My body tensed as I attempted to control the inner battle that was occurring within me. The sensible side told me to run away from here and never return. The other, however, urged me to take those fatal steps forward and complete the mission I had desired for a long time.

I continued to keep myself rooted to the ground, refusing to listen to either one as I settled my gaze upon her window. The darkness that surrounded me did not unsettle me but rather reassured me that whatever decision I made could be done without any recognition from any human beings. Especially not from the one that had caused this situation in the first place.

As my mind rifled through the different options I had, I felt the mild night time wind waft past me bringing her alluring scent with it. The smell crashed over me with such force that I slammed my eyes shut and bit down hard onto my bottom lip to stop myself from moving any further. My mouth flooded with venom, the familiar burning sensation erupted along my throat and my stomach twisted in agony. I didn’t want to hurt her but at the same time it was my upper most need to taste her appealing bodily fluids. After I regained control of the monster within me I allowed myself to open my eyes and continue to stare up at her window. I could hear her gentle breathing escape from her chest and this constant rhythm helped calm me.

That was when I made my decision. I would jump up into her room and observe this fascinating creature that had enthralled me so much. I needed to know what was so attractive about this girl who made me feel as if my dead heart could beat once more. I waited a few moments, as if tempting fate to bring a sign to stop me, yet nothing happened. Not even Alice.

Determination filled me as I ran to the side of her house; hopped through her window and landed gently onto her carpet. I crouched down low to make sure I could not be seen if I had disturbed her and listened for any noises that betrayed my arrival. Still nothing happened.