For what felt like the fifth time in the past minute, Alina checked her watch as she walked down the sidewalk towards the church up ahead. Ten minutes early. That was good, and if Matthew hadn't shown up yet, she could work on preparing for Monday. There were many school papers (though nothing too important should she lose any of them) tucked neatly into her large handbag, in addition to notepad and writing tools. Because she was sure to have many questions. 

She was... looking forward to seeing Matthew perhaps, but dreading it at the same time. A vampire. Yes. The new knowledge had even made its way into her dreams.  

Stopping briefly before the church, Alina took a moment to smooth down her clothes that were more dressy than what she would usually wear if not going to a church. Rather like her work clothes, she wore a long, loose, dark green skirt and cream blouse that was buttoned up all the way to hide the mark that still remained. It still ached, sometimes. Her hair was loose, not long enough to be tied up anyway.  

Entering the church, Alina stood still for a moment, searching, before a friendly churchgoer bid her good afternoon and began to exchange a few pleasantries. With a composure that did not betray her nerves as it had that night, Alina spoke with the woman for a minute or two before once again scanning the place. There were too many people...