Aidou's POV
I lay there on my bed, hands covering my face. Why? That event from yesterday is still haunting me. How could I have done such a thing? I've locked myself in my room because of it. What I did was not the worst, no. It was seeing the reactions of my friends and...her...especially her...
Flashback
My hands...my face...were covered with blood, crimson blood. But...it was not my blood...The light was dimming quickly but the blood was still noticeable. I was kneeling over a lifeless body, the body of a man that had blood staining his clothes. I licked my lips, savouring the taste.
I wonder what Hikari's blood tastes like...If only she would let me taste a bit...I bet it's delicious...
I sighed and stood up about to leave when I heard footsteps echoing around the room and I heard a voice call, "Aidou? Don't play games, I know you're here!"
As the footsteps got louder, I could see a shadow make its way into the same room I was in. I looked out one of the large windows and gazed as a cloud was guided away and the moon shone, its light filling the room. I looked back to the figure and felt my eyes widen. It was a girl, one with brunette, waist long, wavy hair and bright blue eyes like mine. She was wearing jeans with a belt and a dark blue and pink striped top with a white collar. It was the person I would give my life for...Hikari...
"There you are!" she sighed. "I've been looking everywhere for you. Is everything okay? I smell blood."
"Yes, everything's alright," I said. "You know what I'm like!"
I laughed awkwardly. I had to make sure that she didn't see the man.
Wait! On her hand! She's...bleeding...Oh god! It smells so nice...But I can't...I can't...
"Aidou?" she asked. "Your eyes. They've turned red."
My...eyes! Oh no, my instincts are kicking in, but what would be the harm in having a bit...NO! I can not...But...
I slowly walked towards her gazing from her eyes to her injured hand. I took her hand and licked away a bit of the blood.
I was right about it before, her blood's delicious. It's even better than Yuuki's.
I made sure that there was no drop of blood left. Unfortunately, I wanted more.
"That was...lovely!" I said.
I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand and kept my eyes on Hikari who gazed at me curiously. I was surprised that even though she was also a Noble Vampire, her eyes were as clear as crystal and no hint of red.
"You liked my blood that much?" she asked.
She didn't wait for a reply. She lifted a finger and pointed it to her neck.
"You can have some more if you want," she said calmly. "Just not TOO much!"
I kept my hand to my face, staring at her, shocked. Had she just?
"A-are you sure?" I stammered.
She nodded slowly. I thought for a moment before grabbing her arms and pinning her against a wall. My heart beat faster as I moved her hair aside. I wrapped my arms around her and closed in on her neck. I bared my fangs and, as gently as possible, pierced her skin. I could feel her wince slightly as my grip tightened.
After almost a minute I wondered if I should stop or not and I could feel Hikari shudder.
"Ai...dou..." she whispered.
I side-glanced at her face as I was drinking. Her eyes were glazed with pain...
I drank too much...I have to stop!
At that moment something made me jump back. (Literally) An organ started to play something that was really loud. I think the piece was by Beethoven or something like that...
"Wait a second," I said. "Since when was there an organ in here?"
I suspected it was Chairman Cross, knowing him. I turned to tell him of when I saw it wasn't Chairman Cross, it was...Kuran Kaname? I rubbed my eyes. It couldn't be? I looked againand he was still there playing the scary tune.
"Kaname," I said. "Please could you come in here later?"
"Huh?" he asked, still playing the instrument.
"Could you come back in here later?" I asked loudly.
"I can't hear you!" he called. "This thing is loud!"
"Oh for the love of..." I muttered. "Why don't you stop playing then?"
I stormed over to him and slammed my fists onto his hands to stop him playing, creating a horrible noise from the organ.
"I said," I growled. "Could you come in here when I'm NOT occupied?"
"Oh why didn't you just say so in the first place?"
He stood up and turned to leave, while I was glaring at him, fuming. He turned back to face me and said, "Aidou. Any redder and you might explode."
What in the world was wrong with him that day? Seriously! I think he was on drugs.
I heard laughing from behind me. I turned away from Kaname to see Hikari clutching her stomach, laughing. I looked around for something that I could see my reflection on to see what was so funny about my face. Hikari seemed to understand. She took a mirror from her pocket and held it up, trying to hold in her laughter. I looked in the mirror but all I saw was this bright red ball.
Is this even a mirror? Wait...it's not a ball...it's my face...my god!
I turned back to Kaname to say something but he was standing over a body, his expression hidden by his hair. It was the person I murdered. Hikari walked past me slowly. She was no longer smiling. Her face was filled with horror. She knelt down beside the body with her head hanging.
"No..." she murmured. "Father..."
My body jolted. That man was her dad! I killed her dad and I didn't even know! Her last living relative dead...Why was I so stupid?
I heard a lot of footsteps coming closer. I tilted my head to see what looked like the whole of the Night Class. Ichijo was at the front.
"Kaname," Ichijo said. "We came as soon as..."
He gazed down at who was on the floor and his expression saddened. He walked to Hikari, sat beside her and put his arm around her shoulders.
"I'm sorry Hikari," he said.
I looked at Kaname who I just realised was glaring at me.
"Did you have anything to do with this...Aidou?" he asked sternly.
Everyone turned to look at me except Hikari who was staring at the floor, unblinking. I felt hot under their stares. Do I tell the truth or not?
"I...I...Yes..." I admitted thickly. "I was the one who did it..."
The Night Class muttered between themselves occasionally giving me a glare. I looked at Akatsuki hopefully but he had a face that said, 'You've done it this time.'
"We will discuss your punishment later," Kaname said.
He lifted up the limp body of Hikari's father and walked away with the Night Class following. Hikari was the slowest to get up. I could see her face properly, her eyes were filled with tears, some already shed. She turned her gaze to me. Her eyes were misty. I reached out my hand to her.
"Hikari, I..." I tried to explain.
She caught my hand and shook her head sadly letting more tears flow down her face. She then let go of my hand and walked away with her eyes downcast.
End of Flashback
"Why?" I thought. "I had to do such a terrible thing. I won't be surprised if my punishment is death."
I wept, wishing I could undo what happened. Tears were staining my face.
"Hikari..." I whispered.