(After constantly hearing people's ideas and encouragement about this idea, I did enjoy the funny series and I like the memorable characters, I do highly recommend wolfgrl1423 story, it gave me ideas because it stayed true to the characters and the plots...Hopefully this comes out okay...this was written on a whim, but I have come to realize the connection and chemistry the two side characters could create...)

Chapter 1

Maki sighed and yawned as she walked alongside her best friends, Karin Makka and Kenta Usui, she was glad that they were all able to get accepted into a local university near Tokyo, they were all able to walk home together and hang out on the weekends. She grinned as she watched the couple next to her exchange shy glances and blush, it was times like these she felt like a third wheel, but she did promise Karin's father that she would always chaperone (even though it seemed that he was the only one concerned about his daughtor and her boyfriend being alone together, regardless of the fact that Kenta was a complete gentleman with a pure heart that only cared about Karin's happiness).

This also made her kinda miss her late suitor Winner, but after a few dates in high school, the old spark crush that started her fascination of the honorable and handsome boy became short lived due to his constant fawning over Karin, even though it was clear that she wouldn't choose anyone over Kenta, and the fact that dispite the years of his continuous training he still hadn't matured into a grown young man who couldn't get her name right. This led into a fierce confrontation when Maki was informed that Winner was only interested in her to gain points with Karin, even if he did date Maki instead for 2 years. It hurt her, but she did have her own suspicions over time by all the signals she observed. She was upset at him by what he did, and she did eventually forgive him when he asked for it. She was happy for her friends relationship, though she did miss the attention, but that wasn't what relationships were about right?

Karin glanced over at her best friend to her right as they continued to walk,
"Maki-chan, what's the matter?"
"Huh? Oh! Just thinking a few things over, just glad its Thursday, so what
do you wanna do now?"
"Hhhhhhhmmmmmm, we are spending the night, but I do have an afternoon shift at Julian's tomorrow... we could go shopping?"
Maki raised an eyebrow, "I thought you were saving your money to pay yourphone bill?"
"Oh! Right, hee hee..."
Kenta turned his head to scan the road before they crossed, "we could just hang out at the park, we can study and just relax before our shifts start?"
Karin clapped her hands excitedly, "perfect, I'll make you a wonderful picnic lunch and-"
"-and we'll make sure you actually get some studying in!" Maki laughed at Karin's red face.
"I study!"
"Only when your not making eyes at Usui-chan, then there's the nosebleeds-"
"Maki! Its so embarrassing, stop it!"
Kenta looked down at Karin with a look of deep concern, "Karin, how's your
nose now? Remember, you can always use my neck whenever you need it,
okay?"
"Kenta" Karin blushed crimson and tried to hide her face behind her dark maroon hair.

Maki grinned slyly at Usui's commitment to her best friend, they where both odd and innocent, but perfect for each other. She was also aware of best friend being related to vampires, so they didn't make her uncomfortable anymore, it actually made her life more interesting after she learned the truth. She wasn't mad, and didn't blame them for their concerns, it actually made her love the family even more. She was allowed to visit more now and even converse with the family, they all seemed to like her more than Usui, but that was because they liked to tease him(or in Henry's case, threaten) because he was dating Karin.
Surprisingly she got along well with the family over time, even Carrara liked her no nonsense attitude, Henry thought her was a good influence and defender to his daughtors, and even little Anju got over her petty jealousy and began to accept her as another big sister who could also spoil her and brush her pretty long silver hair. The only family member that seemed to disapprove of her, or even try, was Karin's older brother, Ren. She almost got to meet him the second time she was allowed to visit their home after the decision was made about her keeping their secret. He had bust out of the living room, angry and snarling, and didn't notice Maki walking quietly through the front door. Their eye met, forest green to flashing gold, both in suprise and awe of their differences. Ren had then deeply inhaled throgh his pointed nose and eyes widening he then used his supernatural speed upstairs to his room. Ever since that awkward moment 3 years ago, Maki noticed that every time she ran into Ren he would gave the same reactions or go out of his way to avoid her altogether. She did feel insulted at first by the handsome man, but she wasn't one to hold a grudge against anyone so she just ignored the other strange incidences over time, even if it did annoy her to no end by the guy's supposed prejudice of her.

She sighed remembering the weird encounters that often took place whenever she was over, maybe it was for the best, his sisters did warn her that Ren was a womanizer whenever he needed to feed on stressful blood. He wasn't as refined and courteous as his family.
Maki watched herbest friend's blashful expression, hard to believe she and her brother Ren were related, quite different to say the least.

"Sorry Karin, I'll stop teasing you as long as you don't explode and faint on us ok?"
Karin, still blushing, laughed as well, "I love you guys, even if you do drive me crazy."
Her companions grinned at her as they linked arms with her in the middle walking down the road.

Hours later, Maki was with Karin in their PJs looking over their biology assignments, it was the only class they were in together, but it benefited them to work together and hang out to study. Karin was smart, but did need to be reminded to focus occasionally. Karin needed help in high school to pass her classes or else the school would have to meet her parents during the day. To avoid this and protect her family's secret, she would have Usui and Maki tutor her to help her grades.

After a night of reading about microscopic cells, and brushing Anju's long hair as she basked in their attention, Maki walked down stairs into the kitchen where she found Carrara pouring a glass of liers blood. Instead of her usual red outfit, she wore an elegant black evening gown with matching heels and a jeweled necklace dangled around her neck sparkling in the dim kitchen lights.

Maki bowed at the door in respect, "Good evening, Mrs. Makka, how are you tonight?" Carrara turned around with an elegantly raised brow, "Maki-chan, thank goodness there is finally someone else with a clear head in this house." Maki smiled and walked towards the cupboard of a cup to get a drink of water, "you and Mr Henry have plans tonight? Your black dress looks nice." "Thank you dear, at last someone with good taste has noticed, and to answer your question; We did have plans tonight to go to the opera, but that poor excuse of a 'mamas boy' changed our plans at the last possible second once he received word that his mother got into an argument with a resturant manager about not paying her bill, I sware that woman needs to be locked up for good or put out of her misery once and for all!" Maki slightly smiled, she was aware of the rivalry and had met Karin's crazy grandmother more times than she wished to, regardless if her odd cheery personality. Carrara picked up her purse and walked towards the door, "I better leave now with Anju to search for my dimwitted husband. There's riceballs in the fridge incase you girls get hungry, and don't worry Karin made them." Maki grinned at the memory of her first visit when Carrara and Anju tried to cook her dinner, while it looked perfect to the eyes the taste was inedible. "Have a goodnight Carrara-sama!" Maki grinned as she waved. Carrara smirked over her shoulder before disappearing into the dark hallway.

Maki shrugged and chuckled shacking her head, there was never a dull moment around here, and she kinda loved them for their quirks. Being an only child she didnt have any siblings, and her parents were often working at their two store locations. As strange as it seemed, Karin's family was like a vacation and loving time for her as if they were her second family. Her happly contented mood was interuped by a deep baritone voice that seemed to be panting in the doorway, "Wh-what are you doing here?"