[Poggio]

Alex did not go to bed as early as he would have liked. His father called an emergency meeting but they soon realized they were no closer to finding a solution as to what to do about the vampires. They talked, plotted and researched well into the morning light, and afternoon. Eventually Alex's father gave him the night off so he wouldn't be so tired at school but Alex found it hard to sleep until he was utterly exhausted.

Collin too decided to shower and soon afterwards he fell asleep. When he woke up in the afternoon, he decided to do his homework like all good students doing it the day before rather then when it was assigned. It was then that he picked up his phone and blushed at Jeremys text -hee just think happy thoughts C< I know I do.- He wondered if now was still a good time to ask about joining the school, especially since Mr. Royson probably didn't want a vampire in his history classes.

[Uzekins]

Kent slept in, forgetting they had a meeting at the pub for all the rest of the clan who could attend. He inwardly cursed himself as he got Jeremy ready too. He was shocked to find Jeremy was up before he was. They bolted to the pub as fast as they could in the normal human way of walking. He thought to ask Kent about the AP program, thinking it over. Kent would agree to it if the other teachers did.

Jeremy texted Collin as they walked. 'we have a meeting at the pub today, slept in a bit so we missed a little. Poor Kent didn't get much sleep. I asked about the program, Kent said it's all right if the other teachers agree to it. That includes 'him' doesn't it?' He sighed as they went to the pub to discuss the other clans' faults.

[Poggio]

"Yes that includes him silly, Oi, he is the history teacher" Was all Collin could say. He was glad that he could attend classes but if that put his life in danger well. He continued to scribble out his newest English paper. It sounded like Jeremy needed to get away from his moopy Cousin and since Collins brothers weren't feeding him, he asked Jeremy if it were okay if they went to a burger joint so long as they were inside before night fall.

[Uzekins]

Jeremy agreed, saying he'd be fine and in before anything happened. Kent agreed, going to the meeting. It's not like Jeremy paid attention to them babbling on anyway. He'd be gone for probably 3 hours or so at most. He waited for Collin at the corner store they bypassed on their first walk.

Kent would be in the meeting, thinking of plans against the other clan if they tried anything again. For some reason they wanted Jeremy, not sure if it was just him they wanted. They made plans to do border patrols, in case of another sighting.

[Poggio]

Collin grinned seeing Jeremy "I figured you needed time away from your Cousin, especially if hes still... jealous about the other night." Collin said scratching his head. Since the pub was out of the question, Collin had racked his brain thinking of some place safe to eat, and finally settled on a Ramen stand, that was built by Japanese immigrants. It also sold sushi hibachi items and bubble tea. "Do you think he will be alright?" He asked pulling out a stool for Jeremy before taking one of his own.

[Uzekins]

"Hopefully. He's annoying to be around when morbidly depressed like that. He'll come around when everything is less awkward." Jeremy says, snagging a piece of sushi before Collin. With his other arm, he wrapped around Collin. "He probably would've liked to watch." Jeremy blushed lightly, nearly burning his tongue on the ramen he got with the sushi. He figured going splits on the food seemed good.

Kent got out of the meeting after planning where guards should be, walking home and wondering where Jeremy had gone. Once he knew he decided to go there first.

[Poggio]

Collin laughed at the boy fresh Ramen was always hot. He ate his sliced steak bits while waiting for his to cool. "I don't think I would have done anything if he were watching." Collin found himself blushing. "Hes family to you but to me, hes well the guy that gave me an A." He shuddered. "Awkward thoughts"

Alex found himself pacing about his living room tapping a paintbrush to his hand. For some strange reason, Stacy had come home early surprised to see him actually painting. "Whats wrong with your studio?" She asked ploping into his chair. He didn't really answer until he asked. "Alright Stacy... what would you do if some one didn't actually lie to you, but didn't exactly share the truth either?" He asked. Realistically he realized that he and Kent probably weren't meant to have gotten close if it wasn't for his estrange caffeine high one morning. The man had his right to keep his secrets but now that he knew he couldn't go back and undo that knowledge.

[Uzekins]

Jeremy laughs a bit. "Yeah. He'd probably go into a coma or something though." He knew he'd get a nosebleed on impact. "oh. better than nothing though. When he corrects my stuff mostly, I always get perfect marks."

Kent overheard them talking. "if I watched what? Anything good on the menu?" He asked, sitting next to them. He came at an almost awkward time.

[Poggio]

"I'm not sharing!" Collin yelped remembering what happened last time he gave Jeremy a nose bleed. If he had to help him and his cousin he would probably go into shock. Luckily they were at at food stand so when Kent popped up unexpectedly it just sounded as if Collin was being selfish with his food. "I mean it depends on what you like, they might serve you rare steak?." He offered with an unsure grin.

"Right right he told you. Hmm" She thought and Alex never expected her to actually give out sound advice but she did. "That is no reason not to be friends, just keep an extra careful eye on him that's all, if you smell trouble leave." She grinned at him pulling him into the chair. "Your an adult, you make your own life. Besides he makes you happy, other wise that wouldn't be him in the painting." She slipped out of the chair letting Alex fall in.

[Uzekins]

Kent decided on getting just Sushi as he wasn't hungry really. He had his fill at the pub. "the meeting went well. We have a plan. I'll tell you about later at a less open place." He figured he'd try it, though he'd share it with someone moreso than eat it all himself. He pouted a bit playing with his food thinking about it. "whenever your ready. You both come with me, home we can discuss it." He didn't mind filling Collin in on the plan, figuring if anything happened cause of the other clan they could defend their area too.

[Poggio]

Collin slurped down the last of his ramen. He gave Kent a pat on the back. It was about as close as he could come to comfort for the man because he was still getting over his boundary issues. "Alright but I can't sleep over. I have to get back to finish my hw and tell my parents."

[Uzekins]

Kent nods. "that's perfectly fine. with me anyway." He finished his meal, going to go for the door while waiting for them. Jeremy walks along after. He's a little sad Collin can't stay but understands perfectly. This was an important topic. It was survival. They head back home, topping up when they get in.

[Poggio]

Collin followed behind the two vampires as fast as he could. Inside their home he wondered what the big plan was and if he could get the werewolves to help. It would mean confessing that his friend was a vampire. "Alright Mr. Nichols whats the plan?"

[Uzekins]

"you're too formal for your own good. Anyway. We're getting border patrols to keep watch so nobody trespasses without a fight. That way they'll have less of a chance to cross our territory again. There's still one thing, we don;t know why they're after you. Or if it's only you they're after." Kent looks to Jeremy, wondering what they had planned. "so what do you think?"

[Poggio]

Collin laughed and didn't mean to. "I think that you guys don't think, especially you Mr. Nichols." he shook his head to explain his answer. " When another clan goes against our clan they aren't going to try to take out all the small guys no, they either go for the weakest forcing the alpha to protect him or go after the alpha. I am not sure how vampires do it, but you and Jeremy are Lamia's that make you the strongest. If they wanted your territory they would take out the strongest. After that display of power who would stop them?"

[Uzekins]

"probably hunters? But we're safe and they had a pact with us. They broke it, breaking our trust too." Kent bit his lip, thinking of a solution. "bait is not an option." He paced the room. "That's all they came up with at the meeting really." He pouts, not really thinking of any ideas. "you have any ideas?"