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Holden smiled. "I know there wont be. Um the former owner said that he was training him for a rodeo." He said still slightly confused. "I'm not sure what the rodeo consists of though." He said rubbing his head. "I am sure you do though." He said with a smile.
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Solomon nodded, "I see...I wonder how much longer it'll take Jack to get those damn horses over here. I hear a race is coming up soon. It's been almost 3 months since I last raced Zera..well..you know, not me personally." He motioned to his height, "Too tall and heavy to be a jockey." He shrugged, watching the two horses, "Shall we take them to the pasture, I'm sure they would love to roam around and get the hell away from me."
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"Your just perfect to be my jockey." Holden said with a wink. "Let's, and then we could do a race of our own." He said with a sly smile. Holden walked over to Damien, he grabbed him by the halter and led him the the fence gate. "You will be able to rest in a second." He said opening the gate. He led Damien out of the arena, he shut the gate and led him to the pasture. "There, now you can graze." He said as he went back to get Kali.
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Solomon blinked a bit surprised, not really sure what he should respond with. He just nodded and let Holden take care of the horses with a slight laugh. Oh my...he's certainly going to turn into a handful. I just know it. As Holden led Damien out, Solomon let out a whistle, motioning to Damien as Kali looked over. She let out a nicker and hurried along behind, stopped as Holden turned around to grab her just a few feet from the gate.
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"Well somebody's eager." Holden said as he saw Kali at the gate. "Come on sweety." He said grabbing her halter and opening the gate. He led Kali to the pasture, "There now have fun. But not to much fun." He said as he closed the pasture gate. He turned around to go back to Solomon. "You shouldn't of said those things Holden." He thought as he face palmed himself. "You don't need to screw this up again." He said looking down. "Haha screw." "Stop it Holden." He said face palming himself again.
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Solomon watched as Holden came back, holding back his laughter. As Holden came close, Solomon grabbed onto his waist, pulling him close and whispering in his ear, "Don't tempt me Holden." He gently kissed Holden's neck, then let him go, his one hand staying around Holden's waist as he led him back to the manor. "So, what shall we do today? Hm?"
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Holden moaned a little bit when Solomon kissed his neck. "Um," He cleared his throat. "Well what else do I have to do to tempt you?" He asked with a wink.
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Solomon raised his brow, "So that's what's on Holden's mind. Well sweet-cheeks, all you have to do is ask. Besides, if my memory is correct..aren't you overdue for a nice, hot shower?" He winked, holding the door open for him as he walked through.
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"Hm I guess I am, but so are you." Holden said as he walked through the door. "I mean horse snot is slightly not attractive." He said with a slight chuckle. He stopped as Solomon got into the house. "Next to you butt your eyes are remarkable." He said as he brushed Solomon's hair away from his eyes. Holden hovered close to Solomon's lips but didn't kiss him. He leaned closer to whisper in Solomon's ear. "Let's go take a shower." Holden said in a very seductive voice.
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Solomon laughed, "Only my clothes are dirty..." But he most certainly did not protest a shower with Holden. He led Holden the closest bathroom on the first floor, shutting the door behind them and locking it.
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Holden walked out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist. He cleared his throat, "We certainly know how to take a shower." He said with a smile. "Let's get dressed and you can teach me more about vampires." Holden said as he started up the stairs. |
Solomon frowned, "There's not much more I can tell you right about now. If I tell you anything else, it might but you in even more danger. And don't do asking Alicia either, she's in the same boat as me." Not feeling like walking right about now, he teleported himself up to his room, quickly changing into a dark blue-gray vest, white shirt, black pants, etc etc. His usual attire. He smoothed his vest as he left his room just as Holden topped the stairs, "Besides, it's not all that exciting being a vampire, you know. Either way, another day."
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"Well that wasn't fair." Holden said with a pout as he saw Solomon come out of his room. "I wont this time, because I do trust you." He said as he made it to his door. He turned the knob, and stopped, "Is it ok if I paint Anne if she is still here. There is something very interesting about her and I kinda wanna find out what it is." He said while he pondered. Holden opened the door still pondering, he didn't notice if Solomon answered him.
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"You can paint whomever you like Holden. I don't care at all. I'll find something to occupy my time." He smiled a bit as Holden went into his room. After the door was closed Solomon leaned on the door jam, holding his head with his left hand a bit, his expression becoming exhausted. Before Holden could turn around or notice, he quickly pushed himself from the jam and placed his hands in his pockets with a slight smile, "I can track her down if you'd like?"
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Holden entered the room and shut the door. Solomon's voice cut through his thoughts. "Oh no that's ok you need some rest I will find her." He said as he started to get dressed. After he was dressed he went downstairs to find Anne. She wasn't in the kitchen, "Hm she must be in the laundry room." He said as he went to the laundry room. He saw her loading the washer. "Hey Anne." Holden said as he leaned on the door jam.
