Joseph's eyebrows shot up at what Elly said and he then shook his head and chuckled. "Oh you would enjoy that wouldn't you? I would freeze down there... Though luckily since I'm a vampire it doesn't affect anything like size." he said jokingly and wiggled his eyebrows. He was playing along with Elly, for he knew if he did, he would eventually get her to forgive him as he nuzzled her neck, nearly chuckling at his words again against her skin.

Elly laughed at Josephs remark.'Lucky me?'Elly retroted sarcastically as she winked at Joseph and ran her tounge over her lips sarcastically.Feeling Joseph nuzzle her neck made her squirm slightly against him.Clearly he wasn't taking no for an anwser.Even if they stood here for hours.'I would enjoy a lot of things, but I rather let you figure it out snugglebutt.'She stated calmly as she took another sip of her orange juice.It was tempting to poor it all over him but she decied not to.It would be a waste of orange juice and she was thirsty for regular fluids as of the moment.'So, some girl called looking for you last night.I believe she called you..Josie?'Elly teased as she sniffed and then grinned as if it was nothing.'She said you two had some date arranged.Mind explaining?'Elly asked casually, almost as if it didn't affect her at all.But of course it didn't.Because the girl was made up, and she just loved messing with Joseph.

"Mmmhmmm lucky you." Joseph agreed with a playful grin before rolling his eyes at his silly nickname. How the hell had she come up with snugglebutt? He never was going to understand it. Rolling his eyes at her story he sighed and shook his head, she had no idea that some of her words held truth. "I don't know about any date or any other girl besides you... And I thought my old nickname had died with my human life, apparently not." he said softly and his eyes flashed sadness and rememberance as he remembered so many of the kids in elementary teasing him and picking on him because he looked like a girl and his mom dressed him in girlish clothes. He would cry to his father only to get beaten and abused.

Elly watched Josephs eyes with caution.Sighing gently, she wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned up on her toes and gently kissed his lips with ease.'Without your human life you wouldn't be where you are today.The hardships only build us up and make us stronger if they don't tear us down.'Elly murmured gently.Pushing back his hair, she watched his features.She knew she went too far with the teasing, but then again he did poor cold water on her..Sighing gently, Elly kept her arms wrapped around Joseph.Forgiving him and living in the moment.

Joseph kissed Elly back gently, feeling her silent worry for him. Sighing softly after her words were spoken and out in the open he nodded in agreement. He then looked down at her and let her see a few memories of how the nickname had been used, for he didn't want her to question any part of his life because it all belonged to her. "They thought I was a sick crossdresser... They didn't understand that my parents were addicted to drugs and drinking and that I only had three pairs of clothes that were ment for a girl." he said softly as the memories died away and they were just left in eachother's warm embraced silence.

Elly just couldn't stop staring at his emerald eyes.How could the boy from then, be the man standing in front of her now?Elly nuzzeled Josephs neck and pressed herself more firmly against his frame.'That hard ship only brought you to be the man you are today.Now you're more open minded, more loving.'Elly breathed in understanding.She had her friends that always gave her clothes so this way she kept up with things.But people didn't pick on her because she was too intimidating.'If I could go back in time and kick all those kids butts, I would.You didn't deserve that.'Elly scoweled.She made it clear that sometime adventully, they'd have to come across them so she could do some serious butt burning on a few of them...Elly chuckeled as she visualized setting one of the kids on fire but in adult form.

Joseph just smiled and nuzzled Elly's shoulder lovingly as she spoke chuckling softly atthe thought of her setting those people's rear ends on fire. He then kissed her gently upon her sweet lips and pulled away smiling down at her. "I'm just so very happy that you came into my life when you did... I had been waiting for so very long to have a reason to live." he breathed softly and then pressed his forehead against her own and closed his eyes. "I love you so much.... I would be so lost without you..." he whispered with all the love in the world.

The softness in Josephs voice was breath taking and left her speechless.When he closed his eyes, she gently bit his lower lip.'I didn't wait..I jumped into things.And when I first saw you, you stirred something inside of me I thought was long gone..then I left Heath and I was going to pursue you..I knew it had to be mutual because I saw the way you looked at me..I looked at you the same way.'Ellys words were so gentle and at ease, her heart rate was calm.Having Josephs arms around her only made her focus on him all the more.'I knew you had to be the one I was looking for..'She murmured before pressing her lips against Josephs.Elly enjoyed the taste of his warm lips against her own.He was perfect in every way possible.

