Dustin whimpered and turned to stone when she reached over to touch his knee. He got a frozen in place look in his eyes that went away only after her hand retracted. She leaned in to whisper in his ear and his hand shot up on reflex to cover his neck. He hadnâ€™t even realized he had done it. His hand only went down to his lap while the other fed him when she sat up straight. He had been afraid she was going to bite him again. He glanced her way then quickly found interest in his plate or Reni. Smiling at Reni. He barely ate anything though. He couldnâ€™t. She was too close. Too close for comfort. In fact he was practically pressed into Reniâ€™s motherâ€™s leg under the table he was sitting so far off the seat away from Marina.<br/><br/>Everyone else left and Marina turned to him. He flew out of his chair so fast and away from her that the chair flew backwards and then crashed backwards onto the ground. Eyeing Marina with fearful suspicious wariness. He did not trust this vampire woman as far as he could throw her. Which wasnâ€™t very far because she was a vampire. He back towards Reni and stood beside her. Mere inches away from her. He didnâ€™t touch her but he stood close enough to her to show that she was who he felt safe with. He just looked at the ground now. â€œIâ€™m sorry...I just donâ€™t trust you. As far as everyone knows we are friends but...â€ he spoke in a soft voice. â€œ...in reality. I donâ€™t trust you. I wonâ€™t ever be able to trust you. You did numerous things to me. Hurt me...Iâ€™m sorry but...I donâ€™t really want to be your friend when all you do is touch me and hurt me.â€ he didnâ€™t look at her.<br/><br/>He looked at Reni and a smile crossed his lips. â€œWould love to Reni.â€ He said softly. Then Marina spoke up. â€œNo...â€ he said in a very soft voice. he was overruled by Reni and for the first time thought a cuss word in his head. ~Dammit~ He whimpered softly. Why she have to go and tell her yes? He didnâ€™t want her to join them. He wanted to escape the crazy woman not have her tag along. It was Reniâ€™s choice and Reniâ€™s family gathering so he didnâ€™t voice his protest a second time. He looked at Reni pleadingly when she said yes. Then reluctantly looked down. It was selfish of him to try and ask her to do something that was likely to bring her issues and chaos with her family. He whimpered cutely and pitifully but stayed really quiet.<br/><br/>He was relieved when Marina was called away. Practically flying down the stairs after Reni. Sinking to his knees in the room and shook. Hugging himself a bit. Shaking his head. â€œNo...no...that was too close. Too close. Donâ€™t let your mom sit me next to her again. Please? Please Reni. She tried to touch my knee under the table and was leaning in towards me.â€ he said in a shaky voice. He listened to Reni. Lifting his head and nodded. â€œYes. Yes. We should tell her. At least...let me tell her. Please? Let me tell her myself. So it doesnâ€™t seem like you are just trying to make issues with Marina. I noticed the way that woman who is Marinaâ€™s mother acted. If you said anything she gave off the vibe or trying to say you were trying to start stuff.â€ he said softly. â€œLeast...least if I say it then it is from an outside source who is the one it happened to.â€ he stood up and walked closer to Reni. Then sat down near her but didnâ€™t touch her.