-A few weeks later-

Shu and I seemed to have some sort of unspoken agreement since that day. We hadn't kissed again, however he would sneak into my room every day. He would share an earphone, and then we would lie together for what seemed like hours some days. Despite the fact we rarely exchanged words, my feelings for him were starting to grow. The thought terrified me, as if he'd fall for someone like me. Shu had practically all the girls at our school wound around his little finger although he never spoke kind words to any of them. In fact, he was practically a ghost at school, hiding away in 'his' music room throughout the majority of the day. So, why me when he could have any of them?

One morning in the limo to school, Shu decided to take Ayato's usual place beside me. Shocked, I tried to avoid eye contact with both him and Ayato, who was sitting directly across from me, glaring daggers in my direction. What was Shu thinking? He knew how possessive his brother got, and he knew that I would be the one to pay for it later.

I was even more surprised when Shu placed his hand on my knee, drawing lazy circles with his thumb. I shot him a questioning look, to which he replied with a simple shrug of his shoulders. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised. The whole family just does what they want; none of them have any regard for consequences.

Shu didn't stop there though. He switched to using the tip of his index finger to trace a light pattern up my thigh. Despite the fact it was an incredibly pleasant feeling, this really wasn't the place. I could feel the stares of every one of the brothers following Shu's hand. Flashing Shu an apologetic smile, I removed his hand from my leg, wincing slightly at the displeased sound he made in the back of his throat. Immediately I missed his touch. Reiji, at least, nodded slightly at this, obviously appreciating me stopping the PDA before he had to tell us to continue it in private.

The rest of the ride was silent, as Shu retreated into his world of music and Ayato continued to stare daggers, somehow more venomous than before. Quietly, I sighed to myself. I would definitely pay later.

As gracefully as I could manage, I clambered out the car. I heard a very low and very brief chuckle from behind me. Grimacing, I turned to see Shu effortlessly slide out of the vehicle. Damn vampires.

Class was astonishingly dull. I had to fight with all my might to just keep my eyes open as the teacher droned on in the background. When the sharp chime of the bell pierced the air, I all but ran out the classroom. Only to blush madly as I tripped up a table leg and fell right into a pair of solid arms.

"You're making a habit of this." Shu said, looking down disdainfully. Jerking away, I hurried to right myself before sidestepping him and walking out into the corridor. He followed behind me, easily keeping up with my hasty pace. I felt a stop grip on my hand pull me into a nearby room. It seemed to be a music room. Could this be Shu's renowned hiding place? He shut the door behind us before turning to me.

"I hope you don't mind missing class." He said quietly, as if speaking those 6 words was exhausting.

"Honestly, there's nothing I'd like more right now," I said. Genuinely, I don't think I could have faced another hour like the previous. At this, Shu smiled slightly, pulling me towards his chest. Burying his face into my neck, I flinched imperceptibly as I felt his fangs pierce my skin. His bites had been hurting a lot less than normal recently. I guess all the brothers were sadists, making it hurt when it didn't have to. I let out a quiet moan when I felt my legs going weak, telling him he couldn't take much more blood if I were to stay conscious. With his face still against my collarbone, he lifted me with his arms wrapped around my waist and carried me to a nearby seat. Gently placing me down, he sat next to me. Humming along with his music, he smiled the tiniest smile and resumed stroking my leg with his fingers.

I gave a contented sigh, glad that he was able to continue. Resting my head on his broad shoulder, I closed my eyes, overcome with the tiredness of having my blood taken and the deliciously sweet feeling of his fingers. I opened my eyes momentarily and smiled when I felt him push an earphone into my ear. Placing a delicate kiss on my forehead, Shu gave a deep breath, which I presumed was him stating how content he was too. The music was the final straw and I drifted into a very light but peaceful sleep.

When I awoke, I was encased in his arms, with his head resting on top of mine. It was at that moment I truly realised the extent of my feelings. I was playing a dangerous game, and although he seemed to care about me too, I didn't trust that he felt strongly enough to begin a serious relationship. A tear slipped down my cheek as the thought of distancing myself from him flit through my mind. I disentangled myself from his arms and slipped out the room, taking a long glance at his sleeping features before I left. Oh, Shu. I knew I wouldn't be able to stay away. I at least needed some time to think alone, though.

A tut sounded from behind me. "School isn't the place for that. Besides, who do you think you are? Do you seriously think he could fall for a bitch like you?" The voice sneered. I turned around to face a very slender, beautiful girl. She had her dark hair pinned up in an elegant bun, with strands pulled out to frame her face. Light eyes brought a very unique look to her, with pale skin and proportional features. It was a shame the beauty went to waste, since she was obviously a beast inside.

"Wh-Who are you?" I stammered. I was not used to having someone speak this way to me. A cruel smile lifted the corners of her mouth as she stared down at me.

"Mei. Not that you are allowed to address me like that. Shu belongs to me. I'm the only girl he's ever looked at, and I'm not going to let you get your lecherous paws on him." With that, she turned on her heel, and marched down the corridor. A deep voice sounded in my ear.

"Don't listen to her… She's obsessed. I only looked at her because I needed a pen." Shu whispered. Jumping forward, I quickly made an excuse, and all but sprinted away from him. Seriously, I needed time to clear my head.

I rushed into the nearest bathroom, relieved when I saw that it was empty. My mind was occupied with the thought of Shu's breath on my neck, and I couldn't concentrate on anything. I tried splashing cold water on my face. It seemed to do the trick. Okay, I thought, one thing is crystal clear, I really like him. He definitely made it seem like he liked me, asking my permission for things now, and he seemed to enjoy my company a lot. After all, it was him who came to my room, not the other way around. So would it really be that ludicrous for him to like me too? There was only one way I was going to get my answer… When he came to my room tonight, I was going to come straight out and ask him.

A/N: Hopefully it's not too shocking, but I'm sorry it's lacking in the plot area. Also I'm sorry I'm so whiny in these notes… Please enjoy it anyway. I'm trying to get better! Feel free to tell me if there's anything you'd like to see more of :)