Annie jumped. "Oh Holden you scared me a little." She said turning around and giving him a smile. "I'm sorry, do you mind if I paint you right now? Solomon wont be mad at you, I promise." He said smiling back. "Only if he doesn't get mad at me." She said as she walked over to Holden. "Ah he wont, and if he does he will have to answer to me." He said with a laugh. He offered her his arm. She laughed and grabbed his arm. "Aren't you just the gentleman." She said with a smile. "It's just one of the things my father taught me." He said as he led her to his room. *** After two and a half hours he put his paint brush down and turned it to Anne. "What do you think?" Holden asked with a nervous look on his face. "Oh my Holden it's so beautiful, I have never looked so good before." She said clapping her hands together and keeping them together. "I am sure you have, I just used the natural light to accentuate your features, that's why you are in front of the window." He said as he stood up. "Oh it is just so fantastic." She said as she gave Holden a hug. "Thank you, but your natural beauty helped make it better." He said hugging her back. "Stop it your gonna make me blush." She said holding her cheeks. Holden smiled, "You deserve to be called beautiful all the time." He said tilting his head. "Stop it," She said gently slapping his shoulder. "I should get back to work, you are a great artist." She said as she left the room. "Thanks." He said with a little laugh. "It feels good to bring a little light into someones day." He said as he sat on his bed looking at the painting. |
Solomon had long since moved from his spot as Holden came back to his room. He was currently sitting on the long black suede couch in his study, watching the outside world boredly. He rested his arm over his eyes with a sigh, "Can't put it off forever you know Solomon..." He let out a groan of laziness, shaking his head slightly. "..but you're going to anyway."
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Holden was standing in the doorway. "What are you putting off?" He asked as he went into the study. "You need to feed don't you?" He asked as he put the painting on the table. "That's why your so exhausted, Solomon." Holden sighed not knowing what to say.
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Solomon remained perfectly still as Holden spoke. Spot on. Either way, he didn't indicate if he was right or wrong. He just lay there quietly, not wanting to discuss the issue. While Solomon had come to terms with his life style years ago, having been damned to this fate from the beginning, he never really enjoyed the survival aspect of things. He didn't particularly favor anything about blood really, in a similar manner to how many of the older vampires didn't particularly like the sun.
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"I know I'm right Solomon. Exhaustion is one of the symptoms, its actually two before death." Holden said pondering. "I know you know that Solomon." He said as he walked closer to him. He knelt down next to the couch, "You can feed from me. No offense to who you drank from before but if I am with you in every way, I want this to be another." He said looking over Solomon.
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Solomon raised his arm a bit to peer at Holden with his pale eyes. After a moment he covered his eyes again with a sigh. "I'm fine." his voice was almost a whisper, not from exhaustion, but from laziness to speak in a normal tone. This was easier...okay..maybe it was from his exhaustion but he wouldn't believe it. "It's not from me needing to feed." He spoke a bit louder now, removing his hand as he looked at Holden again. He sat up, running his hand through his hair with a stressed sigh. "My mind is just tired, yet I can't stop thinking long enough to rest."
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"You do need to feed, maybe that would help clear you mind." Holden said looking into Solomon's eyes. "Is it about me? If it is I'm sorry." He said standing up. "I know something's up with you Solomon, but if you don't want me to help you that's fine as well." He said as he grabbed the painting of Anne. "If you need anything you know where I will be." Holden said walking out of the room feeling slightly defeated.
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Solomon frowned a bit as Holden left. "I can not have you in a weakened state while things are still rocky with the Council. I'll be fine until things blow over." He sat up now, resting his arms on his thighs, his hands hanging limply between his legs. "Please don't be angry that I won't feed from you...it's for your safety..."
He stood up, smoothing his pants and shoving his hands into his pockets, "You never did show me the painting of Anne. I bet it turned out fabulous." He smiled brightly, much of his personality returning to his posture. "We should really look into some schools soon Holden." |
"I'm not angry with you Solomon, I just know something is on your mind. I also don't want you to get hurt Solomon" Holden said turning around to look at him. He was slightly on cloud nine when he saw Solomon smile. "She has a lot of natural beauty." He said handing the painting to Solomon. "Be careful some of the paint is still wet. After things blow over, knowing my luck I would get kidnapped from the school." He said putting his hands on his hips. "I bet things were easier when you were my age." Holden said with a sigh. "Not that I'm saying your old." Holden said quickly rebounding what he said.
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Solomon nodded, holding the painting very tenderly while he examined it before handing it back, "You have such an impeccable talent Holden." His jaw dropped, "Excuse me? I'm not old. Nonetheless, you're right. When I was 21..dear lord I don't even remember that far back..." He blinked, slightly surprised. "And if anyone is going to be kidnapping you, it will secretly be me." He winked with a sly smile on his face.
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"Thanks, and it felt good to bring light into Anne's day." He said with a smile. "They say things get better with age." Holden said with a wink. "And again its not kidnapping if I agree to it." He said kissing Solomon on the cheek. "Now you really should get some rest, I can help you if you can't get asleep." He said as he gently grabbed the painting from Solomon. He put it on the table. "If something is gonna go down I want you to be as strong as you can be." Holden said with a boyish smile.
