What am I doing with my life? I don't have a life goal, I don't have a family, I don't even have a boyfriend.

I laugh at my ridiculous younger self when I use to wait for a cold, handsome vampire with pale skin and dark eyes with messy hair and veins popping out sitting by the window of my childhood bedroom while my foster siblings slept on their little beds right beside mine.

I alway thought it would become reality one day. One day the vampire of my dream who kept me up for nights would come looking for me and when he'll find me, he's gonna keep coming every night. Finally when I'm convinced that he's the one for me I'll marry him, yes I wanted to marry a vampire as a kid.

I alway thought I'll have happy ending with the vampire who would love and cherish me like no human can or will.

But I'm not that stupid anymore, I'm a 25 year old single, adult and right now I want nothing more than t- Oh my God, look at that beauty. I didn't knew we got a new neighbour right across the street.

He looked so desirable from distance, hope he looks even better up close. I must go and welcome him.

Hold your horses Penny, he might just not like you or maybe he's engaged or married or gay. What if he is a serial killer, he look so intense.

Going there again Penny, why I always have to think the worst.

I'll go shopping tomorrow morning, welcome him as a neighbour and who knows this could be love at first sight.

Oh shut up my mind, don't expect anything, remember Captain Holt.

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Okay what should I get him? Something inexpensive.

Really? Inexpensive? You don't even know him.

Mmmm, just take this bouquet, nope, a fruit basket, no no.

Oh here we go, this is perfect.

I'm coming to steal you heart Mr. Neighbour.

Well except if you are engaged or gay or don't like me or are a criminal who eats children for breakfast, teenagers for lunch, adults for dinner and old people as desert.

I'm such a mess. Why I always take negative turns even in imagination?

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I hope I look good. Hope he likes blue.

Stop being a high school kid and ring the bell Penny.

"Umm, uh.. Hi, I'm Penny. I live across the street, right there, you see yellow curtains. Thought I should get you some house warming gift and say well...welcome to the neighbourhood."

Why does he look so confused? Oh man confusion looks so good on him.

"Thanks I guess."

"Won't you open the gift?"

Hope he likes it. Hope he likes it.

"Head band?"

"Yeah this will go well with your hair and you might need it."

Oh my God he's touching his hairs, he has veiny hands. One of my childhood fantasies is fulfilled.

Calm down Penny, don't show him how excited you are.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes sure. Thank you."

What? Did he just closed the door in my face, without telling his name? That was rude.

Well foster sister Gina, you were right, all handsome men are rude.

No problem, I'm going to go sleep with my brown teddy again. Forget relationships Penny.

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Why is his window closed today? Was the other night's rudeness not enough? And then disappeared for whole day.

You are sneaking penny. He might've gone off to work early and isn't home yet.

I know what I'm doing stop telling me. Can't even kill you, you are so me.

Door's opened, I really hope you didn't fool around you rude hot bastard.

He's wearing the bandana, God you watching this? He's wearing my gift. Oh my god he saw me, he saw me squealing like a maniac. What might he think of me?

I'm the most hopeless creature in the entire universe.

Wait. Is he coming in my direction? Oh oh he's coming towards my house, he's going to knock my door. What should I do? I can't face him after that squealing encounter.

O man.

"Hi, I was talking to a friend, I had ear buds in my ears and she told me something very exciting so what you saw through the window was-"

"You don't have to explain me everything. Penny."

He spoke more than three words. This is heavenly wierd.

"Of course." Nice Penny, short and non desperate answer.

"I thought about last night and I might have come off as a bit rude. I'm not used to talking with strangers."

"It's fine, come in please."

"I'm sorry for not inviting you in last night as well."

"It's okay- you haven't told me your name yet. What's your name?

"Um..Neo."

"Neo have a seat. I was going to make coffee, you want some?"

"Sure thanks."

Poor guy, he feels so awkward around strangers and I was calling him rude.

"Here"

"Thank you"

"So, you moved here recently right?

"Yes"

"Where did you lived before?"

"Nebraska. I came here on some business."

"Business? What sort of business?"

"It's confidential. Sorry."

