V. Vampire

I always knew I should tell her. I only wanted to wait until she was older, until I thought she could understand.

No, that isn't true… It was fear that kept me silent.

Fear that if she knew, she'd never look at me the same way again.

Fear of losing her.

I can't meet her eyes, and her voice is so soft, so innocent, it makes me hurt.

"Is it true?"

"Yes."

"All of it?"

I wish I could deny it… "Yes."

I'm shocked when she throws her arms around me and hugs me so tight it's hard to breathe.

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