It was a rather chilly October night, Beckham had recently gotten off a 12 hour shift at the hospital. A small sigh escaped his lips, he had been exhausted, helping people mentally was draining in itself after all. The walk to his home wasn’t a far one from the hospital, about 20 minutes, and so Beckham would much rather get the exercise than take a car, as he didn’t think the extra carbon emissions were worth it. As he walked his way home, he quietly placed a pair of headphones on his head, plugging it in to his Sony Walkman that was stored in his pocket. He then pressed play, and Queens “Another one Bites the Dust”begins to play. As he walks, he comes up to an intersection, and turned left into a local park. Beckham hummed quietly to the tune, bobbing his head up and down a little as he looked around, admiring the beauty of the environment around him. He soon came across a small pond, one that he always takes the time to stop and admire. The environment and ambiance of the area was calming and peaceful to him, and it always helped him unwind after a long day. He looked across the water, admiring all the plant life that had been poking out of the water and the surrounding area, as well as any wildlife that was around or inhabiting the area. As he admired the pond, Beckham couldn’t help but get an odd feeling of being watched. However, upon looking up and scanning the area, he hadn’t seen anyone, and so he went back to what he had been doing originally, this time taking a seat. It was then he realized, across the way, a few inches away from a tree, stood a woman. Beckham couldn’t make out her features however, as to him she appeared as a shadow in the night. A gentle breeze blew by, causing his wavy brown hair to shift a little bit, a look of confusion, and a bit of fear coming to his face. @Mell/Mellanie (OS)

As Vannessa saw Beckham leave the hospital she knew her chances where rich, Exhausted and easy prey she followed him as she always did with her victims. From a distance she kept following him, The sound of "Queen" hearable from his headphones made her have a slight smile over her face. It was her dearest band she liked the finesse of their songs. Once he arrived at the pond she was flustered by his looks, Handsome and such good taste for music. But she had to feed sooner or later and humans are food not something to love, She told her self so she hid behind a tree it was the only place she thought no one would notice her. She watched him closely as he took his sweet time, Not the right place to get her chances if he would make too much noise. The gentle breeze was flowing her way she could smell him in the wind, A lovely sweet smell exactly the blood type she preferred O-Negative. Darn she whispered as he looked over to her, She quickly tried to hide her self fully behind the tree. @CowboyFarmerOnMars

Beckham had watched the seeming shadow disappear behind the tree. The first song ended at that time, and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ began to play in his headphones. Carefully, he walked to the right a little bit, trying to get a better look behind the tree. However, before he did so he had tripped, his foot sliding into the murky waters of the shore like area. “Ah shit…” Beckham muttered, taking his now soaking foot out of the water. Beckham quietly looked over to the tree once more, and now having a better view, he could see a woman partially behind the tree. Curiosity had replaced the fear, yet there was still something off about the whole thing. “He-Hello?” Beckham called out, his voice gentle and sweet while also laced with curiosity. He then moved one of his headphones off of his right ear, that way he could hear the woman over the blaring ballad. Beckham made sure to keep his distance. He was still weary, after all, there’s always a reason to hide from someone. He carefully walked around the pond, approaching the tree, but stopping a few feet away from the woman. She was beautiful, yet this beauty was overcasted but something sinister. A warm smile escaped the man’s lips, had she been friendly, he continue the conversation. But, had she been weird or hostile, he’d immediately make a break for his home. @Mell/Mellanie (OS)

Vannessa felt her fangs reach out slowly cause of the scent, Holding her hand in front of her lips. Her craving went up she would not like her prey to escape, 'Is that bohemian rapsody' She thought to her self as she felt overwhelmed by his personality. As he tripped she gasped something she would normally never do, Was that compasion for her prey ? She tried to collect her self as the man approached, When she heard his voice her heart as cold as can be started to race faster. 'What do i do now' She thought by her self as she hoped he was talking to someone else, She took one more glance over to him his eyes where stunning. And that kind and warm smile, She had made up her mind. 'I will make a excuse and grab my chances later', She thought to her self. She walked away from the tree, Hoping he would not follow her. She walked up to the other end of the pond, And pretended to be on her phone. With all her effort she had put into him it was better to not get acquainted with her prey, With her phone on her ear she said: "Yes all the lanterns are in working order here too, And that hotel contract is signed. Yes that sounds good maybe tomorrow we can arrange some furniture." @CowboyFarmerOnMars