Joseph smiled softly and then kissed Elly back deeper, enjoying every second he could spend with her. He then kissed her deeper and with more passion, pressing against her body softly to feel her amazing warmth. He ran his hands thew her hair softly and he lulled her into him. "Be with me?" he whispered softly with hope in his eyes. "Before you have to go threw that operation...." he breathed revealing a bit of his worry about her and wanting to keep her safe and in his arms as long as he possibly could.

Elly stared up into Josephs eyes.She hadn't forgotten about the cold water.Sighing against his lips, Elly closed her eyes.'Okay..but you have to take a cold shower with me later.'Elly spoke with humor.But as she felt the glimpse of his worry, she pressed herself more against him.'Everything will be alright..'Elly murmured gently, as she pressed her lips against his.She allowed herself to be lulled into Joseph and seductive aura that he tended to always give off around her.

Joseph chuckled and nodded to the terms Elly set out. "Alright baby." he whispered and then kissed her deeply. Picking her up in his arms he nuzzled her cheek and was close to their room as he walked. Once there finally in their room he gently set Elly down and smiled down at her. "I want to give you everything...." he breathed softly and rested his forehead against her lovingly as he stared into her eyes.

Elly stared up into those loving eyes.A warm smile spreading across her heart shaped lips.'You already have.'Elly spoke in a warm tone as she leaned forward and kissed Joseph gently.Her arms wrapped around his neck as she begun to speed the kiss up, leting her tounge slip past his lips and invade his own mouth.You taste so good..Elly thought more to herself rather than Joseph.Never had she felt so breathless.It seemed like Joseph was changed everything from day one.Living in the moment, Ellys hands entangeled in his beautiful long dark hair.Joseph was driving her crazy.

Joseph smiled gently hearing Elly and then kissed her deeply, his lips moving against hers in perfect sync with her lips. Closing his eyes as she entangled her hands in his hair the elder vampire moved to have nothing between them, and skin had them with nothing on. Taking the moment in loving passion Joseph made them one in a loving passion like no other. One that they would both never forget no matter what happened.

Elly mesmerized every touch, every kiss, every word.It seemed to be just like the first time they had been together.When the moment and love shared between them was over.Elly simpley laid her head on Josephs chest.She listened to his amazing heart beat and the security of safety he supplied her with.

((please don't forget rags to riches))

Joseph held Elly and then glanced to the clock. Setting it with a magic shadow hand he then pulled up the covers around them, enjoying the warmth of Elly's skin. Kissing her sweet flesh softly upon her forehead he closed his eyes and memorized the moment well. Everything reminded him of how lovely and amazing it had been to be with Elly. Remembering the shortened time at the school he smiled with rememberance and then nuzzled his lover's head. "Sleep love... We have three hours before my friend arrives to help you."

Elly smiled when Joseph kissed her forhead.Snuggling up closer to him, she kept her face burried against his collar bone.'Ill think about it.'She teased as her eyes remained closed.Elly didn't want to fall asleep and be greeted by a surgery right around the corner, but she knew she had to do it.To keep her and Joseph safe.Mostly Joseph though, Elly didn't typically care for herself.'I love you.'Elly mumbled before drifting off to sleep, heading off into her own little dream world knowing the alarm would be going off soon.

Joseph watched as Elly fell asleep and fell into a peaceful sleep as well. Though it seemed that the alarm went off all too soon. Smiling gently he kissed Elly's lips after turning of the annoying piece of technology. "Wake up love..." he breathed and then got up and streched. Looking around for their clothes he scratched his head and then walked to their closet and picked out a pair of pants and shirt as well as a simple dress for elly. Walking back he laid the dress on the bed for her and quickly began braiding his hair. After a minute he tied his favorite ribbon in his hair to keep the braid in and yawned. Walking into the bathroom he lathered his chin and face with shaving foam and took his razor and began to shave with speed and percision. When he was finished he put on his colone and brushed his teeth. He had been slacking in physical hygeine when being so focased on Elly.

