Vampires of Evergreen

“Darlene awoke to the sight of Derrick coming from the bathroom. She had not heard the shower. But his body seemed to be glistening from something. His face, his neck, his hands appeared darker than the rest of him. His pale skin was as ashen as an Aspen. Oh, come on now, thought Darlene, don’t tell me that vampires tan like farmers.
The faint hint of morning peeked under the bedroom curtains. It was time for Derrick to go. She imagined she would need to pay attention to such things as dawn...