New Players In The Pattern

[Aiden Finnegan]

Aiden lit up like a Christmas tree when Sage agreed to the movie. The opening had startled a 10-year-old Aiden so many years ago; due in part to the opening screen that claimed the movie was based on factual events. As a child, one is ready to believe any and everything the world tells them; even the existence of zombies. Aiden had gone on for years believing in the existence of the supernatural. What a wicked joke on Fate’s part that he would end up here 20 years later, wielding (or trying to) magic. Perhaps there were zombies out there.

                The movie progressed smoothly, Sage and the pups snuggled up to Aiden. A once-sexy jock was on the screen, now zombified and attempting to feast upon the brains of his ex-girlfriend. The special effects were laughable. Aiden was about to ask Sage if zombies existed, but he was promptly silenced as Sage kissed his neck. Goosebumps erupted across Aiden’s skin. The dogs seemed to take the hint and wandered off to Sage’s room.

                A low, playful growl sounded in the back of Aiden’s throat. He turned to Sage with a hungry look in his eyes and tackled the man back into the couch. 3 blazing orbs winked into existence above Aiden’s head and they started doing a frantic, vibrant dance. Nipping at Sage’s neck, Aiden breathed into his ear, “Only if you’re sure.”