Beckham had watched as the woman walked out from the tree, seemingly on her phone. A look of shock and minor embarrassment came from him, before he quickly turned around and began his walk home once again. ‘I must’ve looked crazy, seemingly talking to myself.’ Beckham thought, beginning to exit the park and continue his way home on the sidewalk. Halfway to his house, Beckham received a phone call, it was from the hospital. Answering on his phone, he was asked for an evaluation on a patient. A sigh escaped his lips, not wanting to go back but didn’t want to miss the opportunity to make some extra money or miss a groundbreaking case. He quickly agreed, turning around and heading back towards the hospital. Thankfully, he had an extra pair of shoes and dress socks in his office. He always loved to dress like he was important, being a notorious psychologist and all. He entered the park once more, seemingly ignoring more who passes by him. Beckham seemed to be on to look out for the woman he had seen earlier. Upon passing the pond, and not seeing her, he thought she had left, and so he paid no mind to his surroundings, placing his right headphone back onto his ear. ‘Love of my Life’ soon started to play, and as it did, Beckham began to hum the melody, tapping his hand against his leg gently. @Mell/Mellanie (OS)

As she saw the man walking away she could not hold my self back, She followed the man unnoticed. Watching him carefully as she could not get her mind off him. To her surprise when he received a phone call she saw him turn around 'He must be getting back to that hospital' She thought to her self. Hiding in the alley to stay unnoticed, And loosely started to follow him there. Watching him walk she felt the excitement over her self, As if she had never seen a man like him before. The sudden thought that he might be worth to keep around a bit longer rushed through her mind, She shakes her head and thought 'Maybe if i would play the good one for once'. She thought of just bumping into him but needed a victim to blame, She looked around there that man if i charm him i might have a chance. She walked up to the man and looked in his eyes, You will chase me till i give you the sign and you will not make more of a fuss understand. The man nodded slowly she took of and ran and as the man followed her screaming, She bumped into Beckham as she fell to the ground: "Help leave me alone" She panted as looked up to Beckham, With her most scared look in her eyes "My husband has gone nuts on me, He wants to rob me off my money and divorce me."

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Beckham turned at the sound of screaming, seeing the woman being chased by the man she seemingly hypnotized. As she bumped into him, he stumbled back a little bit, looking down as the woman pleaded with him for help. “Is everything okay?” He asked, his hazel eyes locking with hers as hd then looked up to the approaching male. Taking a step forward in front of the woman, Beckham was determined to save her. “Stop if right there, any further steps and I’ll use violence to keep you away. You won’t hurt her!” Beckham yelled out defensively, looking the man dead in the eyes with coldness and seriousness as he held his ground. Beckham then turned around and glanced at the woman, smiling warmly with reassurance before staring back at the man. He had been commanded to chase after her, and this man had been infront of her. This caused him to charge, and in a quick movement, Beckham took a step forward and swung, closing his hand to form a fist and struck the man in the nose, knocking him out and breaking it as he collapsed to the floor. Once that’s as settled, Beckham turned and looked to her, smiling and offering a hand to help the woman up. “I apologize for that, I hope you’re alright. I’m Beckham.” He said warmly, holding the same friendliness and gentleness as before. @Mell/Mellanie (OS)

Pleased to see her plan work she tried to hold her self in the act, Why was this man really defending her this easy. As she felt how much he did for her she could not help but feel pity for his kindness, All flushed she said: "I don't know" As she saw how he held his own against her pawn, She wondered why she did charm the man she had as target. All of a sudden she remembered the smell of his hair in the wind, The music she loved being played on his sony walkman. And as he struck the man at his nose that finesse, That technique she wondered if she was falling in love with her prey. As Beckham approached her she smiled, Back his warm and gentle approach it was not what she was used to. She looked into his eyes he seemed so kind, And knew she could not feed of her new found love. So she said: "Yeah i'm alright i guess, Oh shit look at my dress. At least you saved me back there, Thanks I'm Vannessa" *She signed her charmed attack to back off, The poor man was struck so hard and could not remember a thing so he started running off. @CowboyFarmerOnMars

“It’s nice to meet you Vanessa. I have to run off to the hospital for a job. But, if you’d like to tag along I wouldn’t mind, it be only a few minutes.” Beckham explained quietly, ignoring the male running off as he continued to look at Vanessa. “Afterwards, I can escort you home, or if you’d like you can use my bed, and I’ll sleep on the couch.” Beckham offered with a warm smile. Helping her up Beckham locked eyes with Vanessa, his eyes shimmering as he became captivated by her beauty. He looked down at her dress once she had mentioned it, noticed it was a little dirty. Beckham gently and carefully maneuvered his hands to wipe the dust off of her dress. “So how did your husband…become like that?” He asked curiously, taking off nothing of his headphones and placing them around his neck. Beckham was still worried that the man would come back and harm Vanessa. He didn’t want to leave her alone, having her roam the streets to return home to an abuser who wasn’t even there. He looked around the area, making sure there was no one else around the area to look at them or harm them. “There’s no one here, we’re safe, you don’t have to worry about anyone harming you so you can tell me the truth.” Beckham said quietly, looking back towards Vanessa. @Mell/Mellanie (OS)