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[center][color=a187be][b][i]Annabeth Gulch[/i][/b][/color][/center]
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Annabeth took a small wooden jar into her hand and took out a small scoop of the lotion inside of it. Soap made by the college, a luxury outside of these walls. Many highborn families in Eania would pay top dollar just to have something like this, let alone the wonderful heated baths the colleges have for their students. They were surely expensive, as well as complex to make. And oh so enjoyable.

As Annabeth lathered her hair with the soap she did wonder if the College was making her soft. She reflected on her performance at her previous mission and wondered if maybe she had been spending too much time socializing and chatting with her friends, and not enough in training. Sure she keeps up well with Satori’s classes, but Annabeth hasn’t been training her body in a while. Her sword arm was weak, and her skills with her weapons felt mediocre. As these thoughts filled Annabeth’s mind she sunk lower into the water until only her nose and above was over the water’s edge.

Humming to herself, Colette walked into the bath house. She had some of her bathing supplies gathered in her arms. Instead of wearing clothes to the baths like she usually did, all she had adorned her body was a silk black robe that reached mid thigh. She walked into the hot spring area, not noticing Annabeth’s presence.

[color=lavender][i]”Every day’s the same, She fight to find her way. She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray. She wonders why does anyone ever hear her when she cries.”[/i][/color]She sung. She placed her supplies on the edge of the water and stripped her body of her robe.

Her body was flawless, well almost flawless. On her back was that single burn mark that reached from her shoulder to her middle back. Not many people knew about this scar, perhaps not even Keri. Colette reached up, releasing the silk bow that held her hair up. Waves of Darkness fell from the air, cascading down her back covering the scar. She got into the water and sat down. 

Annabeth opened her eyes when she spotted someone through the steam. From the singing it seemed like it was Colette. Annabeth debates going to see her; while the Eania girl loved to be in Colette’s company, Annabeth worried that perhaps it was because she spends so much time playing around with her and Keri that Annabeth’s sword skills have been dulling. Yet even if that was the case, Annabeth didn’t [i]want[/i] to ignite her beloved friends.

Slowly Annabeth snuck over, quietly moving through the water while hiking her hair down. When Annabeth was close enough, she squirted some water through her hands at Colette’s chest. [color=a187be]”Peek-a-boo!”[/color]

Colette jumped and quick spun her head to face her friend. She giggled and splashed her lightly. [color=lavender]”Hey Annabeth”[/color] She gave a smile before frowning. She could tell something was troubling her best friend, and Colette didn’t like it.

[color=lavender]”Hey Annabeth, is something wrong?”[/color] She asked.

Ducking underneaththe splash Annabeth rose up and laughed, sending small waves of water at Colette. As she settled down next to her vampire friend, Colette was able to pick up on Annabeth’s concerns. Annabeth supposed that she shouldn’t be surprised; she and Colette were very close now, and understood each other well. [color=a187be]”oh I was just thinking about our last mission. I think I need more training.”[/colo] Annabeth leaned her head against Colette and closed her eyes. [color=a187be]”I’ll always enjoy my time with you Colette. But I need to refine my skills too. My magic, and my swordsmanship.”[/color]

Colette listened to her best friend words and each word tightened around her undead heart. Colette had a feeling that this would happen at point. She made her her hands into fist, her small, sharp claws digging into her skin. She continued to let Annabeth speak. When she finally stopped, Colette finally spoke, her voice soft and low.

[color=lavender]”I understand Annabeth, you don’t need to explain more. You came to this college for a reason correct? I wouldn’t want to be the cause of you falling behind. I will always enjoy our time too Annabeth.”[/color] Self hate began to fill her mind. It was because of Annabeth and several others she met at the college that she was able to become stronger, finally not alone anymore, but because of that, she hindered Annabeth in a way. Swallowing her emotion, she shown a smile that she hadn’t shown for a long time. A fake, but extremely looking smile.she used this smile to hide all the her negative emotions.

[color]”Our last mission was pretty scary huh? I didn’t expect to make it out of the Nox.”[/color] She said.

