My boyfriend, the vampire?

Maggie didn’t call Blade till a week after the party. It wasn’t that she wanted to look like she had a life or that she didn’t like Blade. It was because she had just plain forgotten. After that party, Maggie had gone upstairs and changed into her pajamas. She put her jeans into the laundry hamper and just forgot. She then got wrapped into studying for a big test and hanging with Sophie. That day, Maggie went to school and saw Blade. He was talking to Louis and looking really happy. She felt bad. It was a Thursday and her mom didn’t do laundry till Friday. When Maggie got home, she went to her hamper and fished for her jeans. She found the number and later called Blade. “Hello?” said someone on the other line. Maggie had a feeling it wasn’t Blade. “Hi, can I speak to Blade please?” The guy on the other end laughed. “Sure, hold on.” he said. After an assortment of yells, Blade finally answered. “Hello?” he said. “Hey, Blade, it’s me Maggie.” she said. “Oh, hi. I thought you’d never call me.” He said with a little laugh. “Yeah, sorry. I’ve been studying like mad and I got caught up in some things.” “It’s okay. I hope you aced the test at least?” “B plus, and proud of it!” They laugh. “Well, I’m glad it worked out!” he said. Maggie and Blade got into deep conversation. After a while, Blade asked, “So, um, Maggie?” “Yeah?” “I was wondering, would you like to go to the movies with me?” Maggie smiled. “Yeah, sure.” Blade smiled. “I’ll pick you up 7:00 on Friday. Ok?” “Yeah, I’ll see you there.” “I’ll see ya.” “Bye.” Maggie hung up the phone. Her smile was ear-to-ear. She picked up her phone and dialed. “Hello?” said a voice on the other line. “Sophie? It’s Maggie. Listen, I got a date on Friday and need your help. Can you help me?” “Sure Mag, what time?” “The date’s at 7, so maybe like 6? 5:30?” “I’ll be there at 5:45. That ok?” “Perfect, I’ll see you later.” “Bye.” Maggie hung up the phone and lied down on her bed. “I got a date.” she said. “I can’t believe, I got a date.”

Friday: Maggie was excited. Sophie was there as promised. She made Maggie look great, considering it’s the movies. At 7:15, Blade showed. “Hey, you look pretty.” He said when Maggie opened the door. “Thank you. You don’t look so bad yourself.” "Sorry I was a little late, traffic.” “Oh, it’s ok. Well, we better get going. Bye mom! Bye dad!” Maggie said, grabbing her coat. “Bye, sweetie, have a good time!” her mom said from the kitchen. “Wait,” her dad said. He walked up to Blade and looked him straight in the eye. “Bring her home by 9. And be nice.” he said. “Of course.” Blade replied, looking him in the eye with the same stance. “Ok dad. We got to go.” Her dad looked at her. “Ok sweetie. Have fun.” He kissed her on the top of her head and watched her and Blade leave. “Kind of odd isn’t he?” Marion says walking up behind him. “Yeah.” Orlando replied. “Should we be worried ya think?” “Na, I think he is a nice guy.” “What?!” “I think Maggie’s found a nice guy.” “Hmm. Maybe. But I know one thing.” Orlando looks at her. “What?” “If he thinks that he can just get a good time out of Maggie, he got another thing coming.” Orlando laughs. “You got that right.”

Maggie and Blade saw the movie “Hellboy II”. It was Blade’s idea. And they had a good time, for the most part. Blade would talk a little too much sometimes and Maggie would take a loud sip of her soda every once-in-a-while that would drive Blade mad, but they did have fun. Afterward, they went to McDonalds. “So, you having a good time?” Maggie ate a French fry. “Yeah, you?” “Yup.” “Wanna play a game?” “What kind?” “I ask you questions about me and you have to guess the answer.” “Ok, as long as I get to ask some questions too.” “Ok, what’s my favorite color?” “Purple. (Maggie nods) What’s my middle name?” “Luke?” “No.” “Adam?” “No.” “Steven?” “No.” “What?” “Don’t tell anyone but….M hmm hmm.” “What?” Maggie leans closer. He mumbles his name once again. “I can’t hear you.” “I said Mary.” Maggie looks at him for a moment. Then falls to the floor laughing. “THAT ISN”T FUNNY!!!!” “Yes, ha ha, it is” she continues to laugh. “Oh yeah, well, what’s your middle name?” She stops laughing. “It’s Ulla.” “And you laughed at my middle name?” “Hey! Ulla is a beautiful middle name!” “Yeah, sure. Hey wait a minute- your initials. M.U.D. Mud! And mud spelled backwards is…” “Don’t even go there!” But it was too late. Now Blade was laughing hard. Maggie got angry. She stands up, hits Blade in the head with her tray, and walks out the door. Blade runs after her. “Maggie! Maggie! Wait a minute!” “Leave me alone!” she screamed. “Come on Maggie, don’t get upset.” “Shut up!” “Maggie! Let me at least drive you home?” Maggie stops…..

Maggie got into his car but didn’t say a word. After a long time of silence, Blade speaks. “Maggie, listen. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.” “Whatever,” she said, crossing her arms. “Maggie, please. I’m sorry. You have a pretty middle name. And I didn’t mean the joke about mud.” “Could you just drive me home please?” She said turning toward Blade and looking him start in the eye. After that, Blade shut up. He pulled up by Maggie’s house. She opened the door and said “Thanks for the movie.” in a voice that said she was mad. She was about to climb out the car when Blade grabbed her wrist. “Maggie wait.” He said. “Please forgive me.” he says with heart. Maggie looked at him stern. Blade grabbed her and pulled him toward her. He kissed her hard and for a second Maggie got lost in the kiss. Then, remembering everything, she hit him in the head and ran into the house. Blade sat there in the car, stunned. ‘I’ve never had a kiss like that. It was unreal.’ he thought. He shook it off and drove away.

Maggie went inside and zoomed up to her room. “Hey honey. How was the date?” Marion asked as she passed. “What’s with her?” Orlando said. “Probably wanted to call Sophie to tell her bout it. I’ll hear about it tomorrow.” Maggie went into her room and shut the door. She sat on her bed. ‘I never kissed someone like that before. It was amazing. Was it real?’ she thought. She went into the bathroom and washed the make-up off her face. Then she changed into her pajamas and went to bed. Her final thought was ‘Wow.’