Mike walked up the stairs to the apartment where the reason for his agitation resided. He wished he had taken the elevator but was hoping the climb up the stairs would calm him down enough to perhaps find some solution to the situation. He took a deep breath as he walked down the hall to Fitzroy’s door. He paused just before knocking quickly rethinking his actions again, but no, he must, he must do this and get it out in the open. Lay his cards on the table. Three quick loud knocks, then his hands went into his pockets as he looked up and down the hall as if he expected to see someone watching him.

The door opened and although Mike had thought Henry would look surprised to see him, oddly enough, Henry did not. Strange he thought to himself.

“What are you doing here?” Henry asked flatly

“Um..” Mike began but the words he had intended to say suddenly left him. “Um…”

“Um?” Henry smirked rolling his eyes. “I am almost positive you are not here to say, um…Mike.”

“Well if that is your guess Fitzroy, than I guess you are right. What can you not invite me in?” Mike snapped sarcastically.

“According to Stoker - you, Mike, shouldn’t invite me in…” Henry chuckled and swung the door wider. “Come on in.”

Mike stepped hesitantly over the threshold. He hoped Fitzroy did not notice his apprehension but he was almost sure he had. Fitzroy did not seem to miss a trick, preternatural senses and all. What a bitch.

“I have a feeling this is not a social call?” Henry sat down on the divan and motioned for Mike to have a seat next to him.

Mike again was hesitant, not because he was afraid more so of the uneasiness Fitzroy made him feel when he was near. Mike was quite sure it was just his feelings for Vicki and this sudden attraction she had to Fitzroy that was agitating him so and tonight hopefully the two of them could discuss it and end it altogether.

“I won’t…” Henry began but Mike held up a quick hand.

“Don’t say it…Jesus Fitzroy just don’t say it.” he sat down slowly keeping his eyes to the floor. He wanted to look at Fitzroy but he did not want to feel that spark, that weird electric sensation he had that night Fitzroy had held him fast with his eyes, the night Fitzroy grabbed him by the throat and Vicki came to his rescue..

“Alright…sooo, you are here because..? Henry encouraged. “If it is about Vicki I think what is between her and I is our business Mike.”

“Yes, but I care about Vicki and I am not too sure that you are capable of feeling. I mean like …” Mike cut himself off, unsure of just how to phrase his thoughts or the right word that would not offend Fitzroy although he questioned now why he even cared if he offended the inhuman creature sitting inches from him.

“You think I am incapable of emotions? Feelings?” Henry laughed. “I feel them more intensely…incapable - I wish I was incapable. Trust me Mike I have no intention of harming Vicki, that thought has never once entered my mind. Not once.”

Mike turned his gaze to Henry, their eyes connected and the electric intensity ran thorough him again catching him off guard, he dropped his eyes quickly to the floor. He swore he heard Fitzroy chuckle but did not dare to look at him again.

“I have the feeling Mike you may be worried about your own feelings.”

Mikes head snapped up abruptly his eyes narrowing on Henry. “And what the hell is that suppose to mean?”

Fitzroy held his hands up in bewilderment. “What? Mike I am completely aware of your feelings. You have nothing to be concerned about. I have told you this plenty of times I am rather bored with telling you.”

“Bored with telling me?” the words did not connect, nothing was connecting, the heat running through him was intense. He could not think straight, the thoughts racing as he eyes settled on Fitzroy‘s mouth.

“Really, I know for a fact that Vicki has spoken to you about our relationship and arrangement and what it consists of. I want to make sure she is safe, to help…”

Fitzroy’s words started to blend and slur together. Suddenly Mike found he was more fascinated with the movement of Henrys mouth and the sparkle of his fangs that flashed discreetly under his lips.. There was nothing else that mattered at the moment than him being here sitting next to Fitzroy and this feeling, this strange sensation washing over him he felt dizzy, disoriented, deliriously enthralled. Fitzroy’s mouth moved but Mike heard no words, no breath, just the seductive movement of Fitzroy’s lips, he could not pull his eyes free. He began to wonder why he was even here in the first place, what exactly were his reasons, his intentions?

“Mike…Mike?” Henry leaned slightly forward, his brows raised as he waved a hand in front of Mikes face. He could not help but grin at Mikes unresponsiveness and immediately snapped his fingers saying Mikes name louder. “MIKE?”

Mike immediately snapped to drawing in a deep breath as he gaped stunned at Henry..

“You okay?” Fitzroy grinned.

Mike shook his head slightly trying to shake off the somewhat disoriented feeling he had, he searched his mind for the reason he was here. Nothing came, nothing at all.

“Mike? You okay?” Henry asked again.

“Um…” Mike began dragging his sweaty palms along his thighs. Why were his palms sweating?. Why the hell was he here?

“I assure you Vicki is perfectly safe. Now…” Fitzroy glanced at his watch, then stood up quickly, Mike eyes following his movement, “Now, If you would excuse me, I have other matters to attend to this evening.”

“Um…” Mike sputtered standing a tad unsteady on his feet. He stared at Fitzroy who smiled holding his hands up again.

“I didn’t touch you I swear it.”

“I didn’t…never mind.” Mike said quick, gaining his bearings and heading for the door. Henry walked behind him politely opening the door. Mike glanced at him again once he was over the threshold.

“Good Evening.” Fitzroy said with a smirk then closed the door leaving Mike in the hall.

What the hell? Mike thought again giving his head another shake. What ever the hell just happened to him in there he could not explain. He did not want to explain. He began to walk slowly down the hall this time making sure he took the elevator. As he pressed the button to the lobby Fitzroy’s grin invaded his mind again. A small tingle sailed through him.

“Oh Jesus.” he whispered to himself as the elevator doors opened. “I am in for more than I bargained for.

(Note from me -- This is my first time writing fan fiction. I had a lot of fun doing it. I got the idea of this from the scene of Mike and Henry at the cars, the stare down, just before Vicki came and had Henry put Mike down and took off in the taxi .[Gifted]. What if? I hope you like it. I have not yet read the books but intend to as soon as they arrive from the bookstore. -hehe- Luv the show. J x-posted to my lj )