"This is resourceful..." Doflamingo comments as you both walk with the flattened tent, bottom part facing up to shield you both from the rain.
"No way in hell am I getting sick now." You huff. He chuckles at your stubbornness
"I do hope this doesn't last long." He says as the wind blows, spraying you both with a cool mist.
"It'll be dark soon, as long as we don't have any uninvited guests we should be able to set up camp and-" A gust rips the tent from both of your hands. Doflamingo swiftly catches it but the wind is blowing even more now, effectively soaking you both.
"Can I talk you into stopping for now?" He asks. You frown and look around.
"Come on, we'll find cover... Somewhere..." You lead him into the trees, looking around for same kind of safe spot.
"I think that's a building over there." He points. You follow his point and soon come to an old cabin. You both step under the awning and peer in. "Looks abandoned..." He comments while you get the crossbow ready.
"Lets hope it really is..." You nod to him to open the door. He does and you ease in, crossbow at the ready as you check the rooms one by one. He follows after you, looking around as well. You reach the main room and relax. "I guess nothing's here... I'm going to set up the tent here... No way I'm sleeping in some old bed that someone probably died on." You tell him taking the tent and starting to set it.
"I second that," He breathes helping you. "But at least it's dry..." He checks the dufflebag and smiles. "Lucky us, I grabbed a waterproof bag."
"Good, I'm going to change." You take out your clothes and grab a stake before heading into one of the rooms to get dressed in. There was a large hole in the roof of the room, but it was in the corner so you weren't worried about the rain as you stripped out of the soaked clothes. You turn to grab your clothes and hear a pause in the rainfall coming into the room. "Shit." You hiss, grabbing the stake and spinning around but Kid catches your wrist, eyes skimming down your water slick body.
"Mm... That's.... Sexy...." He breathes licking his lips, free hand sliding down your stomach. You toss the stake to your other hand and attempt to stab him again but he suddenly has you pinned against the door. "You're getting really good at that by the way... Almost like you're meant to hunt." His hot tongue slides over your cold wet neck.
"___? You okay?" Doflamingo asks on the other side of the door.
"If you respond I'll rip him apart right in front of you." Kid whispers against your skin. Your mind whirled with fear and anger. Damn him. You glance at the stake still in your grasp and an idea sparks. You swiftly toss the stake, catching it in your mouth and jerking your head to the side, stabbing Kid in the cheek bone and making him hiss in surprise, pulling back. You free your arm, dropping the stake in your hand before stabbing him in the side with it. He snarls catching your wrist. "You really don't know when to stop fighting..."
"I'm not going to let a vampire do as they please to me. That's Smoker's job," You growl back. He pauses in surprise and Doflamingo bursts into the room, swiftly firing a stake at Kid, hitting him I'm the shoulder. Kid snarls again, glaring at your partner before disappearing back out the hole. Doflamingo steps past you after closing the door, looking up at the hole in the ceiling.
"Finish getting dressed." He tells you not looking back. You do so quickly, relaxing a tiny bit though you still shook.
"Okay. I'm done." You tell him. He turns back to you, pulling you into himself with his free arm.
"Are you okay?" He asks against your hair. You nod, resting your forehead against his chest.
"I.... I'm going to find Smoker... And then this'll all end... Right?" You whisper shaking slightly, you still felt vulnerable after Kid's actions.
"Right... If he's a smart man he'll definitely protect you." He breathes, arm tightening around you. "You're amazing... And so strong."
"I don't feel very strong right now..." You murmur.
"I don't think I would either if I was assaulted by a vampire while I was nude... Unless you were the vampire." He comments. You try to refrain, but laughter soon fills your chest.
"Pervert...." You giggle.
"Mm yeah we'll go with pervert... Come on, let's eat something. I'm hungry," He hums leading you out to the main room.
"There's a fire place we can get a fire started and warm up the soup cans in it, unless they got a wood burning stove." You tell him. He checks the kitchen.
"There's no stove at all... Check the dufflebag, I think I grabbed things to cook with." You check and sure enough there was.
"You're more prepared than me..." You huff.
"There's a difference between a mission for love and a mission for survival." He shrugs placing some broken pieces of wood in the fire place.
"Well I wasn't expecting to be camping... So I just brought snacks for a road trip...." You grumble, silently cursing Kid.
"Well... If it hadn't been for that, I doubt we would've met... And I'd probably be dead right now..." He offers a smile.
"What were you doing that night anyway? You don't seem like the type to work for others."
"Fufufu, you're right, I'm not.... I'm a boss of a few businesses. That night though, I was trying to make a delivery because the other drivers never made it, I thought I could handle the enemy on my own but.... Well, I was not prepared for vampires." He sighs.
"I was..." You admit, making him look at you. "It was two weeks before graduation when one tried to... You know... But Smoker came out of no where and saved me. I fainted and when I woke I was home, my mom never heard me come in... He must've brought me home.. I did some research and found out what he was, I wouldn't have believed it if he hadn't vanished. So my weapons loving friend gave me this anti vampire briefcase." You hold it up with a smile.
"Good, I can't imagine what would've happened without it... Maybe when we find him I'll thank him. He's the reason you came out here, the reason I'm alive, the reason I got to meet you." He says thoughtfully.
"Heh... That's sweet." You smile at the fire, turning the pot slightly.
After you both eat, you crawl into the tent, nestling into the blankets tiredly. Doflamingo joins you, zipping up the tent after grabbing a stake or two just in case. "Goodnight ___" He yawns.
"Goodnight..." You murmur falling fast asleep.