"Yes sure, I didn't mean to intrude. I have a bakery nearby, you should come sometime. I make pretty good cakes, I'll get you some before lunch tomorrow."

"No. I won't be available then, have to work. After dinner if that's okay with you."

"Yes it's perfect. You know what, come have dinner with me tomorrow and we can have the best cake you've ever had for desert."

"Sounds fun. See you tomorrow."

"Bye, see ya."

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"You mean there's a handsome guy moved into a house that's been empty for more than a decade now in your neighbourhood and you've seen him only at night. Penny your childhood fantasy is coming true."

"Shut up Gina, this is not a joke. I really want to have a stable relationship now, even if it's only for a couple of months. And I feel a real connection with Neo."

"You try too hard Penny, let it flow, have fun. You're having dinner with him tonight, be yourself. Let him know that you are your Queen."

"Hate to say it but you give the best advices in the world Gina."

"I know little sister, G for Gina is indeed a G for genius and can't wait for you to G for get some."

"If G for Gina doesn't G for get out right now then I'll K for kick you out of my B for bakery."

"Sure, nobody want to listen T for truth in T for today's world."

"I love you G"

"Love you dork."

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It's almost time. He would be here any minute.

Why didn't he come? Its half past 9.

Go and check Penny.

No maybe he isn't home, got busy with work.

Maybe he's not well. Go check.

He ditched you Penny.

You don't know that yet.

Enough. I'm going to check on him. Let me get it straight this time.

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Open the door. Open up.

"Neo, it's me Penny. You didn't show up for dinner, I was worried."

Why isn't he opening the door.

Hope he's alright.

Window's open. Should I sneak a peak? Do it Penny he might be ill or worse, in danger.

Nothing's visible, is nobody inside?

I'm getting worried now. Please be fine. Please be fine.

What are you waiting for Penny, jump in and check around the house.

"Penny?"

"Ben?"

"What are you doing here Penny?"

"I'm looking for Neo. He didn't show up for dinner and I was worried."

"Neo who? This house has been empty for 11 years. Nobody lives here."

"Yes it's been empty but Neo moved a few days ago. You didn't know about him?"

"Penny, there's no one living in this house."

"Ben, Neo lives here, he even opened door for me when I came a couple nights ago."

"You want to go in and checkout?"

"It's empty."

"That's what I was saying. It's been empty for so long, no one even want this house now. Everyone think it's haunted but that's a crazy idea. Do suggest this house if anyone needs one."

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I don't believe it. He was there, he drank the coffee I made, wore the bandana I gave, he can't be ghost.

Was I hallucinating? I have been so desperate for relationship that I'm seeing things now.

No, impossible he sat there with me and I don't do drugs. He was real, he is real. But where is he? Where did he go?

"Penny"

"What the f-. Neo? You scared me. Where were you?"

"I'm sorry I didn't show up for dinner."

"Haven't you informed Ben before you moved in? He's the secretary."

"Penny I can't. I'm not......human."

"You ..h...you are kidding. You are standing right there. You are a human."

"I'm not a human but don't be afraid of me please. I'm your VAMPIRE."

"You. No you are not."

"I'm am. I was waiting for years, for you to be born, my ideal mate then I watched you for the years, waiting for you too come of age and when you finally did, you stopped thinking about me, longing for me so I left."

"Why did you come back then?"

"You called me."

"I didn't. I didn't call you. You just showed up."

"Didn't you think about me right before you saw me through that window, didn't you think about all those nights you use to wait for me."

"I did but that doesn't mean I wanted you to come. And who are you?"

"I'm Neo, I became vampire in 1739, ever since I've been waiting for you. Now finally we both are here aware of each other's existance. You caught me off guard when you rang the door bell of that house, I didn't expect you so soon."

"No you are making this up."

FANGS out.

"Oh my God you are really a vampire. When I was waiting for you, you were waiting for me?"

"Yes. This world is fake, it's worthless of your existence. Come with me."

"How will this work? I'm a human."

"I'm aware. Do you want to come with me?"

"Yes, yes I want to come with you but I'm confused."

"Don't be. We'll find a way. Let's get away from this world, escape this reality and we'll be forever together in our quiet, little home."

"Take me. Take me home neo. I'm ready."