Elly didn't want to move.Curled up in the bed, she sighed.Geting up, she slipped into the dress Joseph laid out for her and brushed her hair out.Elly moved at a normal speed and when she was done, she smelled like undesrible roses in the middle of the desert.Quietly Elly patted towards the window sill and sat down, staring out across the anchors of land.A bruing head was beginning to form and Elly had no idea.Blinking a few times, she rested her chin on her crossed arms.

Walking up from the stairs since he had speedily slipped down to the kitchen he came back up with a tray of hot chocolate in a kettle and mugs marshmallows and while cream. "You want some?" he asked lightly, his eyes parklinf with love and care as he set the tray down on the table facing their electric fireplace in the bedroom. Walking around the house and towards Elly he smiled and kissed the top of her head. "It will make you feel warm and at home... Best to be comfortable as long as you can right?" he breathed softly and smiled at her as he cupped her cheek. He was worried for Elly because of this surgery, and how distant she acted now and again, it put him on edge sometimes.

Elly kept rubbing her temples.The head ache seemed to ease up at Josephs touch and voice, but it was almost as if something or someone was trying to target her.'No, no.'Elly mumbled as she stood and just pressed her face into his collar bone.Her theory was, whatever vibe or aura Joseph was giving off was preventing whatever was going on.So she just kept herself pressed against him.The head ache was slowly easing but it remained.Pounding in her ears, she thought her brain was going to explode at some point.Taking in a deep breath, Elly just remained calm.

Shocked and worried, the feelings clouded his bright green eyes as Joseph set down the tray. He then wrapped his arms around Elly slowly feeling her rest against his collar bone. Flitting to the bed he was soon on it and holding Elly, curling up and around her he kissed her cheek. "It's alright Elly... Things will get better soon." he breathed ever so soft as he tried to make sure he wasn't making her hurt worse. He could tell her head hurt, the way she acted gave it away. Using his powers he shut off all the lights and cloaked them in pitch black darkness, hoping it would help.

The pressure that was once building up in the back of her skull begun to fade out as she kept herself pressed against Joseph.His darkness was comforting, but the naturel dark seemed to scare her now.It almost seemed like someone or something was trying to manipulate her by geting inside her head.Ellys eyes remained squeezed shut as she focused on Josephs heart beat.It was soothing and it made whatever essence in the room that was there begin to fall back.'It hurts.'Elly mumbled in a pained tone.Never had she felt so weak and limp in her days.But this, this feeling that flowed through her with confidence..something wasn't right once again.

Joseph remained as calm as he could as he steadied his breathing, holding Elly close and tight. Hearing her pained words his heart dropped a bit and his eyes closed, knowing there was nothing he could do for her pain. Suddenly sensing someone at the door he created a shadow minion that led his sergeant friend up the stairs and to them, and she frowned seeing them. She was in her late thirties, she had fading brown hair and warm brown eyes behind thin simple glasses. Walking in dressed in a skirt and shirt made for meetings she looked at Joseph and met his eyes. "What's happening?" she asked softly and Joseph looked back down at his beloved with worry. "Something is wrong... Something is causing her pain." he said softly and she grimaced and then nodded with sympathy. "Where should I set up my things?" she asked, knowing they had to preform this operation fast. "My spare room down the hall, no furnature besides a table and a few chairs is in there." he explained and closed his eyes. "I'll be ready for her in fifteen minutes." she replied with determination and was soon out the door once more. "Don't worry Elly... You will get better soon."

Elly grimaced at the pain that begun to once more build up in the back of her skull.Unable to bare it, she grabbed one of Josephs hands and placed it on the back of her head where the pain was starting.With his hand there, it dimished.Clearly this was either a someone or an it.Elly sighed in relief as she relaxed.'Please don't move your hand.'Elly breathed, her bright green eyes closed with temporary relaxation.There was some kind of essence to the room that would haven't normally frightened Elly.Whatever it was kept her attention, but she remained so tightly pressed against Joseph that she probobly couldn't even be seen in the dark.He was her own personal antibotics for the moment.

Joseph allowed Elly to move his hand to the back of her head, watching as her look of pain lessened, making him a bit more repeated. "I won't until you tell me to." he breathed gently and looked down at her completely and utterly worried, he didn't understand what was going on or how this pain was being caused. "Elly... Do you know what's causing this?" he asked softly, he had to ask. He wouldn't hurt anything if he did becaus he needed to get to the bottom of this to stop the pain from ever coming back to hurt Elly again.