I'm sitting down at a large dining table, eating with Scarlett and her dad, Drain. "You feeling comfortable over there?" Drain chuckles.

I smile slyly. "Could be worse." Drain has a very strong distrust of humans, whereas Scarlett wants a human as her boyfriend. The solution was to make sure I was under Scarlett's control, which she was more than happy about. I'm forced to wear things from Drain's 'anti-human gear' collection, including a chastity belt, which Scarlett has the key for, and a 'body guard', which is basically a thin metal plate that covers my chest, stomach and back. It's very lightweight, quite comfortable to wear due to being soft inside, and made of an aluminium alloy on the outside to protect my 'fragile body', as Drain says, and also to reflect heat.

The catch? It's controlled from a remote. The soft material can switch to thousands of tiny needles. The material can also be set to 'massage' me, literally OR in a way I'm being tickled. The guard being electrified also means I can be zapped without warning. I wouldn't have even TOUCHED this thing if I didn't trust Scarlett.

I'm also wearing something on my wrists - 'cuff bracelets' I believe. Scarlett can attach a 'leash' onto them. She said she'd hold my hand when she does it so people don't see, but it DOES mean that if I try to run, people would notice... and I wouldn't get far.

Lastly, on my upper arm, a 'blood pump' is attached. The idea is there's a button on it, which, when pushed, a needle will draw blood until a small, discreet vial is filled. Scarlett can then remove the vial and drink the blood. It's actually fairly painless, and at least I don't need to be bitten.

Drain nods. "You certainly could be. You've seen humans kept as 'blood tanks', at least you have your freedom."

"Not really" I grin, showing I mean it as a joke.

Scarlett playfully pinches my arm. "Don't worry Gavie, I won't stop you from having fun!"

I giggle slightly. "Gavie?"

"Don't like that?" Scarlett seems disappointed.

I look at Drain. He's maintaining a neutral expression. I decide I can be honest. "I don't HATE it, but I do prefer to just be called 'Gavin'."

I glance at Drain again. His expression has barely changed, the tiny smirk barely noticeable. I wonder for a moment if I'm in trouble, but Scarlett nods and smiles. "Ok, Gavin." She leans in to kiss me. Ok, that's what the smirk was for.

"I have to say, son, I never thought I could trust another human after what happened 400 years ago... but you're seeming more and more genuine."

I smile shyly at Drain. "Thank you, sir, I- wait, 400 years?"

"Yes" he states firmly. "I was once amongst your kind, believe it or not. I remind Scarlett about her mum as something she can relate to regarding humans, but I never trusted them again after being betrayed by one of you... 400 years ago..."

I just blink at him. "400 years… that’s a long time to hate someone... what on earth happened?"

Drain screws his eyes shut, sighs heavily, then nods and opens his eyes, fixing his gaze on me. "Very well, I'll tell you, but it's not pretty..."

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This story is a part of my series, My Roommate is a Vampire. Please check it out!