched Oliver give him a cute smile.
"Fine" He then said before jumping out of bed, he couldn't resist.
Oliver grinned before pulling him into the bathroom.
Showering together was their new and exciting thing. It certainly was a big step in their relationship and always gave them more confidence and pleasure.
It was nice for them to get this part out in the open so they can feel comfortable when personal situations come along.
* * * * *
Their shower lasted longer than usual, mainly because the boys spent most of the time kissing.
Vinny couldn't help it. After being so unaffectionate yesterday, he felt like he needs to make up for it and keep his soulmate happy.
Oliver loved it.
Vinny could barely keep his hands off him. He was certainly not complaining because he felt the same. He could also feel Vinny's affection which added to his own.
"I'm so hungry," He said as they entered the dining room.
Vinny was glad to hear that as Oliver only had half a chocolate bar yesterday.
He squeezed his hand in response as they walked over to the table for some breakfast.
"Good morning boys" Duke greeted them whilst watching Oliver. "How're you both feeling this morning?"
"Good," They said in unison.
He chuckled but nodded.
"Oliver, your dad is on his way home from the hospital"
Oliver didn't think he would be able to come home so quick, but he is a vampire now and healing fast is one thing they're good at.
Vinny felt his relief but also his nerves.
"I'm so glad he's okay" He smiled. "I can't wait to see him"
Even Vinny's parents detected his nerves.
They hoped that John was okay with everything and could forgive his son for freaking out on him.
He was trying to drink his blood after all.
Vinny poured him a drink as they didn't want to open up too much on that subject because it was obviously a sensitive topic for Oliver.
Madison and Duke slipped back into a comfortable conversation whilst Vinny sat incredibly close to his soulmate.
Thoughts of their shower lingered in his mind.
"I feel double clean now"
Oliver chuckled and leant into his side.
"What idiot showers twice in one morning?" He asked sarcastically.
"Um... you basically begged me," Vinny said, but his eyes showed that he was amused.
"No, I tempted you... and you took it"
"Wait" Duke then said, he was eavesdropping in on their conversation. "Did you two shower together this morning?"
Oliver felt the blush rise to his cheeks as Vinny wanted to face plant the table, but his expression remained mutual.
"Well," Oliver said as he sat forwards and Vinny knew there was no holding back his words. "Vinny took a shower by himself and then he took a shower with me"
Madison chuckled at his honesty.
"And I bet the second one was better" Oliver grinned.
"Stop talking" Vinny mumbled before pushing some toast into his mouth.
His parents laughed at this, but they wanted to start asking questions.
"So you're taking your relationship further?" Madison asked.
Oliver still had a mouthful of food and Vinny certainly wasn't going to talk about it.
"Please stop" He grumbled as he sank into his chair and made Oliver put his arm around his shoulders.
"What is there to be embarrassed about?"
Oliver had swallowed his food, so it was his turn to answer.
"Absolutely nothing" He smiled whilst squeezing Vinny's shoulder as he sighed.
"Oliver, don't cooperate," He said with warning in his eyes.
"And what if I do?" He asked whilst cocking his head to the side.
"I'll bury you in the snow"
Vinny knew Oliver was going to start testing him now.
"So yes," He said whilst turning back to Duke and Madison. "We are taking our relationship a little further"
Vinny stared at him before shaking his head.
"I did warn you" He sighed before standing up and pulling Oliver up too.
"Wait, I regret it now," Oliver said as Vinny started pulling him towards the back doors. "No Vinny, I'm sorry"
"Too late," Vinny said as he pulled his struggling soulmate across the room.
Oliver couldn't untangle himself from Vinny, he was just too strong.
"God damn your weird Vampire strengths"
Madison and Duke laughed as they watched their pretend quarrel.
Vinny opened the door and the cold hit them both.
He hesitated, but Oliver would only be on the ground for a matter of seconds. Maybe he should offer him something else instead.
"I won't throw you into the snow... Only, if you passionately kiss me when I tell you to"
Oliver frowned and turned around.
"That doesn't sound so bad"
"It could be anywhere, at any time," Vinny said before wrapping his arms around Oliver's waist, bringing their chests together.
He kicked the door closed as Oliver weighed up his options.
"Okay... deal" He knew by agreeing to this, there would be a lot of flushed cheeks and embarrassment. But also, affection and he liked the idea of that.
"How long will it last for?" Oliver asked as he played with Vinny's waistcoat buttons.
"All day," Vinny said as he gazed into Oliver's eyes.
"This game is pretty innocent, but knowing you... I'm nervous"
Vinny let a deep chuckle escape.
The reason he suggested it was so he could embarrass Oliver for embarrassing him. Also, he was still in a very loving mood and every time he looked at his soulmate he wanted to kiss him.
"You should be"
Oliver sighed and dropped his head onto Vinny's shoulder.
"I'm not leaving this room" He mumbled.
Duke and Madison had listened to the whole conversation. They are very nosey when it comes to their son and his soulmate, mainly because their conversations are hilarious. But they are glad that they are aware of this game so if the boys randomly start making out, they know why.
Just then, the dining room door opened.
Everyone looked in that direction as Oliver's heart began to thump in his chest.
John was home.
He looked up and smiled at everyone, which was a good sign.
Oliver stepped forwards as John's gaze landed on him.
He could see his son's nerves and his worry.
But instead of walking over to him and giving him a hug, he ignored him and went over to Madison and Duke instead.
Vinny watched as he blinked in confusion.
Oliver's eyes only grew bigger with worry as he watched his dad act like he didn't even exists.
"Dad?" He questioned before walking over.
John sat down at the table, but eventually paid the person who has worried about him the most, some attention.
"Not now Oliver" His tone was firm and his expression was almost angry.
"Are you upset with him?" Vinny asked with a frown. He could feel Oliver's sadness building up once more and he was not prepared to let John do this to him.
"Yes, I am," John said.
Nobody expected this reaction.
"I-I'm sorry," Oliver said as he fiddled with his fingers. "I really am"
Madison and Duke's hearts were breaking for the poor boy. This was the last thing he needed.
"I'm not accepting your apology, you were prepared to let me die" John's whole aura was different and it was one that nobody wanted to get used to.
Vinny clenched his fists.
"There was nothing we could do-"
"Oliver, I don't want to talk to you right now" He interrupted.
And there it was, Oliver's heart dropped in his chest as Vinny could feel his guilt overtaking his mind.
Vinny glanced at his soulmate who began to look extremely heart-broken.
But before anyone could say anything, Oliver turned and walked out the room.
Vinny watched as he didn't look back.
He then brought his gaze to John as his anger began to build.
Finally, Oliver was happy again and he comes and pushes him back down to the kerb without a bit of sympathy.
"You're a coward," He said and his cold eyes made John's expression alter slightly.
Duke watched his son carefully, his parents could see he was angry and so were they. Can he not tell how much Oliver had to go through yesterday?
Vinny then decided that now was not the time to argue, he had to go and mend Oliver.
As he turned and also headed out the room, he could feel it in his heart that his soulmate was holding back his tears.
It's not fair.
Oliver wasn't the one who gave him a heart attack and Oliver wasn't the one who made him crave his blood.
John can't see that his son is over the moon that he's alive.
Just because Oliver had that breakdown and hurt his dad doesn't mean he can take advantage.
It was self-defence and Vinny was going to make him realise that. Whether it was through violence or words, he didn't care.
But he wasn't going to stand and watch him tear down his soulmate.
Not again.