Third Wheel

I blush with a grin. Hearing my name from his mouth is beyond pleasant. My brother coughs at us. I shy away towards the window.

"Just answer my questions Vlad." I order.

He lets out a sigh. "Fine. All I did was open your brother's mind a bit." Alex freezes up, shocked. "Slipped in a little 'try to understand'. Simple and not intrusive. Enough to let him see you as more than, an outsider." I wiggle uncomfortably. "The servants were a bit more, well, rewritten. I made you their master, their life's purpose. I didn't bother with your parents. They are too trashy to fix. Too set in their smug ways."

"How though?" I dig.

"I'm a vampire Blue, the vampire king. My bloodline lets me influence and even control those with weak minds." He pauses, worried for some reason, looking at me.

"What is it?"

"I would never use it on you. I promise." He states adamantly.

I get butterflies. He was worried how I would feel about it. A delicate smile forms, I speak from the heart. A confidence I couldn't explain.

"I know." He grins back at me, and continues.

"As for your magic, I'm not sure. If it's similar to how vampires work I could teach you. Other than that we can try books."

"What about the knights?" Alex suggests.

Vlad glares at him. My poor brother flinches.

"Don't get mad at him, anyone would suggest that." I scold. "Brother, knights may not do so anymore, but they hunt beings like Vlad."

He apologizes. The rest of the ride is mostly in silence. Vlad returns to his favorite hobby, staring at me. Thankfully, my brother tries to ease the sexual tension, through gossip. Mainly the various affairs of the crown Prince. He also lovingly discusses his possible fiancé, Veronica.

We soon arrive in front of the nearby town's suit shop. It's a small yet fancy place. Covered in fancied glass and decor to fit the noble population's tastes. I flip the tables on Vlad, offering a hand to help him off the carriage.

He gives a toothy grin my way, and takes my hand. Feet to the ground, he doesn't let go. I can feel my heartbeat speed up. Elder brother once again comes to my rescue.

"Not here. Don't forget we're in public." He whispers, giving a worried glance around.

Vlad is about to grouse at him, but I remove my hand.

"He's right, look around Vlad." I whisper as well.

A few citizens notice with looks of disgust on their faces. Others judge while more subtlety, whispering to each other. Same sex relationships were not accepted in the kingdom. Vlad's outfit did not help matters, not proper attire for the outside world.

"Oh for fuck's sake!" Vlad complains loudly.

People stare in shock, he looks around, his eyes changing to that glow. The people no longer care about us, going about their day. Alex and I share a stunned look.

"You should keep him Blue, he's useful, scary, but useful." Alex shares with a 'huh'.

I laugh at that. Vlad gives that needy look again, so I pat his head. We make our way to the suit shop, in a much better mood.

A well groomed man held the door open for us, leading us in.

"Welcome sirs, we were expecting you. Allow me to escort you to the display room." He gives a polite light bow.

I follow behind, along with my cat and brother. He leads us to a lovely brownish leather couch. A set of curtains, guarding the dressing rooms behind it. Vlad plops down in the center of the couch, a smirky grin expectantly on his face. His arms and legs spread out to claim as much of the couch as possible. My brother scowls at that, sighing, slips to an end of the couch.

"Young sir, do you have something in mind?" The clerk asks.

" I need suits for every occasion, as well as nightwear. I prefer dark colors." I recall my brother's debutante suit. "If possible ones with bits of silver in them." Before the clerk can speak, I add too low for the others to hear. "Do you have ear cuffs?"

I hear a purr from Vlad. I blush. Note, vampires have good hearing.

"I am unsure, it is an unusual request. I shall check with the manager. I shall prepare the rest on the way. Anything specific for the cuffs?"

I turn to look at Vlad. A smile spreads between us. He wears lizard ear cuffs. I wanted something similar. I look back at the clerk.

"Something black steel, if possible, and a reptilian shape." The clerk nods, heading off to fulfill the request.

My brother gives out a long sigh. "I should've left you two alone for this trip. I feel like a third wheel." He complains.

"You know not to bud in next time then brat." Vlad flashes fangs at him. My brother gulps reminded of the creature next to him.

I roll my eyes at the display. Not long after the Clerk returns. Plenty of suits, but no ear cuffs. Im disappointed, but he mentions we can get a custom order from a jeweler through the store. I order a black steel set in a dragon shape. Satisfied, I head off to try the suits.

I pass through the curtains and enter a stall near the front. I start to peel off the ill fitting suit, and receive some relief from the tight outfit. Almost naked except for some underwear, I hear the curtain shift.

I turn around, mouth agape, Vlad staring at my naked body. His face showing a predatory expression, his eyes darkening. I shudder, but regained my senses enough to warn him off.

"Vlad, get out!" I snap at him. I could feel my dick stiffening from this situation. "You're not supposed to be here!"

He lifts his gaze back up to me. In that confident, arrogant voice I love so much. "Why? I wanted to get a proper reward this time Blue." His voice purred out.

I gulped down the little sanity I had. One last attempt to remain reasonable. "Vlad this is not the place. My brother is right outside, and there are people that work here."

His grin widened even more, licking his lips, eyeing my bulge. "Don't worry about them, they'll all taking a break outside." He moves in closer, ever tempting me. "And this won't take long my little Blue."

My remaining sanity goes out the curtains.