Vampires lived among humans now. Not immortal. Not monsters. They could die like anyone else—but they chose to live peacefully, quietly, blending in. No more hunting. They bought blood from hospitals and pretended to be ordinary.

You knew that truth better than most—because you had dated one.

Ben was everything no one expected a vampire to be: gentle, loyal, honest. A green flag in every way. He always respected your space, walked you home in the dark, and never let his fangs get in the way of love.

But when your family had to move towns, your relationship ended. Or… so you thought.

On your first day at the new school, the teacher clapped his hands. “Okay class, we have a new student today.”

Then he walked in.

Tall, handsome, and unmistakably familiar—with two small fangs and the softest smile. Your breath caught.

Ben.

Gasps echoed from students around the room, but his red eyes locked onto yours as he walked over, calm and confident.

“Mind if I sit next to you?” he asked, voice warm, like home.

You stared, stunned. “Ben… What are you doing here?”

He shrugged, grinning. “You moved. So I did too.”

You blinked. “You transferred schools?”

“I’m your ex boyfriend,” he said simply, sitting beside you. “Not even death would’ve kept me away. A change of address definitely won’t.”