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Moving is never easy. A new place to get used to, new people to get to know and in Marks case also some…personal changes. His parents decided to move back to his mother’s hometown after spending over 35 Years in Canada. And Mark liked his new home. It was in the outskirts of the city, lots of children could be seen in the streets, people greeted each other with smiles. Mark did not take long to make a friend.
The second day after they arrived at their house Mark decided to explore the area for a while to get a break from unpacking. In a nearby park there was a girl sitting on a bench serenading some pigeons. Something about the way she sang pulled Mark into her direction. They kicked off immediately despite Mark’s awkward introduction (“Hello, I’m Mark, I just moved here. I like your voice”).
In the next weeks of the holidays they hung out a lot, meeting at the park and singing together. Some days Mark brought his guitar on others they just had little picknicks in the park, talking a lot. Once they even went to get ice-cream together (Mark paid, because he was told that’s what you do when you are out with a girl). Mark learned that her name was Sumi.
Two days before school would start it was raining and Mark decided to invite the girl to his home. His parents were out of town for the day, meeting with old friends that live in the next town over.
They were sitting on Mark’s bed, singing together, Mark playing the guitar, when Sumi’s stomach growled loudly.
“Let me get something to eat, I will be right back.” With these words Mark got up and set his guitar aside. When he moved to get up he felt Sumi’s hand on his wrist. She pulled him back on the bed and before Mark could voice his dislike for being handled that way, Sumi put her lips on his. Mark was shocked for a few seconds, his body sitting down without him wanting to. When his brain caught up with the situation, he already kissed back. It made sense. He liked Sumi a lot and they got along very well. Mark had not seen any signs of her showing interest in a relationship with him, but he knew he was very dense when it came to that.
Sumi directed their bodies so she was practically sitting on Mark’s lap. Mark felt the need to protest but was to distracted by Sumi’s lips on his to actually do it. A few moments later Sumi let go of his lips and pressed a soft kiss to his neck. He let out a shaky breath.
Suddenly he felt a prick where Sumi kissed his neck. He was not able to make sense of it and felt panic rise in him. Despite his panic he felt his conscious slipping away slowly.
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Mark woke up to Sumi sitting next to him on his bed, apologizing continuously.
“What happened?” Mark asked. Then, remembering the events roughly:
“What was that?”
“Mark, I am so sorry, I lost control for a moment. I really like you believe me, but I fucked up. I fucked up big time.”
Mark felt the need to comfort Sumi, but something held him back. Deep down he knew she was right and that she did something that can’t be undone. Something major. He just didn’t know what it was.
“I’ve bitten you.” Her words reminded mark of the pricking sensation he felt. His neck suddenly started itching.
That was what’s supposed to be wrong? But why did Mark faint then?
“That’s alright that happens. I’m sorry I’ve worried you by fainting.”
“You don’t understand Mark. I changed you forever. I didn’t mean to I swear.” Mark felt anger bubbling in him. Why won’t she tell him what’s going on.
“Just tell me. What is it?”
“I’m can turn parts of myself into a mosquito and by biting you, you are also going to adapt some traits.”
Mark’s only reaction to her words was laughter.
“No need to tell tales, just tell me what’s wrong.”
“I just told you.” As Mark continued to look at Sumi with his eyebrows raised, she started to take off her shirt. Mark looked away immediately, wondering what Sumi was doing.
“Mark, please look at me.” Her tone was pleading and Mark didn’t want to be an asshole and looked. Immediately he wanted to turn away. Sumi’s back was moving unnaturally and slowly, but surely thin wings built her skin.
Mark wasn’t sure if he should be fascinated or disgusted. His brain stopped working.
“I’m sorry Mark.”
“Can you leave? I don’t know how to deal with this right now. I don’t think I want to see you again.”
“Mark, let me tell you what’s going to happen to you.” At this point Sumi was crying.
“No, just get out. Please.” Mark wasn’t angry, just confused and tired. All he wanted at that moment was to be alone.
Sumi tried to apologize and get Mark to listen to her, but Mark held his ears and eyes closed, to block out everything. He needed time to prosses what happened.
He only moved when he felt Sumi stand up from his bed and he heard the door close.