Mr. Vampire Who Lives in My Neighbourhood

45

Lying in the dark coffin, she looked up at the faint moonlight reflected on the ceiling. Without night vision, she could still sense his happiness as he tightened his embrace and captured her lips with precision in a long, passionate kiss. His voice then gently whispered in her ear, "Sleep."

She nodded, ready to rest alongside him, but perhaps due to it being daytime, she wasn't the least bit sleepy. Being accustomed to pondering over things, her mind raced with questions she couldn't resist seeking answers to.

"Farrell."

"What is it, dear?"

"Why do vampires sleep in coffins?"

He was momentarily stumped by such a simple question.

"Why not sleep in beds? Or caves? Or morgues?"

"This..." He was at a loss.

"Is it to avoid noise? Then what about bat caves, limestone caves, or abandoned mines? They're large, deep, and secluded."

"Um..."

"Don't you get tired of sleeping in a coffin?"

"I... never really thought about it..."

"I'll dig you a hole someday."

"Uh..." He was speechless and embarrassed.

"But wouldn't that be like being buried alive? Have you ever been buried alive?"

"..."

Falling for a research enthusiast left him without recourse, the best solution being to simply seal her inquiries with a kiss.

...

Florence was finally able to return to work, greeted warmly by her forensic team. David and Toni updated her on the cases they had handled in her absence.

As the day waned and the first star appeared, their nocturnal companion, Farrell, arrived punctually.

"Hey! Farrell!" David greeted him enthusiastically, slapping hands and playfully punching his sturdy chest as if greeting a brother, whispering, "Well done, Farrell."

David and Toni knew the recent high-profile case solved by the police was Farrell's handiwork, earning a knowing smile from him.

Toni then hugged him, planting a kiss on his cheek, "Welcome back, handsome! Hey, you're looking even better."

"Thanks to you."

Toni winked playfully. "Come on, it must be Florence's doing. Look at you, all radiant and more handsome than ever!"

The trio shared a laugh, with David and Toni expressing their admiration and eagerly sharing updates from the police, with the case being a hot topic across media outlets, especially uncovering the culprits of a years-old bombing.

"Where's Florence?" he inquired.

"She's in the lab, reviewing records. She's been on the go since this morning, visiting several crime scenes. You know our beautiful boss can't sit still," Toni explained.

"I'll go find her." After informing them, he headed to the lab.

Watching his retreating figure, Toni sighed, "Such a good man, it's just a shame..."