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Solomon shrugged, "I'm fine Holden, really." He smiled slightly, leaning forward and whispering in Holden's ear, "You can't agree if you don't know it's coming. So you better watch your back." He chuckled, straightening up, "Now then! We still have the day to waste! I don't know about you, but sitting around is not an option today."
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"Well you already have my back." Holden said with a wink. "Well how about you let me drive that beautiful jag and we go see England." He said as he walked so he was standing mere inches from Solomon. "You know I'm a great driver." Holden said in a whisper. He traced Solomon's jaw, he leaned in for a kiss but didn't kiss him. "Your not the only one who can tease." Holden said with a smile.
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"You touch her, you will loose your fingers," He laughed, "Any car but the Jag. I mean it Holden." He put his arm around Holden, leading through the house to the large attached garage. He flipped on the lights, showing a vast amount of glittering vehicles in various colors. "Your pick."
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"Oh my god you have the 458 Italia Ferrari?" He asked as he ran up to the car. "So sleek, so beautiful." He stopped feeling the car, "Wait so your saying I can't drive the Jag, but I can drive the Ferrari?" Holden asked with bright eyes. "If you say yes, omg I don't know what I will do to you." He said still a little astounded.
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"The jag's...special. I have my reasons. So..the Ferrari..." He walked over, opening the door and pulling the keys from the center dash. He stood up and held the keys to Holden, "You grind, shift hard, or scratch my car you're paying for the repairs. Got it?"
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"Oh ya I got it, and trust me I know how to drive stick." Holden said as he grabbed the keys from Solomon. He wanted to squeal when he had the keys in his hand but he fought the temptation. He got in the car, "So you collect cars and horses. Your amazing." He said leaning over to kiss Solomon on the lips. He started the car, Holden shivered hearing the car start up.
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Solomon quickly climbed in, double checking the 'oh shit' handle. With a nod, he looked to Holden, "I collect many things Holden." He smiled, listening to the car idle, "Just please be careful. No driving ridiculously fast."
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"Don't worry all will be fine." He said with a smile.
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Solomon was silent, his eye twitching slightly. "You're lucky..." He shakily got out of the car, examining the body closely. After a moment, he relaxed, "You did well. You're welcome to any car if you need to go somewhere, just be careful, like I said. And if you forget to lock it or something, don't worry. No one would dare steal my things."
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Holden got out of the car, "Thanks." He said as his stomach rumbled. "Well that's a first." He said grabbing his stomach. "For once I'm actually hungry." He said still a little shocked. "I guess I should go and eat." He said as he walked around the car to Solomon. "You know what I'm surprised Alicia hasn't come back yet. I probably just jinxed it but oh well." Holden said with a little smile. "Wanna join me for supper? I make a mean sandwich." He said with a small laugh.
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Solomon chuckled, "A mean sandwhich? Well, I much just have to test this." He glanced behind him, "I wonder if she's alright? I haven't heard from her since she left." He led Holden inside, locking the garage door behind them.
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He smiled. "You will be amazed. Can you contact her?" Holden asked as he was led to the kitchen. They made it to the kitchen, he heard something he turned on the light. "Alicia oh my god what's wrong?" He asked running up to her.
Alicia was sitting in the corner quietly sobbing. She heard Holden come up to her. "Oh it's nothing." She said still sobbing. "Your lying." He said as he knelt down. "Ya." She said trying to calm down. "Tell me what's wrong?" He said putting his hand on her knee. "I've been disowned." She said looking at Holden, her eyes were a very light blue. "What why? Wait don't tell me its because of me?" He asked looking sad. "It is, because I helped you, I have been cut off from my family." She said starting to cry again. "That is not right, I... grr... Its not right." He said as he punched the floor really hard. He broke his hand, "Damn it!" He said knowing his hand was broken. "Solomon can you take me to Alicia's mom's house?" He said standing up, and looking at Solomon. "I need to talk to her." |
Solomon frowned, gently taking Holden's hand and healing it for him, "I cannot. Jennifer will not change her mind because you tried to convince her to." He sighed, looking to Alicia and putting his hand gently on her shoulder, "Is there anything I can do to help?"
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"No there isn't Solomon." She said still upset.
"Alicia come you can rest in my room ok? We can talk about this more later." He said as he helped her stand up. He mouthed "I will be right back." To Solomon. He led her to his room and gently lad her down on the bed. "If I get turned will that make her un-disown you?" He asked as he covered her up. "I don't know." She said starting to cry again. "Shh its ok, you just rest here, ok?" He said as he went out the door and closed in. He walked a little bit and leaned against the wall. He slid down to the floor, he shook his head. "Great you ruined two people's lives Holden, good fucking job." He said as he face palmed himself hard. His stomach grumbled, "Shut up." He said as he stood up to go back by Solomon. |
Solomon frowned as Holden came back down, "Don't you dare pressure me again Holden." He leaned back on the wall, crossing his arms, "Alicia and Jen will have to work this out themselves, turning you will only be a minute factor in it. They will make up when the time comes. As much as Jen despises you, me and Alicia at this point, she's still her mother. That bond is unbreakable, no matter what. Things will turn out."
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