chapter 5

Virgil got back before ten minutes was even up, carrying a backpack on one of his shoulders. He shrugged it off and unzipped it swiftly, pulling a blood bag from within, “Got any cups? Might get messy if we don’t use one for a while.”

Patton jumped up and fished for a mug, coming back with a black one, elbowing Roman as he said, “Remind me to never use that again.”

Virgil tore the blood bag with his fangs and poured it into the mug, then placed the empty blood bag in the trash, crouching in front of Remus who was if possible paler than before, and now shaking, “Slow sips first, and it’s okay if you gag, happened to me the first time.”

“Does it taste bad?” Remus asked as he accepted the cup, eyeing the liquid within.

“No, it’s moreso your mind telling you that you shouldn’t be drinking blood. You’ll like it, trust me.”

Remus hesitantly brought the cup closer, then he shut his eyes as he tilted it to his lips, taking a slow drink.

Virgil knew it would happen, and snatched the cup so Remus wouldn’t drop it, handing Remus a towel he’d grabbed from the bathroom as Remus gagged and dry heaved, and Roman rubbed his brother’s back soothingly as Patton kissed Remus’s hair.

“It’s okay, kiddo, you’re fine.” Patton promised, “Breathe, okay?”

Remus had his eyes screwed shut, entire body shaking as he shook his head quickly, “I-I’m fine.”

“We can wait to try again.” Virgil promised, “You still have over half a day.”

Remus shook his head again and opened his eyes, “I want to try again right now.”

Virgil picked the cup up again, though this time he was the one to hold it, since he didn’t want Remus to drop it, and he watched for the first signs that Remus would gag again as he began to drink, but those signs never came, and Virgil couldn’t help the small smile that made its way onto his face as Remus took the cup from Virgil’s hand, tilting his head back some as he drained every drop of blood that he could.

“There we are.” Virgil whispered as Remus finished the blood.

Remus moved the mug away from his face, eyes flying open as his chest heaved, new fangs glistening as he tried to get a hold on his thirst.

Virgil saw the moment Remus caught Roman and Patton’s scents, and he grabbed Remus’s chin, forcing Remus to look up at him, “Focus, Remus. You don’t need to hurt them, there’s plenty of blood to keep you from going hungry.”

Remus blinked twice, the haze falling away from his eyes, and he shut his mouth, nodding quickly as he wiped his mouth clean of blood with the towel he’d been given, “Okay.” he whispered.

“He’s turned now?” Patton asked.

Virgil nodded, “Yeah. It’ll take a few weeks for him to rein in his emotions and adjust to the hunger, but he’s already showing incredible restraint. Unless he’s too close to someone who he has strong feelings towards, be those loving or anger filled feelings, he’s going to be fine.”

“So what now?” Remus asked, settling back against the couch.

“A daylight ring from Delos is a good place to start.” Patton mused, “He’s going to be pretty shocked by all this.”

“No he won’t, I texted him.” Remus replied happily.

“... That isn’t something to say over the phone.” Virgil spoke slowly after it was obvious nobody else was going to say anything, all still in shock.

“He needs a lil to get used to it.” Remus explained, then stood, “Can I drive?”

Virgil shrugged, standing, “Well, if that’s all, I’ll be off.”

Roman grabbed Virgil’s hood, “Hah, no. You’re going to keep him in check, cause he’s already crazy, and you said vampirism will make it worse.”

Virgil groaned, but didn’t move to leave again, “You’re taking me out drinking after this as a thank you.”

“Sounds like a plan.” Roman nodded as Patton and Remus got ready to go, “Now come on, we have to start driving before the sun comes up.”

Virgil suddenly regretted not letting Roman just stake him.

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