Through her eyes was closed Annabeth didn’t need to look to know that Colette was putting on a fake smile. She could hear the heartbreak in her friends voice. So Annabeth leaned up and kissed Colette on the cheek before moving to sit in front of Colette, settling her hips down onto Colette’s legs. Annabeth seemed stern. [color=a187be]”It was. It was so scary. I was worried I wasn’t going to be strong enough to protect you. And you know… You could use some improvement too.”[/color]

Annabeth raises her hands up the side of Colette’s arms until the vampire’s cheeks were in Annabeth’s hands. [color=a187be]”I think we both need some training, don’t you agree? I’m sure there’s someone here at the college who could teach the both of us how to handle a sword, and we’ll both have to work harder to hone our magic too. This way, next time we find danger, we’ll be ready for it. How… Does that sound?”[/color]

Colette listened to what she was saying, all she could was nod, not trusting her voice. She knew Annabeth wouldn’t be fooled by her fake mask. They truly knew each other really well. Her undead heart still stinging. It was the moment that she realized something extremely important. She loved Annabeth. She loved Keri and Annabeth. She wasn’t as shocked as she thought she would be at this. Perhaps these feelings were always in the back of her mind. She leaned into Annabeth.

[color=lavender]”It sounds perfect, I just don’t want to be kept away from you. Clingy as I may sound, you were the first person to ever understand me, give me what I needed most in my life and I don’t think I could ever let go of that. I need you Annabeth.”[/color] She said, her voice still low.

Annabeth just smiled as she leaned into Colette and touched their foreheads together. There was no words that needed to be said between these two women. Annabeth kisses Colette again, on the lips before washing her neck and hugging Colette close. [color=a187be]”Hungry?”[/color] Unlike many others, Annabeth had little fear from letting vampir a drink her blood. She lets Keri and Colette do it all the time. Underhaven often had blood to slate the thirsts of vampires but nothing could beat fresh blood. 

Her fangs see,ed to thum at her words. Of all bloods she had drank in her life, nothing could beat the feeling Annabeth’s blood brought to her. She allowed her small claws trace the flesh that made Annabeth’s neck. [color=lavender]”Yes I am”[/color] She said. Her head leaned down and nuzzled her neck, her fangs teasing the flesh a tiny bit. [color=lavender]”Can I Annabeth?”[/color]

Giggling, Annabeth held Colette close in her arms. [color=a187be]”Of course. Enjoy~”[/color] Annabeth exposes her neck to Colette and readied herself. This wouldn’t be the first time she and Colette did it in the baths, and Annabeth was so used to it now that the feeding itself didn't hurt. Mostly just a slight prick of pain, followed by a bit of weariness, but never so much that Annabeth couldn’t function afterwards. 

No other words were spoken. Colette clung to Annabeth and her fangs dig into her flesh. Colette didn’t bother to stop the moan that escaped her mouth as Annabeth’s blood touched her taste buds. Her eyes drifted closed as she gave a few light sucks, her tongue drifting over the area to coax more blood out.  She shivered when she felt Anna Beth's had drift

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Colette panted as she snuggled into her best friend, her body humming with happiness and warmth. She looked up at her and kissed her again. [color=lavender]”That felt amazing Annabeth.”[/color] She said, her voice full of bliss.

A soft laughed escaped Annabeth’s mouth as she squeezed Colette’s cheeks and returned her affections. Soon however Annabeth stood up and wiped herself down. [color=a187be]”That was nice, but we should get out of the bath Colette. Too much hot water won’t be good for me.”[/color] Annabeth could already feel herself get a little light headed thanks to the blood sucking and other activities, plus she’s been here for a while anyways. Blowing Colette a kiss Annabeth went to go put her clothes on. They were fairly plain but warm wool garments, such as heavy trousers, a thick sweater, boots that could stomp through the snow, and a large furred cloak. She waited for Colette in case she wanted some company.

Colette got out and wrapped her long, black hair in a fluffy towel, exposing her back and scar once again. She used another towel to dry her body before dressing in her robe again.

[color=lavender]”If you don’t have anywhere to go, perhaps you can come to my room for a little while.”[/color]

Annabeth smirked and poked Colette’s cheek. [color=a187be]”For a round two? Sounds like fun. Lead the way, love.”[/color] Annabeth wrapped her cloak around Colette and walked with her to her room. Good thing too since the wind picked up and made things rather chilly. Even though Colette could probably ignore the effects of cold weather, Annabeth still wanted to provide her friend ample protection from the chill. 

She smiled and snuggled into her as they walked. Sure, she couldn't feel much of the windy chill, but she loved the cloak around her. To smelt like Annabeth. She decided to wait to tell her feelings for Annabeth, but when the time was right.