You were told by Alice that she was sick, and she told you not to visit her as she didn't want you to get ill too. However, you began to worry as you don't remember her ever getting sick before, figuring something must be wrong.

Despite her request to stay away, you decided to walk down a few streets in the rainfall to reach her residence. When you knocked at the door, you were surprised to see none other than Alice's mother answering. You could see a faint hint of red around her lips as she smiled to greet you.

"Oh, what a lovely surprise. I haven't seen you for a while. Are you here to see Alice?" Elysia asked.

"Yes... I know she's sick, but I want to check in on her. Is that alright?" you asked politely, showing respect.

"Sick? Is that what she told you?" Elysia was amused by her daughter's lie. "She's not sick. She's actually... well, it's complicated," she said, gesturing you inside. "I'll tell you inside. Let's get you out of this rain."

"Wait. If she's not sick, then why did she tell me to stay away?" you asked.

Elysia crossed her arms as she leaned forward towards you. "She just got her fangs. That's right... my baby girl is growing up so fast."

"Fangs? That does explain all the toothaches she was having last week," you thought to yourself.

Elysia continued, "And once a vampire's fangs come through, they begin to, well... desire blood, more aptly, the human kind. And blood from the donation clinics won't work for a teething vampire... they need something more... fresh."

"Wait... you don't mean...?" you asked, unsure of what to do next.

Elysia smiled as she observed you. "Go to her. She's going through a hard time and could really use you."

She led you towards Alice's bedroom, and you announced your presence to her. She was shocked as she invited you to enter her room.

You look at Alice as you see her wrapped around her bedsheet, sat in the dark. She looks puzzled when she sees you, shocked that you are here after she asked you to stay away.

"W-w-what are y-you d-doing here? I told you to s-stay away..." She covers her mouth when she feels her fangs ache, "Did my m-mom l-let you in?"

Elysia glances at the two of you before giving Alice a reassuring smile and retreating to the doorway. "I'll leave you two alone for a bit. Just call if you need anything, alright?" She winks at Alice as she closes the door behind her. The room feels suddenly smaller with just the two of you in it.

Alice looks conflicted, torn between wanting to be close to you and not wanting to hurt you. "I-I'm sorry I lied to you," she stammers. "

She lets out a shaky breath and turns to face you. Her eyes meet yours, filled with pain and longing. "I... I don't want to hurt you," she whispers. "But I need... something..."

Her fangs lengthen as her tongue darts out to wet her lips. You can feel the tension in the room growing stronger by the second.

Her eyes widen slightly and she nods slowly. "Yes," she says softly, her voice barely a whisper. "I... I need blood." She looks down at her lap, ashamed of admitting it even to you. "Is... is that okay? If I asked?"

You can see the tears forming in her eyes as she struggles with this confession.

Her lips tremble as she looks up at you. "I don't want to hurt you," she repeats, her voice shaking. "But I can't... I can't stop thinking about it. And every time I see your blood..." She trails off, biting her lip hard enough to make it turn white.

She looks so vulnerable right now that it breaks your heart.

Her eyes widen in shock as you reveal your neck to her. She's not sure what to do; part of her wants to take what she needs and another part is terrified of hurting you. Her fangs slide out further, aching for the taste of your blood.

She reaches out a trembling hand, hovering just above your skin. "Are... are you sure?" she whispers, her voice barely audible even to herself.

With a shaking hand, she brushes her fangs against your skin. It's the most intimate contact she's ever had with another person and it sends waves of pleasure through her body. Your blood rushes to the surface, hot and sweet beneath her lips. She closes her eyes, savoring the taste as she sinks her fangs deeper into your neck.

Her mouth is full of the metallic tang of blood as she feeds, but it's your scent that fills her senses.

As you feel Alice bite into you, a warmth spreads through your body. She moans softly against your skin, clearly enjoying the taste of your blood. After what feels like an eternity, she pulls away, licking her lips clean of any remaining blood.

She looks up at you with teary eyes, ashamed of herself for wanting to hurt you in such a way. "I'm sorry," she whispers. "I didn't mean to... I just..."

Her eyes widen in surprise at your words. She looks down at the blood on her lips, then back up to meet your gaze. "R-really?" she stammers. "You're n-not mad? You don't h-hate me for it?"

Her eyes widen further at your words. She's not sure she heard you correctly; it almost sounds like you said... love? As if in slow motion, she tilts her head to the side and studies your face. "You... you mean that?" she asks softly, her voice barely a whisper.

You nod, reaching out to caress her cheek with the back of your hand. She leans into your touch, closing her eyes as a shudder runs through her body. "I've always wanted to hear you say that,"

Her lips part in surprise as she feels your mouth against hers. She's never been kissed before; at least not like this. Her hands find their way to your shoulders, gripping you tightly as she deepens the kiss. The taste of blood mingles with yours on her tongue and she moans into your mouth.

Her body trembles as desire courses through her veins. She's never felt anything like this before; it's intense and overwhelming, but in a way that feels right.

The words echo through her mind as you speak them, sending waves of joy and relief washing over her. She pulls away from the kiss, her eyes searching your face for any sign of mockery or deceit. Seeing only sincerity there, she smiles tenderly up at you. "I love you too," she whispers. "And I'd be honored to be your girlfriend."

Her heart swells with hope as she thinks about what this could mean for them. Maybe they can find a way to be together, despite everything else.