His fangs glint in the darkness, snapping at your skin, you try to get away, searching for the stake. Where was it? You could feel his breath against your neck. "Told you..." He hisses. Fangs press into your neck. You felt helpless.
"I want to see Smoker...." You whisper tearing up.
"Its me." He hisses, biting down.
You sit up with a gasp, feeling your neck swiftly. Someone touches your shoulder and you jolt.
"Easy. It's just me." Doflamingo breathes. "You okay? You scratched the hell out of my chest..."
"Sorry, I'm fine, just a nightmare..." You murmur hugging your knees.
"Want to talk about it?" He asks. You shift in uncertainty, the thoughts in your head worried you.
"... What if... He's not what I think? What if he's like Kid?..." You rub your neck again. Doflamingo frowns.
"Has he ever given you reason to doubt his character?.... Normally I'd take advantage of such doubts from others but... I don't want your will to falter.." He murmurs. You blink at his silhouette that sat next to you. Has Smoker ever given you a reason to doubt him?

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I shift with a frown. Why did you come here? You didn't have a date... A slender hand on your shoulder makes you look back at Robin, her midnight blue dress shimmering over her figure. Next to was Franky in a midnight blue tuxedo. "Ready to go?" She asks.
"I suppose..." You murmur, glancing down at the simple silvery dress you wore.
"Then let's go." She smiles as her and Franky take the lead outside to the limousine that awaited outside. You get in with them, zoning out as you ride to prom. You felt nervous, and embarrassed. It's not like no one asked you, Its just.... They weren't Smoker. The limo pulls up to the building and again you follow after the couple as the head inside.
The giant room was dark, lights of different colors dancing all around. In an instant you lost Robin and Franky. You look around frowning before moving to the side of dance floor away from everyone.
"Mm you look yummy ___, how about we dance?" A voice makes you look over as Spandam looks over your form. You shift uncomfortable.
"No thanks.." You move away but he follows.
"Just one dance." He purrs, gripping your arm. You were about to deck him right in his discolored nose, but...
"Get lost Spandam," Smoker rumbles lowly, suddenly at your side. You blink and relax looking over at him. Spandam pales swiftly leaving you alone. Smoker's eyes drift to you. "Are you okay? He looked like he grabbed you two hard." He murmurs, gingerly taking your arm and looking at it. "Come on, let's get some ice on that."
He leads you out of the giant room and into a hall where a ice machine sat. He reaches in, getting some ice cubes before wrapping them up in handkerchief and pressing it to the red marks on your arm softly. "I.... Didn't know you would be here..." You murmur blushing lightly.
"Eh, last minute volunteering..." He shrugs slightly, peering at you. "Where's your date? Doesn't he know better than to leave a beautiful woman alone?"
"I-I don't have a date... I didn't like any of the guys that asked..." You blush more looking away.
"Well in that case.... Mind coming with me? It's crowded in there." He breathes softly.
"Alright, let's go." You smile, like hell you would refuse, not when he looked so handsome in that silvery tux— You were matching him!! Were you dreaming? Did the limousine crash and this was your heaven? Being with him on prom night alone... Almost too perfect to believe. He guides you up the stair case, all the way to the top before opening the door to the roof. You step out and a gentle breeze dances around you. It felt nice, you look back at Smoker finding him watching you thoughtfully with soft amber eyes.
"It's nice out tonight, and you can see the stars." He looks up at the sky and you do the same, still able to here the music below clearly, lights shimmering through the glass dome in the center of the room.
"This is... I love it..." You murmur. This whole setting was perfect. You peer back at Smoker to find his gaze on you again as a slow song comes on below.
"You look beautiful ___..." He breathes. "Can I ask for a dance?" You blush heavily and nod shyly. He smiles softly, taking your hand and gently pulling you closer. You swallow, other hand moving to his shoulder as his comes over your waist. He smiles starting to lead you into a dance. Was this really happening? You felt so happy... "Are you okay?" He asks, making you blink.
"I'm great... This night is turning out better than I thought it would... Feels unreal..." You admit softly. He smiles at that.
"Good... Then you'll remember." He murmurs. You meet his gaze. You wanted to kiss him so bad, wait, you kissed him before, why not again? Mustering up some courage, you lean up and kiss him. He froze in surprise before chuckling and closing one eye as he smiles at you. "You're so bold toward me..."
"Sorry... I feel stronger with you around..." You look down blushing madly. His knuckles brush your cheek and he chuckles softly again, smiling more.
"I'm happy." He whispers as you look back into his eyes. You smile back leaning up and kissing him again. He kisses back this time but not for long, suddenly looking toward the door and pulling you behind the wall. Some students come out being loud and obnoxious. Smoker sneaks you back to the door, slipping down the stairs with you. You both chuckle together. You lean on him and he smiles more.
"Guess we'll find another place to dance." He muses.
And so you did, it was magical and perfect... You told Robin all about it when you got back to her place.
"You know what you have to do now right? Confess." She smiles knowingly. You nod,
"I will... But I don't want to compromise his position... I could've gotten him into trouble if someone had seen...." You frown.
"Then.... How about on graduation day?" She asks. You blink and jump to your feet.
"That's it! I love you! Beautiful genius woman!" You gasp hugging her and making her laugh. "I will confess to Smoker on graduation day!!"

*****

"No... I should have never doubted him... He's different from the other vampires... I feel guilty for..." You rub your cheek.
"We're still getting to know this world, and what we've seen of vampires isn't pretty.... So I think it's natural for you to question everything." Doflamingo murmurs, touching your back. "As long as you see your path, everything will work out... Now let's go back to sleep."
"Right... Thanks Doffy.... Goodnight."
"Anytime ___, sleep tight..."