The Ghost Hunters and The Familiar Strangers

~~~ Two Years Later~~~

Laura was in her room staring at the white ceiling with her arms around her chest. Was it worth it? She thought. She has lost her mom, her dad, her younger sister, and even some of her friends, was it worth the fight? Was it worth risking the lives of so many people? What if she hasn't agreed to join them? What if she hasn't gotten closer to the vampires? What if she never got to find out the truth, would it have changed anything?

There was a knock at the door but Laura was deep in thought that she didn't even hear the knock or notice the door opening. "Why do I have a feeling you are thinking again?" His voice brought her back to reality.

"Reed." She turned to look at Reed who was glowing with a smile. Ever since she claimed him, he has been so deep into her not considering that they are step-siblings. She and Evan had been apart for a while because Reed was always in the picture and she didn't know how to send him off. Only if she could turn back the hands of time, she wouldn't have saved him and she wouldn't let him save her either.

Reed came closer to her as he took a seat beside her. "Laura," he called. "Do you love me?" He asked. Laura felt a lump growing in her throat and her head and mind were filled with answers that she didn't even know what to answer. Reed noticed the question was a bit too sudden, so he asked her another question. "How about this?" Laura turned to look at him. "Do you regret claiming me?"

Laura bit her lower lips as she buried her head in her palms and immediately she started crying. She felt fate was giving her a chance to come clean with her feelings but then, she wasn't ready to accept it, at least not yet. "Reed," she called with her teary eyes staring deep into his. Reed felt a sharp pain in his heart because he knew the answer but he wanted to hear it from her.

"Tell me, Laura," he begged. "Do you regret saving my life?"

Laura's tears continuously flowed down her cheeks. Say it, Laura! Her mind screamed. You will be stuck with guilt and hatred if you lose this opportunity. Let it out now! Her head screamed. The frustration was too much and she said, "Yes." She looks up at Reed. "I regret saving your life, Reed. I wish I could turn back the hand of time, I wouldn't have saved you." The tears continues to roll down her cheeks as she buried her head in her palm.

Reed moves closer to her and he placed his hands on her hands, removing her hand from her face. "I am sorry," he said. Laura was stunned. Why was he apologizing to her? If there's anyone that needs to apologize, it's her. "I don't want to be seen as a thorn in your flesh, Laura. I love you far too much to see you get hurt. I know your heart belongs to another and I won't force you to accept my love for you."

Where is he going with this? Laura thought.

"I have decided to end my feelings for you as a lover and start loving you as my sister which you are. I care about you and your happiness and that's why I am sacrificing my happiness for you." "Reed," Laura called but before she could say anymore, Reed gestures for her to stop.

"Don't make me change my mind about this Laura." He warned with a smile. When she placed her arms around him, Laura didn't know and hugged him. Thank you so much, Reed."

The door opened revealing Evan with jealousy in his eyes, "maybe I will come back..." Before he could leave, Reed stopped him.

"It's not what you are thinking." He said. Reed looked at Laura and then at Evan where it lingered. Evan was a bit confused because he had no idea what went down but he could sense that something did and the look on Laura's face proves it. Has she been crying? He asked himself when he noticed her eyes were red and she was sniffing too. "Take care of her for me." These were the words Reed said before stepping out of the room, leaving the two of them to talk.

Evan was dumbfounded. He didn't say a word but his eyes were fixed on Laura. The young lady stood up to meet him with a smile on her face. She stood in front of him and looked him straight in the eyes. "Evan," she calls. "Do you still love me?" She asked.

Evan was such a fool to have left her alone at a time she needed him. How can he prove to her that his heart still beats and aches for her? His silence was making Laura have different thoughts about everything. Maybe he didn't love her like she thought he did. She was about to step away when Evan held her hand, pulled her close, and placed his lips on hers. He could taste her salty tears and he knew for a fact that she had been crying. He pulled away from her a little and said to her, "I have always loved you, Laura." I am such a fool for leaving you in the first place. I should have stood by your side..." Laura placed her lips on his, stopping him from going further. She has heard enough, all she wants is this guy standing right in front of her.

Evan held her waist and deepened the kiss. The kiss was slow and passionate and the desire to go a bit further could be seen in their eyes. "Are you sure about this?" Evan asked.

Laura nodded and said, "if you are willing."

Damn! Evan was willing, he has held himself back too long. He grabbed her and placed her on her reading table. He yanked her top over her head and placed kisses on every part of her body. A soft moan escaped her lips. "If you are moaning with just a little kiss, what if I go into you?" He asked.

"I guess you are about to find out," Laura told him before she was carried to the bed. Evan pulled off his shirt and trouser and he helped Laura pull off her trouser too. Before he continues, he looked over at his girl, his eyes were searching for answers and he got the answers when he saw the burning desires in her eyes.

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"I love you, Laura."

"I love you, Evan."

Evan gently placed a kiss on her neck and immediately his fangs grew and he bit Laura. The painful pleasure made Laura moan as she held him tighter. "Your blood tastes so good," Evan commented. Laura pushed Evan over as she sat on top of him.

"Now, it's my turn." She said. Evan smiled and closed his eyes to enjoy the pain he was about to feel but instead, a kiss landed on his lips, and slowly, he could feel her hot breath on his neck. She kissed his neck several times, torturing him with pleasure before he could say anything, Laura's fangs came out and she bit him. The sweet pain made Evan moan her name.

The mark of being claimed made them feel fulfilled. They were so happy that after everything that went down, here they are in each other's arms.

All the love and friendship made them live a life of fulfillment even though they were nothing but 'Familiar Strangers.'