Only One For Me By Yosh Episode 20A Chapter by Yosh With Oumou calling Ambrož over to her place, feeling concerned by her allergic reaction, Ambrož swiftly makes his way over, worried about her condition. TW: This story includes sensitive, distressing, and traumatizing themes related to violence, rough upbringings, and uncomfortable subjects. It is recommended that viewers exercise caution and refrain from proceeding if they are unable to engage with such content. Viewer discretion is advised. Only One For Me by Yosh ____________________________________________________________ Reading key: Anything to the side in bold is narration. Anything to the side with a "character's name:” are inner thoughts. Anything in bold italics and regular italics are stage directions. Lines are numbered for the reader to keep track. Anything () is extra information. ____________________________________________________________ Episode 20: The day is October 20th, 2004. It's an early Wednesday morning. Around 2:00 AM. After getting an alarming call from Oumou that she’s not feeling well, Ambrož swiftly drives to her apartment, leaving a note and text message for Přemysl. Ambrož frantically arrives at Oumou’s place, quickly getting out of his car to knock on her entrance door. Oumou opens the door for Ambrož, letting him in. Ambrož enters worrisomely, glancing at Oumou in concern. He notices the rash on her lips look even more swollen than before. He speaks in a tone of concern. Ambrož Line 1) Hey. What’s going on? Oumou speaks in an apprehensive manner. Oumou Line 2) Hey. I’m not sure if I should go to the hospital or not. Ambrož’s eyebrows furrow in distress. Ambrož Line 3) How are you feeling? Oumou rubs her temples while wincing. Oumou Line 4) Dizzy. Not only has the rash on my lips gotten worse, but my throat and tongue feel really itchy. Oumou places her hand on her chest, wincing in pain. Oumou Line 5) My chest feels slightly tight too. Ambrož speaks in a nervous manner. Ambrož Line 6) Does your throat feel swollen? Oumou Line 7) I’m not sure. I took more allergy relief pills earlier, but the symptoms don’t seem to be subsiding. Oumou looks at Ambrož hesitantly. Oumou Line 8) Do you think I’m overreacting? Ambrož speaks in a reassuring tone. Ambrož Line 9) Not at all. It’s better to be safer than sorry. Oumou Line 10) So, what should I do? I don’t feel like paying a hefty hospital fee by visiting the ER. Ambrož speaks in an urgent tone. Ambrož Line 11) Don’t worry about the payments. I’ll handle everything. Oumou speaks in an insistent manner. Oumou Line 12) Not this again. You’ve already done so many favors for me. Ambrož speaks in a stern manner. Ambrož Line 13) Now’s not the time to wiggle yourself out of this situation. You need help as soon as possible. Oumou lets out an exhausting sigh. An idea comes across Ambrož’s head. Ambrož Line 14) Actually, before we go, why don’t you try out one last “treatment”? Oumou speaks in a tone of relief. Oumou Line 15) Of course! Anything that you think will work. Ambrož Line 16) It’s kind of like a home remedy. Do you mind if I make it in your kitchen? Oumou speaks in an insistent manner. Oumou Line 17) By all means, go ahead. Are you sure I have the necessary ingredients? Ambrož speaks in a reassuring tone. Ambrož Line 18) Don’t worry. I’ll find something that’ll manage. Ambrož Line 19) Hang tight. I’ll be done in a jiffy. Oumou speaks in an appreciative manner. Oumou Line 20) Sounds good. You’re the best! Ambrož makes his way to Oumou’s kitchen, finding her electric kettle and filling it up with water. Line 21) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Since she doesn’t want to go to the hospital, she leads me with no other choice. Ambrož prepares tea for Oumou, checking her cupboards for a knife. Once he finds a knife, he slices the palm of his hand, allowing his blood to drip into the tea*. *Remember that vampire blood has healing abilities (refer back to episode 2, line 18, etc). Ambrož finishes preparing the tea, making his way over to Oumou, resting on her living room couch, with the tea cup steaming as he brings it over to her. Oumou smiles at Ambrož in relief. Ambrož hesitates, observing Oumou’s current condition, getting hit with a wave of guilt. Line 22) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Is it okay to let her drink this? She’s not aware that my blood is in it. Line 23) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I remember how traumatized I was when I found out I consumed blood*. *Refer back to episode 2, lines 65 and 66 (When Přemysl fed Ambrož his blood to save his life). Ambrož shakes his head no and retracts from Oumou. Line 24) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: This isn’t right. I should just take her to the hospital. Oumou speaks in confusion about Ambrož’s drawback. Oumou Line 25) What’s wrong? Ambrož speaks in a tone of remorse. Ambrož Line 26) I can’t give this to you. Oumou speaks in a curious manner. Oumou Line 27) Why? What’s in it? Line 28) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: If you knew the truth, you’d understand. Ambrož speaks in an apprehensive manner. Ambrož Line 29) … I-I can’t tell you. Oumou speaks in a dismissive tone. Oumou Line 30) That’s fine. If it’s some secret home remedy recipe that you want to keep under wraps, then you don’t have to tell me. Ambrož releases a smile from Oumou’s innocence, finding her thoughts amusing. Ambrož Line 31) It’s worse than that. Let me just take you to the hospital. Oumou speaks in an inquisitive manner. Oumou Line 32) Are you scared I won’t like it? It’s a home remedy. I don’t expect it to taste good. Ambrož speaks in a tone of guilt. Ambrož Line 33) … It’s not that. Oumou speaks in a playfully impatient manner. Oumou Line 34) Stop being so cryptic and just give it to me. I really don’t want to go to the hospital, Glyn. Ambrož tries to think of a way to wiggle himself out of the situation. Ambrož Line 35) Before I do, do you remember when I mentioned there’s some things I won’t be able to open up to you about on our first date because it has to do with my complicated past*? *Refer back to episode 10, lines 68-71. Oumou speaks in a puzzling tone. Oumou Line 36) Of course, I remember. Why are you bringing that up right now? Ambrož speaks hesitantly. Ambrož Line 37) I know this sounds really confusing, but this tea I’m about to hand to you has to do with that. Sorry that I can’t elaborate any further. Ambrož stares at the ground in disappointment. Line 38) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I sound like such an idiot. Of course, someone who’s only known me for a couple of days would never agree to drink a random concoction I stirred up for her. Oumou speaks in a reassuring manner. Oumou Line 39) Glyn. I already told you that I’m okay with you not opening up about that stuff with me*. *Refer back to episode 10, lines 72-78, etc. Oumou speaks in an understanding tone. Oumou Line 40) If you’re making such a huge fuss over giving me tea, I’m sure you have a good reason. Oumou speaks in an affectionate tone. Oumou Line 41) I trust you, Glyn. Ambrož’s heart flutters, with a pinkish hue developing on his cheeks. He speaks in a bashful manner. Ambrož Line 42) … W-Why do you trust me? Oumou smiles, speaking in a tone of amusement. Oumou Line 43) I just do. If you had bad intentions, you would have already shown a red flag by now, but you’re in the clear. Ambrož speaks in a tone of confusion. Ambrož Line 44) That’s because we’ve only known each other for a few days. Oumou speaks in a confident manner. Oumou Line 45) So what? Intuition never lies. Oumou Line 46) You’ve done a plethora of things to earn my trust. Ambrož speaks in a tone of worry. Ambrož Line 47) If your trust is so easily earned, that’s very concerning. Oumou speaks in a playful manner. Oumou Line 48) That’s not for you to be the judge of. I’m the one dispersing my trust, after all. Oumou speaks in a curious tone. Oumou Line 49) Are you being so inquisitive because YOU don’t trust me? Ambrož speaks in a reassuring tone. Ambrož Line 50) Of course not. I trust you without any hesitation. Oumou blushes, speaking in a satisfied manner. Oumou Line 51) Is that so? Ambrož nods his head reassuringly. Oumou Line 52) Then why are you so concerned about me trusting you? Ambrož droops his head, speaking in a manner of guilt. Ambrož Line 53) I just don’t think I deserve your trust. Oumou speaks in a dismissive tone. Oumou Line 54) Nonsense! Quit being so hard to get. Oumou speaks in a playfully demanding manner. Oumou Line 55) I trust you, and that’s final. Now, hand me over the tea before it gets warm. I like my tea hot. Ambrož hesitates again. Oumou lets out a sigh of annoyance. Oumou Line 56) What is it this time? Ambrož speaks in a tone of disbelief. Ambrož Line 57) Are you really going to drink something secretive from a guy you’ve known for less than a week? Oumou clicks her tongue in irritation. Oumou Line 58) Not this again. I already told you yes. Oumou speaks with trustworthiness. Oumou Line 59) You’re not that kind of guy, Glyn. Hand the damn tea over! Ambrož hands Oumou the tea, with her quickly chugging it. Oumou Line 60) Tastes regular. I hope it’ll help. Ambrož speaks in a hopeful manner. Ambrož Line 61) I hope it’ll help too. Rest for now. Oumou Line 62) I’ll try to. Ambrož heads over