(Lestat Pov)

I woke up the next night excited. I suppose it was because there will someone here when I wake up. I'm no longer alone in this big house.

When I walked into the living room to see Zay sitting on the couch. She had a book in her hand. Each time I laid eyes on her I felt like I was floating on air.

"So is it a good read?" I asked. She jumped a little. "My apologizes Cherie. I didn't mean to frighten you." I said.

"No it's alright. And yes it is a pretty good read." She said smiling. Ohhhh god I loved it when she smiles.

Stop staring at her and say something Lestat! She probably thinks I'm a freak! Stupid stupid stupid!!!!!

"So do you have any plans for tonight?" Zay asked snapping me out of my thoughts. "None that I know of Cherie. Why do you ask?" I asked.

"Well I was hoping to just hang out with you. You know so we can get to know each other." She said.

She wants to get to know me..... she wants to get to know me!!!!! Speak Lestat! Say something to her you idiot!

"That sounds good." I said. I am a fucking idiot! That sounds good! I'm not ordering appetizers at a restaurant!

"Great. I'm gonna go take a shower." She said. Can I join you? Stop it you dog! "Ok I'll be waiting for you in here." I said.

I wanted to bang my head repeatedly against the wall. I felt so nervous when I'm around Zay. I'm sure it's making her feel uncomfortable.

I need help. Yes I never thought I'd hear myself say that either but I do. I picked up the phone and called Louis.

"Hello?" "Louis I need your help!" "What's wrong? Is Zay alright?" "Yes she's fine..... but I have no idea how to conduct small talk with her! I need your help!"

I sounded pathetic but I was desperate. "I'll be over in 30 minutes." "Oh thank you so much Louis!" "Your welcome."

I ran into my room to change clothes. Oh what to wear! I sound like a woman. I just threw something on. Literally.

"Lestat! Where are you?" I hear Louis call. "In here." I said. Louis came into the room with a smirk on his face.

"Lovely attire for the evening." He joked. I was wearing a full on suit. Yes a suit. I don't own t-shirts and jeans like all those other hoodlums.

"Thank you I try." I said with pride. "That was mean to sound sarcastic." He said with a roll of his eyes. "What's wrong with that I have on?" I questioned.

"Lestat no one dresses in a suit to sit and have a personal discussion with someone. Unless of course you are a therapist." He said.

"Well she may need a therapist. I'll be whatever she needs me to be." I said. I'd do whatever I need to do to ensure she's safe and comfortable.

"That's very kind of you Lestat." Louis said with a smile. I heard footsteps from down the hall. I started to panic.

"Quick sit down and act natural she's coming!" I said going quickly to the couch. Louis sat in a chair next to the couch.

"Hey Louis! Nice to see you again." Zay said as she came into the room. "It's nice to see you again as well." He said kissing her hand.

I held in a growl. She was mine! No one was allowed to touch her! And there I go again. Bad Lestat! Down!

Zay sat down next to me on the couch. There was an awkward silence for a few moments. Finally Louis decided to break the silence.

"So Zay do you have any family here?" He asked. "Not really. My cousin Lydia does live on the other side of town with my aunt but that's about it." She explained.

It made me feel bad that she didn't have any family here. She was alone basically. That was another thing we had in common. But we were no longer alone. We have each other.

"It gets kinda lonely. I don't really have that many friends. I pretty much keep to myself." She continued. She's shy. That makes her even more cute.

"Well I hope you know that you are no longer alone. You have me and Louis." I said placing a hand over her. She looked at my hand and then at me.

Her sparkling eyes locked with mine. "Thank you guys so much. You've been so kind to me even thought we just met yesterday." She said.

"It's my pleasure Cherie." I said moving a stray hair out from her face. "So ummmm....... are you hungry?" I asked.

I saw Louis slap his hand to his forehead. Well what would you have said Mr. Smart ass?!

"Yes a little." She said shyly. "Well why don't we take you out for dinner?" Louis suggested. Oh so now you want to chime in.

"Oh no I couldn't ask you to do that." She said. "Oh come now! It'll be my treat." I said trying to reassure her. She thought for a moment.

"I'll go get my coat." She said going to get her coat. Her raven hair swayed as she walked away. Oh she was a radiant beauty.

I looked at Louis. "Thank you." I said to him. "Your welcome Lestat. Just do me a favor." He said.

I raised my eyebrow. "Don't mess this up." He said laughing a bit. I rolled my eyes.

"Don't you worry your pretty little head about that my old friend." I said. I had no intentions of messing this up. None what's so ever.