Next day

Bryce awakens the next day

Bryce- fucking vampires...how can I stop something like that...i couldn't even stop from being bitten and fucking her along with Stephanie again..and the fact that their slowly turning students into more with each bite.

Stephanie had been bitten twice, but was still human, so that tells me it takes atleast 3 bites for you to turn....shit I need to warn Cortney , tell the truth behind the rumors

Thanks bryce grabbing his phoneHis fingers trembled as he scrolled through his contacts, stopping at Cortney’s name. He hesitated—how the hell was he supposed to explain this without sounding insane?

"Hey, we need to talk. It’s about the rumors. They’re real."

He sent the text before he could second-guess himself. The reply came almost instantly.

"What rumors? The vampire shit?"

Bryce swallowed hard.

"Yeah. And it’s worse than we thought. They’re turning people. Slowly. Stephanie’s been bitten twice already."

A pause.Cortney’s next message popped up:

"Meet me behind the gym.

Bryce shoved his phone into his pocket and grabbed his jacket, his pulse hammering. He knew the risks

Bryce -what if the vampires were watching? What if they already had Cortney?

The school grounds were eerily quiet as he slipped out the side door. The air smelled damp, like rain was coming. His sneakers crunched over dead leaves as he rounded the corner of the gym— And froze. Cortney stood there, arms crossed. But beside her… Stephanie. Her eyes black with crimson irses, lips parted just enough to show the tips of elongated fangs. , and she was naked

Cortney stood there, arms crossed. But beside her… Stephanie. Her eyes were black with crimson irises, lips parted just enough to show the tips of elongated fangs. And she was naked. Bryce’s breath hitched. Stephanie’s once-familiar face was twisted into something predatory, her pale skin almost glowing under the dim light. But Cortney was still human. For now.

Cortney "You lied to me," Cortney said her voice shaking.

Cortney- "You said she was just bitten twice. Look at her!, shes turned

Bryce took a step back, his pulse roaring in his ears.

Bryce- "I didn’t know she’d turned—she was fine yesterday!"

Stephanie- i received my final bite this morning actually

Bryce's stomach dropped. "What do you mean you got your final bite this morning?"

Stephanie let out a low, throaty laugh, running her tongue over her fangs.

Stephanie- "Surprise, lover."

She stepped forward, her bare feet silent on the pavement.

Stephanie"I came to Cortney first. Figured she should hear it from me."

Cortney’s face twisted in horror.

Cortney- "You let her bite you?"

Stephanie shrugged, her movements too fluid, too inhuman. "

Stephanie - Third time’s the charm. And honestly? It feels amazing."

She turned her gaze to Bryce, pupils swallowing the crimson of her irises.

Stephanie-"You should try it."

Bryce’s hands clenched into fists.

Bryce- "No, she didn’t," he growled,

stepping between Stephanie and Cortney.

Bryce' "And I didn’t let it happen. Lila entranced me—she forced me to fuck both of you and she bit me. I couldn’t stop her."

Stephanie’s smirk faltered for just a second—a flicker of doubt in those unnatural eyes. Then she laughed again, tilting her head like a predator sizing up prey.

Stephanie- "Oh, Bryce. Always making excuses. You wanted this. You wanted us."

Cortney grabbed Bryce’s arm

Cortney- I've been bitten twice She whispered into his ear

Bryce’s blood turned to ice. Stephanie’s grin widened, her fangs glinting.

Stephanie- "Then you’re halfway there, Court. Why resist? The hunger… the power… it’s better than anything you’ve ever felt."

She took another step forward, her naked body moving with eerie grace. Cortney’s grip on Bryce’s arm tightened.

Cortney- "We have to run,"

she breathed. But Bryce didn’t move. His mind raced—Lila’s bite still throbbed on his neckStephanie lunged. Bryce shoved Cortney aside just as Stephanie’s claws raked through the air where his throat had been. He stumbled back, heart hammering.

Bryce - "RUN!" he roared.

Cortney didn’t hesitate. She bolted toward the woods behind the gym, her sneakers kicking up dirt. Bryce sprinted after her, adrenaline scorching through his veins.

Bryce -Safe for now

The trees swallowed them, but Bryce knew Stephanie wouldn’t give up. Not when prey was this close to turning. Cortney skidded behind a thick oak, doubling over to gasp for air.

Cortney- "She—she let them do it," she choked out.

Cortney- i let them .. I didn't know they were turning us skowly...i...I thought it was just a high that felt amazing..but now im one bite away from ...oh god . Says Cortney

Bryce wiped sweat from his brow, listening for pursuit. The woods were too quiet. No birds. No wind. Just the pounding of his own pulse.

Bryce- its not your fought,The bite bite does something to you," he muttered.