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Cleo had been toiling in the fields for a few hours now, trying to keep her mind off Pearl, unsuccessfully. The taste of the girl’s blood played in their mind, only making her feel more guilty. Would Pearl still trust her? Had they broken the trust they’d only just established? What would Cleo say to her when she woke up?
A few of the townsfolk passed by, startling them, but it was just Renhardt and Martyn, who just waved in her direction, continuing their conversation.
Cleo needed to relax, they were jumpy, too high strung. Deciding to have a bath, they went to fetch and heat water, and gather other necessities which included some dried herbs.
Once the water was drawn and heated to the right temperature they lowered themself in, releasing the tension that had been coursing through their body, closing her eyes and letting out a small sigh of relief.
They forced their mind to be blank, feeling the water around them, the scents, their hair suspended in liquid and the sound of the water by her head. They lost track of time, the water got cooler but what’s the point anymore, she has eternity, what’s the rush.
Then she heard the creak of the bedroom door. Shoot- Pearl must be up, they should have made her some food or prepared something.
They clambering out of the tub, quickly drying off and dressing.
“Morning Pearl! I’ll be out in a minute!” She called, wrapping her fiery red hair in a towel.
“Afternoon, more like” Pearl replied after glancing out the window at the high sun
After a few more clatters Pearl watched Cleo emerge from the side room.
“Sorry, I didn’t make you food or anything” Cleo said, shame visible on her face, seeing Pearl had started taking food out of the cupboards.
“That’s perfectly fine, I’m capable of fending for myself” Pearl said playfully, baring her fangs to lighten the mood.
On instinct Cleo bared theirs with a small hiss in response. Immediately looking mortified.
Pearl started giggling uncontrollably, Cleo is so cute like this. Cleo still hadn’t found it very funny herself and it was visible on her face. Pearl pulled herself together enough to close the distance, giving Cleo a small peck on the lips.
“You’re so cute Cleo” she said, hand resting on the back of the vampire’s neck.