to Oumou’s exit door, putting on his coat that was hung on her coat rack. Ambrož Line 63) Alright then. Call me if something comes up. Oumou speaks in a demanding tone. Oumou Line 64) Where do you think you’re going? Ambrož speaks in a tone of confusion. Ambrož Line 65) I’m heading home. Oumou speaks in an offended manner. Oumou Line 66) You can’t just leave me after handing me something that may or may not help. Ambrož speaks in a tone of disbelief. Ambrož Line 67) You want me to stay here? Oumou speaks in an obvious manner. Oumou Line 68) DUH! I’m going through a vulnerable time. I need you by my side as emotional support. Ambrož speaks awkwardly. Ambrož Line 69) How exactly is that going to work? Oumou speaks in a direct tone. Oumou Line 70) I’ll take the couch. You take my bed. Ambrož speaks in a passionate tone of refusal. Ambrož Line 71) Absolutely not! How could I possibly sleep in your bed? Oumou speaks in a dismissive manner. Oumou Line 72) It’s just a bed. It’s not that deep. Ambrož speaks insistently. Ambrož Line 73) Of course, it is! I’d much rather sleep on the ground. Oumou speaks in a passionate tone of refusal. Oumou Line 74) You’re not sleeping on the ground, mister! Nuh uh! No way! Oumou folds her arms, speaking in a tone of offense. Oumou Line 75) Sleep on the couch instead, then. Ambrož looks at Oumou in distress. She speaks in an encouraging tone, giving him puppy dog eyes. Oumou Line 76) Pretty please? Ambrož gives into Oumou’s puppy dog eyes, speaking in a tone of disappointment. Ambrož Line 77) Fine. I’ll stay. Oumou speaks in a celebratory manner. Oumou Line 78) Yay! It’s a sleepover! Ambrož Line 79) But I’ll have to leave in a couple of hours to drop my brother off at school. Ambrož speaks in a curious tone. Ambrož Line 80) You don’t plan on going to work, right? Oumou Line 81) I’ll have to see how I feel. Oumou prepares bedding on the living room couch for Ambrož to sleep on. Before heading to bed, she bids him goodnight. Oumou Line 82) You settling in okay? Ambrož smiles at Oumou. Ambrož Line 83) Sure. How are you feeling? Oumou speaks in a tone of relief. Oumou Line 84) I honestly feel like the remedy is starting to work. My chest doesn’t feel as tight anymore*. *Refer back to line 5 of this episode. Ambrož speaks calmly. Ambrož Line 85) That’s a relief. Make sure you get adequate rest. Oumou speaks in an appreciative manner. Oumou Line 86) Thank you for coming here so easily when it’s really late~ Ambrož speaks in a welcoming tone. Ambrož Line 87) Of course. I’m always at your beck and call. Oumou speaks affectionately. Oumou Line 88) There’s something really pleasant about having you in the next room~ Oumou Line 89) Living alone is not really my thing. Thank you for providing me some company. Ambrož speaks in a reassuring manner. Ambrož Line 90) That’s not a problem. Besides, this was an emergency. Ambrož Line 91) Anyways, get some zees. Oumou Line 92) You too~ Sweet dreams~ The both of them wave each other off, with Oumou heading into her room. Ambrož gets himself situated on the couch, tucking himself in. He shuts his eyes, then gets hit with a realization he didn’t think of earlier. He opens his eyes abruptly, staring at the ceiling in disbelief. Line 93) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: If Přemysl gave me blood the night I was dying from worker’s exhaustion and that caused me to turn into a vampire*, could the same happen to Oumou? *Refer back to episode 4, lines 83 and 84. Ambrož thinks frantically. Line 94) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Her symptoms seem to match up with someone on the brink of anaphylactic shock. A reaction like that can be detrimental. Line 95) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Did I drizzle enough of my blood into her tea to heal her allergic reaction? Line 96) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Blood has quite a distinctive taste. If she said the tea tasted regularly*, does that mean I didn’t give her enough of my blood? *Refer back to line 60 of this episode. Ambrož scrunches his head in distress. Line 97) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: What have I just done? I just gambled with her life without taking such important things into account. Line 98) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: If she turns into a vampire, that’s all on me. Ambrož smacks his head in frustration. Line 99) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Why didn’t these thoughts come to me beforehand? I’m so stupid! Line 100) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Oumou! Please be okay! End of episode. 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